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Letter to the editor

Dear Editor:

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor:

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor:

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my family, campaign team, volunteers, and supporters. You have poured your time, energy, and passion into this campaign, and it has…

"Lee" opens at the Harbor Theater Nov. 15. Courtesy of the venue

“Lost On A Mountain In Maine” - (PG; 1 hour, 55 minutes) – This film brings to life the harrowing true story of Donn Fendler, a 12-year-old boy who survived nine days lost in…

A sampling of the art in the "Celebration" show at River Arts. Courtesy of the venue

A special “Celebration” show decks the halls at River Arts in Damariscotta. The gallery is filled with fine art and fine craft created by Maine artists for the holiday season. This extravaganza…

Obituary
Philip A. Brooks

Phil Brooks, of Capitol Island and Southport, wanted you to know he’s finally left the party.  The cause of his demise was a mix of old age, lung fibrosis, and general decrepitude punctuated…

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Lead Boothbay runner Karen Higgins finished the final 2024 cross-country race for the Seahawks Nov. 9…

Boothbay Harbor Police Dept cruiser

Boothbay Harbor Police Department made two arrests and summonsed one person between Oct. 5 and Nov. 6. 

On Oct. 20, Sgt. Jacob Powers…

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Fraud cost veterans, service…

Obituary
Peter B. Edwards

Peter Edwards of Southport, Maine, died in his home on Oct. 22, 2024 at the age of 78.

He is survived by his brother, Dave, his two children, Christina and Julie,…

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Boothbay Region High School freshman standout cross-country runner Karen Higgins and longtime BRHS coach Nick Scott were voted top finishers in the post-season Mountain Valley Conference awards…

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Midcoast Humane is hosting a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the future of its Lincoln County Campus

Rusty and Barclay

The Rotary Club House was full of laughter and conversation last Thursday as our club hosted over 80 Veterans and their families for a Veterans Appreciation Dinner. This wonderful event was…

Trevett drawing

It could be a hot time at the BICA hall on Wednesday, Nov. 20 as it will be Men’s Night for the potluck. You are asked to bring either a main, a side, a salad or a dessert to share. As always…

games

Still going strong into its ninth year, the Community Center got more than 4,500 visits in the past 12 months, providing free regular classes, games, special events, trips and information for…

Firefighters

Through the very generous support and commitment of residents, local business and the Town of Boothbay, Boothbay Fire & Rescue was able to procure five complete sets of firefighter personnel…

pick-up crew

The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club is planning to keep the Big Gray Rotary Club Barn Open every Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. until Dec…

Boothbay Region YMCA Community Catalyst for Good
Veterans Day graphic

Veterans Day is a holiday during which many of us reflect on the service of others. Members of our families who have volunteered. Were drafted. Served stateside and in war zones. It is a day…

Customer and employee

Wiscasset photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio was out and about for Saturday's Early Riser in Wiscasset. Enjoy the comments Bond gathered along with the pictures.

Christmas wreath

The Bremen Library will again be hosting its popular wreath sale fundraiser. The “official sale days” will be Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1 from 9…

Midcoast Senior College is celebrating 25 years of bringing seniors in Midcoast Maine opportunities for educational courses, lectures, and excursions. The following free lecture series in…

Hallinan Construction to host 2nd Community Lunch

The Boothbay Region Community Lunch at Brady's this week is being hosted by Hallinan Construction. Lisa Hallinan is working her chicken pot pie magic along with…

Geoffrey Bates

Geoffrey Bates will read from his…

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The Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 school board met Nov. 7, its first meeting since May.

The ship Arabella

When Fred Wilson planted spruce trees on his farm in western Massachusetts, he…

Blue Star Memorial Marker

Join the Boothbay Region Garden Club in  honoring all U.S. military members -- past, present and future -- for…

YMCA Health & Wellness
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As the leaves change, temperature drops and kids are involved in an endless amount of afterschool activities, it can be easy to drop the healthy routine…

CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

The Rotary Club in Boothbay Harbor hosted its annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 7. About 80 people attended. Club President-Elect Laurie Zimmerli emceed the evening,…

raffle drawing

A chance to win four tickets to a Boston Red Sox game in 2025 is being offered as the top prize in the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2025 Project Graduation raffle.

Second prize…

Buffalo State interns

The Center for Teaching and Learning was excited to welcome interns back to CTL in October, fulfilling an important aspect of the school’s mission as…

Awards ceremonh

The Boothbay Seahawks presented six individuals awards Nov. 6 during their season-ending 8-man football ceremony. The following players were recognized for their outstanding performance: Griffin…

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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.…

Shop Local - your purchase makes a real difference!

As the holiday season draws near, there’s no better time to embrace the spirit of giving—by supporting the local businesses that make our community thrive. This year, we invite you to make an…

Salt Bay Farm

In celebration of national “Take a Hike” day, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. 

Nickels-Sortwell House during the holidays in 2023. File photo

Spark your holiday spirit with a…

Lincoln County Community Theater
"Saint Dad," an LCCT presentation, opens Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Courtesy image

Lincoln County Community Theater proudly presents, "Saint Dad," directed by John Mulcahy.  Cast members are Emily Rose, Christina Belknap, Nanette Hennig Fraser, Gregory J…

President and Vice…

President and Vice…

Panel discussion members: Lisa DeSisto, Jo Easton, Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm and Matt Storin. Courtesy of the Camden Conference

Merry Barn founder Stephanie McSherry sits outside the creative space at 417 River Road, Edgecomb. Courtesy image

Attention writers, storytellers, and tall tale spinners! We invite you to join us at the Merry Barn for a special finale of The Sounding Board on Thursday, Nov. 14 with author Cynthia Reeves…

Obituary
Blythe B. Edwards

Blythe Bickel Edwards left the world and her family on Nov. 1, 2024.

She was born on June 1, 1941, in Pittsburgh and educated at Farmington and Wellesley College.

She majored in…

97 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. File photo

Saturday, Jan. 11 – The Boneheads…

pumpkin pie

The Edgecomb Community Church will be holding its annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at both the church at 15 Cross Point Road in Edgecomb, and at Ames True…

Community Center logo

The Boothbay Harbor Community Center invites you to two amazing tours: The Owls Head Transportation Museum on Wednesday, Nov. 13, departing the Community Center at 9 a.m. Explore with us Maine…

999 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay Harbor. File photo

Erik Hobson and musicians will perform in a free public concert at the Boothbay Baptist Church, 999 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay Harbor, on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

Hobson is…

Seaside Lodge of Masons #144 will hold a special communication Monday, Nov. 11 to confer the Master Mason degree on a candidate. There will be a turkey dinner at 6 30 p.m. with the degree to…

A Bird's Tale
Two common gulls - not so common in Maine - was discovered this week in Rockland. The birds are actually common Europe. Courtesy of Mike Pennington, Wiki Commons

Birders in Rockland had the good fortune a few days ago to discover a very rare bird in Maine: a common gull. Yes, we know that seems like an oxymoron. Gulls of several species here in Maine…

Rep. Holly Stover

Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, won her fourth term in the Maine House of Representatives on Tuesday, Nov. 5, defeating challenger James “Bill” Hunt III, R-Southport.

As of Wednesday morning,…

President and Vice…