News CSD trustees seek legal counsel, clarify conduct questions Boothbay Harbor Police arrest 3 July 1-15 Chapman-Hall House: Highlighting Windsor chairs and a little-known moment in American history Dr. Hernan M. Reyes Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day to be observed in Boothbay Harbor, other locations July 21 Police, Fire and Courts Sheriff's Department might resume temporarily assisting Boothbay Harbor police staffing NHTSA reminds drivers: Obeying speed limits is the law, lives depend on it Three fires, five days: Why mutual aid is the peninsula’s ultimate safety net Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests Rapid response, aggressive interior attack restrict Farnham Point fire to garage Obituaries ObituaryDonald M. Tomlin ObituaryKimberly S. EzzellKimberly Sue (Baldacchino) Ezzell, 56, of Wiscasset, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home on July 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving ObituaryMatthew T. Tilton Death noticeTed M. Beal Sr.Ted Martin Beal Sr. ObituaryLaura Mae McDougall Arsenault Laura Mae McDougall Arsenault, legend of the beauty parlor and the bowling alley, the baseball dugout and the dance floor, died peacefully June 26, 2026 at her School Street home in Boothbay Harbor. She was 94 years old. ObituaryAlice E. DrifmeyerAlice Edna Drifmeyer of Woodstock, Georgia passed away on June 21, 2026. Celebration of Life for Dick BrookeA Celebration of Life for Dick Brooke will be held Friday, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at the East Boothbay Methodist Church. All are welcome. ObituaryDavid G. ButterworthDavid Gardner Butterworth, formerly of Hingham and Hanover, Massachusetts; Ocean Point, East Boothbay, Maine; and Hilton Head, South Car ObituaryStanley B. ChenowethStanley Bruce Chenoweth, age 92, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Andwell Hospice House in Auburn, Maine. ObituaryDr. Charles F. Adams III Charles Franklin Adams III, 79, of Yarmouth died peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on the morning of June 20, 2026 at Elections Maine Secretary of State’s Office announces three races are proceeding to Ranked Choice Voting tabulations Boothbay Primary election results CSD Budget Validation referendum passes Boothbay Harbor primary election results Southport primary election results More News >> St. Giles Episcopal holding annual fair July 25 in beautiful Jefferson St. Giles Jefferson mounts its annual Country Fair and fundraiser under the tall pines on the church grounds Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Giles Episcopal is located at 72 Gardiner Road (Route 126) in Jefferson. The fair has activities for all ages. Plus, 21 local artists and craft… BRHS Class of 1971 returns to school for 55th reunion On July 11, twenty-two members of the Boothbay Region High School Class of 1971 gathered for a reunion at the high school. Classmates first met in the gym for a photo. Harpist Rhiannon Skye to perform at A Midsummer Night's Dream The date is drawing near, and there are still a few tickets left for the Storybook Ball: A Midsummer Night's Dream on Sunday, Aug. 2, at Boothbay Harbor Country Club. Then meets now: Kevin Johnson chronicles Boothbay peninsula’s transformation Monday, July 13, Southport Town Hall welcomed photographer and photo archivist Kevin Johnson for a presentation on his book, "Boothbay Now and Then: New and Historical Images of the Boothbay Peninsula." Resid Potter family receives Edgecomb's 'Spirit of America' award Boothbay Railway Village MuseumAntique auto show: American gems The sun shone on 30 glistening antique cars and a few trucks at Boot MaineHealth Lincoln HospitalRelaunching Diabetes Support Group MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is relaunching its Diabetes Support Group, offering free meetings for people living with diabetes, family members, caregivers and anyone interested in healthy living. First National Bank contributes $50,000 to Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s Next 100 Capital Campaign First National Bank is proud to announce a $50,000 contribution to Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s Next 100 Capital Campaign, supporting the library’s work to preserve its historic role in the Boothbay region while expanding access, Maine Constitution exhibit at Southport Memorial Library As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we hope you’ll join us in spotlighting Maine’s own journey to independence. Boothbay selectmen interested in resources for aspiring tourism entrepreneurs Over a year ago, Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor joined an economic development project called "Rise" which is sponsored by RCAP Solutions of Worcester, Massachusetts. The nonprofit provides services, at no cost, to the New England region, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and U.S… Boothbay Region Historical Society and Friends of the Southport Historical SocietyGroups partner to present ‘An Evening of Stories; with News Center Maine’s Don Carrigan’ July 28 On Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. Make ‘good trouble’ rally and standout July 18 Community Coalition unveils bold vision to transform Miles Family Birth Center into a national model for rural maternity careThe Miles Delivers Action Coalition has released a comprehensive visioning document proposing a five-year plan to transform MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Miles Campus Family Birth Center into a nationally recognized destination for rural maternity care, workforce development, education… Dress ‘To the Nines’ at Veggies to Table’s third annual Auction and Gala Veggies to Table's summer gala returns to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences on Sunday, Aug. 9, 5 to 7:30 p.m. R. John Dingle to release third book Local author R. John Dingle’s latest novel, “Before The Devil Knows,” in the Gus Wheeler FBI thriller series will be released on Saturday, Aug. 8. The launch event of Dingle’s third novel will be held that day at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. BH selectmen eye economic development, footbridge celebration next steps July 13, Boothbay Harbor selectmen narrowed down what development projects they want Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Elyse Oliver to pursue as part of the town’s Rural Infrastructure Strengths Evaluation (RISE). Boothbay Harbor Fire Department to host second annual lobster bake fundraiser On Saturday, Aug. 1, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Boothbay Region High School field, Boothbay Harbor Fire Department will host its second annual lobster bake, with all proceeds benefiting Minnehaha Fire Company. Drumming workshops at Community Center Sayon Camara, a Master Djembefola from Guinea, West Africa, will be conducting drumming workshops at the Community Center in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor, on Saturday, July 18, noon to 1:30 p.m. Midcoast Conservancy celebrates its 10th anniversary with events, annual meeting in July Midcoast Conservancy is excited to be celebrating its 10th anniversary, having been established in 2016 with the merger of four legacy organizations. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hannah Pingree to speak at Aug. 2 Family Fun Lobster Bake The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) invites all community members to its annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Cider Hill Farm, 785 Main Street, Waldoboro. Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan to lead All Saints services July 19 and 26 The Church of All Saints by-the-Sea is happy to announce the return of the Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan to the Southport Island Episcopal chapel to lead services of Holy Communion for the next two weeks at 8 and 10 a.m. Our organist for July 19 will be Timothy Wissler and for July 26, Henry Lowe will lead… Milky Way captured by Mike Leonard Professional photographer Mike Leonard and regular contributor to this newspaper submitted photos of the Milky Way that he captured July 10 and 11. Rev. Catie Scudera at Wilson Chapel July 19 Lincoln County property transfers in June Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in June: Paddlepalooza on Linekin Bay to support youth maritime and marine science education The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) is thrilled to announce its first ever Paddlepalooza! Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8 (rain date Aug. 9), the community event invites kayakers, canoeists, rowers, and paddleboarders of all skill levels to enjoy a day on the water in support of a fanta… Bowdoin International Music Festival Jupiter String Quartet returns to Bowdoin The internationally esteemed Jupiter String Quartet, a uniquely intimate ensemble built around family bonds, will present two distinctive programs at the 2026 Bowdoin International Music Festival this summer on July 20 and Aug. 3. 5k+ road race fundraiser in Newcastle Aug. 22The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center at 3 Hall St., Newcastle, will be hosting a 5k+ road race and kids’ fun run on Saturday, Aug. 22 at our location. All funds raised by the event will go to anyone in the state in need of treatment for substance abuse disorder. St. Andrews Village presents Resident Art & Crafts Shows St. Andrews Village is pleased to invite the community to special Resident Art & Crafts Shows celebrating the creativity and talent of its residents. All featured artists and crafters are residents of St. Andrews Village, and the public is warmly welcome to attend. RESCHEDULED: A show by the community, for the community: 700 drones set to light the Harbor UPDATE: Due to the weather report of rain on Saturday, July 18, this event has been rescheduled to Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m. BRRDDCanada's EPA cracks down on U.S. demo debris 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 Sponsored Content Main Street Shop Thursday at Brady's!! 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