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Meredith P. Mitchell

Meredith Pierce Mitchell, 84, passed away on June 12, 2026.

Born on Sept. 26, 1941, Meredith was raised in…

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Karen Curtis

Karen Curtis, 83, of Boothbay Harbor passed away peacefully at her home on June 18, 2026. 

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Jeffrey W. Rager

Jeffrey Wayne Rager (Jeff Rager), 67, of Wiscasset, Maine passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2026 at his home with his family…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

The Southport Island Association will sponsor the 4th

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The Maine Model Yacht Club and Spruce Point Inn hosted the third annual Spruce Point Inn Regatta on June 21 in Boothbay Harbor as…

Olde Bristol Days announces free registration for the 13th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show on Aug. 8. Courtesy photo

The 2026 OBD Williams-Fossett…

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The first week of…

Windjammer Days 2026
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The Windjammer Days 2026 Decorated…

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June 19, the Community School District (CSD) school committee voted 5-1 to authorize Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 Superintendent Robert…
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Ronald K. Colby

The world lost a maverick when…

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June 16, Community School District (CSD) trustees raised concerns about the impact students who go to CSD schools under student transfer agreements (superintendent…
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These action photos of the 2026 Charles Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races in Boothbay Harbor held on Saturday, June 20 were provided once again by Register contributor and professional…

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Some are born for the runway, and that’s true of the local models who sashayed Sample Shipyard’s runway June 20 for the 11th annual Fishin’ for Fashion. 
Windjammer Days 2026
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Sunny skies before an afternoon thunderstorm blessed the Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Service on Sunday, June 21.

About 26 boats – lobster, fishing, Coast Guard and harbor master…

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The Boothbay Planning Board reviewed two applications June 17 and will likely make decisions on…
Boating

In the spirit of Safe Boating Week…

The next monthly meeting of…

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James P. Rines

James Phillip Rines, 70, of Gorham…

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Boothbay Region Surveyors is on the move. In 2017, owner Nicholas Plumer purchased the Boothbay business from Leighton & Associates. He has rented the building for nine years. The building has…

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Lincoln County Unity & Community Pride (LCUCP), a grassroots partnership, invites the public to attend the LGBTQ+ Unity Walk on Saturday, June 27 at 9:30 a.m. at Veterans Park in Newcastle.…

Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District.

Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) Operations Manager Will Johnson said June 18, the district received a $2,626 Ed MacDonald safety grant from Maine…
A huge crowd gathers for the 2026 Claw Down at Sample's Shipyard June 18. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

The 13th annual Claw Down, a June 18 event put on by Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce at Sample's Shipyard, saw several area restaurants vie for prizes for…

Goodbye, Flowbird blue, and hello to SmartMobile green. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Paid parking begins in Boothbay Harbor started June 1, and this year returning visitors may notice the lack…

The garbage truck that hit the utility pole on Route 96 on June 19. Facebook photo by Chrissa Marie

Emergency personnel were called to a scene on Route 96 in East Boothbay this morning as a garbage  truck hit and snapped a utility pole near the intersection of Route 96 and Dodge Road near…

Former Scoutmaster Chris Roberts presents a Maurice Day print to Jeffrey McKinney, Eagle Scout, at the June 18 ceremony. Courtesy photo

On June 18, Jeffrey McKinney of Newcastle, a member of Boy Scout Troop 213, was recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting. The ceremony took place at the…

Fireworks as seen from the Lincoln Home. Kim Traina photo

The Lincoln Home is hosting a lawn party to celebrate the Fourth of July from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., with premium fireworks viewing at dusk.

Dance on the lawn to music of Deadly Desire, a high…

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Thirteen Edgecomb Eddy sixth graders graduated June 18 in an hour-long ceremony in the school gymnasium. The Class of 2026 is as follows: Oliver Averill, Logan Barter, Therin Barter-Petersen,…

Salt Bay Chamberfest
SBC violinist Jennifer Frautschi performs on the banks of the Damariscotta River. Courtesy of Miriam Fogel

Through a highly competitive, merit-based process, Salt Bay Chamberfest (SBC) has been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a $45,000 Arts Project grant. The non-profit…

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The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, June 24, at the Jefferson Fire Station, 204 Waldoboro Road, Jefferson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the speakers begin at 6…

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Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission entered into a short-term deal with Damariscotta to provide limited help in its planning department. June 16, Executive Director Emily Rabbe explained…

Obituary
Frances Sherburne

Frances Sherburne, 82, of East…

Lincoln County Democratic Committee
Holly Stover accepting a commemorative plaque from Keith Metrich, Chair, LCDC at awards ceremony. Courtesy photo

“The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all people under its jurisdiction the best possible life” – Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor 1933-1945.

On…

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Boothbay Harbor Police Department made one arrest between June 1 and June 16. 

On June 2, Lt. John…

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Boothbay Region High School Class…

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Forty-two Boothbay Region Middle…

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June 15, Boothbay Harbor hosted a virtual public meeting with consultant VHB, Inc. to discuss policies and strategies for future town development as part of an…
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Southport will hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 25 in the town hall to discuss whether residents will approve…
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June 10, Community School District (CSD) school committee recognized the results of the CSD budget validation referendum vote, which passed in both …

Carousel Music Theater is thrilled to announce its upcoming 2026 season, featuring a dynamic lineup of five spectacular productions. This season provides a mix of theater experiences offering…

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Deborah A. Hallstrom

Deborah Anne (…

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Steven L. Pratte

Steven L. Pratte of Boothbay passed…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 312 calls for service for the period of June 9 to June 16. Year to date, LCSO…