Each week, we compile our favorite quotes from our reporters’ stories, interviews and elsewhere and publish them here. We call it “Out of Context.”

To delve further into the stories, simply…

The reorganization at the Boothbay Region YMCA is continuing with the creation of a new position: the healthy living coordinator. Taking this position is Abby Jones, who is a familiar face to many…

The Friends of Windjammer Days, organizers of the 52nd Annual Windjammer Days festival, has announced the tall ships that will be at this year's Windjammer Days Festival. The festival will take…

On Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., head down to Oak Street in Boothbay Harbor across from the post office for the first ever Block Party to raise money for the Lincoln County Animal…

Ten students were inducted into the National Honor Society at Boothbay Region High School on May 1.

The ceremony was conducted by past inductees of the NHS, under the direction of school…

The Boothbay Farmers’ Market starts its season on the Boothbay Town Common, 1 Common Drive, on Thursday, May 15. Vendors will set up on the common from 9 a.m. to…

Sen. Chris Johnson was selected by Lincoln County Democrats to receive the 2014 Frances Perkins Award.

“Johnson's unswerving service to his community, to Lincoln County and to the entire…

In 2013, the Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen appointed 16 volunteers …

Sometimes, there needs to be flexibility in choosing bids, Newcastle Selectmen’s Chairman Brian Foote said.

Sometimes, the highest (or the second highest) ends up being the best bid, he said…

Maine Democratic Party priorities in the next two years will be to advance progressive policies in the key areas of healthcare, early childhood…

Lincoln County Superior Court docketed the following in its closed case report for February 4-April 23:

Jessica R.…

For majority of the Boothbay Railway Village’s history and for almost all of its years as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, the staff has been led by one…

Students and parents expressed concerns and outright disagreement over the proposed class scheduling changes at Boothbay Region High School on April 9.

As was planned for the CSD School…

Tyler Hodgdon is a number cruncher. He likes budgets, and figuring out how our money is best spent in our local school system. For that reason, Hodgdon is running for another term as a trustee of…

Jenn Greenleaf said she is looking to be the next trustee of the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District because she wants to make a difference in local education.

“I like being…

Evelyn Lovisa Giles died peacefully at the Gregory Wing, St. Andrews Village, Boothbay Harbor on April 19, 2014.

Evelyn was born September 21, 1927 at home on Giles Hill in Boothbay, the…

After a great deal of public input, the Boothbay Harbor board of selectmen has decided to create a town gateway at the location of the old tennis courts along Townsend Avenue and Emery Lane.

A year’s worth of work culminates on the first Monday in May. For the Boothbay’s elected officials, the annual town meeting is the biggest day of the year. …

Good news! If you are 63 or over and can’t drive, or don’t have a car, you are likely eligible for a half-price taxi program. If you are disabled and can’t drive, you would also be eligible.

Does competing in events such as the “Electroshock Therapy” or “Arctic Enema” sound like fun to you? If so, you might be interested in joining Bill…

Main Street Bath will celebrate the arrival of spring on May 3 with its annual Mayfair Festival. Mark your calendars to visit Bath that Saturday for a city-wide yard sale with over 30 participants…

The Lincoln County Fire Chiefs Association is holding a home heating oil raffle to raise funds for training firefighters.

The winner will receive a $1,000 gift certificate which can be…

Mia's Shear Perfection in Damariscotta will be offering purple hair streaks …

David Bryer, 83 of Vienna, Maine died April 27, 2014 at his daughter, Jeanette Reed’s home in Wiscasset.

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Jerry G. Sessler, 88, of Rochester, N.H. died April 26, 2014 at his home with family members close by.

Born October 9, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of…

Barbara L. (Rideout) Piper, 71, of Lynn, Mass., died April 22, 2014 at Union Hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late…

On Tuesday, April 29, the Harbor Montessori School at the Y is hosting a meet and greet with Alexandra Pinkham, head Montessori teacher and Maddie…

A committal service for Cynthia H. Orne, who died on March 30, 2014, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 2, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Boothbay Harbor. Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819…

Pricey Properties, a distinct real estate agency in the area, has hired Boothbay resident Jason Hardwick.

“I am thrilled that Jason has joined our growing…

The Southport planning board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 7, at 5 p.m. at the Southport Town Office. Discussions with the Boothbay Harbor Water System regarding the…

This year’s Fishermen’s Festival wrapped up April 27 with the Blessing of the Fleet, the boat parade and traditional memorial service, where local clergy read the names of fishermen lost or…

A gathering of remembrance and for Richard Austin Nolon will be held on Friday, May 9 at 11 a.m. Richard will be laid to rest at Oaklawn Cemetery,…

A Celebration of Life for Russell Verdi Grant will be held on Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m. at the Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. Russell…

A gathering of remembrance for Erla Vernette Browne-Kelly will be held on Monday, May 12 at 11 a.m. as she is laid to rest at the Bayview Cemetery,…

Is it summertime yet? Well, almost.

Summer is about a month and a half away, but you can experience it right now with the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper’s…

Voting in Boothbay Harbor will be on Friday, May 2, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Town Office. Town Meeting will be held the next morning at 9 a.m. at the Boothbay Region Elementary School.…

It's not Fishermen's Festival until the young ladies sing.

Or dance.

Or jump rope.

Boothbay Harbor's Gregory Middendorf, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of Class D theft, two counts of Class E theft, two counts of criminal mischief and one count one…

Boothbay selectmen said they have realized that as technology changes, it's in the public's best interest to preserve the valuable planning codes and zoning files stored in the archives of the…

This year’s Fishermen’s Festival commemorative shirts are ready!

Pick yours up at the Shrimp Princess Pageant Friday night, April 25, or in downtown Boothbay Harbor at the Whale Park on…

A two car collision occurred on Townsend Avenue in front of Hammond Lumber company in Boothbay Harbor at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25.

Felicia Q. Colasessano, 31, of Wiscasset…

For the last six years, employees at Northeast Security Systems have voluntarily paid to dress down on Fridays. The funds raised are donated to the…

The family of Jane and Wilson Francis invites all to view a boat parade in Boothbay Harbor and attend a reception in memory of Jane and Wilson on Saturday, May 3. The boat parade will begin at 1 p…

You can now help local police and the sheriff by sharing information about underage drinking, illegal drug use, or other criminal activity — and…

Check out our Fisherman’s Festival page here for the events schedule,…

Crossing lines into another municipal district doesn't bother Chris Higgins. In fact, he believes running for the Boothbay Region Water District Board of Trustees will enhance the region's two…

The Boothbay Register, Sweet Thunder Productions and Harbour Towne Inn have contributed videos, photographs and information about this year's Fishermen's Festival to the The Today Show, which is…

A former Wiscasset man has plead guilty to the unlawful trafficking of heroin.

Travis Crowley, who currently lives in Dresden, pleaded…

Although no wind warning was issued for Lincoln County, it was a close call, National Weather Service Meteorologist Andy Pohl said Thursday.

About 100 people gathered at Jefferson Village School on Saturday, April 19 for a new event called the…