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Lincoln Theater is proud to present Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers, a captivating documentary that explores the genius and passion of Vincent Van Gogh, playing Thursday,…

Debbie Tyler, SHRM-CP

We are excited to announce that Debbie Tyler has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as the Human Resources Manager. She joins…

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It's a Christmas tradition which began 34 years ago. In 1989, Our Lady Queen of Peace presented a Christmas program featuring a live nativity scene. The annual performance also includes scripture…

Clean-up volunteers unload trash collected from along the shoreline of the Damariscotta River on Nov. 1. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

On Friday, Nov. 1, staff and volunteers from over a dozen local businesses and organizations took time off from work for an annual fall cleanup on the Damariscotta River.

Representatives…

Jay "JBONE" Sawyer of Warren and a few of his spheres in his "Spiritual Influence" installation at CMBG.

If you’ve already visited Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens this season, you’ve seen Jay JBONE Sawyer’s metal spheres, “Spiritual Influence” out and around the Visitor’s Center.…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office patch

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 210 calls for service for the period of Dec. 3 to Dec. 10. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 14,415 calls for service.

Police vehicle

Boothbay Harbor Police Department made two arrests between Nov. 6 and Dec. 6. 

On Nov. 19, officer Garrett French arrested Konstantinos Rigas, 36,…

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First, I would like to thank Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for hosting the areas Vietnam veterans and their guests last Friday night. It was a beautiful night, the Gardens were truly “AGLOW!”…

David Pratt officially takes over as superintendent of Boothbay Harbor Sewer District after serving as interim. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

David Pratt was named superintendent of Boothbay Harbor Sewer District this week, marking the next step in his 13-year-long career with the organization. Pratt has been interim superintendent…

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor:

The home of the Boothbay Region Historical Society (BRHS), the Elizabeth Reed House at 72 Oak St., has once again been made festive for the holiday season…

Karen Higgins racing at the Foot Locker Northeast regionals in Boston Nov. 30. By Ted Knowles

Boothbay Regional High School sophomore Karen Higgins placed in the top 40 and was the fastest girl from Maine in the Foot Locker Northeast Regional cross-country championship race Nov. 30…

Drawing by Diane Spofford Randlett

Southport is now indeed lit up. Behind the pond Santa and his reindeer greet us along with a lobster waving his claw. A large Christmas tree is festooned in lights as are several trees and the…

Obituary
Thomas D. Marshall

Thomas D. Marshall, 73, of Southport died Dec. 6, 2024 at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta.

Tom was born July 27, 1951 in Portland to Lawrence Marshall and Betsey Pease Marshall…

Obituary
Ernest N. Carver

Ernest Nelson Carver passed away after a long illness on Dec. 6, 2024, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.  

He was born on Sept. 13, 1946 in Calais, Maine. Ernie was the son of…

Community Lunch announcements by Tancy Mitchell. Jen Mitchell photo

Chef Super Dave Warford pulled out all the stops and provided over 80 people, along with volunteers, an outstanding lunch of spaghetti and meat sauce. Meatballs stuffed with cheese, pork sausage…

News

The deceased male located on Dec. 3 near Schmid Land Preserve on Old County Road in Edgecomb has been identified as William Nathaniel Robinson, 34, of Austinville, Virginia. The…

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor:

On July 10, 1911, North Bridgton Maine set a record high of 105 F. A headline, two days later, noted that 221 people died from heat in New York that month. On Aug. 12, 1936,…

"Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers" Dec. 12 and 13.  Courtesy of Exhibition On Screen

"We Live In Time" -  (R; 1 hour, 48 minutes) - Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives.…

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor:

Donald Trump's New Year’s gift to France, the guarantor of our independence from the British Empire, our ally in World Wars I and II, and the country that honored her NATO…

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor:

The Boothbay Region Garden Club’s annual Holiday Festival held on Dec. 6 and 7 was really full of the Christmas spirit of giving, laughter and joy.  We are so thankful to…

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor:

The 2024 Turkey Trot 5k was a great success.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor: 

When we think of basketball, we all imagine the excitement of the games, but here in Boothbay, there’s so much more to the experience than just the sport itself. I highly…

CSD campus

The CSD School Board Meeting for Tuesday, Dec. 10 has been postponed. A new date will be scheduled, according to the superintendent's office.

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" opens Friday, Dec. 13 at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Conclave" - (PG; 2 hours) -  After the sudden death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is thrust into overseeing one of the Vatican's most secretive traditions:…

The following is a partial list of door prize winners from Boothbay Harbor's Early Bird Sale:

AE Ceramics, Emily Higgins; Meadow Skincare, Sarah Baldwin; Cannery, Anne Peaslee; The Hutch,…

Santa and his entourage arriving by boat to Whale Park Dec. 7. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Santa Claus exchanged his sleigh for a boat over the weekend as he arrived to Boothbay Harbor Dec. 7 on the Novelty. A crowd of excited families greeted him, Mrs. Claus and their…

BRHS Seahawk logo

Due to possible slippery conditions on their return home, the Mt. Abram Roadrunners have postponed their boys basketball games (j.v. and varsity) at Boothbay Region High School tonight, Dec. 9,…

BRHS girls basketball
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The Mt. Abram Roadrunners defeated the visiting Boothbay Region Seahawks, 53-22, in Class C South girls basketball on Saturday, Dec. 7.

It was the opening game of the season for both teams…

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The annual Boothbay Lights’ Lighted…

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Maine's Poet Laureate, Julia Bouwsma, was both a reader and the judge for the competition. Courtesy photo

Vs.: A Poetry Competition was held in two parts Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Skidompha Library. The two parts were original poetry and recitation of favorite poems. There were 26 total participants…

Boothbay Region Garden Club's annual Holiday Festival & Market
Got trees? LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

St. Columba's Church looked particularly merry and bright with the opening of Boothbay Region Garden Club's Holiday Market & Festival on Dec. 6. Shoppers had one more day to check off a few…

LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Winter's chill was in the air as Santa Claus made his annual appearance outside Southport General Store Dec. 6.

Kids, parents, neighbors and friends gathered in anticipation of the jolly…

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Last Thursday Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder was our speaker. He has had an interesting life, leading to his role as Boothbay Harbor Police Chief. We're so fortunate to attract…

Maury Prentiss

A former Lincoln County Emergency Management director filed a wrongful termination suit Nov. 7 in Wiscasset Superior Court. Maury Prentiss served in the job from May 2021 to Aug. 9, 2024. He…

Obituary
Timothy J. Flanagan

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Timothy John Flanagan passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in his home in Wiscasset.…

Wiscasset Ford Sponsors Community Lunch

Community Lunch is hosted by Wiscasset Ford and Chef Super Dave Warford (salesman extroidinaire ) at Brady's this week featuring Italian…

Gosford Park

Each Monday in December, Harbor Theater is celebrating the film career of Dame Maggie Smith with four of her most beloved…

Boothbay Region Historical Society's open house

Boothbay Region Historical Society celebrated the holiday season Dec. 7, welcoming guests to the Society's annual open house. The Oak Street museum was made festive with vintage decorations…

This winter, Coastal Senior College, which offers lifelong learners enrichment through courses and other activities in Lincoln and Knox countries, will hold classes and activities across a…

BRHS boys basketball
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In the season opening games for both teams, the Spruce Mountain Phoenix defeated the visiting Boothbay Region Seahawks, 69-36, in boys Mountain Valley Conference basketball action Friday, Dec. 6…

In this holy season of Christmas and during the Festival of Lights, the community is invited to observe a live Nativity at Boothbay Baptist Church Friday and Saturday evenings…

Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder talks community policing at weekly Rotary club meeting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder was at the Rotary club to offer a brief overview of his career and future plans for the local police department during a Dec. 5 club meeting.  

Sewer District sign

“Overall, we’ve had a good year,” said Daryl Kipp, chair of Boothbay Harbor Sewer District, while reviewing the yearly budget to date during a Dec. 3 board of…

Polar Express

On Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 pm, Harbor Theater presents perennial…

The Bumble is at Brady's!!

The holidays are in full swing at Brady's with our giant Trap Tree and even bigger Bumble!! Come get a pic with the family abd enjoy Kid'…

Tyson French

Five seniors will likely play a major role in the Boothbay boys' basketball team this season. Three are returning starters: Tyson French, Aidric Canada and…

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Boothbay Harbor business owner Don Kingsbury was put on a six-month notice Nov. 8 regarding charges against him earlier this year. According to Lincoln County Superior Court, the District Attorney…

Drawing by Diane Spofford Randlett

Plan to join the holiday merriment on Wednesday, Dec. 18 for the final BICA potluck of the season. As is the tradition, the BICA officers and trustees provide the main course food so all that…

Lincoln County seal

Lincoln County police dog "Bear" is recovering from a soft tissue injury after receiving medical attention last month in a South Portland veterinary hospital. Sheriff's Department officials…