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Pictured from left are Dan Bryer, Boothbay Town Manager, Ken Desmond, president, Maine State Federation of Firefighters, Boothbay Fire Chief Tim Pinkham, Chuck Mahaleris from Senator Collins' office and Scott Wilkinson from Senator King's office. Courtesy of Mark Sullivan
Boothbay Fire Department celebrates life-saving equipment upgrade with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Village residents visit the horses in the lower paddocks at Burke's Island Farm on Friday, Oct. 23 with employee Ella Watts. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Horses were a hit, part II

Southport town seal
Southport Planning Board

Erik Hobson, R-Boothbay. Courtesy of Lincoln County News
Affordability and accountability top priorities for Hobson in House 48 race
Charlotte Nutt, D-Edgecomb. Courtesy of Lincoln County News
Data drives policy for Nutt in House 48 race

Police, Fire and Courts

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue report
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 9 arrests
Boothbay Harbor police arrest 2, summons 4 Sept. 15-30
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests

Obituaries

Joyce A. Davis
Obituary
Joyce A. Davis

Joyce Ann Davis, 81, joined her husband in death on Oct. 10, 2026, having been surrounded by family in her home.

Elearnor Yesmentes
Obituary
Eleanor Yesmentes

Eleanor Yesmentes, formerly of East Boothbay died peacefully at her home in Milford, MA on October 5th just days away from her 89th birt

Dr. Frank W. Sheldon
Obituary
Frank W. Sheldon

 

Dr. Frank W. Sheldon, 80, died peacefully on Oct. 3, 2026.

Frank was born on Sept. 28, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Warner Sheldon and Margaret McKay Sheldon. 

Celebration of Life for Bruce Kinsey

 

A public celebration of life will be held for Bruce Kinsey at the Boothbay Railway Village Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. 

Celebration of Life for Anne Butler

A Celebration of Life Mass for Anne Butler, who died Aug. 23, 2026, will be held Saturday, Oct. 24 at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church on Emery Lane at 1 p.m. for family and friends.

Ernest M. Barter
Obituary
Ernest M. Barter

 

Robert Douglas
Obituary
Robert Douglas

It has been said that friendship is one of the great human accomplishments, and if this is so, Robert Douglas, known to many as “Big Bob” was exceptionally accomplished.  Big Bob, 64, who died on Aug. 27, 2026, made friends in just about every walk of life.

Martha L. Reed
Obituary
Martha L. Reed

Martha Louise Poore Reed, 78, of Boothbay, Maine, went home to be with her Savior on Oct. 4, 2026, passing away peacefully at Safe Havens at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor after a long illness. 

Betsy J. Mosier
Obituary
Betsy J. Mosier

Betsy J. Mosier, 80, of Woolwich passed away Sept. 28, 2026.

Frank R. Tarrio
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Frank R. Tarrio

Frank Richard Tarrio left us on Oct. 3, 2026, just two months shy of his 100th birthday. Born on Dec.

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Elections

Reny wants to address affordability in bid for Senate District 13
Mitchell pushes for larger homestead exemption in bid for Senate District 13
Rally for Democracy set for Oct. 25
Local groups urge neighbors to vote early
Maine Secretary of State’s Office announces three races are proceeding to Ranked Choice Voting tabulations
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Knickerbocker Group strengthens construction leadership with new director and field operations practice leader
Herb Beherrell

Design-build firm Knickerbocker Group has named Herb Beherrell as director of construction and promoted Derek Libby to field operations practice leader.

Boothbay Planning Board approves 2 applications
Rioux

The Boothbay Planning Board approved two applications Oct. 21. The board voted, 5-0, approving repairs to a 5-foot-by-90-foot recreational pier. The applicants are Mark and Amber Kidd of Boothbay. The pier is on Isle of Springs Road in a coastal residential district and shoreland overlay zone.

Windjammers Days committee unveils 2027 theme
Windjammer Days logo

There will be something a little different about the 2027 Windjammers Days celebration. In each year since COVID-19, the Windjammers Days' theme has honored a group such as the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, or local boat builders. This year, the theme honors famous sea shanties or songs about the sea.

Lincoln County Historical Association announces fall 2026 Members Forum series
Kelley Doore

The Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) has announced its fall 2026 series of online talks for members, featuring presentations on local art history, colonial land claims, and Maine’s musical traditions.

Maine Historical Society’s Declaration of Independence Tour concludes at Bowdoin College Museum of Art
The Dunlap Broadside Declaration of Independence. Courtesy of Maine Historical Society

After 15 stops, and tens of thousands of visitors, the Maine Historical Society’s rare copy of the Declaration of Independence will finish its tour of Maine’s 16 counties at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art.

 All Hallow's Eve frights and delights
LISA KRISTOFF photo

Mysterious Harbor Tours – Boothbay Harbor’s local company for all things supernatural!

BHSD eyes 3% budget increase
bhsd

 

Press release
Maine Hospice Council ceases operations
News

After careful consideration and extensive evaluation of available resources, the Maine Hospice Council Board members have made the difficult decision to cease operations and close the organization effective Oct. 17, 2026.

BHRCC Community Awards night
Pier One Pizza - Business of the Year. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce's Community Awards were held Thursday, Oct. 15 in at Boothbay Railway Village Museum. Many of the 150 attendees climbed aboard one of the Village trains to the Antique Car Museum for the event. There, guests took in the antique vehicles and memorabilia, from old gas pumps to original Maine license plates.…

CSD trustees investigate reserve fund transaction history
School sign

 

First National Bank invites communities to share warmth through Hat & Mitten Drive
Vice President and Community Engagement Officer Michelle Curtis with hats and mittens. Courtesy photo

A warm hat or pair of mittens can make a meaningful difference during Maine's cold winter months. This fall, First National Bank is inviting community members to help keep their neighbors warm through its Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Hat & Mitten Drive, taking place now through Nov. 16.

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Press release
J. Edward Knight Insurance welcomes Kristy Cromwell to Boothbay Harbor team 
Kristy Cromwell

J. Edward Knight Insurance, a leading provider of insurance solutions in Midcoast Maine since 1898, is pleased to announce the addition of Kristy Cromwell to its Boothbay Harbor team.

Lincoln County Republicans meet Oct. 28
LC Republicans

The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Jefferson Fire Station, 204 Waldoboro Road, Jefferson. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30.

Press release
Education Boothbay opens $1.2M campaign
Boothbay Region Elementary School students practice bird watching with Tracey Hall, environmental educator from the Boothbay Region Land Trust. Photo by Brass Duck Photography/Used with permission

This week, Education Boothbay launched the public phase of "Our Children, Our Community," a three-year, $1.2 million campaign to help prepare Boothbay Region students for the future.

CRC Fuel Fund opens Nov. 1
Community Resource Council

The Community Resource Council (CRC) Fuel Fund will open Sunday, Nov. 1 to provide heating assistance to residents in need.

Maine-OK newspapers win 12 awards at 2026 MPA conference
Steve Edwards' front-page tuna fishing scenic in September 2025 took first place in the Weekly category. File photo

Reporters, news contributors and others with the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper and Pen Bay Pilot won a total of 12 awards at the Maine Press Association's annual Better Newspaper Contest and Conference held Saturday, Oct.

Newcastle event to provide heating assistance Oct. 24
 St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Academy Hill Road in Newcastle will be the site of the heating assistance fundraiser. Courtesy photo

The second “Helping Hands, Heating Homes” spaghetti dinner/silent auction/concert to raise funds for heating assistance for local families will be held Saturday, Oct. 24. It will take place at St.

Look who's turning 80!
Bill Dodge

Come celebrate Bill Dodge's 80th birthday at Brady's restaurant Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. Please share any photos you have with Billy as he fills up his album. A big thank you to Brady's for letting us celebrate this special birthday with our friend Billy Dodge.

Bath Rotary grants available
Rotary wheel

The Rotary Club of Bath is once again encouraging nonprofit charitable organizations to submit applications for Community Service Grants.

Boothbay has plans for a dog park
Willy

 

There may be a new dog park coming to a location near you. On Oct. 14, Boothbay Town Manager Dan Bryer announced negotiations with Boothbay Region Land Trust had begun for a dog park. The proposed location is at Cross River Preserve. "It came together pretty quickly and we are really excited about this," Bryer said during…

Edgecomb board discusses expanding to five members
town of Edgecomb

The question regarding expanding Edgecomb's selectboard to five members is gaining momentum. On Oct. 13, the board discussed options regarding municipal governance.

BH selectmen receive BHML invitation, explore internships 
BBH town seal

 

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) has proposed a capital project and, on Oct.13, Executive Director Johanna Breen invited the selectboard to tour the facilities. 

New Mexican restaurant goes before BH planning board
Boothbay Harbor's newest eatery is taking shape at 53 Townsend Avenue Oct. 15.  ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

 

Boothbay Harbor is one step closer to getting a Mexican restaurant, Mestizo, at the former Studio 53 at 53 Townsend Ave. 

On Oct. 14, Co-owner Jeff Teel went before the Boothbay Harbor planning board to complete a site plan review for the change of use.…

SEA Maine awards grants totaling $1M to critical marine community infrastructure projects

SEA Maine (Seafood Economic Accelerator for Maine) is pleased to award grants totaling $1 million to five marine community infrastructure projects through the Seafood Infrastructure Adaptation Fund (SIAF).

Local discussions on death, dying and healing
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Understanding Funeral Planning
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to noon
at Hall’s of Boothbay; 975 Wiscasset Road

Knickerbocker Group named to Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects list
Knickerbocker Group logo

Design-Build firm Knickerbocker Group has been named to Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects.

Fundraiser for Wilma Tatlock

You are invited to a Lasagna Dinner Benefit Saturday, Oct. 17 in support of Wilma Tatlock to help her relocate following a recent fire. At Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 82 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor from 5 to 7 p.m.

Maine home prices rise and sales decrease in September
Real Estate sign

Maine Listings reports that home sales prices in Maine increased 2.6 percent to a median sales price (MSP) of $415,000 comparing September 2026 to September 2025.

Boothbay Harbor celebrates 125 years of our footbridge!
Boothbay Register file photo

Boothbay Harbor’s iconic Footbridge turns 125 this year, and the community is coming together to celebrate the landmark that has connected people—and both sides of the harbor—for generations. A week of Footbridge-themed activities will culminate with Footbridge Fest on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. (rain date Su…

Barters Island Bridge closure a mystery to MaineDOT

It is no mystery Barters Island Bridge has been closed for nearly two months. What is a mystery is why? In early August, Maine Department of Transportation closed the bridge due to a “fog horn-like” noise. MaineDOT unsuccessfully searched on its own for a reason.

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