What's a festival without fireworks? Following the big events of Parade of Sail and the Street Parade, Wednesday, June 24 concluded with a fireworks show.

The Register once again thanks contributor and professional photographer Mike Leonard for his expertise in shooting the fireworks shows and for sharing with our readers.

A band of "thieving pirates" landed on our shores as Windjammer Days continued June 24, and they were intent on "pillaging" Boothbay Harbor. If not for a brave band of kids fighting them off in a brief but savage battle, surely all would have been lost.

Pirates, wannabe pirates and curious visitors gathered in Waterfront Park off Commercial Street for a lesson on cannons Wednesday morning, June 24 during the 64th annual Windjammer Days. 

Guests from all over Lincoln County converged at Gliddon Point Oysters Farms to celebrate the youth development work being accomplished by Hearty Roots. Attendees were treated to oysters on the half shell courtesy of Gliddon Point Oysters Farms in Edgecomb, and a beautiful buffet of wood-fired foods prepared and gifted by Applecroft Catering of Waldoboro.

The Windjammer Days 2026 Decorated Boat Parade was held Sunday evening, June 21. Here, Register contributor and professional photographer Mike Leonard provided a gallery of the parade.

This year’s races drew 39 boats to the season kickoff here. Last year there were 53 boats, and according to Jon Johansen, president of the Maine Lobster Boat Racing Association, Thursday’s strong winds and forecast for the June 20 races was pretty iffy.

But it was more than just the weather, Johansen surmised, “Last year's fishing industry was down a little bit, that probably didn't help,” Johansen said. “And some of them are just holding back because you're just not catching much out there, so some of the boats are still on the harbor.”

Violet Baldwin was crowned Royal Windjammer among the eight contestants in the Boothbay’s Got Talent competition held Sunday night, June 21 at Boothbay Region YMCA.

The competition was organized once again by YMCA Arts Director Emily Mirabile.

In the spirit of Safe Boating Week, the United States Sail & Power Squadron will offer America’s Boating Course on Saturday, Oct. 17 between 7:15 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Lincoln County Unity & Community Pride (LCUCP), a grassroots partnership, invites the public to attend the LGBTQ+ Unity Walk on Saturday, June 27 at 9:30 a.m. at Veterans Park in Newcastle. Folks are encouraged to arrive around 9:15-9:30 for a gathering at Veterans Park. At 10, the Unity Walk will proceed up Main Street and across the bridge and ending up at Rising Tide Co-op in Damariscotta.

First National Bank recently announced the retirement of Vice President, Senior Executive Assistant, Carrie Warren on June 18.

Southport Central School held their graduation ceremony for 3 sixth graders and end-of-the-year celebration at Newagen Inn on Thursday, June 18.

The SCS 6th graders, Jonah Fessenden, Shepherd Griffith and Aurora Wallace, and their teacher, Julie Browne had the traditional fire truck ride from the school to Newagen Inn, despite the rain that fell while on their trip. Luckily they had a huge umbrella to keep them partially dry.

Each teacher presented their students with their report card, a certificate and a book for their enjoyment for summer reading.

On June 18, Jeffrey McKinney of Newcastle, a member of Boy Scout Troop 213, was recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting. The ceremony took place at the Damariscotta American Legion, where McKinney, surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Scouts, received his Eagle Scout regalia in recognition of years of leadership, service, and commitment.

Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a significant accomplishment attained by only about 6% of Scouts nationwide, placing Jeffrey among a select group, who reach this distinguished level. 

Thirteen Edgecomb Eddy sixth graders graduated June 18 in an hour-long ceremony in the school gymnasium. The Class of 2026 is as follows: Oliver Averill, Logan Barter, Therin Barter-Petersen, Adele Demmons, Henry Emerson, Noah Farmer, Arzetta Garey, Avery Hanna, Lyla Joyce, Madison Merrill, Eric Laub, Zachary Peters and Keira Whitt. 

Last year, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database, almost 150 students were killed or wounded by a shooter on school grounds in the United States. The year before that, over 270. Already this year there have been 82 incidents in schools, and 53 victims (wounded or killed). School shootings are a major issue in the United States: and around the country efforts are being put in place to counter, prevent, or mitigate the harm from such instances. And this is not just happening in big cities.

On Tuesday, June 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Veggies to Table welcomes children ages 5–9 and their caregivers to the farm for “Tiny Farmers,” a fun, educational, and and interactive morning of seed starting and storytime.

Young gardeners will decorate planting pots, learn the basics of starting seeds, enjoy a reading of "Grow, Seed, Grow!" by Caroline Derlatka, and take home seedlings of their own to nurture and grow.

Katerina Nein of Boothbay received a bachelor of arts management - health care management degree, Cum Laude, from Emmanuel College in Boston at the college’s 104th Commencement on May 9.

The Boothbay Region Democratic Committee invites community members to join its float in the 2026 Windjammer Days Parade on Wednesday, June 24.

Participants will gather at the high school parking lot at 3:30 p.m. for a prompt 4 p.m. parade start. Local candidates for office will march alongside committee members and supporters in a celebration of community spirit and civic engagement.

The committee encourages participants to wear their “Democratic blues” as the group “sails into a bluer, brighter future.”