News Bangor Savings Bank supports ‘100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine’ with major donation Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest Donations sought for Grand March tuxedos Nurses’ role in shaping patient experience discussed at Lincoln Theater May 21 Boothbay Region Ambulance Service – A look at who we are and why it matters Police, Fire and Courts 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 Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests Obituaries Death noticeChristopher Giles Christopher Giles, 57, of Boothbay, passed away on April 27, 2026. ObituaryKaren J. TigerKaren Jaynes Tiger, 82, of Dacula, Georgia passed away peacefully on the morning of March 18, 2026, at home with her loving husband of 6 Celebration of Life for Joan SandstromA celebration of Life for Joan M. ObituaryAmanda Balsdon Amanda Balsdon of Boothbay Harbor died unexpectedly on April 2, 2026 at the age of 50 in Brewer, Maine. ObituaryLinda L. Richardson Linda Lee Richardson, 73, died April 17, 2026 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. ObituaryJune L. WarnerJune Longfellow Warner, 88, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2026. ObituaryRebecca E. CoplandRebecca Eileen “Becky” Copland, 68, of Boothbay Harbor passed away on March 8, 2026 at Maine Medical Center, Portland with her three boys by her side. ObituaryGloria J. Barnes Gloria J. Barnes, 83, of Dresden passed away on April 2, 2026 at her residence. ObituaryOlma SullivanOlma Sullivan moved on peacefully Wednesday evening, March 25 at 7:21 pm. ObituaryBarbara ReedBarbara “Lori” Reed, 62, died March 30, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport where she was peacefully surrounded by family during her Elections Steven Lorrain Sr., Write-in candidate for CSD Board of Trustees-Boothbay Harbor Mike Bartles, Write-in candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor Patty Minerich, Candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor Kim W. Pinkham, Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee Sara Fahnley, Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee More News >> Community Band members needed 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 April 28, Boothbay Harbor selectmen voted 4-0 to approve construction work at Sample’s Shipyard, 120 Commercial St. Veggies to Table awarded $5,000 grant 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 Southport Planning Board 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: Edgecomb readies for May 2 public school budget vote For the second year in a row, Edgecomb residents will vote separately on the school and municipal budgets. The school budget vote will be in-person on Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m. in the school. This year's proposed budget is $4,539,384 which is a 9.16% spending increase. The proposal would also result in a 17.4% rise in the town's assessm… Code officer finds evidence supporting Glidden Point Oyster operation A lengthy search of decades-old municipal documents has shown, Glidden Point Oyster Farm is in compliance with all town ordinances except one. April 16, Code Enforcement Officer Marian Anderson reported her findings dating back 10 years regarding River Road, LLC, Glidden Point Oyster Farm Co. and Ryan M… Boothbay Region High School Drama ClubCurtain goes up on 'Phantom of the Opera’ Friday! As the school year draws to a close, Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) is proud to announce a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary masterpiece, “The Phantom of the Opera.” Southport Memorial LibraryLori Lynn Hoffer's 'Magical Maine' exhibition Southport Memorial Library's next art show features the oil paintings of Lori Lynn Hoffer in May and June. Lori Lynn’s vibrant work is based on an intrinsic impulse to convey the glory of nature. An opening reception will be held Saturday, June 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Library located at 1032 Hendricks Hill Road on Southport… Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission’s 16th anniversary celebrated April 15 at annual meeting The Lincoln County Planning Commission (LCRPC) held its annual meeting the evening of Wednesday, April 15 at Bigelow Labora Boothbay Region Food Pantry offering Hannaford vouchers again Thanks to some very generous members of our community, Boothbay Region Food Pantry is, once again, going to be able to issue our customers every 28 days special vouchers to be used at our local Hannaford. BRSAF exceeds annual fundraising campaign goal The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund (BRSAF) 2025–2026 Annual Campaign General Fund donations have reached more than $417,000 exceeding our goal of $275,000 and reflecting the continued generosity and commitment of our year-round and seasonal communities in support of Boothbay Region High School graduates. Edgecomb School Budget process and vote Public Hearing When: Wednesday, April 29, 6-8 p.m. Commissioners approve 6 ASK grants Lincoln County commissioners approved six local grants April 21. The grants are awarded through Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission and are called ASK grants (assistance with specific know-how). Executive Director Emily Rabbe explained grant details for each recipient. Boothbay residents head to polls May 4 in referendum-style town meeting Boothbay residents will decide a 34-article town meeting warrant which includes a proposed $2,884,527 in municipal spending during their Monday, May 4 annual town meeting referendum election. The proposed budget reflects a 4.51% increase. Judy Milinowski’s first book on Amazon Judy Milinowski is a captivating storyteller whose writing gently yet powerfully invites the reader into her spiritual journey. Speech language pathologist featured at upcoming Parkinson’s Support Group MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital invites community members and caregivers to attend its next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Thursday, May 7, at 2 p.m. The session will be offered in person at Chase Point Assisted Living Facility, with a Zoom option available. A link will be shared the day… Candidate for Boothbay School Committee memberRiley R. Mitchell, Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member Address: 301 Adams Pond Road Occupation: Destination Experience Coordinator - Boothbay Craft Brewery, Tavern, & RV Resort; Owner - First Light RV Solutions Candidate for Boothbay School Committee memberShani L. Bryer, Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member Candidate for Boothbay School Committee memberAbigail Jones, Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member Address: 397 Ocean Point Road Candidate for BH selectmanEvan Hepburn, BH selectman candidate Address: 29 Spruce Point Heights Candidate for BH selectmanDavid W. Cody, BH selectman candidate Address: 32 McFarland Point Drive Occupation: Retired Fire Chief, Salem, Massachusetts. Education: Associate Degree, Fire Science, North Shore Community College, Beverly, Massachusetts Candidate for BH selectmanJennie Mitchell Plummer, BH selectman candidate Address: Union Street Occupation: Business owner Candidate for BH selectmanMark Gimbel, BH selectman candidate Address: 14 Commercial St. Occupation: Retail store owner Education: University of New Hampshire Political History (Board, Committees): Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen Clubs/Organizations: Past Rotarian; Director of Windjammer Days Friendships bloom at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library During their March meeting, I had the privilege of attending the “I Love A Mystery” book club which is excellently led by retired librarian and longtime BHML circulation volunteer, Shirley Sirois. Shirley and members of the club welcomed me warmly and were more than happy to respond to some questions I had for them abo… Public Utilities Commission Advocate to meet with local consumers May 13 Same-day care in Boothbay Harbor will soon cost patients less MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and the MaineHealth Medical Group announced today that the MaineHealth Urgent Care Boothbay Harbor will be converted to the MaineHealth Walk-In Clinic Boothbay Harbor, sometime in the spring of 2027. Lincoln County Indivisible releases 2026 gubernatorial questionnaire Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI), a grassroots organization working to preserve and support our democracy through direct, local, and peaceful action, today released its 2026 Gubernatorial Questionnaire. LCI undertook the effort to help voters evaluate the positions of the candidates in advance of this… Boothbay ballot May 4 Three candidates are battling for one Boothbay seat on the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Superintending School Committee: Incumbent Abigail Jones, Riley R. Mitchell and Shani Bryer. The position is for a three-year term. Boothbay Harbor ballot May 1 Four candidates are vying for two open seats for three-year terms on the Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen: David Cody, Evan Hepburn, Jennie Mitchell Plummer and incumbent Mark Gimbel. 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. 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