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Courtesy of Sarah Harris

Sarah Harris may be a name you’ve heard before. Recently deemed a Youth Rising Star in Community Excellence by Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, the high…

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What goes down doesn’t always come up. Community School District (CSD) Director of Facilities David Benner…

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From Wiscasset Police Department's Facebook page:

Shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, a male subject knocked on a door of a Lincoln Street residence and asked a female if he could…

Voters in Beal. Courtesy of Protect Maine

You can add the town of Cushing to a growing list of communities that are putting local limits on large scale aquaculture. On…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, which runs Jan. 5 through Feb.…

Outdoor adventuring with Hearty Roots. Courtesy of Erin Quinley

Hearty Roots is thrilled to announce a new partnership with support from The John T. Gorman Foundation, whose mission is “to make Maine a more equitable place where all…

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Lincoln County commissioners tabled voting on the Fiscal Year 26 budget Nov. 18 for two reasons. One is Chairman Bill Blodgett was absent. The other is details of a proposed partnership between…

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District

Nov. 18, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees finalized their draft budget, based on a 7% rate increase, in preparation for the public hearing set for 5 p.m.…

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The next meeting of the Boothbay Region High School Alumni Association will be held Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. in the BRHS library. All alumni interested in helping with end of the year activities…

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Judith Dianne Gaudette Chapman, 81, went home to be with the Lord, her savior, on Oct. 29, 2025. Judith suffered with Lewy body dementia for the past 25 years that led to her passing.

Actor John Michael Higgins at the Harbor Theater for a screening of "Best in Show," which he was in. Courtesy Tanner Grover

When Tanner Grover started The Cinema Clubhouse, he expected friends, family, and community members to come to Harbor Theater for movie screenings. In an unexpected…

Chair Gerald Homer addresses members of the Boothbay Community Center's board of directors at its annual meeting on Monday, November 17. JANE CARPENTER/Boothbay Register

Chair Gerald Homer briefed Community Center directors Nov. 17 at the organization's annual meeting, providing updates on fundraising, use of the Center and its…

Annual Holiday Open House
Earle Barlow’s 1920s scene of the Coal Wharf East Boothbay. Boothbay Region Historical Society Photo Collection

Celebrate the holiday season with the Boothbay Region Historical Society at our annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the museum located at…

Frida Kirchhauser of Stuttgart, Germany talks school spirit and the American high school experience. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Whether it's decorating for Homecoming, watching your team score on the football field or getting ready for prom with friends, these are experiences most high schoolers don’t think twice about.…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 222 calls for service for the period of Nov. 10 to Nov. 18. Year to Date, LCSO has responded to 12,888 calls for service.

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The Community School District (CSD) School Committee and Board of Trustees agreed on several proposed changes to the district charter at a joint meeting Nov. 13. The…

Turkey Trot

The annual Turkey Trot, sponsored by faculty and students at Boothbay Region schools, is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 starting at 9 a.m. Just like last year, it will start at the lower…

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Dennis Levesque vividly recalls the day he saw his first ray of hope in his fight against cancer. 

“In my eighth day in the Coulombe Cancer Center (Portland…

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“People just want the holiday spirit. It’s such a counter to the darkness.” — Irene Fowle

'Tis the season to deck the halls and give gifts. Still in…

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Dale E. Pinkham

Dale Edward Pinkham, 82, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 12, 2025.

Born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, on…

Miss Maine Teen

The Boothbay Selectboard made a special proclamation Nov. 12 honoring an East Boothbay resident now better known as Miss Maine Teen. On June 28, Alana LaCourse, 15, was crowned Miss Maine Teen. In…

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The Barters Island Community Association announced they will be giving away free food at their community hall this season.…

 The Center for Teaching and Learning welcomes Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.

The Center for Teaching and Learning, a Pre-K–8 independent school in Edgecomb, recently welcomed Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. 

Shri Verrill, right, updates the Boothbay Harbor Selectboard on local climate resilience work Nov. 10. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Service provider Shri Verrill of Sunrise Ecologic updated the Boothbay Harbor Selectboard Nov. 10 on climate resilience work in the area as part of a cooperative…

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Margaret Delano

Peggy Delano, a lifelong resident of Wiscasset, passed away peacefully Nov. 10, 2025, at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. She was 86 and had bravely…

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Mark your calendar to set that alarm Friday night, Nov. 21, so you don't miss out on all the early morning fun on Saturday, Nov. 22; Boothbay Harbor's Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party! That's…

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The Boothbay Harbor Region is kicking off the holiday season with a full day of festivities on Saturday, Nov. 22. Following the excitement of the Early Bird Sale & Bed Races in the morning,…

Fire Prevention Day

The Edgecomb Fire Department (EFD)…

BRHS Drama presents Frozen Jr.

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Drama staged three performances of Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” (Lee & Buck, 2013) Nov. 14-15. Friday’s performance felt more like a…

PICK PILE

The transfer station's "pick pile" will remain closed due to insurance liability concerns. Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District directors made that decision Nov. 13 after consulting with their…

Urgent Care

MaineHealth Urgent Care Boothbay Harbor, located on the MaineHealth Saint Andrews Campus, will soon be adopting a seasonal schedule of operation.

Effective Dec. 7, Urgent Care will be open…

Rotary Veterans Dinner 2025

The Rotary Club in Boothbay Harbor hosted its annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner Nov. 13. About 80 veterans, active duty members and their families attended the meal…

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Budget Committee member Joe McSwain made a direct request Nov. 12 to Edgecomb selectmen. He wanted the board to provide guidance in making budget recommendations for the 2026-…

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Tonight, Nov. 14 is Community Night…

Edgecomb Eddy School

Please join us Saturday, Dec. 6  for a day of art, crafts, and local goods at the Edgecomb Eddy Artisan and Vendor Show! Featuring over 40 local artists and vendors, come meet the makers, 9 a…

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Yes, The Rotary Club Barn is still…

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Boothbay Region Elementary School pre-K, kindergarten, first and second grade students held their annual Food Drive…

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The Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor is excited to announce some changes to its annual Christmas Fair! This year, the fair will coincide with Early…

Local genealogist Ellen Newton is partnering with BRTV for a new show that uncovers local family histories. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Who do you think you are? Ellen Newton may have the answer.  

Newton is partnering with Boothbay Region TV and…

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On Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., Pine Tree Society presents “A Maine Retrospective: The Art of Pine Tree Society Holiday Cards” exhibition at Union + Co. This exhibition is part of Bright…

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A Vietnam veteran described his journey from a small Illinois college to West Point and eventually a war in southeast Asia. Larry Crane has lived in Southport for 35 years after retiring from a…

A teacher at King Middle School with strand of sugar kelp planted at Spartan Sea Farms in Casco Bay. Courtesy Boothbay Sea and Science Center

For almost a decade, Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) has been bringing pieces of the ocean into Maine classrooms. BRCC’s Exploring the Science of Seaweed Farming…

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Nov. 11, Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) General Manager Weston Alley reported that Adams Pond’s usable capacity is on track with last year’s figures, despite the county’s upgraded drought…

Jamie Baribeau

Lincoln Home staff and residents recently gathered to wish Jamie Baribeau well in his retirement and welcome Chef Shana York in her new role as culinary director.

Jamie brought great…

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Robert A. Robertson Jr.

Robert Abel “Bob” Robertson Jr. passed away on Nov. 4, 2025 after a brief stay at a hospice facility near his home in Pineville, North Carolina. He was 89 years old.…

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Due to the Thanksgiving holiday,…

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In an ongoing effort to support the community, local organizations and businesses are working hard to provide free food across the Boothbay region. Click below for a calendar compiling free…

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Lynn Cartwright

Joelyn “Lynn” Cartwright, 82, of Portland, formerly of Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2025, just two days shy of her 83rd birthday.

Born on Nov. 10, 1942,…

Local Marine Corps veterans gather at Brady's for the 250th birthday of the military branch. Jen Mitchell photo

The 250th U.S. Marine Corps birthday was held at Brady's Monday, Nov. 10 with what organizer Jim Singer declared as the largest turnout they have had in years. Twenty Marines gathered and enjoyed…

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The Community School District School Committee (CSD) Nov. 4 eyed upcoming work. The committee discussed FY 27 budgeting and a joint meeting with the Board of Trustees…