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At one time, a state grant for regionalization of two or more schools seemed attractive to Wiscasset and Boothbay officials. The two applied for a…

Southport school

Our community is once again showing its incredible generosity and spirit as we prepare for our upcoming Tricky Tray Fundraiser. Southport Town Hall doors will open at 5 p.m. and prize drawings…

BRHS Drama delivers full-scale ‘Phantom’ classic

BRHS Drama staged three shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” May 1-2 in the school’s auditorium. A small cast of 13, determined to perform Broadway’s notoriously difficult…

Pemaquid Chapter members at lunch. John Hochstein photo

On April 16, the Pemaquid Chapter, NSDAR daughters donated 20 plus large bags of clothing to New Hope Midcoast and presented them with a $150 check for their April matching donation campaign.…

A committal service for Betty…

Candidate for Edgecomb School Committee
Maureen Heffernan

Address: 53 River Road

Mike Tomko presents a representative of U.S Coast Guard Boothbay Harbor with the Spirit of America Tribute. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

It was smooth sailing May 2 as about 50 Boothbay Harbor residents voted to approve this year’s 18-article town warrant, which included a $6,763,908 fiscal year…

The next monthly meeting of…

Boothbay Harbor town seal

Boothbay Harbor residents have many things they hope to see change in the town over the next decade. Following a public workshop to gather community feedback, members of VHB,…

Maine Bureau of Highway Safety
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Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle-related deaths for children 14 and younger in the United States. Being left in a hot car is dangerous for any unattended passenger.…

ELECTION RESULTS
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In a crowded race for two Boothbay Harbor board of selectmen seats (…

Boothbay Harbor Police Car

Boothbay Harbor Police Department (BHPD) recently got a stamp of approval from the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MLEAP) for the…

Rep. Holly Stover

Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay,…

Obituary
Christopher Giles

Christopher Giles, a cherished son…

Obituary
Lee R. Dickinson

Lee R. Dickinson, 83, of Boothbay, Maine, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, following a stroke.

Born on Aug. 22, 1942, at St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor, Lee was the…

Obituary
Thomas R. Brown

Thomas R. Brown, 90, of Wiscasset passed away on April 26, 2026, at his residence.

He was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts on July 27, 1935, a son of Arthur C. and Phyllis M. (King) Brown. He…

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Residents at the CSD annual budget meeting April 28. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor voters approved the first of two public votes for the Community School District (CSD)…

Press release

Community members from across the Boothbay peninsula and neighboring towns are invited to gather on Sunday, May 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. for an afternoon waterfront meet and greet with Charlotte Nutt…

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The 64th annual Windjammer Days will commemorate the 250th birthday of America and the U.S. Navy. This year’s festival will take place Sunday, June 21 through Saturday…

Obituary
Deborah A. Phinney

Deborah Ann Phinney, 72, died April 27, 2026 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Deborah was born May 4, 1953 in Everett, Massachusetts to Herbert King and Ella Spencer King. She grew up…

Grand March 2025. File photo

For the Boothbay Region High School…

Brynne Whitney speaks to 100+ Women Who Care members about Bangor Savings Bank's support. Courtesy photo

In October of 2025, seven local women launched the first meeting of 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County. In just a few short months, the organization has raised and…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 236 calls for service for the period of April 21 to April 28. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 3,953 calls for service.

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Christopher Giles, 57, of Boothbay, passed away on April 27, 2026.

The Community Band plays at the 2025 Grand March. File photo

In 1991, Al and Becky Roberts…

Boothbay Harbor selectmen unanimously approve Sample Shipyard's planned renovations during a April 28 wharves and weirs hearing. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

April 28, Boothbay Harbor selectmen voted 4-0 to approve construction work at Sample’s Shipyard, 120 Commercial St.  

These renovations include extending a 9-foot by 54-foot finger…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will host a free community presentation, “The Power of Dignity: How…

Boothbay Region Ambulance Service headquarters

Since stepping into the role of EMS Chief, my focus has been on listening, learning, and understanding the needs of this community…

Picking flowers at Veggies to Table. Courtesy photo

Veggies to Table is honored to announce it has received a $5,000 Nourishment Grant from the Quimby Family Foundation in support of its mission to grow and donate organic produce and flowers to…

Obituary
Brian D. Rittershaus

Brian D. Rittershaus, 70 years old…

Boothbay Harbor town seal

Boothbay Harbor residents will vote on the 18-article town warrant,…

Southport town seal

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at 5 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. The agenda is:

  1. Call to order and…
Obituary

Karen Jaynes Tiger, 82, of Dacula,…

Joan M. Sandstrom

A celebration of Life for Joan M. Sandstrom will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church of…

Megan Benvenuto, new CEO of the Boothbay Region YMCA. Courtesy photo

Following an extensive nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of the Boothbay Region YMCA is pleased to announce the unanimous…

Edgecomb Eddy School

For the second year in a row, Edgecomb residents will vote separately on the school and municipal budgets. The school budget vote will be in-person on Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m…

Dimauro

A lengthy search of decades-old municipal documents has shown, Glidden Point Oyster Farm is in compliance with all town ordinances except one. April 16, Code Enforcement…

Boothbay Region High School Drama Club
Jayden Coulombe as the "Phantom" in a recent rehearsal at BRHS. Courtesy of Dr. Mary Miller

As the school year draws to a close, Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) is proud to announce a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary masterpiece, “The Phantom of the Opera.”

When…

Obituary
Neal A. Reny

Neal Allen Reny, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 23, 2026.

Southport Memorial Library
One of Lori Lynn Hoffer's vibrant, richly colored paintings. Look for it in her show at Southport Memorial Library in May and June. Courtesy of the Library

Southport Memorial Library's next art show features the oil paintings of Lori Lynn Hoffer in May and June. Lori Lynn’s vibrant work is based on an intrinsic impulse to convey the glory of nature.…