Skip to main content
Home
  • Visit our partners:
  • Wiscasset Newspaper
  • PenBay Pilot

Sub menu header

  • Business Directory
  • Classifieds
  • Public Notices

Search form

Sub menu 2 header

  • BE A SUPPORTER
  • Subscribe
  • eEdition
  • Contact Us
  • Contact us
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • Home
  • News
  • Talk
  • Work
  • Calendar
  • Sports
  • Culture
  • Life
  • Business Directory
  • Classifieds
  • Public Notices
  • Be a Supporter
  • Subscribe
  • eEdition
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Login

Life

Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop announces two half-price sales
The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is offering a brunch buffet this November on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Library offers free brunch buffet on Saturdays this November

Coastal flooding: Tides, storms, and sea level rise

Community Center logo
News and notes from the Community Center
sold sign outside of a house.
Maine is building homes faster, but they are emptier

Local Resources

  • Church Services: Boothbay, Wiscasset and Damariscotta
  • Domestic Violence Resources
  • Addiction Recovery Resources

Education

  • CTL welcomes fall interns
  • Supreme court hears arguments in CSD referendum case
  • Senior Night on Sherman Field
  • Drawing the line: AI's effect on youth mental health, education
  • November offers a cornucopia of classes at Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education
  • Boothbay/Wiscasset Adult Ed graduates 2
  • St. Andrews Auxiliary awards $45,000 in medical related scholarships
  • Get ready for 'The War Of the Worlds'
More

Health and Wellness

  • VIP meeting Nov. 4
  • Emergency response to SNAP benefit disruption
  • MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital earns national award for BP control
  • MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital nurse earns statewide leadership award
  • Community invited to active transportation discussion Oct. 23
  • Statewide 'Arts in Health' roundtables announced
  • Local artists have an opportunity to show work at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital
  • Saturday flu vaccine clinics
More

Home and Garden

  • Mid-Coast Audubon bird seed sale fundraiser
  • Wildflower seed fundraiser underway
  • Boothbay Region Garden Club adopts new logo
  • Pumpkin flower arrangements at next meeting
  • Second annual Bee Fest in Augusta Sept. 7
  • Purple loosestrife: Pretty, but problematic
  • Veggies to Table to host mushroom foraging workshop
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens breaks ground on Horticulture and Plant Science Center
More

Social

  • Trunk or Treat at Edgecomb Eddy School Oct. 30
  • Karl’s Kids community day a huge success helping kids and teens
  • A SPOOKtacular celebration at BRVM this weekend
  • Halloween mazes, haunts and frights
  • News and notes from the Community Center
  • Annual Scary Readings night Oct. 29
  • Community Lunches resume Monday, Nov. 3
  • Crossword puzzle answers for Oct. 9 issue
  • Holiday Festival and Winter Market
  • Reopening with 'Downton Abbey' Gala celebration!
More

More Life >>

Coastal Rivers opens new ADA accessible trail at Castner Brook Community Forest
Castner Brook in Damariscotta. Courtesy of Costal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is excited to announce the opening of a brand-new 950-foot ADA-accessible trail at Castner Brook Community Forest in Damariscotta. Constructed this fall, the trail begins at Piper Mill Road and offers an inviting shaded pathway through the woods to Castner Brook.

Marine Corps birthday celebration Nov. 10
Marines gather at a past birthday celebration at Brady's. Courtesy of Jim Singer

Monday, Nov. 10 is the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps!Marines, and those who served with us, will again be gathering at Brady’s restaurant to celebrate this historic occasion.The celebration will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and the traditional cake cutting will occur at 3 p.m. proudly by the oldest and youngest Marines present. There will be videos, lots of discussion, a surprise for all and most importantly, camaraderie unique to Marines!

Rotary Veterans Dinner Nov. 13

Are you a veteran, active duty service member or veteran’s spouse or family member? If yes, then please let the Rotary Club and the High School Rotary Interact Club thank you for your dedication and service at the 20th anniversary of the annual Rotary Club Veterans Appreciation Dinner held this year on Thursday, Nov 13, at 6 p.m. at the Rotary Club in Boothbay Harbor. It is a fun and totally free evening dedicated to you, our country's veterans, active duty service members and family.

Scenes from the Sherman Field sidelines
KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Friday night under the lights on the final home football game of the 2025 season for the Boothbay Region Seahawks. Here are some scenes before and during the game.

Bite before you Light!
Boothbay FD patch

Boothbay Region Fire Auxiliary will be hosting its third annual drive thru event before the Gardens Aglow community night on Friday, Nov.14, from 4 to 6 p.m. Stay in your warm car while we bring your freshly prepared meal to you.

BRHS Class of 2026 fundraiser Oct. 25 and 26
Spooky event

The Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026 will be holding a two-day event to raise funds for their Project Graduation trip after graduation in June.

Join the BRHS Class of 2026 on a Spooky Halloween Wilderness Walk and Family Movie on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26, 5-8 p.m., at the BRHS tennis courts. The movie will be "Casper, the Friendly Ghost." $5 admission. Snacks and treats available. Fun for all ages!

Do you know?
Courtesy of Boothbay Region Historical Society

This image was donated to the Boothbay Region Historical Society. Can you help us identify the location or people by sharing what you know? Contact the Society via email at info@boothbayhistorical.org with your information.

Coastal Rivers offers ash guide pack basket weaving class
An ash guide pack basket similar to what participants will weave in a Coastal Rivers class on Nov. 8. Courtesy photo

Coastal Rivers is offering a start-to-finish guide pack basket-making class on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Denny Conservation and Education Center at Round Top Farm in Damariscotta. This class is for all ability levels, from beginner on up.

Spooky Halloween Walk and Family Movie

Oct. 25 and Oct. 26

Join the BRHS Class of 2026 on a Spooky Halloween Wilderness Walk and Family Movie to raise funds for Project Graduation. 5-8 p.m., at the BRHS tennis courts. $5 admission. Snacks and treats available. Fun for all ages!

Midcoast Conservancy outdoor gear sale and youth ski lease in Jefferson
Midcoast Conservancy logo

Midcoast Conservancy will be hosting an outdoor gear sale - featuring used cross-country skis, boots, and poles, snowshoes, and mountain and fat tire bikes - on Nov. 21 and 22, at their Hidden Valley Nature Center, 131 Egypt Road, Jefferson.

Trail of Treats and Discovery returns to Viles Arboretum
Trail of Treats and Discovery attendees from 2024. Courtesy of Lee Arnott, Sweet Thunder Productions

Viles Arboretum and the Children’s Discovery Museum are teaming up once again to host the Trail of Treats and Discovery, a family-friendly fall adventure like no other, on Saturday Oct. 25 at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Street in Augusta.

Community input sought on economic development strategy
Survey flyer

The towns of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor are seeking input from residents, workers, business owners, students, and visitors to help shape a forward-looking economic development strategy.

In collaboration with RCAP Solutions, a nonprofit specializing in rural community and economic development, the towns have launched a community-wide survey to gather insights and ideas directly from those who live, work, and spend time in the region. The goal is to ensure future economic development efforts align with community values and priorities.

Nature journaling workshop Nov. 2 in Edgecomb
Edgecomb Community Church. File photo

A nature journaling workshop is being offered at the Edgecomb Community Church on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Kids ages 10 and older are encouraged to join with a parent or caring adult for this two-hour outdoor adventure. During this workshop you will explore nature and your power of observation, while exploring your senses, practicing awareness and understanding about how to take that information and put it into a nature journal using words and sketches.

Heartwood/Lincoln Academy production
'Into the Woods' - Got your ticket through the forest?

"Into the Woods," by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, opens in the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy this weekend, as Lincoln Academy and Heartwood Theater continue a 23-year string of collaborative theater projects, joining resources to provide students an outstanding opportunity for a fully produced musical.

AOS 98 reports stable enrollment
Over a decade of AOS 98 enrollment. From AOS98 and the Maine Department of Education. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

New Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 figures, alongside state data, show steady enrollment in recent years. AOS 98 recently reported that, as of Oct. 1, 656 students are enrolled in the district, one more student than at the same time last year. According to data from Maine Department of Education, overall enrollment has remained relatively steady for around the past seven years.  

Halloween Parade is a go!
Join the Halloween Parade Oct. 31! Courtesy graphic

Halloween, on a Friday? Is it Christmas?! Pretty much! Gather on the Library Lawn for the equivalent of Paris Fashion Week in Boothbay Harbor.

So is it Christmas, or fashion week?

Neither! It’s the World’s Best Halloween Parade on Friday, Oct. 31. The parade departs at 4 p.m. from Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library.

Warm cider will be served by our friends at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. Downtown businesses will regale paraders with sugar and spice.

Treasure hunt nets funds for school system
A young scallywag has a blast in the Tugboat's wheelhouse during non-profit Lighthouse Education and Nautical Studies' first annual pirate treasure hunt. Courtesy of Elaine Jones

The non-profit Lighthouse Education and Nautical Studies (LENS)’s first annual Treasure Hunt dug up $2,500 worth of riches to fund experiential learning opportunities for the Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 school system.

"Experience-learning is second to none. That's the best learning that exists,” said LENS Founder Elaine Jones.  

CTL open house Oct. 26
Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb. Courtesy of CTL

The Center for Teaching and Learning, a Pre-K–8 independent school in Edgecomb, will hold an open house on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All members of the midcoast community are cordially invited to tour the school, meet the faculty, and ask questions about the program. We welcome families with children of all ages to attend and learn about the school. Currently, CTL has openings in grades 1-4 for 2025-26, and openings in grades Pre-K–7 for 2026-27. 

Harbor Theatre
The Cinema Clubhouse presents 'The Lost Boys' Oct. 19
Flyer

"The Lost Boys" released in 1987, is the second full-length selection by The Cinema Clubhouse, being shown at the Harbor Theater at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. Runtime: (1 hour and 37 minutes). Free!

Movie goers receive a score / ratings card. There will be a post-open mic discussion.

For more information, follow The Cinema Clubhouse on Facebook and Instagram

BRHS Class of 2026 Senior Sunrise
Members of the BRHS Class of 2026 during sunrise on Oct. 3. Courtesy photo

Surrounded by the sun and old friends, the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026 started off their senior celebrations! Early on Friday, Oct. 3, seniors gathered at the Southport Town Landing to watch the sunrise. With a hearty breakfast of fresh-baked goods generously donated by the Southport General Store, they huddled together in the cold and enjoyed the morning light. 

More

Support the Boothbay Register

Please help sustain local journalism. Become an online member today:

Hi,

Welcome and thank you for your support.

To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above.

Join Today Member Login
real estate

Sponsored Content

Main Street Shop

Custom image
American Patchwork Quartet
Camden Opera House
Custom image
Once an Outlaw - Acoustic
Camden Opera House
Custom image
Sunday Breakfast!! New Hours!! Open at 7:30am
Brady’s
Custom image
It’s Officially Cider Season
Southport General Store & Barn
Custom image
Brady's open Lunch & Dinner AND SUNDAY BREAKFAST!!
Brady’s
Custom image
Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!
Brady’s
Custom image
Fall Hours in the Barn
Southport General Store & Barn
Custom image
First Responders Appreciation Weekend October 4th & 5th at Boothbay Railway Village
Boothbay Railway Village Museum
More

Sponsored Content

Main Street Buzz

Local Yarn

Community Knitting Group - Southport

Southport General Store & Barn
Open House at 4 Shamrock Lane, Damariscotta Nov.1 10am-1pm

OPEN HOUSE- November 1st 10am-1pm- 4 Shamrock Lane, Damariscotta

Newcastle Realty
Boothbay Seahawks vs. Mt View Mustangs

Watch the video: BRHS Football - Boothbay Seahawks vs. Mt View

Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
Newcastle Realty Logo

October's Real Estate Market Report by Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty
Wurui Dunn- Associate Broker at Newcastle Realty

Meet Wurui Dunn- Associate Broker at Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty
Brady's is your place for great Food, Friends, & Fun!!

T - 10 days until Community Lunch!!

Brady’s
Ribbed hat

11/1 Knitting for Beginners, Step 2: Bulky Ribbed Hats

Southport General Store & Barn
Watercolor Batik

10/25 Watercolor Batik Workshop

Southport General Store & Barn

Classifieds

Recent Listings

2 BR Condo Sheepscot Harbor Village Resort
Mechanic - Rockland
Custodial/Maintenance position available
GOLDEN MOUNTAIN DOODLE PUPPIES
Medical Assistant – Thomaston, Maine
Service Department Admin Support
IN HOME CAREGIVER
2 BDRM/2 BA E Boothbay
Seeks Long Term Rental Home
Camden Business Opportunity
More Classifieds>>

Upcoming Events

Halloween Potluck & Scary Stories
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 05:45 pm
Spooktober Movie Night!
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 06:00 pm to 8:00 pm
BHML Halloween Parade
Friday, October 31, 2025 - 04:00 pm
Comic Craig Ferguson at The Waldo
Friday, October 31, 2025 - 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Hunter's Breakfast
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 05:00 am to 9:00 am
11/1 Knitting for Beginners, Step 2: Bulky Ribbed Hats
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bereavement Support Group
  • Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 04:00 pm
Once an Outlaw - Acoustic
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 07:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Lunch with Friends
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 11:30 am to 12:45 pm
Heartwood to host adult audtions
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 06:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Sections

  • Home
  • News
  • Talk
  • Work
  • Calendar
  • Sports
  • Culture
  • Life

About Us

  • Contact Us / Who we are
  • History
  • Site Policy
  • Refund Policy
  • Where to buy the paper?
  • Do you want to Subscribe?

Sources

  • e-Edition
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Advertise

  • In Print
  • Classifieds
  • On the web
  • Main Street Advertising
© 2024 Maine-OK Enterprises, Inc

Forging ahead ...

We continue delivering the news our communities need during these ever-changing times. We, as with all of our local businesses, need your support, too.

If you already subscribe in print or online, thank you.

If not, please subscribe or become an online supporter today. New print or eEdition subscriptions are available at a 30% discount (use 'subscribe-to-support' coupon code at checkout). Or become an online supporter for as little as $2.99 per month.

Design by Adaptive Theme