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

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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.

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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…

 Rev. Brandon Ashcraft

All Saints by-the-Sea Episcopal summer chapel is pleased to announce that our opening services, on June 21 and June 28, will be led by The Rev. Brandon Ashcraft from Trinity Church in Boston,…

Kenniston Hill House is opening its doors to the public to get a sneak peek at its refurbished interior. Courtesy of Patrice Cappelletti

The former Kenniston Hill Inn, now Kenniston Hill House, is hosting an open house for the public to tour the historic home after months of renovations. The event is…
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Elizabeth V. “Zibette” Dean

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The summer 2026 Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC)…

Utilizing the Ranger ATV in Boothbay June 8. Courtesy photo

At approximately 5:04 p.m. on June 8, Lincoln County Emergency Communications received a 911call for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) fire located deep in the woods behind the Ocean View Cemetery and…

Michael Brann (Acting Director Veterans Benefits Adminstration), Dr. Barclay Shepard, and Director Tracye Davis (Medical Center Director – VA Maine Heatlhcare). Sarah A. Sherman photo

Dr. Barclay Shepard was awarded the VA’s Centenarian Recognition on June 6 by Tracye B. Davis, Medical Center Director – VA Maine…

Alex Zipparo of Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission introduces Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Elyse Oliver at June 8 Boothbay Harbor selectmen's meeting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor selectmen heard updates June 8 about the town’s Rural Infrastructure Strengths Evaluation (RISE) from Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Elyse Oliver.…
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The Boothbay Harbor footbridge was dressed up in Seahawk Blue and Gold June 12 and 13 to celebrate Boothbay Region High School's…

A Memorial Service celebrating the…

Obituary
Dennis J. Young

Dennis J. Young, 83, of Boothbay, Maine, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor, following a…

Congregational Church 125 Townsend Avenue 
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The Congregational Church invites all seasonal workers from away in the Boothbay Region to join us for a welcome reception. Enjoy lunch, gift bags, and community resource information. The Rotary…

Patricia Stern

UPDATE: Maine Department of Public Safety has reported, Stern has been safely located.

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Boothbay Harbor Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for 69-year-old…

This joyful Westport Island garden brings color and whimsy into the yard. Courtesy of Christine Hopf-Lovette

The popular Gardens of Lincoln County tour, presented by Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA), returns on Saturday, June 27 with “A Westport Island Adventure,” a self-guided exploration of…

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The Class of 2026 was honored June 12 with the car parade. The 43 graduates rode through Boothbay Harbor in cars, jeeps, trucks and fire trucks and on a Harley-Davidson;  all vehicles except…

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Get ready for the sound of 40 to 50 lobster boats ready to race! Saturday, June 20, the lobster boat racing season kicks off in Boothbay Harbor and, with it, a lot of wake, at the Charlie Begin…

Dorie Weir, FNP, has joined the staff of Boothbay Region Health Center. Courtesy of Paul Taylor

The Boothbay Region Health Center is proud to welcome Dorie Weir FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) to the health center team. Dorie has been providing primary care in…

The cap tossing. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

On Friday afternoon, June 12, a huge crowd filling the court and bleachers in Porter Memorial Gymnasium saw 43 diplomas handed out to the members of the BRHS Class of 2026. These are a few…

The capping. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

On Friday afternoon, June 12, a huge crowd filling the court and bleachers in Porter Memorial Gymnasium saw 43 diplomas handed out to the members of the BRHS Class of 2026. These are a few…

Edgecomb selectmen

Memorial Day is over, but it is still firmly on the minds of Edgecomb selectmen. June 9, Chairman Forrest Carver said American…
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June 10, the Boothbay Harbor planning board rescheduled the public hearing for Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation’s (BBHWP) East Side Park due to an issue on the…
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Boothbay is looking to modify its 12-year old comprehensive plan. After consulting Planning Board Chairman Bruce Bowler June 10, selectmen reached consensus to have their municipal attorney,…

BRHS Grand March 2026. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

The century-plus-old tradition at graduation time called the Grand March and Alumni Ball for Boothbay Region High School seniors continued Thursday, June 11 at Porter Memorial Gymnasium. The…

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The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Plant Sale volunteers. Savannah Fields photo

The ever popular Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Biennial Plant Sale returned Saturday, June 6 to the delight of gardeners who couldn’t wait to find new flowers and plants to add to their gardens…

Byron Cortez

There is a new effort to provide a single-payer universal health care system in Maine. Health Care For All Maine is a 501(c)4 organization seeking to put a universal health care proposal on the…

The family-friendly 13th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show will be Saturday, Aug 8 at the Bristol Consolidated School in Bristol. The inaugural Vintage Show first-place trophy winners in 2012 are pictured with their rare 1909 Sears kit car. Jeff Friedman photo

The OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show will return for its 13th season on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bristol Consolidated School on Bristol Road in Bristol.

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The U.S. Navy Band Northeast at the Opera House. June 23 in a free 7 p.m. concert. Doors open at 6:30. Courtesy of the venue

As a lead up to the 250th anniversary of the U.S., and in a spirited celebration to welcoming the Windjammer fleet to town, the Boothbay Harbor Opera House is pleased to announce that three music…

Rose Campbell returns to her seat after receiving one of several awards and scholarships during Awards Night June 10. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Region High School held its annual Awards Night Wednesday, June 10 to recognize seniors who received scholarships and awards before their graduation on Friday, June 12. Also, BRHS juniors…

A pair of old red oaks frame the new “Mexicali Trail” at Marsh River Bog Preserve in Newcastle. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

A partnership between Mexicali Blues and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has resulted in significantly improved access and a new…

Obituary
Mary Lou Bailey

Mary Lou Bailey of Alna, Maine died peacefully with her family by her side on June 8, 2026, just three days shy of her 89th birthday.

Born on June 11, 1937…

BRTV

BRTV Station Manager Lang Sheppard has announced that the station will be streaming Awards Night (June 10 at 6 pm.), Grand March (June 11 at 7 p.m.) and Graduation (June 12 at 2 p.m.) to the BRHS…

Edgecomb Town Hall. File photo

On Primary Day, June 9, Democrat…

Town of Boothbay seal

Boothbay voters approved the budget…