The traditional ride on a fire truck, driven by Fire Chief Gerry Gamage, to the graduation ceremony was enjoyed by this year's sixth grade graduates at Southport Central School, Ryder Baker and…

On June 25, Alternative Organizational Structure 98 will say goodbye to Teresa (Orchard) Tess. The beloved guidance secretary is retiring after 30 years of service (1995-2025).

“I plan…

Smiles, laughter and tears were all present June 12 as 37 eighth graders and their families said goodbye to Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) during a recognition ceremony.  

On Wednesday, June 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. the next Ocean on Tap event will be held at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor.

The Innovative Gear Library Team of Maine's…

Summer is here at last, and it’s a perfect time to dive into a new artistic medium or enhance your skills in your favorite techniques and tools for making art. The Maine Art Gallery’s (MAG)…

Boothbay Region Adult and Community Education (BRACE) graduated nine students June 10 in the Boothbay Region High School library. Commencement was moved from Barrett’s Park due to rain. Over…

The popular Behind Closed Doors Tours of Castle Tucker return Saturday, June 21. Peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker on this leisurely in-depth tour that includes rooms and…

Community School District voters passed the $11.4 million CSD budget for the 2026 fiscal year June 10. Overall, voters approved the Budget Validation Referendum 310-273. 

Residents…

Diplomas were handed out to the 39 members of the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2025 during Graduation Exercises in a humidity-filled Porter Memorial Gymnasium on Friday afternoon, June 6…

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) freshman Adaline Barter spent a whirlwind weekend representing Maine’s American Spirit at the National World War II Museum.  

As previously…

Graduation morning, Friday, June 6, the Class of 2025 walked through the halls of Boothbay Region Elementary School in their blue caps and gowns where many of them began their education. …

Good afternoon, my name is Maddie Orchard, and as the valedictorian for the Class of 2025, I have the opportunity to talk a little bit about the people I’ve grown up with.

Our class is an…

My name is Cleyton Splaine, I am the now former Boothbay Region High School student body president, and today, your honor speaker and I am honored to be here today, with this class and you all.…

Good afternoon and welcome to the graduation ceremony for this year’s graduates of Boothbay Region High School. My name is Anna Gosselin and I am the salutatorian for the class of 2025. I just…

This is the second of two photo galleries of the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2025 graduation ceremony on Friday, June 6.

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This is the first of two photo galleries of the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2025 graduation ceremony on Friday, June 6.

Contact the Boothbay Register for reprint information.

Family, friends and community members gathered at Porter Memorial Gymnasium June 4 to celebrate the accomplishments of graduating students and outstanding underclassmen at the annual Boothbay…

Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor residents have another opportunity for their voices to be heard at the polls regarding the school budget. The Community School District (CSD) Budget Validation…

Have you ever taken a ride on Midcoast Maine’s very own authentic “Two-footer”? It's time to get on board for a trip on the heritage railway at 97 Cross Road in Alna. Whether you’ve never visited…

The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club wants local families to know that there are still spaces open in its summer sailing and tennis programs, and that scholarships remain available for local…

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) students past and present filled Kaler’s Restaurant June 1 to celebrate the Class of 2025 during the annual alumni lunch and fundraiser. Alumni from the Classes…

Willl Herman, of Woolwich, earned a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry on May 10 from Grove City College. Established in 1876, Grove City College (…

Thomas College in Waterville, Maine announces undergraduate students named to the spring 2025 Honors List. Local students named to the list are Mara Gentry and Athanase Lawless, both of Boothbay…

This summer, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) invites you to explore your artistic potential with a diverse lineup of adult art classes through BRAF's Take Part in Art program. Whether…

The Maine State Aquarium’s 2025 season begins on Wednesday, June 11, and preparations are going swimmingly. Last year’s grand reopening was a huge hit with over 26,000 visitors, and this year…

Midcoast Literacy held its Annual Meeting & Celebration in Bath on May 17, celebrating 55 years of providing free literacy services in Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and northern Cumberland counties…

After almost four decades in the classroom, Jennifer Gosselin of Edgecomb Eddy School is celebrating her last day of school.  

Originally from Massachusetts, Gosselin took her…

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) recently announced its 2025 valedictorian is Madeline “Maddie” Orchard.  

“I felt good. I feel like most people would say that, but I ... put a…

May 23, students at Bigelow Laboratory’s Keller BLOOM program capped off their week-long immersive experience with a public presentation. The event also christened Bigelow’s new Harold Alfond…

The Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawk Singers performed their Spring Concert May 21 in the high school auditorium, marking final choral performances for seniors Hannah Hills and…

Although Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) educator Dennis Dacus teaches health, he tried a social experiment this spring. Dacus asked students in his class to put their phones away in a…

“I was born in a small village near Myanmar and knew as a little girl that I wanted to be a nurse when I grew up, but my family was too poor to send me to school…

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum opens this weekend for its 61st season. Museum hours will be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with train rides on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the…

Local high school juniors planning to apply to college this fall are invited to a free college essay writing workshop on Saturday, May 24 at noon at the…

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is delighted to announce its vibrant spring art exhibit, opening on Friday, May 23 through Sunday, June 22, 2025. This highly anticipated show…

After the first 90 minutes of the Edgecomb school budget town meeting May 17, residents had passed the second of a 21-article warrant. The remainder was a flurry of civil discourse and…

Open the door to the 40th Student Art Show at Boothbay Region Art Foundation, and enter a world of exploration through color, technique, history, and imagination that has led to some thought-…

Please join us for the Boothbay Region High School Alumni Association Lunch on Sunday, June 1, noon to 2 p.m., hosted at Kaler’s Restaurant, Commercial Street. This event is free for graduates…

Fireworks over Boothbay Harbor are an iconic sign of summer as a cacophony of colors creates some of the town’s most popular events. The shows have also inspired a group of young minds to…

It's mid-May and time to start thinking about the many local high school graduation events. The Boothbay Region High School class of 2025 will graduate 39 members who will be busy until Graduation…

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The next Ocean on Tap event will take place Thursday, May 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor.

Hannah Sterling of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean…

After 21 years at Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES), middle school science and math teacher Mame Anthony is retiring.  

Unlike many who enter the profession, Anthony didn't…

The Center for Teaching and Learning hosted Kim Bernard, a nationally-recognized sculptor and installation artist, as a visiting-artist on Friday,…

Southport Central School recently welcomed U.S. Army veteran and international speaker Travis Mills of the Travis Mills Foundation, a retreat for post-9/11 veterans and their families based in Mt…

Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor voters approved the first of two public votes for the Community School District (CSD)…

The University of Maine announced funding has been restored for Maine Sea Grant to continue research and outreach. They said restored funds are in line with a funding plan abruptly terminated…

On Tuesday, April 29, Sen. Cameron…

The Boothbay – Boothbay Harbor Community School District annual budget meeting/public hearing will be held Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. in the gym at Boothbay Region Elementary School.

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The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset is offering classes in June and July for all skill levels — even for those individuals who have yet to discover their inner talent. Space is limited, so you…