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Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
There are many things that make the Boothbay Region YMCA's Camp Knickerbocker so special. From counselors representing ten different countries to a wide variety of programs, a beautiful lakefront…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Please allow me to publicly thank Sara Fahnley for the work she did to remove the lichen that…
BRHS Champions of Change commentary
Boothbay Region High School is…
Summer is in full swing at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, as we approach the half-way mark of the season.
On the sailing side, young mariners are progressing through every stage of the…
A Bird's Tale
Some of you may know of our sometimes obsession with bird names. We’ve written before on topics that fit that bill, including the question about…
From the assistant editor
About this time next month, when Wiscasset's non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with whoever eyed town land for a data center is supposed to come out, the full NDA and any other documents the town…
Joe's Journal
As the Graham Platner cluster-flop reverberates through the Pine Tree State, Will Rogers’ famed prophecy came true, again. He said: “I don't belong to an organized political party; I'm a Democrat…
What glorious weather we’ve been having! The beach was bustling over the Fourth of July weekend but has since settled back into its familiar role as a quiet respite from the world.
Long…
My personal parking spot at Hannaford was taken. Don’t look at me like that! If you live here year-round, tell me you…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
On its very first page, the New Testament emphasizes the vital importance of each successive generation: “So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The last time socialism rose to its current level of popularity was with the "Wobblies." Today we're seeing a resurgence in the form of democratic socialism. Given the harsh…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
A few weeks ago, Donald Trump “spoke” with Theodore Roosevelt in North Dakota and boasted of their commonality.
OK … both were sons of wealthy New York fathers and both…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
For over 40 years, I remain a loyal seasonal reader of the Boothbay Register. Your great coverage of this great community is a true asset to us all.
A few comments on…
Monday mornings can be tough for those coming off a big weekend and facing a week of work and activities. Here at SYC, we help ease the transition into Monday with coffee on the deck at 9. This…
If you were fortunate enough to vacation this past week, you have experienced spectacular weather. It seems day after day has been…
It was the first meeting of the new Rotary year, which meant that Jim Herbold…
One of the lovely things about summer communities is getting to know many people from all over the country/world, not just your home town. Regional and cultural differences become understandable…
A Bird's Tale
Terns eat fish. We all know that (don’t we?). Many’s the time we have watched these graceful, long-winged birds hovering over the ocean surface before…
From the editor
Monday night, as I was trying to get to sleep and wondering what to write in this space this week, I thought about this newspaper and what I would miss if it suddenly ceased to exist … perhaps…
Joe's Journal
Well, we all survived the 250th birthday party. If you missed the big event, I am sure Big Al still has a sparkler or two left on his shelves.
We survived, despite wars in Iran and Ukraine…
Saturday, July 11 is the big day. The Better Than A Yard Sale will open its doors at 8 a.m. at the Barters Island Community Hall at 24…
It was wonderful to see so many participating in our first full week of activities. Along with our regular schedule of events Ginna…
Nature tested us this past week with high temperatures, humidity, barely a breeze or cloud cover. Many of us wilted, but the day lilies met the challenge and erupted all across the island. Other…
Our New Pier. Welcome to summertime, 2026! In the final column of 2025 (9/8/2025), the Island had just received a building permit from the town of BBH to move forward on…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
An evil queen incessantly asks her magic mirror, “Who is the fairest of them all?” On queue, it answers, “You are.” This echo chamber of vanity and egotism keeps her in power…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I would like to discuss the shortage of Resource Room teachers at BRHS and its negative effect on my education.
…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the Community Center, I thank all who helped make our "1776" movie event on July 1 successful.
Your support will help us continue the programs that benefit…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The BRHS Alumni Association extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
This year, as I do every year that I can remember, I went to the Fourth of July fireworks. I have spent 40 years in wonderful Boothbay Harbor. This year was such fun -- band…
Wow, what a great opening party to start the Sprucewold season! Gail and I knew it would be something different as we walked to the pergola in the middle of…
Thank you to everyone who came to our movie event! And special shout outs to Harbor Theater and Lynn Thompson, Social Graze Charcuterie's Karen Jordan…
