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The Skidompha Strummers, the ukulele ensemble of Skidompha Public Library, will present a performance of songs by the Beatles on Thursday, May 7 at 4 p.m. in the Porter Meeting Room at the…

A selection of food items at the Boothbay Region Food Pantry in the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. Courtesy photo

Thanks to some very generous members of our community, Boothbay Region Food Pantry is, once again, going to be able to issue our customers every 28 days special vouchers to be used at our local…

BRHS girls tennis
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The Boothbay Region High School…

Evergreen Home Performance team with Efficiency Maine staff at 2025 awards ceremony for top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Rockland, ME – Evergreen Home Performance has been recognized by Efficiency Maine as the…

Sprintide Band Photo

Springtide is....

Joyful high-energy fiddle and dance music, heartfelt originals, rich vocal harmonies, and spacious improvisation

Cemetery Chronicles
Burial site

As more people strive to live a…

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Criminals steal billions by promoting fake investment opportunities that promise quick, guaranteed, or low‑risk returns. They may sound professional and convincing, but they exist for one reason:…

BRHS boys tennis
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The Boothbay Seahawk boys tennis team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 4-1 win in Rumford Friday, April 24.

Scores

#1 singles: Alex…

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The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund (BRSAF) 2025–2026 Annual Campaign General Fund donations have reached more than $417,000 exceeding our goal of $275,000 and reflecting the continued generosity…

Lobster and Prime Rib Friday & Saturday!!

Fresh Lobster Rolls, Bake Stuffed Lobster with Lobster Newburg, and Prime Rib are all on special this weekend at Brady's!! Come on down…

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Lincoln County commissioners approved six local grants April 21. The grants are awarded through Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission and are called ASK grants (…

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We’re looking to May now, so hopefully winter has truly left us! The “I love a mystery book club” group met all through the winter, and showed up to meet despite spring snowstorms (which can be…

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Lee R. Dickinson, 83, of Boothbay, passed away on April 22, 2026 at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta.  

A full obituary will be published when…

Boothbay municipal building

Boothbay residents will decide a 34-article town meeting warrant which includes a proposed $2,884,527 in municipal spending during their Monday, May 4 annual town meeting…

Casey Phelps

The Boothbay baseball season began with a bright, promising start, taking a 1-0 lead over rival Winthrop on April 22 at Sherman Field. Leadoff hitter Blake Durgan reached…

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Judy Milinowski is a captivating storyteller whose writing gently yet powerfully invites the reader into her spiritual journey. From the first pages of "Bridges to the Beyond: How to Create Real…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital invites community members and caregivers to attend its next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Thursday, May 7, at 2 p.m. The session…

track stars

The Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field team made its mark on the 2026 spring season before anyone sprinted, hurdled, or threw any objects. This year's team has a membership in…

BHSD trustees discuss what to do about a mysterious pump station found on Wharf Street. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) was surprised this month by the discovery of a pump station at 17 Wharf St. that was installed without the district's knowledge about 15 years ago. Cap’n Fish…

Delivered fresh last night!!

Fresh of off the Lobster Boat Catch 22 Brady's will have lobster rolls while they last on Wednesday!! $32 with fries!

Write-in candidate for CSD Board of Trustees-Boothbay Harbor
Steven Lorrain Sr.

Address: 11 Snow Hill Road

Occupation: Self-employed - Coastal Maintenance, Inc.

Education: Graduate of Half Moon Bay High School, Half Moon Bay, California

Political History…

Write-in candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor
Mike Bartles

Address: 437 Lakeside Drive

Occupation: Sailmaker, M&H Bartles, Sailmakers

Education: BA of history from Union College (2009)

Considering the position you are…

From the assistant editor
Assistant Editor

Reading Wiscasset department heads' monthly reports in selectmen's meeting packets at wiscasset.gov can be more interesting than that might sound. There can be humor, like the "Ghost in the…

Candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor
Patty Minerich

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Devin Domeyer

About 40 residents received an update on the Hendricks Head Beach Restoration and Resilience Project…

From the editor
Kevin G. Burnham

It’s Volunteer Week and although I must have missed the memo, I was pleasantly surprised when returning home from Hannaford Saturday morning, my wife and I came upon a group of at least 20…

Obituary
Anne K. Ford

Anne K. Ford, 70, of Bourne, Massachusetts and Boothbay Harbor, Maine passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. 

Joe's Journal
Joe Gelarden

Driving around last week, you might have noticed a scattering of yard signs plugging Graham Platner’s candidacy for the U.S. Senate. To be fair, supporters of Gov. Janet Mills, who is seeking the…

'Round Town
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It's been 30 years since Cecil…

Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee
Kim W. Pinkham

Address: 42 Dover Road

Occupation: Retired: Former owner of Pinkham Environmental Inc. specializing in identifying, assessing and managing hazarous materials.

Education: Graduate of…

Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee

Address: 47 Matthews Road …

Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Riley R. Mitchell

Address: 301 Adams Pond Road

Occupation: Destination Experience Coordinator - Boothbay Craft Brewery, Tavern, & RV Resort; Owner - First Light RV Solutions

Education: Southport…

Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Shani L. Bryer

Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Abigail Jones

Address: 397 Ocean Point Road

Candidate for BH selectman
Evan Hepburn

Address…

Candidate for BH selectman
David W. Cody

Address:  32 McFarland Point Drive

Occupation:  Retired Fire Chief, Salem, Massachusetts. 

Education:  Associate Degree,…

Candidate for BH selectman
Jennie Mitchell Plummer

Address: Union Street

Candidate for BH selectman
Mark Gimbel

Address: 14 Commercial St.

Occupation: Retail store owner

Education: University of New Hampshire

Political History (Board, Committees): Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen…

Where It's At
Rachel Robbins - "Flower Moon" - acrylic, ink, gold leaf.

April showers may bring May flowers, but why wait? Surround yourself with blooms at Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s current exhibition, “Flower Show!” And, surprise, surprise, members of the…

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

During their March meeting, I had the privilege of attending the “I Love A Mystery” book club which is excellently led by retired librarian and longtime BHML circulation volunteer, Shirley Sirois…