"The Pink Pirate" is a new oil painting by Lynne Seitzer at Joy To The Wind Gallery in Boothbay Harbor. A visual tribute to the strength and character of the…

Dear Editor:

Back in 2000, Boothbay's Town Manager Carlo Pilgrim gave me an idea: Form an economic development…

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I left a pair of round, wire framed prescription eyeglasses at Barrett's Park around 5:30 p.m., on Monday, July 15.

When I…

A former Boothbay town manager is under investigation by New Hampshire state police.

John Anderson, who served as Boothbay’s town manager from 2000-…

Preparations are underway for the fifth annual Nautical Auction this Friday, July 19, at the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard.

Dozens of items of historical…

Karen “Kay” (Parmenter) Pickard, 71, of Franklin died July 4, 2013 at Courtland Rehabilitation and Living Center in Ellsworth.

She…

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We would like to thank everyone for the gifts we received at our retirement party on June 29. We would also like to thank Robinson's Wharf for hosting the party…

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By now, many of your readers, residents and visitors alike will have noticed the absence of the American flags painting the breeze from our…

Are you interested in helping Lincoln County cut down on its food waste? Drop your food scraps off at Lincoln County Recycling and get compost in return.

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We’ve all heard the story: the hardworking employee who rises through the ranks to one day lead the company. It’s one variant of the American…

With two shows remaining in 2013, the Damariscotta River Association's Midcoast Music Festival is halfway through its season and tickets only remain for one show.

There is still time to sign up for either of these two workshops that will help you prevent erosion and keep sediment and pollutants out of our lakes and streams.

With summer in full swing, the time has come to comb the beaches.

Beachcombers' Rest Nature Center at Pemaquid Beach Park opened July 16 for its 10th…

The staples of the annual Orne’s Candy Store Rock Skipping contest were all in place on July 13 for the 10th skipping of the rocks in Boothbay Harbor: perfect weather, enthusiastic…

OK, it is summer in Maine and we’ve sure had some real “dog days” of late.

Hazy, hot, humid, sticky weather does not propel me into my kitchen and I doubt it…

July 13 was bright and sunny as the race cars hit the track for five exciting feature races that included Super Stock, New England 4-Cylinder Pro Stock, Pro Stock, Thunder 4’s, and…

Healthy Kids' ninth annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle, Walk and Fun Run on July 13 was a huge success with over 275 participants braving the heat. The race, sponsored by Renys…

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The Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) has announced the kickoff of a Stewardship Campaign to raise money for its…

Nicole Lyons (who fixes my words once a week at the Register) sent a thoughtful email regarding a scene she thought might make a nice photograph.

Every day across this country, firefighters quietly put their lives on the line in order to protect the communities in which they serve.

Few…

In meeting with constituents, I’ve found widespread agreement that our top priority must be improving our economy and creating good-paying jobs to provide families a real future…

Hunter C. Reid of Edgecomb was named to second honors on the Clark University dean's list. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2013 semester.…

Can your dog carry a hot dog in his mouth without eating it? Would he (and you) like to be in a pooch parade?

Any bidders on an L.L.Bean kayak? An…

Boothbay Region Elementary School and Wiscasset Primary School were two of 14 Maine schools to receive $5,000 grants through the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation’s Healthy…

How well do you know Abraham Lincoln? Yes, he was the 16th president of the United States. Known as “Honest Abe” and the “Great Emancipator,” he is credited with freeing the slaves…

Yankee Pride Transport, Inc. has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Secretary of State's Office for the State of Maine which Articles of Dissolution are effective June 7, 2013…

Kathleen Sheehan of Boothbay and Lauren Trudeau of Wiscasset have been named to the spring 2013 dean's list at the University of Maine at Farmington.

It’s been months since Lincoln County Healthcare announced its plans to close the St. Andrews Hospital acute care facility as we know it, and to reduce our emergency room to…

Death Café Boothbay will be held Thursday, July 25 at MacNab’s Tea Room on Back River Road from 7 to 9 p.m. This is Boothbay’s first Death Café.

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Rupert Neily will be holding two more “Rupert's Rambles” this summer. All are invited to join him on these walks. 

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Kaye Vosburgh, a floral designer with numerous awards to her credit, will be at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, July 23 to present both a demonstration and a workshop…

Maine Coast Artist Gallery in Friendship is putting out a call for art with the theme for floral still life, garden art, fine craft and sculpture and related…

Over the past 33 years, Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) supporters, volunteers and staff have worked with land owners to create a network of preserves (22 in number now) offering…

Busy professionals seeking advanced credentials can take courses leading to a master’s degree from the University of Maine or the University of Southern Maine at University College…

DeBasto Designs and Hodgdon Shipbuilding…

This is a home the way Maine homes should be.

Nestled in the woods with a wonderful water view, the home's gardens are done in a beautiful acceptance…

The 2013 sailing season has begun at the SJYCSF. Monday morning, July 1 was foggy as the new sailors prepared to take their swim test. Despite the foggy conditions a crowd of…

Have you ever seen grown men and women knocking their brains out for the right to haul an old worn out trash can to the roof of their trophy room? Well, last Sunday, 10 boats and…

Welcome back to all our returning members as well as the 11 new member families who have joined this year. The rosters are available in the club house for all paid up members.…

Wow. This past month was very busy on Barters Island.

On June 23, BICA held its annual Yard/Plant Sale and it was a big success.  Weather was great and…

This morning at breakfast, my grandson William said, “I wish Christmas came once a month.” Well, William and all of you, dear readers, Christmas will not come once a month, but on…

Another annual and successful Jammin' in the Park has come and gone. The Lodge would like to thank all who showed up to enjoy the music and contributing to the Knights of Pythias…

The Boothbay Harbor Board of Appeals granted the Harbor Theatre permission to display an illuminated sign on the front entrance of the cinema. The board voted 4-1 with Cynthia…

On Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21 the Boothbay Railway Village will host the 49th Antique Auto Days. This two-day event brings together antique car enthusiasts from all over…

With waist-long gray hair, large brown eyes, flowing skirts and dresses, and a soothing voice, Andrea Goodman has your attention before you know who she is.

Bigelow Senior Research Scientist Dr. Beth Orcutt and John Skutnik, a research technician from her Deep Biosphere Laboratory are departing East Boothbay on a two-week oceanographic…

All Lincoln County Democrats and supporters are invited to attend the next meeting of the Lincoln County's Democratic Committee on Thursday, July 25.  Jon Hillier, 2013 Field…

The Salt Bay Chamberfest is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Glenn as Managing Director. Sarah will fill a vacancy created when Kit Pfeiffer retires at the end of August.

Glenn…

The fire suppression system protecting the fuel pumps at the Irving gas station on Townsend Avenue was set off by an electrical malfunction around 1 a.m. on July 12, according to…

Summer with The Theater Project means theater camps for kids.

The first Young People's Theater Camp production of the summer is “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,” onstage July 19, 20 and 21…