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Judy Milinowski is a captivating storyteller whose writing gently yet powerfully invites the reader into her spiritual journey. From the first pages of "Bridges to the Beyond: How to Create Real…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital invites community members and caregivers to attend its next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Thursday, May 7, at 2 p.m. The session…

BHSD trustees discuss what to do about a mysterious pump station found on Wharf Street. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) was surprised this month by the discovery of a pump station at 17 Wharf St. that was installed without the district's knowledge about 15 years ago. Cap’n Fish…

Write-in candidate for CSD Board of Trustees-Boothbay Harbor
Steven Lorrain Sr.

Address: 11 Snow Hill Road

Occupation: Self-employed - Coastal Maintenance, Inc.

Education: Graduate of Half Moon Bay High School, Half Moon Bay, California

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Write-in candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor
Mike Bartles

Address: 437 Lakeside Drive

Occupation: Sailmaker, M&H Bartles, Sailmakers

Education: BA of history from Union College (2009)

Considering the position you are…

Candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor
Patty Minerich

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Devin Domeyer

About 40 residents received an update on the Hendricks Head Beach Restoration and Resilience Project…

Obituary
Anne K. Ford

Anne K. Ford, 70, of Bourne, Massachusetts and Boothbay Harbor, Maine passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. 

Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee
Kim W. Pinkham

Address: 42 Dover Road

Occupation: Retired: Former owner of Pinkham Environmental Inc. specializing in identifying, assessing and managing hazarous materials.

Education: Graduate of…

Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee

Address: 47 Matthews Road …

Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Riley R. Mitchell

Address: 301 Adams Pond Road

Occupation: Destination Experience Coordinator - Boothbay Craft Brewery, Tavern, & RV Resort; Owner - First Light RV Solutions

Education: Southport…

Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Shani L. Bryer

Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Abigail Jones

Address: 397 Ocean Point Road

Candidate for BH selectman
Evan Hepburn

Address…

Candidate for BH selectman
David W. Cody

Address:  32 McFarland Point Drive

Occupation:  Retired Fire Chief, Salem, Massachusetts. 

Education:  Associate Degree,…

Candidate for BH selectman
Jennie Mitchell Plummer

Address: Union Street

Candidate for BH selectman
Mark Gimbel

Address: 14 Commercial St.

Occupation: Retail store owner

Education: University of New Hampshire

Political History (Board, Committees): Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen…

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

During their March meeting, I had the privilege of attending the “I Love A Mystery” book club which is excellently led by retired librarian and longtime BHML circulation volunteer, Shirley Sirois…

Boothbay Region Community Center

The Boothbay Region Community Center will host a meeting with Elizabeth Deprey of the Maine Public Utilities Commission's Public Advocate…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and the MaineHealth Medical Group announced today that the MaineHealth Urgent Care Boothbay Harbor will be converted to the MaineHealth Walk-In Clinic Boothbay Harbor…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

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Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI), a grassroots organization working to preserve and support our democracy through direct, local, and peaceful action, today released its 2026 Gubernatorial…

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Three candidates are battling for…

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Four candidates are vying for two…

Ken Brodsky Jefferson Community Food Pantry volunteer, Todd Erkman/ Alain Ollier and Laura Morris

On Sunday, April 12, Veggies to Table held its annual Appreciation Day potluck in the beautiful Wavus dining hall in Jefferson, celebrating the collective effort behind its mission to end local…

Come to the Southport Town Hall on May 8 for the Southport PTO fundraiser. File photo

Friends of the Southport Central School (PTO) is excited to announce our upcoming fundraising event to support the 6th grade field trip. Each year our 6th grade…

Obituary
Amanda Balsdon

Amanda Balsdon of Boothbay Harbor died unexpectedly on April 2, 2026 at the age of 50 in Brewer, Maine.

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This year, the Boothbay Register, which was first published in 1876, celebrates its sesquicentennial. In early 2025, the Boothbay Register and the Boothbay Region…

Obituary
Linda L. Richardson

Linda Lee Richardson, 73, died April 17, 2026 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough

Students at Southport Central School lay cardboard and wood chips to create paths in preparation for another planting season at the community garden. Courtesy of Shawn Gallagher

It's planting season, and Southport Central School students are hard at work preparing their community garden for another bountiful harvest. The garden began last year as a passion project…

HLC’s Will Matteson and Samantha Mehlhorn stand with LuLu packed and ready to go out on a day of deliveries. Courtesy photo

Have you noticed that LuLu the Lunch Wagon has been

Press release
Erik Hobson

When my wife and I had the opportunity to move anywhere in the Northeast for my job, we thought carefully about where we wanted to build our future. We had visited Maine before…

Town of Boothbay
Gretchen

It was a change of plans April 15 for an East Boothbay couple's proposal to stabilize the shoreline and repair a sea wall. Martha Simpson and Robert Jacobs received planning…

Tracy Verney has provided hospice care for over 25 years. Courtesy of MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital continues to excel at recruiting, training and sustaining its share…

CSD school committee approves warrants for public vote during an April 14 meeting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

April 14, the Community School District (CSD) school committee voted 4-1 to approve the fiscal year 2026-27 warrant and set a June 9 budget validation referendum. Tom Perkins…

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MaineHealth is now recruiting for its next certified nursing assistant training program in the c

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Edgecomb is purchasing a used fire truck, and looking to sell two older models. On April 14, selectmen voted, 2-0 with one abstention, to buy Wiscasset's Engine No. 7 for $16,680. Fire Chief Roy…

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Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be closing Route 27 at the Wiscasset-Dresden line to replace a culvert. Route 27 will be closed from Friday, May 8 at 6 p.m. to …

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In a decision dated March 20, 2026, the Maine Superior Court vacated the Town of Boothbay Harbor’s 2020 grant of a building permit to Harbor Crossing LLC for property…

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Endorsement letters for political candidates in Edgecomb, as well as letters regarding the town's annual meeting warrant, will be published online and in the May 7 issue, with the deadline for…

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Maine Maritime Museum recently took the top spot for Best Maritime Museum in the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, a national honor recognizing outstanding travel and cultural destinations…

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Boothbay Harbor Planning Board meetings won’t last until midnight anymore, not if Linc Sample has a say in it. April 13, Boothbay Harbor selectmen voted 3-1 to appoint Sample…

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Geoff Smith. File photo

After an extensive search and interviews with potential candidates, Geoff Smith has accepted the position of public works foreman for the Town of Boothbay Harbor.…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 209 calls for service for the period of April 7 to April 14. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 3,482 calls for service.

Schooner "Heritage" has attended Windjammer Days in the Boothbay Region for decades. Sean Sheppard photo

The Boothbay Region's festival founded in 1962 remains the most anticipated event of the year. The 64th annual Windjammer Days week-long festival happens from Sunday, June 21 through Saturday,…

Celebrate Earth Day at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library April 25. Courtesy photo

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library will offer a week of Spring Break fun in partnership with organizations from around the peninsula. Join us for a week full of free, fun activities for all ages!…

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April 9, the Community School District (CSD) trustees unanimously approved securing a $2.5 million Bond Anticipation Note (BAN), allowing repairs for Boothbay Region…

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April 9, Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District (CSD) trustees and committee members approved the CSD fiscal year…

From left are Holly Stover, Michelle Bouchard, Lisa McSwain and Kathie Stephenson. Courtesy photo

Holly Stover received a standing ovation from a full house of women in attendance at the quarterly “100+…

A high school class project resulted in providing the Boothbay Sea and Science Center with advice on combatting the impact of rising sea levels on its boat house and two educational buildings. Four groups of students provided their research and recommendations April 10 to Boothbay Planning Board Chairman Bruce Bowler and Code Enforcement Officer Dan Feeney at the municipal building. Pictured are Piper McKane, left, and Aileigh Johnson. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Sea and Science Center on Carter Street in East Boothbay gives students an up close view of marine life. In fact, it may be too close as…