Seeds of Knowledge Education Center will start off the new year on January 6 with another fantastic…

Boothbay Health and Wellness Foundationʼs Elder Empowerment group will meet next on Monday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. at the Boothbay Town Office. We are…

As “The Christmas Waltz” goes, it’s that time of year. CMBG has one program and one event coming up before the end of the year, and both are inspired by the Christmas season. In addition, free…

As regular readers of What’s Cooking know, my favorite way to entertain during the holidays is with a casual cocktail party where you can invite dozens of people without worrying if you have…

The Central Lincoln County School System AOS will have its budget meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Great Salt Bay Community School. The proposed 2014-2015…

The Community Walk for Diabetes was held this year on November 2. The reason we hold this walk in November is because November is Diabetes Awareness Month…

On November 26, an assembly was held at Boothbay Region Elementary School to recognize the cafeteria staff and Darlene French, the school's nutrition director.…

Warm your ovens — the heat is on!

Preparations for the 7th annual Gingerbread Spectacular are keeping the region’s kitchen’s working late into the evening, and the bribing of judges has…

Boothbay Region Adult Ed Director Maggie Griffin has announced that the last date for GED testing is Friday, Dec. 6. If you've taken and passed four of the five GED…

Maine Freemasons sponsor the “Bikes for Books” program to encourage students to read. This year some 90 Masonic Lodges throughout Maine will present nearly 1,000 bicycles to children participating…

Hope everyone enjoyed their Turkey Day (even if you ate something else!)

We were in New Hampshire at the…

Black Friday is over and we have all now settled down into the month of December with occasional snow, more frequent cold…

The Thanksgiving week storm predictions were dire. But they came far enough in advance to encourage travelers to festivities at St. Andrews Village to journey a day earlier than they’d planned.…

Thank you to Patti Jo Barter (Owen and Rachel's grandmother) and Ruth Bryant for knitting hats and mittens for Edgecomb Eddy students. We are grateful for your kindness!

Mitchell Boucher…

Pre-kindergarten at Edgecomb Eddy School is still far from a done deal, but early feedback on the idea has Dean of Students Lisa Clarke encouraged about its prospects.

The annual special education report dated September of this year revealed that of the 591 students enrolled at Boothbay Region Elementary School and Boothbay Region High School (K-12), 125 receive…

The new paintings at Red Cup Coffeehouse in Boothbay Harbor are not Suzi Thayer’s “work.” Work is what she does at the Boothbay Register to pay the bills. But painting is more fun. It has long…

For 30 years, Carol Deetjen taught art at Boothbay Region Elementary School, and thought the ceilings looked bare.

“I had taken a picture of the hallway filled with art displays in the mid-…

The Twin Villages will kick off the start of the holiday season when Santa comes to town Saturday, Nov. 30.

Santa will be the star of…

Sylvan Gallery is proud to present “Holiday Treasures,” our 13th annual holiday exhibition of art by 18 contemporary artists from December 7 through January 31, 2014. The opening reception will be…

This November, riding along back roads, I noticed plant pods standing tall among wind-battered grasses. What were they?

At home, I searched the computer for “pods.” Most references were for…

I am writing the evening after the Edgecomb Historical Society's grand annual meeting, featuring a visit from the Baker-Cochran Wedding Quilt, owned by the Newcastle Historical Society.

I…

You work to do everything the right way, health-wise. You mostly eat right. You workout — maybe not as much as your doctor would like, but you do. You can control portion size, fat content, quite…

The Boothbay Region Community Resources group struck gold twice when they envisioned a novel approach to helping those in need and then found the ideal person to transform the concept into reality…

Wondering what to do after you’ve taken photos with your digital camera? Not sure about how to download or edit them on your computer?

Melba Gunnison will…

Looking for that perfect gift? Want to support the local economy at the same time?

Mark your calendars for the first annual Rising Tide Community Market Holiday Gift Show, and prepare to be…

Boothbay Harbor Rotarians gathered on November 21st to enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving feast prepared by chef Kim and served by members Tony, Dwight and Jean. Once appetites were satisfied several guests…

At least 15,000 Maine students at over 40 schools are expected to participate in the …

A severe mood disorder caused by early childhood trauma intensified as Dan, 12, approached adolescence, impacting every aspect of his life and his family’s.

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This week’s column begins with more travel news. Sally and Alan Johnson traveled to Spain in October to celebrate Alan’s birthday. They spent a few days in Barcelona where they met their son Tim…

Last week we reported that Chef George would be returning to the fold for the 2014 season and today we are excited to…

East Boothbay residents Susan Lloyd and her husband Tom Frields are two retired FBI agents with a secret. Their home is where John and Jackie Kennedy first met.

Lloyd and Frields bought…

With outdoor temperatures dropping, many area residents are turning to internal heat sources, with mixed emotions. Although a warm house is always welcome, heating fuel bills can place a…

Happy Thanksgiving! I would imagine that by the time you are reading this column, you've been to the grocery store at least 3 times after you said, “That’s it! I am…

Much has been written about the convergence this year of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving, even to the point of inventing a new word…

The popular “Art in the Square” holiday art show and sale kicks off its eighth consecutive year on Friday, Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving, at 11 a.m.

Traditionally, this is the day…

Over 20 inspired folks have been hard at work, and have come under one roof located at 53 Townsend Avenue in downtown Boothbay Harbor, to share the fruits of their labor, and spread the love.…

Boothbay Region Garden Club’s Vice President Mimi O’Neill, left, presents the wreaths to adorn the…

President Jen Page Osman called the meeting to order close enough to 6:30 p.m. to catch a couple of late arrivals. After a traditional boiled dinner was served by…

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the management of the 2014 Windjammer Days Festival per the Annual Business…

Boothbay Lodge 32 held a ham and potluck supper before its meeting Monday night, November 18. There was a great turnout and the meal was wonderful. Thank you, Karen Blackman, for your help in the…

Are you taking a Thanksgiving Day road trip with your pet? Before you start dreaming of turkey and homemade pies, keep in mind that it's important to plan ahead for pet…

When I first went over to the labs, I was worried about how I was going to fit in, if I could help, or if I was even going to understand anything they were doing.

On my first few days, there…

Healthy Lincoln County staff, Anni Pat McKenney, and Lincoln County Health Care staff, Orion Breen, were lucky enough to be invited…

If you are interested in getting to the roots of your family tree but are not sure where to begin, Central Lincoln County Adult Education is offering a course to help you get started: Internet…

Class was already in session by the time I arrived at the Opera…

My last column shared ideas and insights on student learning from the October STEM…

Maine's economy has not improved for Maine's children and families according to the…

Thanks to my parents, I was an infant when I first became a member of the Boothbay Region Y. In fourth grade I joined the Y Dolphin swim team and continued through my senior year at Boothbay…