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Janet Chesebro
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Edgecomb votes
Edgecomb residents overwhelmingly approve $4,487,740 school budget

Courtesy of Patrisha McLean, Finding Our Voices
Author on opioid addiction to join FOV Book Club talk

St. Giles Church in Jefferson
Vendors still needed at St. Giles summer Country Fair
LCSO car
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests

Police, Fire and Courts

BHPD passes accreditation review
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests
Edgecomb Fire Department March report
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 summonses

Obituaries

Juliette N. Williams
Obituary
Juliette N. Williams

Juliette Nichols Williams, 87, of Nobleboro, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 1, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport Maine.  She was attended by her daughter, Hilary and son-in-law, Darryn.

Committal service for Betty Goulette

A committal service for Betty Goulette will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m. at Spruce Lawn Cemetery in Southport.

Thomas R. Brown
Obituary
Thomas R. Brown

Thomas R. Brown, 90, of Wiscasset passed away on April 26, 2026, at his residence.

Obituary
Karen J. Tiger

Karen Jaynes Tiger, 82, of Dacula, Georgia passed away peacefully on the morning of March 18, 2026, at home with her loving husband of 6

Joan M. Sandstrom
Celebration of Life for Joan Sandstrom

A celebration of Life for Joan M.

Neal A. Reny
Obituary
Neal A. Reny

Neal Allen Reny, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 23, 2026.  

death notice
Death notice
Lee R. Dickinson

Lee R. Dickinson, 83, of Boothbay, passed away on April 22, 2026 at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta.  

A full obituary will be published when available. 

Anne K. Ford
Obituary
Anne K. Ford

Anne K. Ford, 70, of Bourne, Massachusetts and Boothbay Harbor, Maine passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. 

Amanda Balsdon
Obituary
Amanda Balsdon

Amanda Balsdon of Boothbay Harbor died unexpectedly on April 2, 2026 at the age of 50 in Brewer, Maine.

Linda L. Richardson
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Linda L. Richardson

Linda Lee Richardson, 73, died April 17, 2026 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. 

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Elections

Heather M. Sinclair
Maureen Heffernan
Community Meet and Greet Planned for Charlotte Nutt and Senator Cameron Reny at Glidden Point May 17
Steven Lorrain Sr., Write-in candidate for CSD Board of Trustees-Boothbay Harbor
Mike Bartles, Write-in candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor
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Live staking demonstration May 12

Join Boothbay Region Land Trust, in partnership with Boothbay Clean Drinking Water Initiative, Maine Forest Service, Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, and Boothbay Region Water District, for a free, hands-on Live Staking Workshop at Oak Point Farm May 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. 

Veggies to Table dahlia tuber sale, farm tours and more
Dahlias. Erica Berman photo

Due to enthusiastic community response and additional tuber availability, Veggies to Table has re-opened their dahlia tuber sale, for in person sales only, with a lineup of three dahlia pop-up events at the farm, offering last chance tu

Abby Jones, Kim Pinkham win re-election to Boothbay boards
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Auxiliary completes medical-related donations at spring Meet ‘n Greet
Auxiliary

Spring was in the air Friday night, May 1 at our St. Andrews Auxiliary Thrift Shop as Auxiliary officers presented a second round of donations to support the medical community.

Community comes together for exciting Southport Central School’s Tricky Tray raffle fundraiser May 8
Southport school

Our community is once again showing its incredible generosity and spirit as we prepare for our upcoming Tricky Tray Fundraiser. Southport Town Hall doors will open at 5 p.m. and prize drawings will begin at 6:30. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the door and dinner concessions will be…

BRHS Drama delivers full-scale ‘Phantom’ classic
BRHS Drama delivers full-scale ‘Phantom’ classic

BRHS Drama staged three shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” May 1-2 in the school’s auditorium. A small cast of 13, determined to perform Broadway’s notoriously difficult classic, aligned with the vision of Director Dr. Mary Miller, to remind us that only those who aim for more, achieve it.

Pemaquid Chapter, NSDAR members participate in events
Pemaquid Chapter members at lunch. John Hochstein photo

On April 16, the Pemaquid Chapter, NSDAR daughters donated 20 plus large bags of clothing to New Hope Midcoast and presented them with a $150 check for their April matching donation campaign.

J. Edward Knight Insurance acquires The David Chapman Insurance Agency
Katie Chilles and Robert Wheeler (owners) and from The David Chapman Agency, Sarah Worster (current owner)  and John Gallagher (former owner). Courtesy photo

J. Edward Knight Insurance (JEK) is pleased to announce the acquisition of The David Chapman Insurance Agency, with an effective date of June 15, 2026.

Lincoln County property transfers in April
Lincoln County seal

Learn how to establish a wildflower meadow at the next Garden Club meeting  
BRGC logo

2026 summer raffle to benefit Boothbay Region Historical Society
Captain Bruce White and HAYVAL. File photo

Your private party of up to six will enjoy a 2.5-hour scenic boat ride aboard the 37’ sportfisherman HAYVAL with Captain Bruce White.

Boothbay Harbor voters pass $6.7M budget
Mike Tomko presents a representative of U.S Coast Guard Boothbay Harbor with the Spirit of America Tribute. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

It was smooth sailing May 2 as about 50 Boothbay Harbor residents voted to approve this year’s 18-article town warrant, which included a $6,763,908 fiscal year 2027 budget, about a 5.6% increase from last year.  

UPDATED: VIP meeting May 5

The next monthly meeting of Visually Impaired Persons will be held on Tuesday, May 5 at 1:15 p.m. in the Boothbay Region Community Center, located in the Meadow Mall on Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor.

Maine Bureau of Highway Safety
Preventing tragedy: Heatstroke prevention to protect our children and other unattended passengers
Bureau of Highway Safety logo

Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle-related deaths for children 14 and younger in the United States. Being left in a hot car is dangerous for any unattended passenger.

Rep. Stover earns 2026 Legacy of Leadership Award
Rep. Holly Stover

Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, recently earned the 2026 Legacy of Leadership Award from the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

UPDATED: Technical difficulties on websites resolved
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Update: The issue stated below was resolved within an hour thanks to our technical team.

Original post: For some unknown reason, our websites have published breaking news — old breaking news items — which are not applicable. Please disregard until the situation is fixed. We thank you. 

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64th Windjammer Days celebrates US Navy & America's 250th
 Ben Williamson photo

The 64th annual Windjammer Days will commemorate the 250th birthday of America and the U.S. Navy. This year’s festival will take place Sunday, June 21 through Saturday, June 27 ushering in the summer season and celebrating the region’s rich maritime heritage.

Chewonki owl program with Healthy Kids held in Thomaston
Sam Cunningham

On Wednesday, April 22, Healthy Kids teamed up with the Thomaston Library and Chewonki to host an “Owls of Maine” program for Lincoln and Knox counties’ families. Over 60 parents and children of all ages participated.

Edgecomb voters head to polls May 16 for municipal budget, elections and BVR
Edgecomb town hall

Don’t miss the spring plant sale May 9 at Union Fairgrounds
The Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District invites you to its annual Spring Plant Cash & Carry Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Union Fairgrounds. This popular one-day event offers a wide selection of high-quality plants chosen for both their ecological benefits and landscape beauty.  Available plants have been carefully selected for their value in windbreaks, live staking, lakeshore buffers, bank stabilization, erosion control, and wildlife habitat—supporting songbirds, pollin

The Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District invites you to its annual Spring Plant Cash & Carry Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Union Fairgrounds.

Donations sought for Grand March tuxedos
Grand March 2025. File photo

For the Boothbay Region High School Grand March, students will wear tuxedos and white gowns. BRHS has a selection of gowns available for students to try on.

Bangor Savings Bank supports ‘100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine’ with major donation
Brynne Whitney speaks to 100+ Women Who Care members about Bangor Savings Bank's support. Courtesy photo

Community Band members needed
The Community Band plays at the 2025 Grand March. File photo

In 1991, Al and Becky Roberts organized the Boothbay Region Alumni-Community Band to honor the troops coming home from Operation Desert Storm. The director was Katherine Cook, former music teacher of Boothbay Region schools.

BH selectmen nod Sample’s Shipyard pier expansion  
Boothbay Harbor selectmen unanimously approve Sample Shipyard's planned renovations during a April 28 wharves and weirs hearing. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

April 28, Boothbay Harbor selectmen voted 4-0 to approve construction work at Sample’s Shipyard, 120 Commercial St.  

Nurses’ role in shaping patient experience discussed at Lincoln Theater May 21 
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Boothbay Region Ambulance Service – A look at who we are and why it matters
Boothbay Region Ambulance Service headquarters

Veggies to Table awarded $5,000 grant
Picking flowers at Veggies to Table. Courtesy photo

Veggies to Table is honored to announce it has received a $5,000 Nourishment Grant from the Quimby Family Foundation in support of its mission to grow and donate organic produce and flowers to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

Boothbay Harbor warrant, budget votes set for May 2 
Boothbay Harbor town seal

Southport Planning Board
Southport town seal

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at 5 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. The agenda is:

Boothbay Region YMCA announces Megan Benvenuto as new CEO
Megan Benvenuto, new CEO of the Boothbay Region YMCA. Courtesy photo

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