Surprise! Marian Anderson will be Wiscasset's new town manager. Is she going to be able to swing Edgecomb's CEO commitment as well? Time, I expect, for our town to find a new one. Everyone is…
Life
What happens when a community pediatrician reaches out to schools, day care centers and medical practices with a message that includes the importance of healthy eating and active living?…
A new exercise bike donated by a community member offers people with Parkinson’s a powerful way to combat the progression of the disease.…
Parents, have you ever been curious about what your kids are eating for lunch at school? Maybe you have a menu at home, and see that today's meal is chicken strips, mashed potatoes, egg salad…
A Boothbay Harbor cruise, courtesy of area lobstermen, and a cookout at Tugboat Inn for veterans with disabilities, are being organized by Jim Henderson.
The event is being planned for…
Summerfest fun will fill the Wiscasset Common lawn this Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For the 31st time, The First Congregational Church has been…
Laughter echoed through the historic Opera House at Boothbay Harbor when veteran standup comedian Paula Poundstone took the stage on July 18.
Poundstone's brand of commentary, observation…
Grow it in Maine
“Whose family is yours?”
Centuries ago, that query spurred scholars to name and define every kind of plant or animal they knew. They…
The following students who live in the Boothbay Register’s circulation area attained honor roll status for the second semester:
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Dining at Hyde School’s Bath campus is undergoing a transformation. After 46 years of service, beloved Chef John Brawn retired at the end of June leaving some very big shoes to fill.…
LincolnHealth
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has agreed to reconsider its May 29…
Boothbay Region High School Students on the March
This spring Katherine Landry completed her sophomore year at the University of Maine, Augusta (Bangor campus) where she is enrolled in the dental hygienist program…
The University of Maine in Orono recognized 2,130 students for achieving dean's list honors in the spring 2014 semester. Listed below…
The Lincoln County Fire Chiefs Association is holding a home heating oil raffle to raise funds for training firefighters. The winner will receive a $1,000 gift certificate which can be redeemed…
Thomas Segerstrom of Winchester, Mass., and Boothbay Harbor has been placed on the Gettysburg College dean's honor list for outstanding academic achievement in the…
What’s Cooking
I advocate using fresh herbs whenever possible, but that being said, there are times when dried herbs do work very well. And you can make your own dried herb blends that are…
Boothbay Region Health & Wellness Foundation
Just as surely as the tide rises and falls, there is yet another chapter in the St. Andrews Hospital saga. The Boothbay Region Health & Wellness Foundation…
The Rev. Scott Planting, president of Maine Sea Coast Mission, will lead the service at the Wilson Chapel on Ocean Point on Sunday, July 20th. The…
Last week was an absolutely fabulous week of sailing and rowing at the Boothbay Sea and Science Center. As always with sailing, weather played an important role. We…
The Wood Pile
Water scarcity in the United States and across the globe has the potential to radically change the economic and political landscape in Maine. The way we as a community set the preconditions for…
Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor always tend to have a large amount of yard sales, estate sales and items for sale throughout the summer. It's a challenge to find your…
Grow it in Maine
Ruth gave me a large, low planter box, almost as a challenge. Where should I set it? How should I fill it?
In…
For a Good Cause
Gail and Tom Boudin of Edgecomb want to do all they can for a charity that helped their family when the Boudins’ granddaughter was getting medical treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital.
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On July 15 at 10 a.m., 13 kids came to Boothbay Region High School to experience the wonderful world of bottle rockets with teachers Chip Schwehm and Desiree Scorcia.
The kids each took an…
Frank Daly loves old stuff.
“I like old things,” Daly said. “And I like sharing the history of old things with other people. Maybe then they’ll feel the same way about it.”
The retired…
From its inception, the Boothbay Region Ambulance Service and its emergency responders have been focused on two things: keeping patients alive and getting them to hospitals and emergency rooms as…
It was a great day for those who love to create with clay. On July 12, the Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts in Newcastle celebrated its 20th Salad Days Festival.
The celebration was filled…
Every year on the fourth Saturday in July, the Wiscasset Common comes alive with activities of Summerfest. This year the event will take place Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The first model airplane Sandy Schmidt built in his youth flew about 25 feet.
“I thought that was the greatest thing in the world,” the Brunswick man said.
Schmidt, 70, is secretary-…
Rock, folk, blues and classical, take your choice or choose them all! There will be lots of great music in the Darrows Barn at the Damariscotta River…
Wings Over Wiscasset 2014
Walter Scott was out collecting money for his Hyde Park, Boston church, on December 7, 1941, when he turned on the radio of the Pontiac he and a fellow church member were traveling in. Scott, 18,…
Little engineers won’t believe their eyes — or their ears. For the first time ever at Day Out With Thomas, Thomas the Tank Engine will be able to talk to his fans.
Boys and girls will be…
New Hope for Women (NHFW) has opened a new office at 41 Water Street, Wiscasset.
The Water Street, Wiscasset location…
Boothbay’s 250th birthday
Boothbay has had a colorful past, and as the town prepares to celebrate 250 years on August 22, 23 and 24, it’s always fun to look back on some of the people, places and events that helped mold…
Maine Prep's concentrated SAT prep classes for Brunswick area high school students will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evenings, July 31…
The kettlehole bog at Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson continues to astonish visitors. On June 6, HVNC hosted Dr. Bob Zottoli and many visitors for an in depth look…
Summers in Bath just became more melodic with the Summer Saturday Concert Series presented by the Chocolate Church Arts Center. The concert series begins at 6 p.m. on July 12 with the folk-rock…
“Son Treasure Island” Vacation Bible School will be held at Boothbay Baptist Church Monday through Friday, July 21-25, 8:45 a.m. to noon. It is for…
Part I: First 50 years
For each decade of the Boothbay Region Garden Club’s existence, please imagine the Boothbay peninsula’s environment as it was then. Not as many trees, many more…
On Friday, July 25, the Boothbay Railway Village will host, in partnership with the Marine Corps Reserves and Family Holiday Wishes, its second annual Toys for Tots toy drive from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p…
Pat and Bob Landurand will hold a social dance class at the Boothbay Region YMCA Annex July 12 through August 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Costs: Y member, $30; member…
University College at Bath/Brunswick is collaborating with RSU 1 Adult Education to provide access to University of Maine System courses in Wiscasset via…
The Saltwater Artists Gallery invites patrons and the public to visit the gallery to enjoy light refreshments and mingle with the artists at the annual…
This week the Rev. Stephanie Wethered will preach and conduct services at All Saints by-the-Sea. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both the 8 a.m…
With a gym double the size of the one it replaces, new educational space and individualized therapy rooms, including one dedicated to pediatric services, the new Wellness…
The world-renowned Boston Camerata will perform at the historic Head Tide Church of Alna on Saturday, August 2 at 2 p.m. This concert is the group's only Maine/Northern New England performance in…
What’s Cooking
Picking strawberries at one of the many “pick your own” fields is a summer tradition for Peter and me. That tradition just went out the window with a crash when I found myself with…
This spring Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson received $10,500 in grant support from the Horizon Foundation for a new school outreach effort. Fourth grade students from Great Salt…
