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Suiting up for the Codfish Relay. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

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Video: Seahawks Tennis

Over the course of two-plus hours April 24 in their second match of the season, the Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team lived up to Coach Mark Gorey’s high expectations…

Seahawks Softball

Dirigo's Lauren Henderson had four hits and four runs batted in to lead the host Cougars to a 25-0 win over the Lady Seahawks on Wednesday, April 24.

Lincoln County Gymnasts

On April 20 and 21, the Central Lincoln County YMCA gymnastics team, under the direction of coach Janice Cormier-Hay and Betsey Lee, took their team to compete against the nine…

Adult Education

Boothbay Region Adult is offering two U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating courses in early May taught by certified instructors.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Two experts on trees will be at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on National Arbor Day, Friday, April 26, to demonstrate tried-and-true techniques for tree-planting success and…

Seahawks Tennis
Angela Machon serves as doubles partner Dana Greenleaf watches their Wiscasset opponents. Boothbay won the match in a tiebreaker, 11-10. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

It was a solid win for the Lady Seahawks tennis team in the first match of the season, 4-1, against Wiscasset's Lady Wolverines on April 22. The Seahawks bested the Wolverines last…

Boothbay Harbor Country Club
Chad Penman and Allyson Melchreit

Bright yellow machines outnumber golf carts at the Boothbay Harbor Country Club as workers level the new driving range, sod tees, redo bunkers, enlarge the putting green and…

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Seahawks Baseball
Linc Simmons fires a pitch during the second inning of action of the Boothbay Region High School boys varsity baseball game Monday, April 22. The Seahawks would fall to Carrabec, 14-1. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

Despite striking early, the Boothbay Region High School boys varsity baseball team was unable to overcome an early deficit and fell, 14-1, April 22 against the Carrabec Cobras.…

Seahawks Softball
Allison Crocker reaches for the ball before throwing out a Carrabec runner in the third inning of Monday's game at Perkins Field. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The Lady Seahawks softball team lost its season-opener at home to the Carrabec Cobras, 15-2, on Monday, April 22.

Boothbay hung tough (trailing 5-1)…

On the Waterfront
Work was underway April 23 to power-wash "Cangarda" ahead of its scheduled repainting at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard. The boat currently calls Islesboro home. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

From the bottom of Boston Harbor, to a boatyard in California, to Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, the Cangarda has had a long voyage.

Windjammer Days 2013

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Antique Boat Parade is back for the 51st Annual Windjammer Days, with an added feature for the avid boat…

Seahawks Tennis
Senior Brady Duncan elevates for this return against Wiscasset's Tom Anderson. KATHY ONORATO/Boothbay Register

On April 22,  the Seahawks boys tennis team started the season with a closely fought match against the Wolverines at Wiscasset. The Boothbay boys defeated Wiscasset, 3-2, taking…

Maine Wildlife
Wildlife abounds on Swan Island, located in the Kennebec River between Dresden and Richmond. Courtesy of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Those who love history and the great outdoors may enjoy a visit to Swan Island. Located in the Kennebec River dividing Dresden and Richmond, the island is now open to the public…

Seahawks Tennis

Five years ago, Boothbay Region High School dropped its boys tennis program because of low student participation. This year, Coach Mark Gorey said the reinvigorated team is looking…

Boothbay Region YMCA
The teen tap class will dance to “Singing in the Rain.” Pictured are from left, back row: Mackenzie Colby, Nate Friant, Genevieve Taylor; middle row: Sophia Thayer, Devin Domeyer; front row: Noelle Timberlake and Alexis Miller. Missing from photo are Allison Barter and Kate Friant. Courtesy of the Boothbay Region YMCA

The Boothbay Region YMCA Dance Program's Annual Recital, under the direction of instructor Melissa Nein, is sure to be an enjoyable show with something for everyone.

Maine State Aquarium
From left, Anna Sirois, Susan Amundsen and Kim Picard discuss their vision for the debris tank. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

Soon enough the Maine State Aquarium will be filled with some of the stranger species from the Gulf of Maine.

But until then it will be work on display…

Kennebec Estuary Land Trust

“Brrrrr! I just returned from the Nequasset fish ladder. Ospreys are flying overhead, circling in anticipation of a good meal, but they are going to have to wait a little longer.…

Maine History
Spring 2005: Almost 50 years to the day from when construction first commenced, club volunteers gather to install a much needed new roof on their club house. Courtesy of Lucy Schmidt

In the early 1900s, Maine was entering a time of new awareness in regards to its natural resources and how their use affected the growth and character of the state.

Come Together
President Tammy Steinmetz cuts the Fish and Game Association’s 100th birthday cake at the clubhouse on Wiley Pond. The cake featured Wiley Pond, a fishermen with hooked fish, as well as an eagle, beaver, snapping turtle, duck and river otter. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

The last 100 years have been marked by enormous change, but the Boothbay Region Fish and Game Association’s 100th birthday party on April 17 showed that people’s love of the…

Maine State Aquarium

Whether it's crocuses poking up, songbirds and snowbirds returning or warmer weather replacing the doldrums of winter, spring is back in the Boothbay region.

Seahawks Track and Field

Despite running the 4x400 meter relay with only headlights shining from the parking lot, Boothbay's Seahawk track team made a presence with all around performances from both boys…

Seahawks Baseball
The BRHS boys varsity baseball team, below, is expected to lean on its senior leadership in the upcoming season. The seniors are, from left, Stephen Barter, Nate Colcord, Linc Simmons, Jesse Peters and Cormac Miller (not pictured). BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

Defense, speed, pitching and a good mix of power. Several veterans will pace the team while the prospects develop.

Sound familiar…

When the community started talking about building a track in the Boothbay region, the site for the track was around Sherman Field. This site would have allowed for a 4-lane track,…

Wiscasset Speedway
Kevin Sherman

Another breezy, cool day did not stop racers and fans alike from heading to the Wiscasset Speedway this past Saturday. This was “Group Two” division racing and included: Strictly…

BHYC High School Sailing
High School Sailing Club members brave the waters off Boothbay Harbor before their first practice of the spring. From left are, front: Madison Gaudette, Sarah Caron; middle: Nolan Conlin, Sherm Brewer, Sally Jarmusz; back: Liam Conlin and Jake Brewer. Courtesy of Andy Holmes

On April 9, the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club-sponsored High School Sailing Club braved the 39 F waters of Boothbay Harbor for their first practice of the season.  Sailing the club's…

Vanessa Albert tries to make her egg float at a Seeds of Knowledge science camp. Courtesy of Seeds of Knowledge

Registration is now open for summer camp at Seeds of Knowledge Education Center in Wiscasset. Children entering grades 1-6 can expect interesting, hands-on learning in three unique…

Ocean Classroom: On the 'Harvey Gamage'

Maracas Beach was surely one of the most enjoyed day trips we’ve had so far off the Harvey Gamage. The trip started with a beautiful two-hour drive…

Seahawks Softball
Pictured from left are, back row: Brenna Alley, Allison Crocker, Alex Clarke, Nicole Rice, Mikayla McFetridge; middle row: Shaw Pinkham, Ashley Reed, Nicole LaBrecque; front row: Jessica Murphy, Tori Schmid and Saida Riddell. Missing are Elizabeth Bailey and Meghan Oakes. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

It’s that time of year! Put away your bleacher seats and get out your lawn chairs, sunglasses and bug spray. Spring sports are here and the 2013 Boothbay Region High School…

Fishermen's Festival

Tickets are on sale now for the annual trip to Burnt Island on Sunday, April 28, during Fishermen’s Festival weekend at The First bank on Oak Street in Boothbay…

New Perspectives

While visiting my eldest daughter in Pittsburgh, Pa., I noted a Boothbay Register article, March 28, 2013, submitted by the Lincoln Theater with a photo of Joe DiMaggio and Ted…

Seahawks Tennis

Another spring, another tennis season at Boothbay Region High School. The Lady Seahawks tennis team began practicing March 31 to ready for their first match on April 22, which is…

Wiscasset Speedway
Adam Chadbourne of Woolwich picks up a win the Super Stock division at the Wiscasset Speedway April 6. Courtesy of Peter Taylor, Wiscasset Speedway

A hearty crowd of racing-starved fans huddled into a blustery Wiscasset Speedway the afternoon of April 6 for the start of the 2013 Maine racing season. This is a new chapter in…

BHYC Junior Sailing

Sally Lloyd, director of the Junior Sailing program at Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, has announced the schedule of regattas that the High School Sailing Club will participate in this…

Chewonki

If your child loves being outdoors, having fun, participating in hands-on activities, and playing with other kids, then Chewonki is the place to be for a week off from school.  …

Lift and Lodge Column

With spring in the air and more afternoon light, many people are starting to think about golf, biking and other fair weather sports. I think now is the best time of year to hit the…

BHYC Column

Summer is nearly here! For many it is the crocus or daffy that heralds spring. For folks in Boothbay Harbor, it is the sight of sails on the waters inside Tumbler and the daily…

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club

The sailing season in Boothbay Harbor is underway heralded by a meeting of participants yesterday (Wednesday, April 3) at the Yacht Club. Coach Sally Lloyd met with young sailors…

Boothbay Region YMCA

The Boothbay Region YMCA will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for youth and adults this weekend.

Youth play begins on Friday, April 12 at 5 p.m.…

Seahawks Track and Field
Javelin throwers poised to throw spears during track and field practice at Boothbay Region High School April 2. RYAN LEIGHTON/Staff Reporter

By now, the spring sports season should be budding like a crocus. But on April 2, temperatures barely rose to 37 F outside of Boothbay Region High School, as if a mean April Fools…

Adult Education

Spring is the perfect time to tune-up your steps on the dance floor with the Ballroom Dance – Spring Tune-Up class being offered by Central Lincoln County Adult Education. It is a…

Lift and Lodge Column

I have been writing about outdoor winter sports for over 20 years; consequently, I get pertinent emails from various quarters that pique my interest.

Recently, I got a post from Alpine…

YMCA Swim
Dolphin Swimmers 9 & 10 year olds who attended the YMCA New England Championship Meet at Springfield College in Springfield, Mass., this past weekend. Pictured from left to right, back to front: Zoe Eason, Chris Hamblett, Ella Yentsch, Ben Pearce, Rowan Kristan, Callan Eason, Jaimie Labrecque, and Maren Whitney. Courtesy of YMCA

The Boothbay Region YMCA Dolphin Swimmers competed March 23 and 24 at the YMCA New England Championship Meet at Springfield College in Springfield, Mass., and came away with some…

Boothbay Region Land Trust
The Boothbay Region Land Trust’s preserves offer outdoor adventures and beauty year round. Pictured: Ovens Mouth Preserve. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

In our community, the tourist season’s endless options contrast with winter’s quiet. Like many organizations in the region, the Boothbay Region Land Trust sponsors frequent events…

Video: Treasure Hunt

It was 2 a.m. when the sound started coming from the woods. I yelled to my dad to kill the flashlight as I jumped behind a tree. The sound of crunching snow moved closer. As I…

Boothbay Region YMCA

If your son or daughter is interested in playing lacrosse this spring, the Boothbay Region YMCA is fielding five teams. For the girls, a 3-4 grade, 5-6 grade and 7-8 grade team.…

Boothbay Region Land Trust
Mike Warren points out spots on the ice off the Penny Lake Bridge where his new 8-week old puppy chased wood ducks last week. KATRINA CLARK/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Region Land Trust cares for 1,387 acres on the peninsula set aside as preserves. Someone needs to keep an eye on all that land, making sure it stays safe and beautiful…

Boothbay Region Land Trust
BRLT Wayfarers will learn how to see things on trail that an ordinary hiker might miss. Courtesy of Boothbay Region Land Trust

Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) is pleased to launch its new “Wayfarer Program” this year. Similar to a docent program with continuing education and social events, the program…