Boothbay Region YMCA Summer Camps Week of July 29: Critter Camp for 3-4-year-olds, Scamper Camp for children entering Kindergarten in the fall, Camp Knickerbocker…

If you favor a vegetable garden with perfectly straight, weedless rows or flower beds where each individual plant is set off elegantly in its own space, you probably won’t find…

Last week a significant piece of Maine’s maritime history was destined for a warehouse in Boston filled with other “Property of the U.S. Government” items.

But now, thanks to…

Spectrum Generations Coastal, 521 Main Street in Damariscotta is hosting its weekly Lunch and Learn program on Wednesday, July 31 at 11:15 a.m.

Has it been record hot, or what? As a result, there was a Sawyer Swim Redux: Jenny Mackenzie and Alice Pierce were periodically joined by Gabby and Nate Pierce with Captain Will Mackenzie and…

Each and every August, folks from around the region look forward to the unique assortment of treasures on display at the Rotary…

After a week full of real Ocean Point Casino activities, also celebrated by swimming, boating, fishing, tennis, golf, walking (often with dogs), the wonderful weekend of July 20-21 welcomed all…

The West Woods and Morris Farm trail system has been recently updated with trail kiosks at each entrance and trail posts at each intersection in order to facilitate trail use.

These…

The Boothbay Region Arts Foundation invites all to attend the official dedication of the late Jim Taliana's memory bench, slated for September 1 at 1 p.m in the…

Across the road from the Smiling Cow and Gimbel's Country Store in Boothbay Harbor, a tiny shop called Gretchen's Closet is stocked with hats, handbags, jewelry, flip flops and accessories. It's…

A bank account to help Christopher Dighton of Edgecomb with his medical bills has been set up at The First in Wiscasset.

Dighton was seriously injured in an ATV accident in Edgecomb last…

Midcoast Youth Theater presents its final summer show, the Disney musical “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” performed by MYT’s middle school youth. Shows are August 8-10 at Orion Performing Arts Center,…

Attorney General Janet T. Mills reminds Maine homeowners to be wary of door-to-door sellers using high pressure tactics to sell home repair services, paving jobs and other goods. Maine has three…

The Lady Seahawks basketball program hosted the third annual Boothbay Lobster Jam on July 19 and 20. Teams competing included Boothbay, Cape Elizabeth, Cheverus,…

Dr. Thomas Burwell Vaden Jr. of Richmond, Virginia and Barters Island, died March 25, 2013 after a long illness.

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A heartfelt thank-you to all the volunteers, generous donors, and special thanks to community members who stepped in to help out where badly needed at the…

There is much going on at the Southport Yacht Club in the next few days. On Friday evening, July 26 there will be another annual beer tasting at 5:30 p.m.

This is the weekend of the Seguin…

I grew up in Aroostook County, which some people refer to as the "Potato Capital of America." One…

College notes

Dean's list at University of Vermont

Kristin L. Sibley of Boothbay Harbor…

With five holes-in-one this season at the Boothbay Harbor Country Club, head golf professional Chad Penman said the club's average is better than what is recorded…

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I loved the picture of the "new inviting eastern entrance to the footbridge" on the front page of the July 18 Register. The bridge house looks so much better since they had it…

Dear Editor:

I am shocked to find out that St. Andrews Hospital is threatened. 

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Dickinson & Company Fine Art * 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Boothbay Harbor…

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On July 19, President Barack Obama took on the Florida tragedy of Trayvon Martin as well as the larger reality of racism in America. His words were anguished and…

Legendary artist and mapmaker, Ruth Rhoads Lepper Gardner, lived for nearly 106 years on Southport Island. Her colorful personality, artwork and illustrative historical maps of…

The Reverend Scott Lee, Rector of Trinity Parish, Wethersfield, Conn., will conduct services at All Saints by-the-Sea this week and next.

On Sunday, July 28,…

One hot summer day when we were just kids, my older brother offered me a sip from a bottle of soda he was drinking. “It’s something new,” he said, ” You’ll like it…

During the week of July 15, the Boothbay Sea and Science Center’s community sailing program rolled out its first full week of sailing while enjoying some of Maine’s best summer weather.

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Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

On July 16, Deputy Kevin Dennison was…

A word of caution for Friday, July 26. During the hours of the House and Garden Tour, 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., the road in front of the Southport Central School may…

So far, so good for Wiscasset's third annual "Alive on the River" concert series. The town and the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce moved it to the town common this year after two years on the…

Wiscasset District Court docketed the following in its Closed Case Report for June 25-July 23:

Ever want to know what makes the tides tick?

Or to see what they do to the plants and animals that call the tidal zone home?

For the past few days, we’ve been delighted to hear the jubilant song of a black-and-white warbler.

The ringing “we-see-we-see-we-see-we-see” would hardly be considered a song to the…

A section of Route 32 in Bremen will be closed for two weeks starting Friday, July 26.

The road will be closed for a scheduled culvert…

What would have been a pleasant afternoon boat ride in Boothbay Harbor quickly turned into a mother’s worst nightmare when Elizabeth Medina realized she…

Dorothy (Davis) Sherwood, 89, formerly of Marblehead, Mass., died July 7, 2013 at her residence, Edgecomb Green assisted living.

Dorothy was born in Kennebunk…

Timothy Neil McDonald, 59, died at his residence in Howland Township, Ohio on July 8…

Plein Air Painters of ME (PAPME) has several upcoming opportunities. Make plans and get your brushes ready.

Our hosting of the annual Oil Painters of America “Great Paint Out” will be on…

Emergency crews were called to the Murray Hill boat landing in East Boothbay on Tuesday, July 23 to help a boat in distress.

Like moths to a flame, people flock to Maine's waters when the weather is warm.

But they aren't alone.

Phil Averill, a retired marine biologist and coastal educator spoke Friday at…

A.J. Campbell's novels are far from normal. A renowned fishermen, a Roman reenactor, and a self described “history nut,” Campbell is as unique as his own brand of…

The Wiscasset Community Center's programs can keep a whole family active or help someone get strong enough to return to work.

Wiscasset Speedway will present a special race program on Saturday, July 27, celebrating the 44th birthday of Maine's fastest track.

The race program will…

The fourth annual Boothbay Harbor Lobster Roll 5k is taking place this Saturday, July 27 at 8 a.m. If you didn’t get a chance to preregister, don’t worry. …

The Boothbay Harbor police station looked like QVC's Christmas in July sale earlier this month, with long tables piled high with jewelry, knick knacks, dolls and other collectibles recovered…

How did you like that heat wave last week?

My goodness, dog days before we enter the…

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After reading the letter sent to you on June 19 from …

The staff at the Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Edgecomb have been hearing whistling while they work lately.

It's coming from a larger than usual number of parrots who have come to the…