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"Shallow Waters" is but one of Ramone Hanley-Warren's work in her solo show, "Breathe, See, Paint" at Southport Memorial Library May-June. Courtesy of the artist

The featured Artist of the Month this May and June at the Southport Memorial Library is Ramone Hanley-Warren. Her two-month show is called "Breathe, See, Paint." 

Ramone states: "I am drawn…

Finding connection at a Hearty Roots retreat. Courtesy photo

No need to miss the burnt french toast and spilled orange juice in bed on Mother’s Day in order to join…

Windjammer Days 2025
June 22-28, 2025

Big changes are coming to one of this year’s Windjammer Days boat parades, and they’re designed to make the event bigger, better, and safer for everyone involved!

What was once known as the…

Obituary
Linda R. Guite

Linda Rossnagle Guite, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Brunswick, Maine.

On flag duty are Maxine, daughter of Pascale and Kirk Zehm;  Bryson, son of Melissa and Joseph Hersom;  Sam, son of Daniel and Maureen Cooper;  and Mason, son of Nicole McKay and Patrick Wenners. Students are residents of Alna and Edgecomb. Courtesy photo

Edgecomb Eddy’s sixth graders go the extra mile for their community, taking to heart the school motto of the three Rs, Respect, Responsibility, and Reflection.  As the oldest students of the…

Montsweag Flea Market, with its gazebo, vendor sheds and concession stand. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

After being closed since 2023, Montsweag Flea Market in Woolwich will reopen Saturday, May 3, under the new ownership of David J. Jones, owner of FO Bailey Real Estate in Falmouth. The flea…

A graveside service for Anthony "Tony" Dickinson, who died Feb. 23, 2025, will be held Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Barters Island Road, Boothbay.

Lang Sheppard

March 31, Boothbay Region TV and Media Center (BRTV) welcomed videographer, editor and producer Lang Sheppard as the new station manager. His career includes freelance editing and camera work…

Rotary logo

“Rotary International is the only non-profit organization in the world that has a plan for world peace and is actively working to make it happen,” Marty Helman said as she started her talk to…

Final screenings of "Black Bag" at Harbor Theater are April 30 and May 1. See listing for details. Courtesy of the venue

"Black Bag" - (R; 1 hour, 34 minutes) -  Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett stars as a seasoned CIA agent whose final assignment spirals into a deadly game of espionage, betrayal…

St. Andrews Thrift Meet n' Greet 2025

St. Andrews Auxiliary (SAA) held its annual spring Meet n’ Greet Open House April 25 at the auxiliary’s Thrift Store. The celebration incorporated volunteer appreciation, and the bi-annual…

The next Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 6, at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center located in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor.

Garron Dorr, a Registered…

"Bob Trevino Likes It" opens at Lincoln Theater Friday, May 2. Courtesy of the venue

"The Penguin Lessons" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 50 minutes) - Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an…

April 30 | 5–7 p.m. | Railway Village Museum Old Town Hall
“Elisif’s Story”

What do you do when a loved one is lost in…

Breakfast at Brady's

Early Bird breakfast at Brady's every Sunday from 8-10 with 5 meals all priced at $5.99 including coffee!! Don't forget those mimosa and…

John Oakes

There is a new regional emergency management agency director. John Oakes of Wiscasset recently received approvals from the Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay and Southport selectboards to receive the…

Bayville crowd

Easter Sunday started early for two dozen people in Bayville. Boothbay Region Christian Fellowship hosted a surnrise service which included Pastor Glen Carter of Boothbay Baptist Church who led…

Lincoln Theater
"The Harvey Girls." Courtesy of Mark Griffin & Lincoln Theater

Robert Jon & the Wreck take the Waldo stage Aug. 12 - will you be there? Rob Bondurant Photography

Robert Jon and The Wreck will be performing for the first time at The Waldo on Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in anticipation of their ninth studio album, "Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes," due out Aug. 22…

News

Two construction trucks had an accident April 25 on Route 27, near Adams Pond. Boothbay Fire Department were alerted at 9:15 a.m. According to Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Hall, one of the trucks…

Press release
"Lobster Trap," the fourth novel by C.W. Wells. Courtesy of the author

Maine author C.W. Wells of Southport is back with “Lobster Trap,” a novel that combines sharp wit, coastal intrigue, and a dash of absurdity. Known for capturing Maine’s unique culture and…

Over 50 people came to explore tidepools April 15 during an event hosted by Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Boothbay Sea and Science Center. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Not everyone thinks crabs are cute, but 10-year-old Delia Downes sure does. Downes was in good company as one of over 50 participants at an April 23 tidepooling event…

Girls track

It was a bright start for the Boothbay/Wiscasset girls track and field team April 22. At the first Mountain Valley Conference meet,  Boothbay/Wiscasset shined…

In an April 24 referendum, voters from the Boothbay region approved allowing the Community School District (CSD) to borrow up to $1.6 million. According to the ballot, this will cover “life…

Maine Art Gallery
“I know it — it’s at the tip of my tongue” -mixed media by Andre Benoit. Courtesy of Maine Art Gallery

"Whimsy: Flights of Fancy," the upcoming show at the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset, will surely lighten your day. With an invitation to let their imaginations soar, the exhibiting artists…

The Maine Republican Assembly (MERA…

Javelin

It was a good start for the Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field boys' team April 22 as it posted a third place finish in the Mountain Valley Conference meet in Lisbon. It was an even better day for…

Newcastle Realty Logo

Homebuyers in Maine are experiencing a more balanced spring market, thanks to rising inventory and more moderate pricing. According to Maine Listings, Realtors reported 848 single-family…

For Sale sign

AUGUSTA (April 24, 2025)—Buyers of single-family existing homes in Maine are welcoming a more balanced spring sales market, with an increase in available inventory and moderation of…

New Hope tag

Domestic abuse is one of the most difficult challenges facing our communities today. Join New Hope Midcoast, Midcoast Maine’s Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center, from 4-5:30 p.m. on…

Concept plan for Damariscotta Green. Courtesy of Shannon Parker

The concept behind the proposed Damariscotta Green is simple: an in-town restorative greenspace dedicated to relaxation and recreation for all. The planning is well underway for this common…

With so much riding on a healthy respiratory system, it can help to learn about some of the more common conditions that can affect it.

Oxygen is essential to life. The…

solar panels

An abutter to Edgecomb Solar Farm, LLC along Route One complained April 17 about a possilbe land use violation by the business. Prior to the meeting, Dan Nichols sent board members before-and-…

BRHS sign and Seahawk

Allan Crocker, athletic director at Boothbay Region High School, announced this morning that the boys tennis match at home against Mountain Valley scheduled for Friday, April 25 has been postponed…

63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
Bob Cotier

The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military…

BRHS boys tennis
BRHS Seahawk logo

The Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team shut out the Hall-Dale Bulldogs, 5-0 in team play, in Farmingdale on Wednesday, April 23 in their first match of the season.

The Seahawks'…

Waldo Theatre
The Waldo is at 916 Main St. in Waldoboro. Courtesy image

The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro has announced audition dates for its upcoming community theatre production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," the Tony and Drama Desk Award winning…

Tom Perkins

Address: Boothbay Harbor

Occupation: Financial Advisor 33 years

Education: Born and raised in Boothbay Harbor (BRHS ’79), (Rollins…

Peggy Splaine

Address: 109 Western Avenue, Boothbay Harbor

Occupation: Administrator, Carolina Spine & Rehabilitation Services Education: University of Connecticut…

Victoria Paxson

Address: Giles Road, Boothbay

Occupation: Nonprofit Marketing & Communications Manager

Education: Bachelor of science in…

Brian McDonald

Address: 10 McDonald Drive, Boothbay

Occupation: Retired, haven't worked in 25 years

Education: Post graduate Center for Mental…

A Bird's Tale
The authors once recorded a northern mockingbird that imitated not only bird songs but also a car alarm and sirens! (Photo courtesy of Allison Wells)

Certain bird species come and go in our neighborhood. This includes mockingbirds—northern mockingbirds to be exact, since there are another 13 species of mockingbird found south of the U.S. We…

Vegetarian Breakfast Pizza

Vegetarian breakfast pizza! YUM!! 

Vote graphic

Voting for the following candidates at the Boothbay Harbor Municipal Building on Howard Street will be available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 2.

Peggy Splaine (incumbent) and Tom…

From the editor
Kevin G. Burnham

I have been thinking all week about…

Voting button

Voting for the following candidates at the Boothbay Town Office on Monday, May 5 will be available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Holly Stover, Geoff Smith and Brian McDonald are vying for one seat…