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Rotary Veterans Dinner 2025
Rotarians honor veterans at annual dinner
JB and the Gang
Budget committee seeks direction from Edgecomb selectmen

Urgent Care
MaineHealth Urgent Care Boothbay Harbor shifts to seasonal schedule beginning Dec. 7

Community Fridge donation
Community Fridge gets restocked by BRES students
Christmas Fair poster
Congregational Church Early Bird Brunch and Christmas Fair

Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
Human remains recovered in Damariscotta
Wiscasset police blotter
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
Supreme court hears arguments in CSD referendum case

Obituaries

Robert A. Robertson Jr.
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Robert A. Robertson Jr.

Robert Abel “Bob” Robertson Jr. passed away on Nov. 4, 2025 after a brief stay at a hospice facility near his home in Pineville, North Carolina. He was 89 years old.

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Mary E. Seigars

Loa L. Blake
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Loa L. Blake

Loa Lee Blake, 89, of Tenants Harbor, died as the result of an automobile accident on Oct. 19, 2025.

Dorell A. Carter
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Dorell A. Carter

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dorell Alexandru Carter, who left this world unexpectedly at the age of 36.

Jane H. Short
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Jane H. Short

Jane Holcomb Short was born May 19, 1933 and died Oct. 9, 2025.

Mae C. Reynolds
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Mae C. Reynolds

Mae C. Reynolds, 93, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Oct. 22, 2025.

Barbara K. Cundy
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Barbara K. Cundy

Barbara Kelley Cundy, 91, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Oct. 25, 2025 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. 

Patricia F. Mank
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Patricia F. Mank

Patty was born on May 16, 1945, in Augusta Maine, to the late Clinton A. Mank and Ann Mank Jones. Patty was also predeceased by her stepfather, Edward Jones.

Robert G. Blakesley
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Robert G. Blakesley

Robert Gordon Blakesley, 93, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife, Alina and furry friend, Lucky by his side on Oct. 21, 2025.\

Jeremy R. Gardner
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Jeremy R. Gardner

Jeremy Ray Gardner, 65, of Wiscasset, passed at home following a long illness. 

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Elections

Edgecomb voting results
Southport voting results
Boothbay voting results
Boothbay Harbor voting results
Here’s what you need to know about Maine’s two ballot questions this November
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A sampling of the 11th annual Gardens Aglow
STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

Tonight, Nov. 14 is Community Night at Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens from 4 to 9 p.m.

Rotary Barn open until Dec. 13
Rotary logo

Yes, The Rotary Club Barn is still open every Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. till Dec. 13.

Edgecomb Eddy Artisan and Vendor Show 
Edgecomb Eddy School

Please join us Saturday, Dec. 6  for a day of art, crafts, and local goods at the Edgecomb Eddy Artisan and Vendor Show! Featuring over 40 local artists and vendors, come meet the makers, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. You're sure to find unique gifts for the holiday season. 

Free entry, free raffle! Food will be available to pur…

Uncover your family history
Local genealogist Ellen Newton is partnering with BRTV for a new show that uncovers local family histories. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Who do you think you are? Ellen Newton may have the answer.  

Newton is partnering with Boothbay Region TV and Media Center (BRTV) to create a show, “Relativity Speaking,” a collaborative interview program that provides guests with a deep dive into their family history.  

‘Pine Tree Society Holiday Cards’ exhibit in Bath Dec. 5
Moonlight Magic card

On Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., Pine Tree Society presents “A Maine Retrospective: The Art of Pine Tree Society Holiday Cards” exhibition at Union + Co. This exhibition is part of Bright Night Bath coordinated by Main Street Bath. Union + Co is located at 31 Centre St., Bath.

Author recounts Vietnam experience at Southport Library Veterans Day event
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A Vietnam veteran described his journey from a small Illinois college to West Point and eventually a war in southeast Asia. Larry Crane has lived in Southport for 35 years after retiring from a New York City bank. On Tuesday, Nov.11, he was the guest speaker at Southport Memorial Library's Veterans…

Cultivating a taste for science
A teacher at King Middle School with strand of sugar kelp planted at Spartan Sea Farms in Casco Bay. Courtesy Boothbay Sea and Science Center

Adams Pond on track despite increased drought
ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Nov. 11, Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) General Manager Weston Alley reported that Adams Pond’s usable capacity is on track with last year’s figures, despite the county’s upgraded drought status. As of Nov. 4, the county is in a D3 extreme drought, along with most of the state. 

Lincoln Home’s culinary director retires
Jamie Baribeau

Lincoln Home staff and residents recently gathered to wish Jamie Baribeau well in his retirement and welcome Chef Shana York in her new role as culinary director.

Jamie brought great leadership and vision to the culinary team over the last five years, encouraging creativity in our chefs and bringing his commitment to serv…

Early deadline for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving graphic

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our newspaper will be printed on Monday, Nov. 24.

Marines celebrate 250th birthday
Local Marine Corps veterans gather at Brady's for the 250th birthday of the military branch. Jen Mitchell photo

The 250th U.S. Marine Corps birthday was held at Brady's Monday, Nov. 10 with what organizer Jim Singer declared as the largest turnout they have had in years. Twenty Marines gathered and enjoyed camaraderie, stories, and a meal prepared by Ben Bickford of Spruce Point Inn. The traditional cutting of the birthday cake by saber was execu…

CSD School Committee preps for budget process, charter discussion
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Celebrate YMCA's 70th birthday
BRYMCA logo

The Boothbay Region YMCA is celebrating its 70th birthday on Sunday, Nov. 16 from noon to 4 p.m.

There will be a birthday cake and Y swag!

Also, membership specials can be had. Become a  member or renew you membership with no activation fee. No membership fee until Dec. 1. And you can purchase a 10-visit punch card for $…

Planning board sets site walk for proposed Glidden Point expansion
Andy Johnston

The Edgecomb Planning Board will take a closer look at a proposed oyster processing facility Nov. 15 with a site walk of 637 River Road. Owner Ryan McPherson is looking to expand his Glidden Point Oyster Farm operation on River Road with two proposals.

Burnt Island pier and float rebuilt to provide safer access, more resilient structure
Bancroft Contracting Corporation works on the Burnt Island pier and float rebuild project. Courtesy of DMR

The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is in the process of replacing the existing pier, gangway, and float system on Burnt Island to support safer access to the property, and to ensure resilience to sea level rise driven by cli

DMR talks great white sharks, other research
Resource Management Coordinator Corrin Flora and Marine Scientist Matt Davis talk DMR Shark management at Nov. 6 public forum. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

There may be great white sharks in Maine waters, but that doesn’t mean the plot of "Jaws" is likely to unfold. That was one of the main takeaways from the Nov. 6 public forum on regional shark management hosted by the Department of Marine Resources (DMR)’s Matt Davis, marine scientist, and Corrin Flora, marine resources management coordinator. …

Another new member joins Southport School Committee
New members

In the past two months, two new Southport School Committee members have been appointed. On Nov. 6, Adam Climo attended his first meeting. He replaced Nick Ullo, who recently moved and is no longer eligible to serve. In October, Marc Kurtz replaced Kathy Tibbetts, who resigned due to personal reasons, according to Supe…

Community discussion highlights urgent need for safer active transportation
Sunrise Ecologic owner Shri Verrill speaks to residents at an Oct. 23 workshop to discuss active transportation across the Boothbay region and how to improve it. Courtesy photo

Book-signing by Dr. Barclay Shepard Nov. 29
The cover of Dr. Barclay Shepard's book. Courtesy photo

Join Dr. Barclay Shepard on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. for his inaugural book signing at Sherman’s Bookstore in Boothbay Harbor.

Coastal Rivers expands River~Link corridor with Newcastle land purchase
Marsh River Bog, a rare dwarf spruce bog, is a familiar landmark alongside Route 1 in Newcastle. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Boothbay Region Food Pantry contributions rise

Johnson reveals early Edgecomb life through postcards
Edgecomb postcards

Christmas dinner at the American Legion
Courtesy of Barb House

Why spend Christmas Day alone? Come join us at the American Legion Hall at 25 Industrial Park Road, in Boothbay - 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a delicious meal of turkey, ham, beef, squash, turnip, potato, rolls, stuffing, and desserts.

Walt Gorneau of Wiscasset to enter Maine Soccer Hall of Fame
Walt Gorneau

In the fall of 1960, Walt Gorneau was the captain of the Hallowell High School football team. For the first 18 years of his life, tackling a ball carrier, hitting a pitch or shooting a basketball played a pivotal role in his life. Gorneau was a natural three-sport athlete and he co-captained the Hallowell baseball and baske…

Food pantry emergency aid
Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor

The Boothbay Region Food Pantry will be available every 14 days for all unpaid federal employees working or living on the peninsula. If temporarily restored SNAP benefits are delayed again or not fully funded, the same will apply. Bring EBT cards.

The Pantry is located in the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor.

BRES salutes Veterans Day
KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Region Elementary School students and staff put on a grand celebration of patriotism in honor of Veterans Day on Friday morning, Nov. 7.

Boothbay Harbor Police Department: 2 arrests
police car

Boothbay Harbor Police Department made two arrests between Oct. 1 and Nov. 4.

Oct. 12, Officer Garrett French arrested Joshua Morse, 30, of Boothbay Harbor for domestic violence assault.

OLQOP Advent program Dec. 6
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church

The Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace is preparing a renewed, traditional Advent gift to the Boothbay region community on Saturday, Dec. 6 starting at 6:30 p.m.

This interdenominational program features the celebration of scripture and song. All are welcome to participate in the anticipation and joy of the season.

Lincoln County Commissioners
Residents request Restorative Justice funding in 2026 county budget
Restorative Justice

BHSD reviews 2026 fiscal budget, proposed 7% rate hike
BHSD trustees consider a 7% rate increase during their second budget workshop on Nov. 4. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees hosted their second workshop to determine the budget for the 2026 fiscal year and set user rates Nov. 4.   

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