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Looking for a new volunteer opportunity? Interested in learning about amazing Maine nonprofits? Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library for a Virtual Volunteer Fair.

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The Boothbay Region Climate Action Team (BRCAT) invites volunteers to participate in a King Tide observation on Friday, Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the west end of the footbridge. Dottie Yunger from…

On Early Bird Saturday, Nov. 1, the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop will hold a storewide half-price sale. The shop will open at 6 a.m., three hours earlier than…

The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is offering a brunch buffet this November on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For the month of November, Boothbay…

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Our Kennebunkport Christmas Lights trip will depart from the Center at 2 p.m. on Dec. 11 for a wonderful afternoon and evening that includes shopping, a Dutch treat…

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Maine’s shortage of affordable housing has led to calls to aggressively build new homes and apartments: up to 84,000 more by 2030, according to a 2023

Castner Brook in Damariscotta. Courtesy of Costal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is excited to announce the opening of a brand-new 950-foot ADA-accessible trail at Castner…

Marines gather at a past birthday celebration at Brady's. Courtesy of Jim Singer

Monday, Nov. 10 is the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps!Marines, and those who served with us, will again be…

Are you a veteran, active duty service member or veteran’s spouse or family member? If yes, then please let the Rotary Club and the High School Rotary Interact Club thank you for your dedication…

Teachers from schools in Ohio and Colorado participated in the Center for Teaching and Learning’s intern program. Courtesy of CTL

The Center for Teaching and…

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Legal action around the $30 million referendum for renovations to Boothbay Region Elementary School continued this month as lawyers presented oral arguments to Maine…

The next monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Persons group will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center/Boothbay Region Health Care Center located in the Meadow Mall…

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Friday night under the lights on the final home football game of the 2025 season for the Boothbay Region Seahawks. Here are some scenes before and during the game.

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Boothbay Region High School seniors participating in football, cross country, cheerleading and pep band were honored Friday night, Oct. 24 prior to the BRHS/Mt. View football game.

Coaches…

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In the midst of the artificial intelligence boom, questions are being raised about AI's ethics, and AI's impact on young people.  

The most popular AI…

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Whether it’s scones, landscape painting, health and safety, there’s something to kindle inspiration at Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education in November.

New grads

A couple Boothbay/Wiscasset Adult Education graduates learned a last-minute lesson Oct. 23 prior to receiving their diplomas. Colin Mettle, 24, of West Boothbay Harbor and Peter Young, 22, of…

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Boothbay Region Fire Auxiliary will be hosting its third annual drive thru event before the Gardens Aglow community night on Friday, Nov.14, from 4 to 6 p.m. Stay in your warm car while we bring…

Spooky event

The Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026 will be holding a two-day event to raise funds for their Project Graduation trip after graduation in June.

Join the BRHS Class of 2026 on a…

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In response to the federal…

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This image was donated to the Boothbay Region Historical Society. Can you help us identify the location or people by sharing what you know? Contact the Society via email at info@boothbayhistorical…

The 2024 Edgecomb Eddy School Trunk or Treat. Photo by Audrey Blagdon

The Edgecomb Eddy School Parent Teacher Club will host a Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school. All are invited to this free public event,…

An ash guide pack basket similar to what participants will weave in a Coastal Rivers class on Nov. 8. Courtesy photo

Coastal Rivers is offering a start-to-finish guide pack basket-making class on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Denny Conservation and Education Center…

Let Mid-Coast Audubon help you fill your bird feeders! Courtesy photo

Mid-Coast Audubon will be selling bird seed and suet through Nov. 1 to raise funds to support bird conservation and educational…

Volunteers at the Karl's Kids community day Oct. 18 at Duck Puddle Campground in Nobleboro. Courtesy Mike Hall

The Rotary Club of Damariscotta-Newcastle held its annual Karl’s Kids barbeque, cornhole, and dance event in Nobleboro Oct. 18, and it was a huge success. Karl’s Kids…

Oct. 25 and Oct. 26

Join the BRHS Class of 2026 on a Spooky Halloween Wilderness Walk and Family Movie to raise funds for Project Graduation. 5-8 p.m., at the BRHS tennis courts. $5…

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Midcoast Conservancy will be hosting an outdoor gear sale - featuring used cross-country skis, boots, and poles, snowshoes, and mountain and fat tire bikes - on Nov. 21 and 22, at their Hidden…

Trail of Treats and Discovery attendees from 2024. Courtesy of Lee Arnott, Sweet Thunder Productions

Viles Arboretum and the Children’s Discovery Museum are teaming up once again to host the Trail of Treats and Discovery, a family-friendly fall adventure like no other…

Volunteer to bring this production to Damariscotta next Oct. First meeting: 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Peace Gallery. Courtesy of the venue

Foot on the Ground Productions seeks enthusiastic volunteers for all aspects of production (i.e., stage management, props, set design, set construction, costumes, acting roles, orchestral and jazz…

Courtesy of Lori Reynolds, BRVM

The annual Railway SPOOKtacular is set for this Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27,…

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Spend some time on the supernatural side of BOOthbay Harbor ... and beyond ... this Halloween season. 

Mysterious Harbor Tours

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The towns of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor are seeking input from residents, workers, business owners, students, and visitors to help shape a forward-looking economic development strategy.

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A nature journaling workshop is being offered at the Edgecomb Community Church on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Kids ages 10 and older are encouraged to join with a parent or caring adult for…

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Who moved my pie? Please note that the date for our annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale has changed from Nov. 26 to Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

Heartwood/Lincoln Academy production

"Into the Woods," by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, opens in the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy this weekend, as Lincoln Academy and Heartwood…

Over a decade of AOS 98 enrollment. From AOS98 and the Maine Department of Education. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

New Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 figures, alongside state data, show steady enrollment in recent years. AOS 98 recently…

"I love this one... I was there that night..."  Uh-oh Kevin - it's going to be one of "those" scary readings...

Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House will serve as the backdrop for a Halloween inspired evening of Scary Readings and Community Potluck dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 29…

Join the Halloween Parade Oct. 31! Courtesy graphic

Halloween, on a Friday? Is it Christmas?! Pretty much! Gather on the Library Lawn for the equivalent of Paris Fashion Week in Boothbay Harbor.

So is it Christmas, or fashion week?

A young scallywag has a blast in the Tugboat's wheelhouse during non-profit Lighthouse Education and Nautical Studies' first annual pirate treasure hunt. Courtesy of Elaine Jones

The non-profit Lighthouse Education and Nautical Studies (LENS)’s first annual Treasure Hunt dug up $2,500 worth of riches to fund experiential learning opportunities for the Alternative…

Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb. Courtesy of CTL

The Center for Teaching and Learning, a Pre-K–8 independent school in Edgecomb, will hold an open house on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All members of the…

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MaineHealthLincoln Hospital (MHLH) has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment…

At Brady's
Tancy Mitchell and David Warford at a Community Lunch in 2024. Courtesy of Jen Mitchell

The summer has flown by and it is already time for the fifth season of Community Lunches to begin at Brady’s.

Monday, Nov. 3 at 11:30 a.m. marks the first lunch of the season. Jansen’s…

Crossword

Attached are the correct answers to the Oct. 9, 2025 crossword puzzle which were to be printed in the Oct. 16 issue but a glitch in the system provided readers with a blank listing ... Fingers…

Boothbay Region Garden Club
Scene from a BRGC Holiday event past. Don't miss this year's shopping dream Dec. 5 & 6. BRGC photo

Join us for one of the highlights of the Boothbay Harbor holiday season and get a head start on your holiday shopping!

The annual Holiday Festival and Winter…

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"The Lost Boys" released in 1987, is the second full-length selection by The Cinema Clubhouse, being shown at the Harbor Theater at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. Runtime: (1 hour and 37 minutes).…

Members of the BRHS Class of 2026 during sunrise on Oct. 3. Courtesy photo

Surrounded by the sun and old friends, the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026 started off their senior celebrations! Early on Friday, Oct. 3, seniors gathered at the Southport Town Landing…

Boothbay Region High School STEAM Teacher Chip Schwehm, right, leads a tour of the shop classroom in 2024. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Longtime Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) technology educator Chip Schwehm is on the path to retirement, leaving a big gap to fill. However, it’s not just a matter of…

Saturday, Oct. 18

The Boothbay Region Democratic Committee (BRDC) invites local Democrats and friends to join us for delicious food and fellowship on the Boothbay Common from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Rachel Dodge, RN, CMSRN, with her OMNL Nurse Leader Award. Courtesy photo

Rachel Dodge, RN, CMSRN, a charge nurse on the Medical Surgical unit at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (…