Chats with Champions is proud to present Jim Kutsch on Thursday, March 14 at 10 a.m. in the Porter Meeting Hall at Skidompha Library.…
Life
Last month, Northern Stars Planetarium came to the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) to help students of all ages experience the night sky during the day. …
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in…
Maine students interested in careers in journalism are invited to apply scholarships from the Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund at the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF).
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Fatigue and exhaustion are often discussed in terms that characterize the physical effects that they have on the body. However, mental fatigue can be just as draining as physical exhaustion, even…
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to announce that it has begun the transition to a new leadership structure. In January, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt a shared…
When Jiminy Cricket of Dragonfly Cove Farm in Dresden was born in 2023, he was a mere three pounds and not able to compete for moms’ milk with his two bigger brothers. He was moved into the house…
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church/All Saints Parish made a $1,220 donation to Community Lunch in support of its community involvement this winter.
Father Peter…
Rebuilding Together drew a huge crowd Monday as the winter lunches come down to the last few. The variety of food was amazing with stuffed shells, Shepherd's pie, chowder, and a…
Gardening books at Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop are on sale at half-price, from March 5 through March 19.
In announcing the sale, Rosie Bensen, co-manager of the shop, said “…
Veggies to Table, a non-profit grow-to-donate vegetable and flower farm in Newcastle, has been selected by Hannaford Supermarkets as a beneficiary of their Bloomin’ 4 Good Program at their…
Mid-Coast Audubon will lead a field trip in the Damariscotta Mills area on Saturday, March 16. They will check the pools above and below the famous fish ladder and also look out over Great Salt…
Ask an e-bike owner if they like their ride and get ready to hear "...the most fun on a bike I've ever owned."
As aging or surgeries creep into joints, the e-bike phenomenon is gaining…
How do we save watersheds, those areas where water drains into a common outlet? If you ask Rebecca Jacobs, program manager at Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, the answer is…
Edgecomb will honor its official March 4, 1774 birthday with a lively Birthday Hootenanny Celebration hosted by the Select Board. The event will be held 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 17 at…
Schedule of events
Friends of Windjammer Days Information Tent open Tuesday, June 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Dental health should be a priority at any age, and is especially important for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than half of children between the ages of six and…
Midcoast Senior College brings classes to seniors interested in lifelong learning. The following new courses begin the week of Monday, April 8. Courses are six- to eight weeks long and are either…
Heartwood Theater Summer Camp enrollment is open for students graduating grades 5-12. This three-week intensive theater experience will provide young performers with a unique, challenging,…
Boothbay Region Garden Club member Sandy Leonard will be presenting an “outside the box” program that focuses on creative use of unusual containers to hold and display plants and plant materials.…
The Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 board approved a $1,815,670 budget for the 2025 fiscal year Feb. 26. Despite a spending increase, the budget shows some cost decreases. …
Spring is a season of rejuvenation that compels millions across the globe to quit hibernating and get back to enjoying the great outdoors. Spring also marks a great time to assess a home’s…
The Southport Island Association is excited to announce that the annual Winter Walk will take place on Saturday, March 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. The SIA is partnering again with Cape Newagen Alpaca Farm…
From her earliest years, Boothbay Region High School 2019 graduate Riley Sullivan wanted to be a nurse. Today, less than one year after receiving her registered nurse (RN) certification from…
With just three weeks left in this season of Community Lunches at Brady’s, we thought it might be fun to answer the questions we still get from people on the street all the time. What is this…
The Center for Teaching and Learning celebrated two award-winning poets this month: second grader Gilles Urwin and fifth grader Adeline Inman. The Maine County and State Teachers of the Year…
As a sought-out Midcoast wedding destination, the Boothbay region provides the perfect backdrop for that quintessential Maine wedding. Couples seeking a unique and memorable wedding experience are…
Boothbay Special Olympics will be holding its biggest fundraiser of the year, the Leprechaun Leap, at Hendricks Head Beach, Southport scheduled on Friday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m.
Matthew…
BRYMCA Community Catalyst for Good
Have you ever played a game called Evolution where you are asked to act like an egg, a dinosaur, a ninja warrior or a zen master? Do you have any awkward family photos after hearing the shocking…
The Coulombe Center for Health Improvement (CCHI) connects LincolnHealth to community members to help solve everyday challenges and improve lives. Often working behind the scenes and through other…
Whether teaching kids about nutrition, helping townspeople prevent substance abuse, or collaborating with farms to distribute fresh produce, Healthy…
The Health and Wellness of Our Community
The Community Resource Council (CRC) is dedicated to understanding and addressing the multifaceted nature of health, recognizing the intricate interplay between individual choices and broader…
Windows are a major component of a home. Window installation professionals will tell homeowners that the average life span of residential windows is between 15 and 30 years. Most well-maintained…
Even though it’s underfoot, flooring can set the tone for how a room or even an entire home is viewed. Perhaps that’s one reason why flooring generates such strong opinions when homeowners look to…
Though snow and cold still dominate our weather, spring and high school graduation are only a few months away. Seniors at Boothbay Region High School are finalizing their thoughts about what comes…
It’s that time again – time to get your calendar listings ready for the Boothbay Register’s award-winning Summertime guide.
The deadline for all…
Gavin Carlson of Newcastle was one of more than 1,100 current University of Iowa students who participated in the 30th annual student-led Dance Marathon which generated more than $1.4 million for…
The Anchor Church hosted Community Lunch Monday, Feb. 19 with many of the junior members joining in to serve and greet the diners. Nancy Van Dyke, leader of this group, was fantastic in…
delve into the science in a hands-on class
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program is offering a free online workshop for youth ages 9-18, focused on the upcoming solar eclipse in April. The workshop will be held…
Southport selectmen Feb. 14 discussed how best to reorganize their office. Selectmen sought Town Clerk Donna Climo’s advice. Her first task will be reviewing files in two cabinets to see which…
People United Against Racism is having an open meeting on Monday Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Friends Meetinghouse at 77 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta. Light refreshments provided.
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Finding Our Voices
Legendary actor Gabriel Byrne is making a rare Maine public appearance Saturday, March 9 to raise money for domestic abuse awareness.
“An evening with…
Members of Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Student Council delivered hundreds of food items to Community Resource Council’s (CRC) Community Fridge on Friday, Feb. 16. Donations stem from a food…
On March 16, 1621, Samoset cemented his place in history when he boldly walked into Plymouth Plantation and greeted the settlers in English. And that’s where most history books leave him. They…
The following students were named to the Semester 1 Honor Roll at Boothbay Region High School.
Grade 12
High Honors: Kari…
Press release
Meadowsweet Inn for Dogs offers a unique overnight boarding experience for dogs and it has a new daycare building.
Catering to a small group of dogs in a home setting, Meadowsweet Inn for…
The wrong Crossword Puzzle was published in the Feb. 15, 2024 issue. We have provided a jpeg and PDF of the correct puzzle here. We apologize for the error.
The Feb. 13 Community School District School Board meeting was a mix of summaries and highlights. The board discussed the season’s accomplishments and participated in a musical exercise that staff…
Emerson College (Boston) student Timothy Norton from Southport was named to the college's dean's list for the fall 2023 semester. The requirement to make dean's list is a grade point average of 3.…
For Ruth Barker and Phil Charmanski, Feb. 14 is a significant date. The couple lives in Newbury, Massachusetts, but Boothbay Harbor holds a special place in their hearts. Barker has been coming to…
