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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Coulombe Center & Lincoln Theater
Rushton passes out Yellow Tulip Hope bags during the Nov. 10 showing of “Screenagers: The Next Chapter” at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of Piper Wilber

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Coulombe Center for Health Improvement partnered with the Lincoln Theater to host two free community showings of “Screenagers: The Next…

President Bernard "Skip" MacPhee, and trustees Clarence Campbell and Sara Fahnley (not pictured) overview needed repair work at regional cemeteries. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Region Cemetery District's Nov. 25 meeting was short of a quorum, so no official actions were taken. However, President Bernard "Skip" MacPhee and trustees Sara Fahnley and Clarence…

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The Boothbay Harbor Selectboard Nov. 24 approved several purchase orders and received updates on town projects from construction to lighting.  

The…

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Wednesday, Dec. 3: At Richmond, boys 3:45 p.m., girls 5 p.m. 

Monday, Dec. 8: Home vs. Great Salt Bay, boys 3:45 p.m.…

Obituary
Timothy Harkins II

Timothy Harkins II passed on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta.

Tim was born in Portland, Maine on Sept. 2, 1942.

Right out of…

 Ornaments by Joelle Webber:  Make ornaments like these with paper artist Joelle Webber during Marketfest. Kid friendly workshop. Joelle Webber photo

With the help of local creative makers, Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest shoppers can add that special handcrafted touch to their holiday celebrations. Workshops throughout Marketfest weekend, Dec. 5-…

Members of the recently formed ADEPTT club at BRHS talk the role of youth in addressing the region's changing climate. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Conversations about Earth’s changing climate have become a mainstay in coastal regions, and students at Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) are joining in through the formation of a new club:…

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The Boothbay Planning Board conditionally approved a request Nov. 19 to repair a recreational pier on Annable Road. Consultant Alex Rioux represented the Diane Alhstrom Trust in seeking a building…

Obituary
Betty Goulette

It is with sadness and gratitude that we said goodbye to Betty Ann Goulette. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 21, 2025. Betty, 91 years old, led a life of hard work, devotion to family,…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 235 calls for service for the period of 11/18/25 to 11/25/25, and Year to…

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The Edgecomb Planning Board Nov. 20 scheduled a public hearing on Glidden Oyster Farm Company's proposed expansion project. The company has submitted two proposals. One is for an oyster processing…

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Boys J.V & Varsity Basketball 

Friday, Dec. 5: Home vs. Lisbon, 5 & 6:30 p.m.…

Inner structure of a Nautilus shell, illustrating Arnold Aho's class, Form in Nature and Design. Photo provided by CSC.

Coastal Senior College, serving Midcoast Maine from Wiscasset to Camden, is offering 11 winter courses this season, eight of them on Zoom, making them accessible to all…

Center For Teaching and Learning
 CTL fifth graders Lila Milden and Gannon Inman were honored by the Inkblot Writing Contest.

Two young poets from the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Edgecomb were recognized by the 2025 Inkblot Writing Contest at the Maine Coast Waldorf School. 

This group of Early Bird shoppers, on Nov. 22, arrived fully embracing holiday spirit and ready to shop!  STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

Saturday, Nov. 22, Boothbay Harbor's Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party drew spirited shoppers to the region. 

The ever popular Buoy Tree was the backdrop for families and friends to…

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A resident is organizing a public discussion regarding an evaluation of Pratt's Island drinking water wells. Nov. 19, Sarah Sherman discussed a letter she submitted to the selectboard and code…

The Southport Fire Department wins Judge’s choice. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

If you heard an abundance of sirens Nov. 22, no worries, it wasn't an emergency! The annual Fire Truck + First Responder's Parade was ringing in the Christmas…

2025 Bed Races
Greenleaf Inn team steering their way to a win. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

This year's Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party on Nov. 22 included the return of the event's Bed Races, to the delight of spectators and competitors! 

The Greenleaf Inn team, also…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, which runs Jan. 5 through Feb. 12, 2026.…

Giving Tuesday

As the holiday season swiftly approaches and you’re checking items off your gift list, consider showing appreciation for the work local organizations do for the…

Music with Maura

They don’t have to be musically inclined. It doesn’t matter if their pants are on backwards, or if they prefer to put the star on their heads instead of sitting on…

Boothbay Harbor First United Methodist Church

Bring your family and friends to the Boothbay Harbor First United Methodist Church Saturday, Dec. 6 for the annual Christmas Holiday Fair and lobster roll luncheon. 

You will find lots…

Schools based in Bath and Frenchville can get state funding to rebuild after both were damaged by fire, while a long list of other schools await funding for construction…

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Nov. 18 and 19, Wiscasset Police Department responded to two significant incidents in the downtown area.

Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, Wiscasset Police received a report of a burglary at Water…

Cemetery Chronicles
Grave of Samuel Adams. Courtesy of Sara Fahnley

Settlers came to Boothbay from Ireland, Scotland and England. Some made their way from Londonderry, NH long before the town was incorporated in 1764. The next few Chronicles will highlight some of…

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The next Ocean on Tap is at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. 

Gautam Harkhani, Courtesy of LCSO

Investigators from Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in a scam targeting people with false claims of a federal arrest warrant. The victim is then convinced…

Rep. Holly B. Stover, D-Boothbay, accepts HospitalityMaine’s inaugural Legislative Champion award. Courtesy of Amy Sylvester

AUGUSTA – Rep. Holly B. Stover, D-Boothbay, was named Legislative Champion by HospitalityMaine at the industry group’s annual summit on Monday, Jan. 17. The award…

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Betty Goulette, 91, formerly of Southport, died Nov. 21, 2025 at her home in Wiscasset. A memorial service to celebrate Betty's life will be announced.  Arrangements are…

Obituary
Jane Atwood Godfrey

A barefoot daughter of the sea has completed her voyage. Jane Atwood Godfrey has left this world. Born on May 12, 1934, she passed on Oct. 29th, 2025 at Skagit Valley…

Boothbay Region High School students accepted into the District III Honors choir, from left: From left: Rose Campbell, Frida Kerchhauser, Sophia Mansfield (chorus), Jayden Coulombe (band). Photo courtesy of Dr. Mary Miller

Boothbay Region High School students Rose Campbell, Sophia Mansfield, Frida Kerchhauser and Jayden Coulombe auditioned, and were…

Courtesy of Sarah Harris

Sarah Harris may be a name you’ve heard before. Recently deemed a Youth Rising Star in Community Excellence by Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, the high…

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What goes down doesn’t always come up. Community School District (CSD) Director of Facilities David Benner…

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Update, also from Wiscasset Police Department's Facebook page: Suspect is in custody for both incidents. It’s been a very long day and we are still currently working on executing a search warrant…

Voters in Beal. Courtesy of Protect Maine

You can add the town of Cushing to a growing list of communities that are putting local limits on large scale aquaculture. On…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, which runs Jan. 5 through Feb.…

Outdoor adventuring with Hearty Roots. Courtesy of Erin Quinley

Hearty Roots is thrilled to announce a new partnership with support from The John T. Gorman Foundation, whose mission is “to make Maine a more equitable place where all…

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Lincoln County commissioners tabled voting on the Fiscal Year 26 budget Nov. 18 for two reasons. One is Chairman Bill Blodgett was absent. The other is details of a proposed partnership between…

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District

Nov. 18, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees finalized their draft budget, based on a 7% rate increase, in preparation for the public hearing set for 5 p.m.…

BRHS

The next meeting of the Boothbay Region High School Alumni Association will be held Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. in the BRHS library. All alumni interested in helping with end of the year activities…

Obituary
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Judith Dianne Gaudette Chapman, 81, went home to be with the Lord, her savior, on Oct. 29, 2025. Judith suffered with Lewy body dementia for the past 25 years that led to her passing.

Actor John Michael Higgins at the Harbor Theater for a screening of "Best in Show," which he was in. Courtesy Tanner Grover

When Tanner Grover started The Cinema Clubhouse, he expected friends, family, and community members to come to Harbor Theater for movie screenings. In an unexpected…

Chair Gerald Homer addresses members of the Boothbay Community Center's board of directors at its annual meeting on Monday, November 17. JANE CARPENTER/Boothbay Register

Chair Gerald Homer briefed Community Center directors Nov. 17 at the organization's annual meeting, providing updates on fundraising, use of the Center and its…

Annual Holiday Open House
Earle Barlow’s 1920s scene of the Coal Wharf East Boothbay. Boothbay Region Historical Society Photo Collection

Celebrate the holiday season with the Boothbay Region Historical Society at our annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the museum located at…

Frida Kirchhauser of Stuttgart, Germany talks school spirit and the American high school experience. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Whether it's decorating for Homecoming, watching your team score on the football field or getting ready for prom with friends, these are experiences most high schoolers don’t think twice about.…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 222 calls for service for the period of Nov. 10 to Nov. 18. Year to Date, LCSO has responded to 12,888 calls for service.

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The Community School District (CSD) School Committee and Board of Trustees agreed on several proposed changes to the district charter at a joint meeting Nov. 13. The…

Turkey Trot

The annual Turkey Trot, sponsored by faculty and students at Boothbay Region schools, is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 starting at 9 a.m. Just like last year, it will start at the lower…

Patient

Dennis Levesque vividly recalls the day he saw his first ray of hope in his fight against cancer. 

“In my eighth day in the Coulombe Cancer Center (Portland…