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The Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawks beat the Seahawk faculty in leisure Unified basketball on Thursday, March 13, 39-18. Senior Eddie Carpenter was honored as the sole graduating…

Hannah Hills and Larry Brown wait to hear the results of their race. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Spring is finally on the horizon and that can only mean one thing. It’s time again for Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) senior Hannah Hills, 17, and Police Officer Larry Brown, who will be 72 on…

The Eleanor launches March 13 at Bristol Marine in Boothbay Harbor. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

A recipe for revolution (circa 1773): chilled saltwater, 92,000 pounds of tea. Mix.  

December 16, 1773, members of the Sons of Liberty boarded ships carrying British East…

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Just L. Wold

Just L. Wold, 94, who died Feb. 15, 2025, was a born adventurer. From daring life-and-limb endangering childhood escapades in Bath, rescuing lost hunters in the North woods, to fighting in the…

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The United Way of Mid Coast Maine Walk-A-Thon to help give kids the best start in our community will be held on Saturday, March 29 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Central Lincoln County YMCA, 525 Main…

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The Boothbay Harbor Selectboard moved ahead March 10 on a new comprehensive plan and salt and sand shed. The board approved bids totaling around $290,000 for the two projects. Residents…

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On March 4, State Rep. and BRWD trustee Holly Stover presented LD 293 (An Act to Eliminate the Debt Limit of the Boothbay Region Water District) before the Maine State Committee on Energy,…

Archie the Puppy from Midcoast Humane Animal Shelter steals the show with BRES 3rd graders. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Beagles, bees and turtles, oh my! Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) took a walk on the wild side this week with the “Wild About Reading” event for pre-K – fourth grade students. 

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Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for February: 

Arrests/Summonses

On Feb. 2, Abel Schultze, 53, of Eliot

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The National Digital Equity Center will be offering free digital skills classes at the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (297 Bath Road, Wiscasset) at the following times:

Monday…

Obituary
Warren R. Cheever

Warren Richard Cheever, 85, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, with his family gathered nearby.

Born on Dec. 17, 1939, in Springfield, Vermont, he was the son of Ernest and Doris (…

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Boothbay Harbor Police Department made no arrests between Feb. 11 and March 10. The department responded to 382 emergency calls between Feb. 11 and March 10: 911 check, 5; abandoned motor vehicle…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

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Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawks lost to the Lincoln Academy (LA) Eagles, 89-82, in a close game on the road Monday, March 10. Seahawks have lost back-to-back matchups against LA,…

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The Boothbay Region 2025 Project Graduation committee will be hosting a fundraising alumni basketball game on Saturday, March 22 at Porter Memorial Gymnasium, with tip-off at 11 a.m.

If any…

“Midwives are not a voice at the table when it comes to public health policies and legislative policies,” said Ariel Bernstein. Photo by Garrick Hoffman

The vast majority of births in Maine — roughly 97 percent — occur in hospitals. But like the rest of the country, the number of home births has risen in the state in recent years, jumping…

Courtesy of Mid-Town Motel.

Since Tim Lewis’ parents Carl and Mary opened it on Aug. 6, 1955, Boothbay Harbor’s Mid-Town Motel has lived up to its tagline: “A True 1950s Classic.” It’s a time capsule of mid-century Americana…

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Boothbay residents will have two competitive municipal elections this May. Three candidates are seeking election as trustee to the Boothbay Region Water District board and two candidates for the…

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Traffic at the U.S. Route One intersection of Cross and Cochran roads will become more intelligent by year's end. Edgecomb entered into a contract March 4 with Maine Department  of…

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On March 7, at approximately 12:40 p.m., Wiscasset Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Bath Road in Wiscasset. The operator provided a name and date of birth from a temporary Ohio…

Women's History Month
Members pose for The Monday Club's 75th anniversary. Back row, from left, Maude Gowen, Angie Dodge and Dorothy Abbott. Front row, from left, Caroline Hendrick, Grace Carlisle and Alice Ortner. Courtesy of Boothbay Region Historical Society

Despite the adage, not everyone hates Mondays. For over a hundred years, the start of the week was something to look forward to for the local women who gathered during the off-season to learn…

First National Bank presenting Boothbay Region High School with a check for $2,550 from the First Hoop program. Courtesy photo

As the Maine high school basketball season has ended, First National Bank is pleased to report the successful results of their signature athletic programming sponsorship “First Hoop.” 

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BRHS Drama struck gold in Class B (schools with fewer than 450 students) competition at the Maine Drama Festival’s regional One Acts tournament held at Medomak Valley High School, Saturday,…

Southport Climate Action Team
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In a pivotal community meeting on March 4, Ella Long of the Southport Climate Action Team (SCAT) presented an overview of climate action planning, highlighting critical gaps in emergency network…

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The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, March 26, at the Water of Life Lutheran Church, 618 US-1, Newcastle. Doors open at…

William Blodgett

Lincoln County Commissioner William "Bill" Blodgett was selected Maine County Commissioner of February in honor of his community service by Spirit of America Foundation’s Maine Chapter.

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Gale Willauer is one of over 50 Edgecomb residents who attended the Citizen's Tax Group presentation March 4 about the sharp rise in property taxes. In January, she received a mailing, "Why did…

Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) will facilitate a panel discussion with business support experts from APEX, CEI, SBDC, MTI, New Ventures Maine, and SCORE on Tuesday,…

Club co-facilitator Camille Ross and Emma Scott review Scott's animation created using block-coding. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

When some people imagine coding, their mind conjures TV hackers: black computer screens, florescent green text and fingers flying across the keyboard a mile a minute. But…

This past Saturday two of BRHS’s robotics teams qualified for the state championship, which was held at the Point Community Center in South Portland. The Bent Axles, comprised…

A Bigelow Laboratory researcher collects data on Maine kelp forests for a project funded by Maine Sea Grant. Several legislators recently announced efforts to re-fund Maine Sea Grant after its federal award was cut. Courtesy of Bigelow Laboratory

After its funding was cut by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Maine Sea Grant may yet keep…

From L: First National Bank’s Dan Hallinan and Adam Climo, Boothbay Sea and Science Center’s Pauline Dion, First National Bank’s Alyssa Allen and Nicci Kimball presenting a check for $5,000 toward rebuilding the pier project. Courtesy of First National Bank

First National Bank recently announced a $5,000 donation to the Boothbay Sea and Science Center toward rebuilding the main pier.

The Boothbay Sea and Science Center’s (BSSC) mission is…

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Fidium's fiber-optic internet networks are sustainable and require less overall repair and maintenance while bringing multi-gig speed and all-fiber access to Maine homes and businesses. Courtesy of Kyle Theatt

Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider, is continuing expansion of its all-fiber internet network in Lincoln County. More than 6,800 homes and businesses in Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and …

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 243 calls for service for the period of Feb. 25 to March 4. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,539 calls for service.

The award-winning Summertime! Steve Edwards/Boothbay Register

It’s time to submit listings for the 2025 events calendar in the Boothbay Register’s award-winning Summertime Guide.  The ever important deadline…

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Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett announced in a March 4 commissioners meeting, a former county employee has re-joined the department. Kyle Canada of Boothbay previously worked 12 years for…

Residents pass a summary motion March 4 to approve the $2.1 million AOS 98 budget for FY26. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Voters passed a $2,134,343 budget for the 2026 fiscal year at the Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 annual budget meeting March 4. Around 50 residents from Boothbay, Boothbay…

Boothbay Special Olympians

The Boothbay Region Special Olympians have returned victorious from the Maine Winter Special Olympics Games held at Lost Valley / Norway Savings Arena, both in Auburn and Pineland Farms in Pownal…

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The Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawks lost to the Maranacook Community High School (MCHS) Bears Wednesday Feb. 26, on the road, 81-72. The Unified team’s record slips to 0-3 for the…

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It's time to start thinking about registering your pre K or kindergarten eligible student for next year! 

If your student is already enrolled in Pre K, you do not need to complete the…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 232 calls for service for the period of Feb. 18 to Feb. 25. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,296 calls for service.

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District has begun salvaging any useable equipment following the Feb. 10 fire that destroyed the district's maintenance garage. So far, this has consisted of tools that could…

Edgecomb town hall

Edgecomb selectmen want residents to know a recent mailing wasn't sponsored by the town. On Feb. 13, several residents expressed dissatisfaction about a recent mailing asking for their input on…

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The Lisbon High School Greyhounds beat the Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawks, 68-65, in a closely matched game, Tuesday, March 4, trading baskets with each possession. At the half,…

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A Community School District (CSD) seat is the only one contested out of seven openings in Boothbay Harbor's upcoming officer elections. According to Town Clerk Michelle Farnham, the town…

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The Boothbay Harbor selectboard moved dozens of draft ordinance revisions forward at their Feb. 24 meeting. The proposed changes are scheduled to be…

Southport voters spent nearly two hours approving 58 of 59 articles during their March 3 town meeting. Voters approved a combined $4,020,000 municipal and school budget which is up approximately 5…

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the termination of a multimillion-dollar award supporting the Maine Sea Grant this weekend. The…

Obituary
Talbot Delano

Talbot “Ted” E. Delano passed away Feb. 27, 2025, peacefully with his son Daniel at his side.

Ted was born on Aug. 23, 1949 in Bath, a son of Walter and Gertrude (Phinney) Delano. On…