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Here it is: the final book of Jerry Farnham's "Red At Night" series, cover art by Bryan Soames. Courtesy of the author

Fans of Jerry Farnham’s “Red At Night” series about the Finn family will soon learn how it all works out in the end when “Last Light” is published early in the fall. This final installment picks…

Roundabout

There is something wrong with the roundabout in Boothbay. For nearly two years, town officials have received complaints about the road’s surface “undulating” as large trucks pass through. “The mix…

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AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Arts Commission, in partnership with the Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) and Lifetime Arts, a national leader in creative aging advocacy, training, and capacity building…
CHAIRMAN

Since 2019, the Edgecomb Building Committee has explored potential upgrades to the town hall. Selectmen created the committee to develop a strategy for the historic town hall's future use. …

Obituary

Jane Krebs, 67, of Lewiston, formerly of Boothbay, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at Russell Park Living Center in Lewiston…

White and Green Hope Founder Liz Michaud opens ceremonies July 21st in Boothbay Harbor for Maine's first state Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day.  ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

From Portland to Pleasant Point, 10 communities came together July 21 to honor the lives of commercial fishermen lost at sea in Maine's first statewide celebration. Boothbay Harbor held a ceremony…

A 1933 postcard to Elizabeth Reed. Courtesy of BRHS

Readers may wonder how the Boothbay Region Historical Society, the Elizabeth Freeman Reed House at 72 Oak Street, the Boothbay Harbor Monday Club, and Tea are woven together in the fabric of…

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The highly anticipated Drone Show, featuring over 20 formations of local and patriotic displays, drew thousands of people to the shorelines and on boats in Boothbay Harbor Friday night, July 17.…

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior…

Burnt Island recently hosted a reporting team from Boston’s ABC TV affiliate that is doing a story on the Boothbay Harbor region. Courtesy photo

Burnt Island Light is once again…

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Lincoln County Sheriff's Department has an automated license plate reader (ALPR), but nowhere to place it. On July 21, Sheriff Todd Brackett told commissioners his recent conversations with Maine…

 Samantha Conzelman, right, recipient of the St. Andrews Auxiliary scholarship, and her mother, Stephanie Conzelman. Courtesy photo

Sunshine and sea breezes lightened…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum
586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. Courtesy logo

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum will be hosting the third annual Cocktails & Chrome event on Saturday, Aug. 29 – a community-wide celebration in support of Maine's automotive heritage.…

Finding Our Voices
Chris and Karli of Peter Ott's on the water in Camden. Patrisha McLean photo

Sushi grade yellowfin tuna, saffron seafood paella, yellow rose gelato, banana caramel bonbons, golden milk lattes, pineapple spritz mocktails; plus yellow books,…

Obituary
Constance G. Rice

Constance G. Rice, 77, of Boothbay…

Lincoln County Indivisible
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Community members gathered at Veterans Park in Newcastle July 18 to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the death of civil rights leader and longtime U.S. Congressman John Lewis, celebrating his…

Stay in Aix donated by Daria and Ed White

The countdown is on for Veggies to…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

Wiscasset selectmen
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Wiscasset selectmen July 21 were set to consider asking voters in November this non-binding referendum question: "Should Wiscasset explore the possibility of a single regional high school…

Boothbay Town Office

The Boothbay Planning Board approved three applications July 15. The board approved a permit for Ronnie and Jaimie Campbell to…
Lincoln County Historical Association Education Director Louise Miller shines new light July 15 on Maine's places and people who helped the patriot cause. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

As America celebrates its 250th birthday and looks back on the legacy of our founding fathers, a local talk July 15 looked back at the enlisted men and bodyguards, shipbuilders and boat captains,…

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Sarah Currier, a local educator and longtime teacher at Edgecomb Eddy School, has been named the 2026…

 This 2008 AM General HMMWV U.S. Marine vehicle will be at the 2026 OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show. Courtesy of Jeff Friedman

“Boscar” is bringing his 2008 AM…

Obituary

Charlotte…

Rev. Charles Carrick. Courtesy photo

The Rev. Charles Carrick will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, July 26. Margaret Mceldowney will serve as organist. The service is…

Fort Edgecomb. Courtesy photo

Fort Edgecomb, a historic gem in…

Obituary

Dr. William “Bill”…

Obituary
Jean H. Schwab Schork

Jean Helen Schwab Schork of Westfield, New Jersey, died peacefully at the age 101. A lifelong musician, accomplished cook, devoted mother and grandmother, and active member of the Westfield…

Boothbay Region Schools sign

July 9, Community School District (CSD) trustees floated getting legal counsel for general representation, following an exploratory search by Chair Sewall Maddocks.  

However, before…

Children at a recent St. Giles Fair. Courtesy photo

St. Giles Jefferson mounts its annual Country Fair and fundraiser under the tall pines on the church grounds Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Giles Episcopal is located at 72 Gardiner…

BRHS Class of 1971

On July 11, twenty-two members of…

Poster

The date is drawing near, and there…

Obituary
Dr. Hernan M. Reyes

Hernan M. Reyes, 93, a longtime resident of Chicago, Illinois, who retired to Florida and Maine, passed away on the morning of July 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Hernan Macaballug…

Fishermen's Memorial

Communities from Downeast through Southern Maine will unite on Tuesday, July 21, to observe Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day, an annual day to honor commercial fishermen who have lost…

Potter Family

Spirit of America Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1990 honoring volunteerism. Each year, Maine's towns and cities nominate a person or group who demonstrated outstanding…

Salt ’n Spar
A promotional postcard from the late 1950s, or early 1960s showing the Dodge Inn in Edgecomb..

How many of you remember Dodge Inn, a much-loved steak and seafood restaurant on the banks of the Sheepscot River in North Edgecomb known for its tasty Indian pudding?…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum
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The sun shone on 30 glistening…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital
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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is relaunching its Diabetes Support Group, offering free meetings for people living with diabetes, family members, caregivers and anyone interested in healthy living…