Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawks lost at home to the Lincoln Academy Eagles, 69-59, Thursday, March 6, in Unified play. Seahawks will play Lincoln Academy again Monday on the road,…
Standard Post
This past Saturday two of BRHS’s robotics teams qualified for the state championship, which was held at the Point Community Center in South Portland. The Bent Axles, comprised…
Sunshine on a cloudy day! Fresh out of our bakery we have another batch of decedent chocolate cupcakes today. The airy orange buttercream frosting topped with…
After its funding was cut by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Maine Sea Grant may yet keep…
First National Bank recently announced a $5,000 donation to the Boothbay Sea and Science Center toward rebuilding the main pier.
The Boothbay Sea and Science Center’s (BSSC) mission is…
PRESS RELEASE
Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider, is continuing expansion of its all-fiber internet network in Lincoln County. More than 6,800 homes and businesses in Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and …
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 243 calls for service for the period of Feb. 25 to March 4. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,539 calls for service.
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If you are a Maine based artist working in ceramics, glass or wood and are interested in displaying your work in the Barn this summer, now is the time to reach out…
It’s time to submit listings for the 2025 events calendar in the Boothbay Register’s award-winning Summertime Guide. The ever important deadline…
Coastal Senior College, serving Midcoast Maine from Wiscasset to Camden, will be accepting registrations for its Spring Term Courses beginning on March 5. A timely…
Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett announced in a March 4 commissioners meeting, a former county employee has re-joined the department. Kyle Canada of Boothbay previously worked 12 years for…
Voters passed a $2,134,343 budget for the 2026 fiscal year at the Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 annual budget meeting March 4. Around 50 residents from Boothbay, Boothbay…
The Boothbay Region Special Olympians have returned victorious from the Maine Winter Special Olympics Games held at Lost Valley / Norway Savings Arena, both in Auburn and Pineland Farms in Pownal…
The Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawks lost to the Maranacook Community High School (MCHS) Bears Wednesday Feb. 26, on the road, 81-72. The Unified team’s record slips to 0-3 for the…
The post-season awards ceremony for the Boothbay Region High School boys basketball program on Feb. 25 featured highlights of the season past, thankful wishes to the departing seniors, and…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Last year when concerns were raised about the 34% increase in real estate taxes, the Edgecomb budget committee and school committee said: This is "an anomaly" - this is the…
"Ex-Husbands" - (NR; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - A sharp and insightful comedy-drama that follows three newly divorced men as they navigate the chaotic aftermath of their failed…
Edgecomb Eddy Elementary school
It's time to start thinking about registering your pre K or kindergarten eligible student for next year!
If your student is already enrolled in Pre K, you do not need to complete the…
Joe's Journal
Well, pilgrims, not much happened last week, except for the lovely community supper at the East Boothbay Methodist Church.
Not much, unless you count the “great TV” performance where it…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 232 calls for service for the period of Feb. 18 to Feb. 25. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,296 calls for service.
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Boothbay Harbor Sewer District has begun salvaging any useable equipment following the Feb. 10 fire that destroyed the district's maintenance garage. So far, this has consisted of tools that could…
Edgecomb selectmen want residents to know a recent mailing wasn't sponsored by the town. On Feb. 13, several residents expressed dissatisfaction about a recent mailing asking for their input on…
Column
March 29, Saturday, is Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day. As in the years past, SSG Travis Mills USA(Ret) is hosting his Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Breakfast on the preceding Wednesday,…
Jim Singer will be writing this column next week. Thanks, Jim. You can send him information at SingerJO @aol.com for call him at 633-5561.
I am sure elsewhere in this…
The sighting of a golden eagle has always been a prize for a Maine birder. There are some of these birds in the state every winter but only occasionally is an individual found that is enjoyed…
From the assistant editor
Sure, in this latest installment in the still-fresh 2025 series, we could list just four good things, because February is so short, and I had a staycation in there. But this is about Wiscasset and…
The Lisbon High School Greyhounds beat the Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawks, 68-65, in a closely matched game, Tuesday, March 4, trading baskets with each possession. At the half,…
Rebuilding Together of Lincoln County provided a fantastic lunch of stuffed shells, shepard's pie, Caesar salad, desserts, and, as always, Tancy's haddock chowder. The house was packed as usual.…
A Community School District (CSD) seat is the only one contested out of seven openings in Boothbay Harbor's upcoming officer elections. According to Town Clerk Michelle Farnham, the town…
The Boothbay Harbor selectboard moved dozens of draft ordinance revisions forward at their Feb. 24 meeting. The proposed changes are scheduled to be…
Southport voters spent nearly two hours approving 58 of 59 articles during their March 3 town meeting. Voters approved a combined $4,020,000 municipal and school budget which is up approximately 5…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the termination of a multimillion-dollar award supporting the Maine Sea Grant this weekend. The…
Obituary
Talbot “Ted” E. Delano passed away Feb. 27, 2025, peacefully with his son Daniel at his side.
Ted was born on Aug. 23, 1949 in Bath, a son of Walter and Gertrude (Phinney) Delano. On…
The Edgecomb School Committee proposed a $4,158,653 budget to selectmen and budget committee members on Feb. 26. The school committee unanimously approved their budget proposal during their Feb.…
Death notice
Donald Duncan, 96, of Southport, passed away on Feb. 24, 2025at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor…
Still standing after more than two centuries that included a Revolutionary War soldier, a murder, a ghost, a starring role in books, magazines and a Lifetime television program, and a move…
Need a break from cooking dinner? Come on in and grab our home made ricotta & herb stuffed shells with Italian sausage and bolognese sauce. Our wonderful Chef is…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
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…
"The Brutalist” - (R; 3 hours, 35 minutes - one 15 min. intermission - In English, Hungarian, Italian, Hebrew, Yiddish) - Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László…
Obituary
June Peabody Elderkin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at her home on Pratt’s Island Road. She was born on April 15, 1937 at the family home on the east side of Boothbay Harbor to…
Obituary
Patricia Noe Bursaw, 102, of North Andover, died on Feb. 24, 2025. Born in Orange, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Harold C. and Alice E. (Brenton) Noe. She was…
Boothbay Region Climate Action Team
After a successful King Tide and rising sea level event and community discussion at the Boothbay Region Y (and a nice article by Isabelle Curtis), the Boothbay Region Climate Action Team is…
I have photographed with folks at Bigelow Lab from the very early days with the Yentsch founders.
Over the years, from time to time, I would be called upon to record new developments…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I’m so grateful we live in the country we do, so grateful to those who sacrificed their lives, sacrificed their time in service to protect our freedoms and…
Boothbay Region High School's Karen Higgins was the sole Seahawk to compete in the New England indoor track and field championships March 1 in Boston. Higgins…
Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in February:
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Obituary
Richard Lee Colten, 93, formerly of Teaneck and Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, died Feb. 27, 2025, at the Zimmerli Wing of St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. Richard, known as Dick, was…
March is finally here and with it the hope that spring has almost arrived! Brady's is your place for lunch and dinner from 11:30-7…
