Lincoln County commissioners declined to apply for two Homeland Security Grants (HSG) Aug. 5, citing a new requirement for cooperation with federal immigration officials. In…
News
According to Boothbay V.E.T.S. founder Ed Harmon, at year's end, nearly 50 temporary emergency shelters will be deployed around Maine to house veterans…
Four U.S. Naval Academy vessels docked at Hodgdon Marina in Boothbay Harbor Monday evening, bringing with them around 120 crew members, students and staff. The ships…
East Boothbay Methodist Church
The East Boothbay United Methodist Church invites everyone to join us for a free barbecue and ice cream social on Wednesday, Aug. 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Join us for an enjoyable evening of food…
Organizers of this weekend’s Olde Bristol Days Parade are pleased to announce this year’s grand marshal. Allison Keeton, author of “Blaze Orange, Book One,” in the Midcoast Maine Mystery series. “…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 390 calls for service for the period of July 29 to Aug. 5. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 8,647 calls for service…
Obituary
Sereno Tasker Brown Jr., 76, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on Aug. 1, 2025. He was husband to his loving wife Cyndie (Perkins) Brown of Boothbay, sharing…
A long awaited water project is about to become a reality later this fall in Southport. By November, town officials hope the Joppa Road water project will be underway which will provide year-round…
Get ready to shell out for charity. Boothbay Harbor Fire Department (BHFD) is hosting a classic Maine lobster bake. Join the department Saturday, Aug. 9 at Boothbay…
The Rev. Patricia Hatch will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Aug. 10. Margaret McEldowney will serve as organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome…
A favorite of audiences and performers alike, the joyful "Vivaldi Gloria" will be conducted by artistic director Linda Blanchard, and performed with professional soloists and orchestra, on Friday…
In 1990, the Spirit of America Award was established to honor volunteerism in Maine. Each year, municipalities nominate individuals or groups who embody that sentiment. In…
If you have a mailing address for Mark Huskins, then the Southport selectboard would like to talk to you. On July 30, selectmen discussed contacting Huskins, who owns property…
Veggies to Table, a Midcoast Maine nonprofit farm dedicated to ending hunger, building community, and creating joyful volunteer experiences, is thrilled to share that…
Obituary
Dave - not Mr. Parkhurst; that was his father - was born in Belfast, Maine to Caroline Colwell and David B. Parkhurst Sr. on a chilly day in January 1953. By the time…
Things are looking a little greener in Boothbay Harbor. Heidi Fuller has expanded her home studio in Edgecomb to open Gracelynn’s, a one-stop shop for flower arrangements and house plants at 27…
In May, the Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund (BRSAF) concluded its 2024-2025 Annual Fund Drive and our Fiscal year. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our donors…
The memorial service for Dave Parkhurst is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) held “PFAS in Casco Bay: Tracking the Fate of Forever Chemicals on…
Press release
July 29, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new 16-unit affordable apartment complex in Newcastle. The two-building complex, walking…
Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in July:…
On Monday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at Southport Town Hall, 361 Hendricks Hill Road (Rte. 27), Southport, Duane and Dwight Lewis will share fascinating and unusual experiences…
Obituary
Mary Lou Caron (Baillargeon), 87, of Augusta, Maine, Nokomis, Florida, and formerly of East Boothbay, the beloved matriarch of…
Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (BHWP) filed a motion July 25 for the Board of Appeals to reconsider a…
Analysis
The Most Reverend James T. Ruggieri visited two Catholic Communities of All Saints Parish on the weekend of July 19…
Dogfish Head Ale craft brewery may be in Milton, Delaware, but its "heart" is in Southport. Sam and Mariah Calagione founded the brewery in 1995 at what Sam describes as the "smallest brewery" in…
As part of upgrades to street lights in Boothbay Harbor, the town has options to make them more than just lights. Mark Carter from RTE…
Organizers of the 12th annual Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show are calling for registrations. The event is…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 402 calls for service for the period of July 22 to July 29.…
Your History, Your Story
Whether it's graduations, town meetings or bake sales, for almost 150 years, the Boothbay Register has covered community news, big and small…
Three new members will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on October 18, honoring their extraordinary contributions to Maine journalism.
The 2025 inductees…
With Wiscasset's Future of the Schools Committee report done, reported on, and headed to selectmen,…
The next monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Persons group will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center/Boothbay Region Health Center located in…
Obituary
Elizabeth Mary Tonely Doughty passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, surrounded by her family.
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Boothbay selectmen tabled a proposed notice of violation July 23 due to receiving "insufficient background." The board reviewed Code Enforcement Officer Dan Feeney's letter sent June 5 to property…
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is more than a place full of books (but it is that, too). Our amazing local nonprofit library offers an ever-expanding array of services from storytime, to free…
Boothbay Fire & Rescue was recently awarded a grant for a full pallet of water from the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), Anheuser-Busch and Valley Beverage.
One of the key issues…
Keeper’s Klippings
On Sunday, July 20, 2025, family members, friends, and acquaintances gathered by the hundreds to honor the extraordinary life of George Harrington McEvoy. This kind,…
Well-known throughout the Episcopal Church as a writer, retreat leader, spiritual advisor and teacher, The Rev. Martin Smith will lead services at All Saints by-the-Sea on Southport Island for the…
Thirty members of Boothbay Region High School Class of 1975 had a grand time reminiscing and enjoying the food, superb weather and music at their 50th year reunion held at Brady's restaurant in…
Want to enjoy some sun, food and fun while supporting a good cause? The Boothbay Veterans Emergency Temporary Shelter (V.E.T.S.)’s annual barbecue and fundraiser awaits…
Due to the forecast of possible thunderstorms this afternoon, the Boothbay Region Class of 1975's scheduled potluck picnic at Barrett's Park has been rescheduled to Sunday at 1 p.m.
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) hosted the second science talk of its 2025 Café Sci series July 23 on the East…
It’s time to pop some popcorn, grab your favorite theater candy, and lean back for the newest film-going experience at Harbor Theater.
Tanner Grover…
Obituary
Elizabeth “Libby” Haynes Mooney, 70, of Westport Island, passed away in her home on July 21, 2025. …
A resident has complained to Maine Department of Transportation and more recently to the selectboard about Southport Swing Bridge. On July 22, Southport selectmen received an…
Obituary
Barbara Ann (Petrie) Sanborn, 89, died peacefully at home on July 20, 2025, with her daughter by her side.
She was born Aug. 8, 1935,…
