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BRES competes at Busline Cheering Competition

Thirteen members of the Boothbay Region Elementary School cheerleading team, coached by Lisa Tilton, competed against five other Midcoast schools in the 2026 Busline League Cheering Competition on

BRHS Seahawk cheerleaders in action

The Boothbay Region High School cheerleading team performed their Regional Championship routine at halftime of the boys basketball game on Monday, Feb. 2.

Hustle, heart and togetherness

“Together” is their battle cry and i

Staff's Best Photos of 2025

Covering the various events -- towns, schools, organizations, etc. -- is what we do here at the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper and photographs add a lot to the reporting of the events.

The colorful and fun BRES Holiday Concert

Familiar songs sung by tiny voices, the red and green of Christmas, head (and nose!) adornments, and dozens of happy faces in the front and in the crowd made for a cheerful and fun Holiday Concert

Dive into holiday fun at Sea of Lights

Maine State Aquarium invites visitors to enjoy an under-the-sea holiday during its first “Sea of Lights” festivities. The aquarium will be open on Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., until Jan.

Boothbay Lights Boat Parade and Fireworks

The Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper's wonderful contributing photographer Mike Leonard once again captured the Boothbay Lights' Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks display to end the Saturday,

Cold, still and bright

On the coldest morning of fall thus far, our intrepid staff member Steve Edwards braved the single-digit weather to capture sea smoke and the stillness of the various waterfronts around the region

Christmas comes early to Boothbay Common

Mr. and Mrs. Claus came to Boothbay Common for an early Christmas appearance Nov. 29. Boothbay Civic Association put on the event, which included games, caroling and hot cocoa.

Early Bird 2025: What a day!

Saturday, Nov. 22, Boothbay Harbor's Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party drew spirited shoppers to the region. 

Rolling into first place: The Greenleaf Inn

This year's Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party on Nov. 22 included the return of the event's Bed Races, to the delight of spectators and competitors! 

A sampling of the 11th annual Gardens Aglow

Tonight, Nov.

‘New’ Boothbay Region Veterans’ Banners – June to September 2025

Beginning shortly before Memorial Da

BRES salutes Veterans Day

Boothbay Region Elementary School students and staff put on a grand celebration of patriotism in honor of Veterans Day on Friday morning, Nov. 7.

No trick, Boothbay Harbor's Halloween parade a real treat

The Boothbay Harbor Halloween Parade was another screaming success this year.

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