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United Way of Mid Coast Maine (“…

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Terry M. Hathaway

Sadly, we announce the passing of Terry Melinda (Lowden) Hathaway, who peacefully left us March 24, 2026, from a long illness.

Terry was born in Union, New York, on April 27, 1949, grew up…

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Kevin J. Chubbuck

Kevin James Chubbuck, 59, of Edgecomb, passed away March 18, 2026 at Sussman House, surrounded by his loving family. 

Kevin was born July 6, 1966 in Boothbay Harbor to Daniel Chubbuck…

The Edgecomb Historical Society annual meeting will be held on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m. at the Edgecomb Town Hall. There will be a slide show, update on EHS projects and future events, and…

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Community members banded together March 24 for music education during a Community School District (CSD) School Committee and trustee budget workshop. This comes after…

Kevin Bowler

Boothbay selectmen ended their March 25 meeting reflecting on what happened the previous night. Selectmen held a hearing on their Refuse District representative Jody Lewis' fitness to serve. After…

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Karen E. Giles

Karen E. Giles, 57, of Edgecomb, passed suddenly at home on March 19, 2026.

She was born in Boothbay Harbor on July 24, 1968, to Malcolm and Dorothy Giles.

Achieving her dreams meant…

On Thursday, April 2, from 8 a.m. to noon, the Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Adult Education Association, will host an event at the Hall of Flags in the…

East Boothbay Methodist Church

The East Boothbay United Methodist Church invites you to join us for an Easter Celebration on Easter morning, April 5.

We will begin with an amazing free breakfast for all at 9:30.…

Seahawks soar, Faculty sore

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Unified basketball beat the BRHS faculty 51-41, March 25, in a rousing midday exhibition game. March Madness rocked Porter Memorial Gymnasium as the Seahawks…

Robert Malizia suggests alternative options for a sign replacement at Evergreen Cemetery during a March 25 trustee meeting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

To replace or not to replace? And if so, how? Those

Pianist Danny Holt. Courtesy of  Bay Chamber Concerts & Music School.

Pianist Danny Holt will perform at Bay Chamber on Friday, April 3 at 1 p.m. Known for his dazzling virtuosity, Danny performs around the globe in concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney…

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Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) is hosting a free informational workshop on legal services for business on Thursday, April 9, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the LCRPC conference room…

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The MaineHealth Coulombe Center for Health Improvement is now accepting…

Finding Our Voices
Sharon Kennedy participating in podcast with Patrisha McLean from prison in UK. Courtesy of McLean

In a podcast conversation with Patrisha McLean of Finding Our Voices, Sharon Kennedy revealed from prison the "breakdown of self" by her ex that led to the murder of her daughter Marissa is the…

Cpl. Aaron Smith

This year's Corrections Officer of the Year hails from Dresden, Maine. Cpl. Aaron Smith will officially receive the honor on Thursday, April 9 during the 2026 Maine Sheriff's Association Spring…

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Robert F. Barter

Robert F. Barter, 82, of West Bath, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026.

He was born in Bath on Aug. 20, 1943, the son of Forrest and Simone Barter. He graduated from Morse High School…

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Simone E. Brewer

Simone Elaine Brewer, 79, of Freeman Township passed away after a long illness in the comfort of her home at her daughter Tanya and son-in-law Michael’s house on Hancock Pond in Lexington…

ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor is getting a new coat of paint. March 23, Town Manager Julia Latter reported public works will be sprucing up the area to get ready for the…

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The Southport Selectboard invites…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

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Twisted Willow Farm moved a step closer March 19 to building an indoor horse arena and 20-stall barn in Edgecomb. The planning board approved their site plan review, 4-0, with…

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Approval for a training, living and rehabilitation facility on Route 27 for veterans may at least partly hinge on density rules, Wiscasset Code Enforcement Officer George Chase said Monday night.…

Jose Hernández-Juviel uses a marlinspike on refurbished rigging during a March 19 demonstration. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

In partnership with Boothbay Region Historical Society, Bristol Marine at Sample’s Shipyard invited the public March 19 to peruse its museum and go on a behind-the-…

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The Edgecomb town warrant is complete and off to the printer. Selectmen finalized the 43-article warrant during the March 17 meeting. Selectmen also scheduled a mandatory…

Boothbay Baptist Church

It never ceases to intrigue me. I have lived in an area for several years and drive the roads and pass places and tell myself, "Someday, I will go see what that…

Pemaquid Point Light Station. Courtesy photo

As we approach the 2027 Bicentennial of the Pemaquid Point Light Station, the Friends of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is seeking volunteer docents dedicated to…

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Robert C. Grover Sr.

Robert Clair “Stub” Grover Sr., 95, passed away on March 18, 2026, in Damariscotta, Maine.  

Born on April 15, 1930, in Bath, Maine, to Leon H. Grover and Minnie M. (O'Clair) Grover,…

Coastal Senior College Course

Beginning on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Instructor Cynthia Dias will lead “Introduction to Watercolor Painting,” a four-week class on Zoom.

This…

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Kathryn J. Seigars

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Mila Stover

The Russell Gymnasium at the Boothbay Region YMCA was full of motion, laughter, and cheers on Thursday, March 19, as more than three dozen young basketball players in grades 3 through 6 gathered…

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Edith A. Flanders

Edith “Ann” Flanders, 89, of Wiscasset, died peacefully at her residence on March 16, 2026, with daughters Deborah and Linda by…

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Rally

No Kings Rallies will be taking place across the U.S. on Saturday, March 28. In Lincoln County,  a No Kings Rally will be held on March 28 on Donald E. Davey Bridge from 10 to 11:30 a.m…

 Don Legere

J. Edward Knight Insurance Agency is pleased to announce the addition of Don Legere as an insurance agent.

With decades of experience in insurance, business leadership,…

Holy week schedule

Palm Sunday service, 10:15 a.m., March 29

Good Friday Seder, April 3, 6-8 p.m. The public is welcome at The American…

Pine Tree Society 90th Anniversary
Photo courtesy of Pine Tree Society

In celebration of its 90th anniversary, Pine Tree Society is officially inviting artists and, for the first time in the contest’s history-  photographers - to…

Rotary wheel

The Big Gray Rotary Club Barn opens for its sixth season on Saturday April 4 as sure a sign of spring as spring peepers and potholes. Be there to help us celebrate, 66 Montgomery Road, Boothbay…

Bucky Holloway

Southport selectmen announced, March 18, a public meeting regarding the Climate Resilience Team's Hendricks Hill Beach project is set for next month. The team will update residents about raising a…

Coastal Rivers’ Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta. Courtesy photo

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, in partnership with the Maine Forest Service and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, will host a hands-on Live…

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After an overwhelming response to its debut event, the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, Boothbay Region Land Trust, and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences are…

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Film Office is launching a one-time Film in Maine…

Obituary
William McMurray

William Thomas McMurry (Bill), 91, of East Boothbay, completed life’s journey on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Lincoln Miles Hospital in Damariscotta with his family by…

Edgecomb Community Church
Edgecomb Community Church. File photo

Spring is back and that means the Edgecomb Community Church is gearing up again for their Thrift Store opening on Tuesday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several new…

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Community School District (CSD) trustees talked next

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Mary M. Massar

Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on Sept. 21, 1936, while her parents were there visiting relatives…

Natasha Irving

Lincoln County commissioners are questioning a request from the state Attorney General's office seeking expert witness fees in a recent murder trial. Tyler Witham-Jordan was found guilty in…

Residents gather March 17 to approve the $2.4 million AOS 98 budget for FY27. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Voters passed a $2,432,590 budget for the 2027 fiscal year at the Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 annual budget meeting March 17. Around 20 residents from…