Friends, families and neighbors gathered at Boothbay Common July 4 to celebrate the nation’s independence and a gorgeous day.  

Fresh flowers, ripe cherries, cured meats, buttered pastries and even beaded jewelry: These are only some of the wares that can be found at Boothbay's weekly Farmers' Market.

Celebrating Independence Day on Southport Island has become a tradition and the 2025 parade, organized by Southport Island Association, was as colorful and happy as ever.

With a cool breeze rolling over the water, Barrett's Park is the place to be for a refreshing dip as the July heat settles over the region. 

Beginning shortly before Memorial Da

On June 27, Friends of Windjammers Days hosted a pier party and a display of antique autos and motorcycles. 

One can only imagine the years of work behind keeping these vintage vessels afloat and shining.

Unicorns, ducks, giant gummie bears ... and even a couple of people in jail.

Intense heat and a blazing sun didn't keep eight teams from forming for the 2025 Fish Relay Races during Windjammer Days.

Windjammer Days' main event, the windjammers arriving in the harbor, was a wonderful sight once again on Wednesday afternoon, June 25.

A salute to the Coast Guard was the main theme of the annual Windjammer Days Street Parade and several floats sported signs, T-shirts and more to thank the Guard on Wednesday afternoon, June 25.

Chaos erupted on the pier June 25 as a band of pirates landed on our shore, intent on taking over the town!

Balloon swords, treasure chest and other tattoos, map making, music and more made for lots of fun for kids and wannabe pirates as the Pirates of the Dark Rose set up a bazaar in Waterfront Park off

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) welcomed a shipful of wee mateys June 24 to participate in its annual summer reading challenge, and have fun with its assortment of pirate-themed activities

The blue skies with a slight breeze made for great conditions for the 2025 Windjammer Days Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Service on Sunday afternoon, June 22.

Once again, the newspaper is grateful to professional photographer Mike Leonard for providing his photographs from an area event, this time, the Charles Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races held Satur

It was a packed house June 14 at Bristol Marine for Fishin’ for Fashion’s tenth year of reeling in nautical couture.  

Smiles, laughter and tears were all present June 12 as 37 eighth graders and their families said goodbye to Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) during a recognition ceremony.  

Scenes from the second Boothbay Ultimate Frisbee Pickup

The Boothbay Region High School Class of 2025 paraded the town’s streets Friday, June 6, kicking off their post-graduation celebration with a car parade.