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Grand March 2025. File photo

For the Boothbay Region High School…

Brynne Whitney speaks to 100+ Women Who Care members about Bangor Savings Bank's support. Courtesy photo

In October of 2025, seven local women launched the first meeting of 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County. In just a few short months, the organization has raised and…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 236 calls for service for the period of April 21 to April 28. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 3,953 calls for service.

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Christopher Giles, 57, of Boothbay, passed away on April 27, 2026.

The Community Band plays at the 2025 Grand March. File photo

In 1991, Al and Becky Roberts…

Boothbay Harbor selectmen unanimously approve Sample Shipyard's planned renovations during a April 28 wharves and weirs hearing. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

April 28, Boothbay Harbor selectmen voted 4-0 to approve construction work at Sample’s Shipyard, 120 Commercial St.  

These renovations include extending a 9-foot by 54-foot finger…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will host a free community presentation, “The Power of Dignity: How…

Boothbay Region Ambulance Service headquarters

Since stepping into the role of EMS Chief, my focus has been on listening, learning, and understanding the needs of this community…

Picking flowers at Veggies to Table. Courtesy photo

Veggies to Table is honored to announce it has received a $5,000 Nourishment Grant from the Quimby Family Foundation in support of its mission to grow and donate organic produce and flowers to…

Obituary
Brian D. Rittershaus

Brian D. Rittershaus, 70 years old…

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Boothbay Harbor residents will vote on the 18-article town warrant,…

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The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at 5 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. The agenda is:

  1. Call to order and…
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Karen Jaynes Tiger, 82, of Dacula,…

Joan M. Sandstrom

A celebration of Life for Joan M. Sandstrom will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church of…

Megan Benvenuto, new CEO of the Boothbay Region YMCA. Courtesy photo

Following an extensive nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of the Boothbay Region YMCA is pleased to announce the unanimous…

Edgecomb Eddy School

For the second year in a row, Edgecomb residents will vote separately on the school and municipal budgets. The school budget vote will be in-person on Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m…

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A lengthy search of decades-old municipal documents has shown, Glidden Point Oyster Farm is in compliance with all town ordinances except one. April 16, Code Enforcement…

Boothbay Region High School Drama Club
Jayden Coulombe as the "Phantom" in a recent rehearsal at BRHS. Courtesy of Dr. Mary Miller

As the school year draws to a close, Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) is proud to announce a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary masterpiece, “The Phantom of the Opera.”

When…

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Neal A. Reny

Neal Allen Reny, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 23, 2026.

Southport Memorial Library
One of Lori Lynn Hoffer's vibrant, richly colored paintings. Look for it in her show at Southport Memorial Library in May and June. Courtesy of the Library

Southport Memorial Library's next art show features the oil paintings of Lori Lynn Hoffer in May and June. Lori Lynn’s vibrant work is based on an intrinsic impulse to convey the glory of nature.…

A selection of food items at the Boothbay Region Food Pantry in the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. Courtesy photo

Thanks to some very generous members of our community, Boothbay Region Food Pantry is, once again, going to be able to issue our customers every 28 days special vouchers to be used at our local…

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The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund (BRSAF) 2025–2026 Annual Campaign General Fund donations have reached more than $417,000 exceeding our goal of $275,000 and reflecting the continued generosity…

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Lincoln County commissioners approved six local grants April 21. The grants are awarded through Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission and are called ASK grants (…

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Lee R. Dickinson, 83, of Boothbay, passed away on April 22, 2026 at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta.  

A full obituary will be published when…

Boothbay municipal building

Boothbay residents will decide a 34-article town meeting warrant which includes a proposed $2,884,527 in municipal spending during their Monday, May 4 annual town meeting…

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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

Address…

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…

Urgent Care

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…