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Shakespeare may not have been right.

Based on the current kerfuffle between the administration and the legal firms, maybe the smart move…

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The term “woke” is a racial slur. It is used by reactionary populists to suppress the American ideals of freedom and equality. The idea that having empathy for minorities has…

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Year after year, the Edgecomb school board creates large surpluses by under budgeting revenue and over budgeting expenses. The most obvious example is the underbudgeting of…

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I just started reading O’Reilly’s book "Confronting the Presidents."

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I want to echo Tom Perkins remarks about dialogue with Wiscasset about education for Boothbay/Boothbay Harbor students. The quality in terms of breadth and depth of…

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We have a reality star as president. He cares not about the facts but only about the spectacle. Several times he has been quoted recently as saying “This will make good TV.”…

Earth Day is right around the corner and, in the spirit of reduce, reuse and recycle, Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) pre-k – eighth grade students got a chance to create art pieces out…

Dr. Lynda Mickelsen McClellan, 57, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2025. 

Born on June 12, 1967, in Idaho Falls,…

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April 6-12 is National Library Week, and I/we would like to give a big round of applause to the hard-working staff of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library! They are…

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Town meeting as the customary construct of local governance has a revered history across the state of Maine. By 1652, Plymouth Colony requested townsmen settled in Maine (a…

"I’m Still Here" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 15 minutes - in Brazilian Portuguese with subtitles) - 2025 Oscar Winner for Best International Film -  A mother is forced to reinvent…

This spring, Lincoln Academy and Hearty Roots have teamed up during Lincoln’s Flexible Learning Block (FLB) to get students into the woods for an “Outdoor Adventure Club.” Katherine Kirchoff,…

Fraud reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with a staggering $12.5 billion lost, a shocking increase of 25% over 2023. The number of reports remained stable from 2023 to 2024, but the percentage…

"Captain America: Brave New World" - (PG13; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - A new era begins as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) steps fully into the role of Captain America, but his mission…

Cleyton Splaine, a senior at Boothbay Region High School has been selected to receive the 2025 Principal's Award, Principal Tricia Campbell announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine…

Whether it’s Stephen King adding a cultural phenomenon to his silver screen roster, or Morgan Talty solidifying his authorial status with another breakout hit, there’s no denying Maine stimulates…

The Role of Policy & Community in Recovery

Thursday, April 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (screening at 6 p.m.)

The…

Over the past several weeks three significant structure fires have occurred…

Does one say Happy April Fool's Day, or maybe in our case, with this cold snow and freezing rain, it might be a different salutation. What would you call it? But last Thursday it was still…

The Boothbay Region Garden Club will be hosting the first of two evening meetings this coming Wednesday, April 9 at …

Suzanne Trowbridge Cooney died peacefully in the early morning hours on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home in Waldoboro, Maine. Her husband of over 60 years…

Richard C. Forrest, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 26, 2025. His life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and a deep commitment to his family, friends, and the community…

Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative’s second From Forests to Faucets Lecture, Tuesday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m., at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden’s Bosarge Education Center.

Arlene Goyea Smith of Southport…

The Second Congregational Church of Newcastle located at 51 Main Street in Newcastle has long been a bastion of community spirit, a place where people gather not only to worship but also to…

Domestic abuse is a complex public health issue requiring a coordinated community response. A microcosm of the larger community, the work environment can also be a place where survivors who might…

Stress is a normal part of life that is not always as bad as it may seem. For example, a 2013 study from researchers at the University of California, Berkeley found that acute stress caused stems…

Midcoast Conservancy will offer a full moon hike (or snowshoe, if there is snow on the ground) at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson on Saturday, April 12, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Hikers…

A single nation. A million voices. The fall of an empire.

Join us at Harbor Theater on Sunday, April 13 at 6 p.m. for a free inspiring documentary that tells the story of one nation’s…

There’s more to being a firefighter than entering burning buildings or using the “jaws of life," as longtime Boothbay firefighter Alex Arsenault can attest. Arsenault recently took the next step…

Due to weather, Southport General Store will be close on Saturday March 29th. Come in today to stock up on all the essentials for the weekend! 

The United Way of Mid Coast Maine Walk-A-Thon to help give kids the best start in our community has been postponed from March 29 and will now be held on Saturday, April 5 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the…

Need medical supplies? Or, better yet, have extra items lying around? The Boothbay Region Community Center’s Durable Medical Equipment program is ready to help.  

The program was formed in…

Every time a shark swims by, a blade of kelp sways in the water, or a tiny copepod poops, it leaves behind traces of DNA. These floating bits of genetic code, called environmental DNA, enable…

The date of April 18, 1775, is recorded in the annals of American history as the night of Paul Revere’s midnight ride — warning all in the colony of the approach of British Army troops to…

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…

This is not a drill!! We’re doing a little spring cleaning, which means you get 20% off select beer and wine! While supplies last. See you soon!

Boothbay Selectman Steve Lewis didn't attend the board's March 26 meeting. Earlier in the day, he was placed on administrative leave at his day job as Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District's…

Men and women are vulnerable to many of the same diseases, but the prognosis for men is often worse than it is for women. According to WebMD, out of the 15 leading causes of death, men lead women…

Buying or Selling?

Call Hillary Barrett at Newcastle Realty! 

(207) 380-5505 | hillarybarrett@cheneycompanies.com

Hillary was born and raised in the Boothbay Harbor area.…

I first met sculptress Sonja Weber Gilke here at the Register late last fall. Before she uttered a word I was welcomed by Sonya’s strong, positive energy. Talk about a positive aura! Anyway,…

This week, Bigelow Laboratory President and CEO Deborah Bronk was named a Mainebiz 2025 Business Leader…

GLUTEN FREE Chicken parm & crispy chicken cutlets ready for dinner!! Come and get it. We are here til 6!

Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) Natural Resources Program Manager Rebecca Jacobs told trustees March 25, she had denied a request from Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to reduce CMBG's…

Maine's February home sales data highlights growth in sales, prices, and available inventory. Statistics shared by Maine Listings, indicate a 6.51% increase in sales of single-…

Edgecomb Eddy School is excited to announce our second Career Fair for elementary students, designed to provide them with engaging, hands-on experiences that introduce them to various professions…

East Boothbay United Methodist Church is a planning a special Palm Sunday service. The church is hosting a homemade breakfast from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 13 prior to the service at 10…

Veggies to Table is hosting an unforgettable evening of fine wine and delightful company at their first-ever wine tasting event set in the elegant Topside Inn in Boothbay Harbor on May 14!…

For many years, the tiny pair of…