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The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Rees to its board of…

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A Jefferson mother who lost her son to drug addiction made a return visit Feb. 17 to the county commissioners meeting. Sharon Bailey was joined by two others, all wearing…

Superintendent Sean Boyer shares the district's recent cybersecurity assessment with trustees. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Due to continuing paper mail delivery delays in the region, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees Feb. 17 approved extending their late fee policy from 30 to 60 days. According to…

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MaineHealth is now recruiting for its next certified nursing assistant training program in the Coastal Region. The program…

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The Business Booster Series, hosted by Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC), is a semi-regular workshop series for…

Firefighters work at containing a fire at 2 Maddocks Road in Southport on Monday, Feb. 16. Courtesy of Mark Sullivan

On Feb. 16 at 8:05 p.m., Lincoln County Emergency Communications issued a mutual aid, first alarm fire call for a chimney and possible structure fire at the residence owned by Matt and Abigail…

BRRDD trustees voted Feb. 12 to remove Chuck Cunningham of Boothbay, who was not present at the meeting, as vice chairman.     ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) trustees voted Feb. 12 to remove Chuck Cunningham of Boothbay as vice chairman, following a bylaw amendment. Cunningham was…

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Since Raye Leonard took over as education director at Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education (BWRAE), it has been a goal to bring a driver’s education program for…

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Democrats in Lincoln County will gather for a biennial caucus on Saturday, Feb. 28 to begin organizing for the 2026 elections, hear from candidates and speakers, and conduct local committee…

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On Thursday, Feb. 12, Troop 213 gathered at the Damariscotta American Legion for its triannual Court of Awards ceremony. During the evening, Scouts were recognized for an impressive 13 rank…

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One of Harbor Theater’s dedicated Community Partners is the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club. Again in 2026, the Rotary Foundation donated $2,500 to provide at least 15…

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Mission accomplished for the team of Emma McKearney and John Oakes as they received approvals from two selectboards to adopt the 2026 Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Deputy Director…

An "Antiques Roadshow" scene from June 18, 2025 at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. File photo

The “Antiques Roadshow” episodes filmed at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on June 18, 2025 are scheduled to be aired on Mondays, Feb. 16 and…

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The Southport Planning Board took swift action Feb. 11 in approving both applications before it. Hodgdon Yachts Services, LLC received approval to construct an 80-foot by…

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AUGUSTA (February 12, 2026)— Although the Maine winter season brought out fewer buyers due to the weather, home values continued to hold. According to Maine…

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A coalition of Midcoast Christian…

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Bay Chamber is accepting applications for the Young Stars of Maine program, which recognizes, encourages, and rewards music students who are serious in their study and…

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Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in favor of the Community School District (CSD). The court…

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In a quiet corner of the Boothbay peninsula, a refrigerator hums gently inside a small shed outside the Boothbay Town Office. The Community Fridge, along with the organization’s other programs…

BRHS alum Grace Campbell is spending part of her junior year in Edinburgh, Scotland, to learn more about archaeological field work. Courtesy of Grace Campbell.

When it comes to history and archaeology, dual major Grace Campbell’s chosen field of study, she’s heard it all before, from fellow students in her Boothbay Region High School…

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The Lincoln County Republican Committee will hold its annual Lincoln Day Brunch on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the…

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Sarkis Chalaby

Sarkis Chalaby, who died Jan. 18,…

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Update: BRTV has been notified that live broadcasts, other than those offered by a subscription from the

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Charles F. Enes

Charles F. Enes, know as Chuck to some and Charlie to others, 78, passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2026 at the Maine Veterans’ Home…

Roger Matthews speaks to the Boothbay Harbor Selectboard Feb. 9 about active transportation initiatives in the community. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Efforts to create safer options for walkers and bicyclists are gaining traction in Boothbay Harbor. Feb. 9, the selectboard heard…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 270 calls for service for the period of Feb. 3 to Feb. 10. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 1,495 calls for service…

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Two Edgecomb committees are at odds over a meeting time to discuss this year's budget proposals. The Edgecomb School Committee has proposed a Wednesday, Feb. 25 date with the…

The Boothbay Region Water District makes a splash in Washington, D.C., winning bronze at the Great American Water Taste Test. Pictured: Aaron Durgan, General Manager Weston Alley and John Orne. Courtesy of the Maine Rural Water Association.

It’s official! The…

Obituary
Angela Pinkham

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Angela “Angie” Pinkham of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, who left us on Feb. 8, 2026, at the age of 55. Born and raised in the…

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Margaret M. Hall

It is with extremely heavy hearts we announce the passing of Margaret Minta Hall, of Essex, Massachusetts on February 6, 2026 at the…

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Senator Cameron Reny

Senator Cameron Reny, currently serving her second term in the Maine State Senate, is seeking re-election. Reny represents Senate District 13, which includes most of…

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January was a busy month for the Edgecomb Fire Department. We responded to 15 calls in January, including six medical emergencies (ME), five motor vehicle accidents (MVA), three vehicle fires, and…

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Boothbay Region Development Corporation

The Boothbay Regional Development Corporation (BRDC) has announced a significant price reduction across its new townhome condominium…

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) is an organization in decline, but Vietnam veteran Ed Harmon is on a mission to bring a branch back to Boothbay. The…

Last year's Summertime cover photo by Steve Edwards.

It’s time to submit listings for the 2026 events calendar in the Boothbay Register’s award-winning Summertime Guide. …

Samuel Schultz of Woolwich, Maine, and a graduate of Morse High School, in Bath, Maine, earned Dean’s List honors for the fall 2025…

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The Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 board Feb. 4 approved a $2,442,959 budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year, rejecting an assistant superintendent job…

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In a Feb. 6, 4:30 p.m. update, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office provided the following:

During today’s continued search for Stephen Schlosser he…

After much shoveling, nailing and adjusting, the Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund's new sign is installed on the high school lawn Feb. 4. Pictured:  Sarah Baldwin, Chip Schwehm, Zander Blake, Nathan Percival, Harry Hinkley, Abby Orchard, Hildy Johnson, Chris Liberti and Preston Giles. Not pictured: Brandon Seigars, Mathew Jackson, Spencer Wood and Cameron Lewis.

If you’ve ever driven by Boothbay Region High School (BRHS), you may have noticed the annual appearance of a wooden lighthouse on the lawn. It's the campaign sign for…

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January 2026 marked the 22nd observation of National Stalking Awareness Month. People of all genders and ages have become victims of a stalker – or will be – including children. A new law in Maine…