Because of concerns for water quality, the town of Boothbay and the Boothbay Region Water District are providing facilities for handling both human and pet waste at the town's access to…

Paddle sports can be so enjoyable. But safety skills are essential for enjoyable trips along Maine’s coastal and inland waters in canoes and kayaks.

Calling all “person-powered” watercraft! The 19th annual Southport Rowgatta, which encompasses 12 nautical miles to benefit the Boothbay Region YMCA, is on Saturday, August 11 at the Town Landing…

Boothbay’s Ellie Logan and the U.S. women’s eight woman crew team easily rowed into the finals Sunday, besting their rivals by a 6-second margin in the first qualifying heat of the London Olympic…

The Morris Farm is pleased to announce that the 14th Annual Tour de Farms Bike Ride and Local Foods BBQ will be held rain or shine on Sunday, August 19. Riders from near and far…

The Lincoln Arts Festival joyfully celebrates summertime beginning on Aug. 5 with a little magic – Tea and Stories at St. Columba's Episcopal Church, from 2 to 4 p.m. when Doris Feyling, the…

As a violent storm whipped through the Boothbay region on early Tuesday evening, the rolling and tumbling clouds presented a…

The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club is bustling with activity, both young folks and not so young. The annual regatta last weekend is reported elsewhere in the Register by Past Commodore, Andy Holmes. I…

One of the most anticipated events of the summer for many families – the Maine Fairy House Festival – is coming to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Aug. 3-5 from 1 to 4 p.m. each day.

Entry…

Adam Sirois competed in the First New England Kids Triathlon in Boston on July 22 and placed ninth in the 9- and 10-year-old age group. More than 500 kids participated in the event, in which they…

Alan Macqueen (right), whose family is leasing the Morris Farm, was busy in the milk room on Open Farm Day making cheese. Guests of the farm learned about the cheese-making process.

Any incoming 7th and 8th grade student to Boothbay Region Elementary School this fall that wants to or is considering playing football, there is a meeting

Wednesday, August 8 at 6 p.m. in…

Parents hoping to encourage young readers to read more this summer won't want to miss a special family event with award-winning author/illustrator Brian Lies at Maine Coast Books…

Join Boothbay Region Land Trust members Dick Palmer and Allen Johnson as they paddle the Damariscotta River!

Saturday, Aug. 4, at 9 a.m. they will gather at Shipbuilder's Park in East…

It is hard to believe we are at the mid-point of the summer.  We have been blessed with wonderful days to be out on the water and bailing skills are becoming quite rusty.…

Join Boothbay Region High School boys' varsity basketball Coach I.J. Pinkham and Assistant Coach Mark Gosselin for another year of their popular “Hoop Camp” at the Boothbay Region YMCA.…

The third annual Blueberry Festival & Harvest Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11, in Damariscotta is ready for applications from crafters and artists who want to participate with last year's successful…

When in your life will it be socially acceptable to publicly race to stuff your face with waffles and ice cream?

Probably never! But the good news is you can do it in the name of a good…

Come on out and play at the annual Camp K Carnival at Camp Knickerbocker on Barters Island Road. The fun begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 2 and lasts until 8 p.m.

Bounce on inflatables,…

The BHYC Junior Sailing Program enjoyed another full week of beautiful weather and busy schedules. In the morning class races, Anna Penkiunas took first place, followed by Nikolai…

When Jaime Wheeler left the Boothbay Region YMCA for Holland July 23, the 14-year-old Boothbay girl had Sour Patch Kids and Swedish Fish with her. But the candy wasn't for the plane ride…

The Lincoln Arts Festival will present Tea and Stories on Sunday, August 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.  at St. Columba's Episcopal Church on Emery Lane in Boothbay Harbor. This is a rare opportunity to be …

The Pemaquid Paddlers,  a free and enjoyable paddle each week in a different place throughout the county invites you to join them on their next trip in Boothbay on Tuesday, July 31…

Arctic terns feed on herring in East Boothbay on July 22. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register

While artist and textile designer Susan Schön’s whimsical and colorful paintings will be on view throughout the summer in the Children’s Garden at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, she will be an…

It has been a glorious week of sailing with multiple beautiful Maine days and plenty of sailing!

Monday began with four new sailors plunging into Cozy Harbor for their swim tests. We welcome…

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce held its annual fundraiser, The Boothbay in Bloom Fashion Show, Silent Auction and Cocktail Party, at the Spruce Point Inn Resort & Spa on July…

Irving Oil has announced the arrival of its biggest fundraiser in New England.

On Saturday, July 28, various Irving and Circle K locations will host the “To Serve and Protect Day,” where…

True Country, a live band, will play at the at the Wells-Hussey American Legion Post 42 Damariscotta on Saturday, July 21, from 7 to 11 p.m.

There will…

On Tuesday, July 24, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will offer a fun-filled and creative family activity in the Bibby and Harold Alfond Children’s Garden. Local artist Arden Georgi Thompson will…

Every day more and more people are taking up golf for the first time.

If you have ever thought about picking up a golf club, either…

The Lincoln County Historical Association invites you to enjoy the recently expanded hiking opportunities at the Pownalborough Court House grounds on a beautiful and distinctive 90-acre tract of…

Boothbay’s local mini golf course showcases an interesting feature.

Inside the only covered bridge in Lincoln County is an extensive collection of shells from all over the world.

The…

Among the lobstermen, hauling traps day after day for their living, are a few boats up and down the coast that seem to be having a little more fun than the others.

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First Congregational Church of Wiscasset will once again offer their talents, time and treasures to raise funds for many community organizations on Saturday, July 28.
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The Morris Farm Trust in Wiscasset will join farms across the state opening their doors to the public to celebrate the 23rd annual Open Farm Day.

The Boothbay Region YMCA will be hosting its 19th annual Rowgatta this August.

Set for Saturday, Aug. 11, the Rowgatta consists of a 12-nautical-mile row or paddle around Southport Island.…

Sailors in the Junior Program were treated to warm, sunny skies and moderate winds during what was undoubtedly the most beautiful week of the summer.

Monday night was the annual…

The live and silent auctions at A Bloomin’ Good Time!, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Thursday, July 26, fundraiser, promise a broad range of exceptional items for lucky bidders, but the one…

John Bunge of Marshall, Minn., on a vacation trip to Boothbay Harbor, caught this 41-incher on the Shark Six last week.

As our clambake chief, Jack Bauman had a conflict on our usual August weekend, so the July folk were treated to the traditional Down East Clambake last Saturday evening.

The weather was…

The Pemaquid Paddlers’ next trip will be at Clary Lake on Tuesday, July 24.

Put-in is from Newcastle, take Route 215 north for 14.3 miles, shortly after passing Route 126 you will see the…

As part of the Maine Maritime Museum’s 50th Anniversary celebration, Gazela Primeiro, a 177-foot three-masted wooden sailing ship, will be open for visits Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15,…

The Boothbay Railway Village will host the 48th Antique Auto Days on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22.

This event brings together antique car enthusiasts from all over New England to…

From July 6-8, 11 members of the Lady Seahawks high school basketball program attended Maine Gold Rush basketball camp on a hot and humid weekend at Thomas College.

Gold Rush was established…

The Boothbay Region High School Lady Seahawks basketball team will be hosting the second annual Lobster Jam on Friday, July 20, and Saturday, July 21.

The 10 teams participating include…

Lincoln County Spark is hosting its first ever Kick Out Hunger Kickball Tournament on Saturday, July 28, on the fields at Great Salt Bay. This family-oriented event will raise funds and food for…

The Lions International and the Rotary International will team up once again to hold the 12th annual Lions-Rotary Golf Scramble at the Boothbay Country Club on Sunday, July 22. The shotgun start…

Woofstock, which attracts thousands of pet lovers to the Midcoast area, is changing venues this year.

Woofstock 2012 will be held at the Damariscotta River Assocation on Belvedere Road, the…

Music Doing Good will cook up a benefit concert for the Growing Greens Youth Gardening Program at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on Friday, July 20, at 7 p.m.
A cocktail reception will kick…