Arthur Carter, 78, and his dog Gizmo, 13, wake up early to begin their newspaper rounds. Courtesy of Arthur Carter
Maine's most experienced 'paper boy'
They write, Arthur Carter delivers
Some rise with the sun, others with the moon. The latter is true of Arthur Carter, 78, and his 13-year-old Havanese Gizmo, who start their days a couple hours past midnight.   By 3:30 a.m., the pair are out the door. Carter meets the truck for Hudson Distributors…
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Eeeew!
With recent forecasts looking a bit glum, and additionally, with my fog infatuation, I figured it might be better to look elsewhere for this week’s adventure. So, a deep archive dive was in order.And look what I found!  When Megan and Morgan were little folk we…
A young attendee races to the finish line during Bigelow Laboratory's 9th annual Fun Run & Walk for Colorectal Cancer Awareness. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
Bigelow runs in honor of late director
The layer of fog settling over downtown Boothbay Harbor didn’t stop participants from attending Bigelow Laboratory's ninth annual Fun Run & Walk for Colorectal Cancer Awareness. All donations went to LincolnHealth to raise money for cancer screenings and…
2024 Memorial Day Grand Marshal Sarah Sherman and Legion Post #36 Americanism Officer Christopher Armstead place a wreath at the Southport memorial. File photo
2025 Boothbay region Memorial Day Parade schedule
Please join us in honoring Boothbay region’s dearly departed veterans this Memorial Day. Keeping with tradition, Boothbay region veterans are invited to join in marching with the veteran detachment during any of the six parade locations. The veteran detachment…
Residents vote at the Edgecomb school budget town meeting May 17. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register
Residents scramble to pass $4.16M Edgecomb school budget
After the first 90 minutes of the Edgecomb school budget town meeting May 17, residents had passed the second of a 21-article warrant. The remainder was a flurry of civil discourse and procedural gymnastics as voters and officials scrambled to finish business…

Obituaries

Thom Carroll

Thom Carroll

Thom Carroll, age 67, passed away surrounded by…
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Funeral for Leo W. Barter Jr.

A funeral for Leo W. Barter Jr…

Graveside service for Blaine G. Hanna

Blaine G. Hanna passed…
Leo W. Barter Jr.

Leo W. Barter Jr.

Leo W. Barter Jr., 53, of Boothbay, passed…
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Memorial service for I.J. Pinkham

A memorial service for I.J…
Sherron Williamson

Sherron Williamson

Sherron Williamson, 80, of Durham, North…
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Sewer district eyes rising disposal costs
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Sludge disposal fees for Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) will increase…
CSD hears cell phone, environmental club proposals
BRHS freshmen Moriah and Zuri Smith speak to the CSD School Committee about creating an environmental club. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Although Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) educator Dennis Dacus…
DaPonte String Quartet
DSQ and Christopher O'Riley present piano quintets

The thrilling collaboration between the DaPonte String Quartet and…
Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church
Seeds For Hope still available

We continue to add more seeds to the Clothesline for Caring at the Boothbay Harbor United…
Friends of Thai Daughters
20 years of uplifting and empowering girls
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“I was born in a small village near Myanmar and knew as a little girl that I wanted…
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It's opening weekend at BRVM
All aboard! Boothbay Railway Village Museum reopens for the season this weekend. File photo

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum opens this weekend for its 61st season. Museum hours will be 10…
A Bird's Tale
A Sea of Birds in the Night Sky
Lilacs glowing in the night provided the perfect backdrop for the authors as they sat on their porch listening as hundreds, maybe thousands of birds migrated overhead from their southern wintering grounds to their breeding areas in the North. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

It was eleven o’clock on Sunday night, May 18, here in Maine. The lilac flowers glowed like purple…
From the editor
Busy season ahead?
Kevin G. Burnham

Should the sun start shining for more that two or three days in a row … and Saturdays being one of those…
BRHS girls tennis
Seahawks shut out Cobras
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The Boothbay Region High School girls tennis team improved to 5-3 on the season with two regular…
Seahawk boys tennis
Boothbay defeats Carrabec
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The Carrabec Cobras could only bring two players to Boothbay Harbor for a tennis match on Tuesday,…
Joe's Journal
Memorial Day
Joe Gelarden

Not far from the Boothbay town office stands the statue of a Civil War soldier. On its side, you can view a list…
Author Geoffrey Bates at Southport Memorial Library
Maine Author Geoffrey Bates.

Southport Memorial Library will kick off its 2025 Summer Series by…
News and notes from the Community Center
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The Community Center will be closed on Monday, May 26 in…
Free college essay workshop for juniors May 24 at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Local high…
Bryer updates selectmen on 'Future of Our Schools' meeting
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The newly formed "Future of our Schools" Committee is seeking a…
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 225 calls for service for the…
American Legion Auxiliary veterans suicide awareness fundraising walk

Consider all the…
Forrest Carver wins Edgecomb selectmen's seat
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The first time was a charm for Forrest Carver as he won his election to the…
Seahawks relish short-lived victory before two losses
Sam Markowitz slides into first after attempting to steal against Maranacook May 13. File photo

The Boothbay baseball team started the week strong with an upset…
Office closure and early deadlines
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The Boothbay Register office will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial…
Celebrating 50 years with 'Carousel'
Courtesy of Paulette Carter

Join us in celebrating 50 years of live musical performances at the Carousel Music Theater…
BH Opera House: Marcia Ball and Band
Marcia Ball. Opera House. May 30. Got tickets? Courtesy of Cathy Sherrill

The 2018 Texas State Musician of the Year, Marcia Ball, has won worldwide fame and…
Letter to the editor
Very best wishes

Dear Editor:

Dee and I send our very best wishes to that half of the dymanic duo of librarians, Anne…
Letter to the editor
A conflict of interest: Affordable housing vs. workforce housing

Dear Editor:

Today, the terms “affordable” and “…

Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 5 arrests
Maine Warden Service aids in Damariscotta search
Arrests in Lincoln County cable theft
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests
BHPD makes 2 arrests
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BOOTHBAY HARBOR WEATHER 7 day forecast 

Tides

Wednesday, 05/21
6:14 AM High 9.52`
12:23 PM Low 0.45`
6:57 PM High 9.41`
Thursday, 05/22
12:52 AM Low 1.02`
7:15 AM High 9.56`
1:18 PM Low 0.33`
7:52 PM High 10.00`
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Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 05/21
5:52 AM High 8.96`
12:11 PM Low 0.43`
6:35 PM High 8.86`
Thursday, 05/22
12:40 AM Low 0.96`
6:53 AM High 9.01`
1:06 PM Low 0.31`
7:30 PM High 9.42`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 05/21
5:45 AM High 9.88`
12:16 PM Low 0.43`
6:32 PM High 9.67`
Thursday, 05/22
12:42 AM Low 1.12`
6:48 AM High 9.99`
1:11 PM Low 0.27`
7:28 PM High 10.28`
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Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 05/21
5:47 AM High 10.24`
12:05 PM Low 0.57`
6:27 PM High 10.19`
Thursday, 05/22
12:35 AM Low 1.11`
6:49 AM High 10.33`
1:01 PM Low 0.39`
7:23 PM High 10.78`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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