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Boothbay Region transfer station fees are likely to rise in August. During the May 8 meeting, interim station manager William Johnson recommended a rate hike to coincide with rates other…

Obituary
Sherron Williamson

Sherron Williamson, 80, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on May 7, 2025 at her home.

She was raised in Bristol, Tennessee. After graduation from Bristol Tennessee…

Pictured from left are Jessica Tukey, Monica Tan and Barbara Belknap. Courtesy of Audrey Miller

On May 8, the monthly meeting of Pemaquid Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution took place at 11 a.m. at the Lincoln Home in Newcastle. After the traditional DAR ritual was conducted,…

The Boothbay Region Food Pantry is located in the rear entrance of the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. File photo

The Boothbay Region Food Pantry ’s new website is live! Funded by a grant from the Chester and Muriel Dawes Foundation, the website…

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Lincoln County Republicans held…

Members of the newly formed Boothbay region Future of Our Schools Committee meet May 2 at the Boothbay town office. JANE CARPENTER/Boothbay Register

The newly formed Future of Our Schools Committee held a public meeting May 2 at the Boothbay town office during which subcommittees provided preliminary reports for discussion and the public…

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Steve French. Courtesy of LCSO

Three people were arrested and charged by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office after an intensive investigation into several thefts of communications cable in recent weeks. Reggie French, 49, brother…

The Lincoln Lodge presentation on May 8. Pictured from left are  Worshipful Master Wayne Eugley, Marjorie DiVece of the Edgecomb Community Church, Brie DiPerri of St Philip’s Episcopal Church, Jeff Averill of Alna, and Paul Bonyun of Westport. Courtesy photo

At their May 8 meeting, the Wiscasset Masons of Lincoln Lodge No. 3 A.F. & A.M. presented five area food pantries with a total of $4,000. The funds were raised by the Masons during their…

6th grader Duncan Scott helps present the ceremonial check to his chosen charity, the Travis Mills Foundation. Pictured: Travis Mills, Duncan Scott, and principal Lisa Clarke. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Southport Central School recently welcomed U.S. Army veteran and international speaker Travis Mills of the Travis Mills Foundation, a retreat for post-9/11 veterans and their families based in Mt…

Residents at the CSD annual budget meeting May 7. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor voters approved the first of two public votes for the Community School District (CSD)…

Brackett

If you take a "snapshot" of Lincoln County fraud cases, you might believe the crime is on the rise. But Chief Deputy Rand Maker believes recent data only tells part of the story.May 6, Maker gave…

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Are you a seasonal worker who…

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Non-profit farm, Veggies to Table, in Newcastle announces its third annual Paris Sweepstakes: Win a week in Paris and…

Obituary
Elaine C. Murdoch

Elaine Catherine Murdoch of East Boothbay, vibrant and healthy and fully enthusiastic about life, dearest best friend and beloved…

protestors

A concern over local law enforcement assisting federal officials in apprehending illegal immigrants was brought forward to county commissioners May 6. Bremen resident Debra Elliott and Bob Conlin…

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Governor Janet Mills today joined the Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission to release its…

The locally famous porch at the Used Bookstore on McKown Street offers a great variety of books in exchange for a small donation. File photo

As surely as the spring flowers open, so does the Boothbay Harbor Used Bookstore! The porch of Hyde House is “blooming” with books you can buy 24/7 by using the “pay whatever you want” donation…

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The University of Maine announced funding has been restored for Maine Sea Grant to continue research and outreach. They said restored funds are in line with a funding plan abruptly terminated…

A family enjoying Maine Days in 2024. Courtesy of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

For over a decade, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens has opened its doors and hosted Mainers at no cost to them during Maine Days. This year, 10,000 free tickets will be released on Monday, May 12,…

John Allen III

Address: 7 Davis Island Drive, Edgecomb

Occupation: Data Scientist/Statistician, 2018-Present, High School Math Teacher, 2011-2018 

Forrest Carver

Address: 252 Middle Road, Edgecomb 

Occupation: Bath Cycle and Ski/BIKEMAN, manager and co-owner 

Education: Whitman College |…

Stuart Smith

Occupation: Software Engineer

Education: UMaine, Wiscasset High, Edgecomb Eddy

Political History (Board, Committees):

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The U.S. Coast Guard said it plans to discontinue 350 

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Voting for the following candidates…

Courtesy of the Boothbay Region Historical Society

Members and the general public are invited to the Boothbay Region Historical Society’s 2025 annual meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at 4 p.m. at the museum, 72 Oak St., Boothbay Harbor to catch up on…

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) has passed an April 16 facility inspection by Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).  

However, the district received a recommendation to…

BRHS and BRES

The Boothbay – Boothbay Harbor Community School District annual budget meeting/public hearing will be held Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. in the gym at Boothbay Region Elementary School.

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Spring is in the air, and that means garden time! Organic perennials from Rebel Hill Farm can help create inviting habitat for…

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All 34 referendum questions on the Boothbay municipal town meeting referendum were approved May 5. Most received overwhelming voter approval, but one nearly fizzled.

Article 12 "To see if…

Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder and State Rep. Holly Stover review their bill.  JANE CARPENTER/Boothbay Register

April 29, a legislative bill originating from the teamwork of Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder and Rep. Holly Stover was amended and unanimously passed in a Judiciary Committee work…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 225 calls for service for the period of April 29 and May 6. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,596 calls for service.

Obituary

Denis Bayman McWhan beloved husband, father, grandfather, and accomplished scientist, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at the age of 89, with his family by his side.

Born in…

planning board

A blasting permit request prompted Edgecomb Fire Chief Roy Potter to attend the planning board's May 1 meeting. Potter was concerned no town official contacted him about the request. "I need…

Boothbay Region Ambulance Service president Robert Ham speaks during Boothbay Harbor's annual town meeting May 3. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER

Just over 50 Boothbay Harbor residents attended the annual town meeting May 3 where they approved a $6,404,935 total budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Voters passed all 29 warrant articles…

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Boothbay Harbor Police Department made two arrests and issued one summons between March 12 and April 28. 

April 16, Chief Doug Snyder arrested…

Victoria Paxson and incumbent Holly Stover won contested Boothbay municipal elections May 5; 513 votes were cast, according to Town Clerk Andrea Lowery. Paxson defeated Riley R. Mitchell, 286-207…

Michael Edward McLellan, formerly of Boothbay, passed away on April 17, 2025 while in hospice care.

Michael retired to Lauderdale Lakes, Florida in 2018 after selling his business in…

Southport town hall

Southport Selectman Gerry Gamage is working toward clearing up a misconception regarding the town's pesticide spraying ordinance. In 1973, the town approved an ordinance which prohibited roadside…

Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb. Courtesy of CTL

On Friday, May 9, the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb will be holding its biennial Celebrate CTL! Auction. Funds raised at the auction contribute to…

Melanie Scofield

Melanie Scofield, director of the Earthwalk School of Herbal Traditions, will be presenting at the next monthly meeting of the Boothbay Region Garden Club on Wednesday, May 14 at…

Obituary
George M. Gregory

George M. Gregory, 90, of Topsham, formerly of Damariscotta and Barrington, Rhode Island, died April 27, 2025 at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick.

George was born July 1, 1934 in…

Derby Day Pancakes

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) class of 2026 hosted a Derby Day pancake breakfast at Brady’s Restaurant on Saturday, May 3. Donations were accepted in lieu of a set price. Proceeds are…

Theater review
BRHS Drama "Oklahoma"

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Drama presented three performances of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma! Youth Edition” May 2 and 3 in the school’s auditorium. The 1943 musical was the…

Boothbay Region High School

The BRHS Alumni Association is proud to help continue the cherished tradition of the Grand March, Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m. at Boothbay Region High School.…

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Thomas "Tom" Perkins defeated incumbent Margaret "Peggy" Lambo-Splaine for the 3-year position on the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District School board in Friday's election in…

For many funeral homes across the country, unclaimed ashes have become a typical part of daily life. Pictured: Pear Street Cemetery in Boothbay Harbor. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

It’s not uncommon. Mike Hall, owner of Hall’s Funeral Homes, said you’ll find unclaimed cremated remains (“cremains”) in almost every funeral home across the state, and across the…

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Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in April:

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This Saturday, May 3, the Boothbay Region High School class of 2026 will be hosting a Derby Day Pancake breakfast! Held at Brady’s -- 25 Union Street, Boothbay Harbor --…