Implementation of the nation’s new healthcare plan, affectionately called Obamacare, has been postponed again because of flaws which continue to be uncovered, and it’s interesting…
Standard Post
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
Closing the emergency room at St. Andrews Hospital does not make sense, even though it may be…
The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a $25,000 grant to Monhegan Historical and Cultural Museum Association, according to a release from U.S. Senators Susan…
Beige sailing yachts dominated the waterfront once again this week, as the 14th Biennial Maine Island Packet Rendezvous, hosted by Mary and Norm Pierce of Pierce Yacht Company,…
Southport Yacht Club Column
Last Saturday evening, the club hosted a great gathering for skippers and crews of the Seguin Island Trophy Race. Members and families joined them on a lovely summer evening. Jen…
An extensive collection of fine art, encompassing everything from old master works to fine Maine paintings, will be featured in Thomaston Place Auction Galleries Summer Auction on Saturday, August…
Maine Artists
The virtuosic hand of internationally acclaimed artist Barbara Ernst Prey, who has painted powerful views of her surroundings for 40 years, is being showcased at Blue Water Fine Arts in Port Clyde…
Maine Artists
John M.T. Seitzer's "Still Painting under the Influence of Henri Matisse" is the current series of paintings featured at Joy To The Wind Gallery.
A continuation on the themes inspired by…
Local Business
First Federal Savings & Loan Association is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its board of directors, Alexander (Alex) Logan and Lawrence (Max) Dawson…
The written word can convey ideas, tell stories, describe images and express emotions – so can art. Humans were telling stories by drawing images on cave walls long before writing them down on…
Editor's Note: On July 22, East Boothbay resident Sally Bullard was at the Seaport to …
Maine Artists
Corinne McIntyre, a plein air painter, will feature and exhibit her most recent landscape and seascape paintings “Mid-Summer in Maine,” during the First Friday Art Walk August 2. Ocean Point…
Celebrate
Joan and Gary Spurgat, Sr. of Edgecomb are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Diana Joan Spurgat, to Mr. Luigi Lubrano on June 22. Luigi is the son of Ida and…
Family Ties
On a sunny day with thousands of spectators, East Boothbay resident Sally Bullard christened the Charles W. Morgan.
The event occurred at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Conn., on July 21…
Live Music
For more information about the Salt Bay Chamberfest or concert dates visit www.saltbaychamberfest.org …
LCSO
Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:
On July 23, Deputy Matthew Day took a report of a missing or stolen kayak (value: $600) in the Southport…
Boothbay Railway Village
The phenomenon known as Thomas the Tank Engine has passed through a couple of generations and it’s not slowing down if the rainy day crowd at the Boothbay Railway Village is any indication.
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'Round Town
Celebrate the third Twin Villages ArtWalk, August 7 from 4 to 7 p.m., a free, self-guided walking/driving tour of art shows in Damariscotta and…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
In response to the recent article about Boothbay Region Land Trust’s stewardship campaign, I’m eternally grateful for BRLT and their efforts to preserve the special places in…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
Early Wednesday morning, 12:15 a.m. to be exact, my friend Helen experienced a medical emergency at our…
Southport Junior Yacht Club
The Southport Junior Yacht Club Sailing Foundation is grateful for support of our new 420 fleet and Boat Endowment Campaign.
Last summer, the Campaign began in July and in less than two…
Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club
The rain on August 2 hasn't deterred the organizers from setting up for the 56th Annual Rotary Auction & Flea Market to be held Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Boothbay Common.
The flea market…
Emily Isaacson, 31, a native of Brunswick, has been chosen as Music Director for the Oratorio Chorale. Isaacson succeeds Peter Frewen, who retired after 27 years with the chorale.
Isaacson…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
As a resident of the town of Boothbay, I’m appalled that the selectmen decided to take it upon themselves to oust two hard-working members of the Boothbay Planning Board.
…
Video: Damariscove Island
Some Boothbay Harbor lobstermen were treated to an unusual sight on July 30 — a great white shark feeding on a minke whale carcass.
Ryan Casey said…
Southport Selectmen
When asked for a show of hands to move forward with a plan for Hendricks Head Beach, a room full of Southport residents' hands shot up.
…
YMCA Camp Knickerbocker
The Boothbay Region YMCA’s Camp Knickerbocker on Barters Island Road, Boothbay will hold its annual Camp Carnival tonight, August 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be…
Live Music
Blues fans take notice! Damariscotta is tuning up for its seventh annual Blues Festival this Saturday, August 3 from 1 to 10:30 p.m. Pack up your lawn chairs and head for Darrows Barn, venue for…
Boothbay
A two-car accident occurred in front of the Boothbay Railway Village at 9:12 a.m. on August 1.
A Subaru Forester driven by Frederick Fahlsing, 70, of West…
Tim Sample: Stories I Never Told You
While it may be true that “no man is an island,” my experience on Maine’s islands has convinced me that, over time, each island tends to develop its own quirky and distinct…
The exhibit “French, British and American Impressionism” will open at the Wiscasset Bay Gallery on Saturday, August 10. The Impressionist views of Paris and Saint Tropez will be displayed along…
Get to Know...
For Brian Boone, a good time involves pinning himself down with 130 pounds of gear and taking to the water.
Boone, of Nobleboro, put…
Colonial Pemaquid
Like most treasure hunts, the archaeological dig at Fort William Henry in Pemaquid started with a treasure map.
The Friends of Colonial Pemaquid-sponsored dig may have…
A Bird's Tale
We have to admit that we have a special attraction to shorebirds. We’ve written about them before in these pages, and there’s no doubt they will come up more than once in future columns…
Don Josephson shows a selection of work from his Edgecomb studio at Studio 53. Adventurous in life, fearless with paint, Josephson brings his “specimen life” of energy and spontaneity, his world…
Bigelow Laboratory
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is pleased to announce that high school graduates Briar Bragdon of Windsor and Sarah Caron of Boothbay Harbor are the 2013 recipients of the Maureen…
The Lupine Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by Sylvia Alberts. The exhibition will run from July 25 through August 12 with an opening reception on July 25 from 5 to 7 p.m…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
In an otherwise excellent column, Mary Brewer revealed that she, like many others, believes that St. Andrews loses money.
…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
Saturday, July 27 was a beautiful day for the over 200 participants in the fourth annual Lobster Roll 5K. All proceeds will be going toward the…
Live Music
When Darryl Purpose was 16 years old, his mother put a book called “Beat the Dealer” in his Christmas stocking. He went to Las Vegas as a teenager and began a career as professional card player.…
Live Music
Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m., musicians from around the midcoast will entertain diners at Savory Maine in Damariscotta. All of the musicians in the following August lineup have…
Local Business
Pop quiz: It's 10 p.m. on a Saturday night and you're just coming into Boothbay after a long drive. You're hungry and want to grab a bite. Where do you go? Everything's closed, right?…
Boothbay Region Water District
When the Boothbay Region Water District and the town of Boothbay reformatted their agreement to share the costs of code enforcement, the two entities decided to take…
Boothbay Selectmen
In the three years Jim Chaousis has managed the town of Boothbay, he said he is proud of what's been accomplished, but there is still a lot of work to be done.
On July 24…
From the Editor
Dear Readers,
If you are one of the more than 24,000 plus folks who have visited the Boothbay Register’s website this month, you are in for a treat.…
Wiscasset Selectmen
Wiscasset is in the running for a Molnlycke Health Care expansion that could add 10 to 30 jobs and nearly double the size of the local plant, company officials said.
Taxes the expansion…
Edgecomb
Two weeks after an ATV accident sent him to the hospital, Chris Dighton is making progress every day.
After a stint in the intensive care unit, Dighton, of Edgecomb, has been communicating…
