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…

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.

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.

On Sunday, April 12, Veggies to Table held its annual Appreciation Day potluck in the beautiful Wavus dining hall in Jefferson, celebrating the collective effort behind its mission to end local hunger and nourish neighbors in need. From staff, board, pantries, local partners and volunteers, the afte…

This year, the Boothbay Register, which was first published in 1876, celebrates its sesquicentennial. In early 2025, the Boothbay Register and the Boothbay Region Historical Society, funded by a generous grant from the Mildred H. McEvoy Foundation, embarked on a collaborative effort to digitize the Register…

It's planting season, and Southport Central School students are hard at work preparing their community garden for another bountiful harvest. The garden began last year as a passion project for Principal Shawn Gallagher, who operated a small farm for several years in Whitefield and has wanted to bring hands-on gardening to…

When my wife and I had the opportunity to move anywhere in the Northeast for my job, we thought carefully about where we wanted to build our future. We had visited Maine before and always hoped that one day we could call it home. When that opportunity finally came, Maine stood out.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital continues to excel at recruiting, training and sustaining its share of dedicated volunteers. …

April 14, the Community School District (CSD) school committee voted 4-1 to approve the fiscal year 2026-27 warrant and set a June 9 budget validation referendum. Tom Perkins was the opposing vote for both. Stephanie Hawke was not present.  

Edgecomb is purchasing a used fire truck, and looking to sell two older models. On April 14, selectmen voted, 2-0 with one abstention, to buy Wiscasset's Engine No. 7 for $16,680. Fire Chief Roy Potter told selectmen he is now looking to sell two other used Edgecomb fire trucks to offset the cost. "We are looking to sell No. 3, and we already have…

Endorsement letters for political candidates in Edgecomb, as well as letters regarding the town's annual meeting warrant, will be published online and in the May 7 issue, with the deadline for submission being Monday, May 4 at 3 p.m. Letters will not be published online after May 4.

As is the newspaper’s policy, politica…

The Boothbay Region's festival founded in 1962 remains the most anticipated event of the year. The 64th annual Windjammer Days week-long festival happens from Sunday, June 21 through Saturday, June 27. 

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library will offer a week of Spring Break fun in partnership with organizations from around the peninsula. Join us for a week full of free, fun activities for all ages!

Within the Whale: Spring Break Edition

Saturday, April 18 at Bigelow (registration required)…

April 9, the Community School District (CSD) trustees unanimously approved securing a $2.5 million Bond Anticipation Note (BAN), allowing repairs for Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) to move forward.

Holly Stover received a standing ovation from a full house of women in attendance at the quarterly “100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine” gathering at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on April 7…

The availability of homes for sale in Maine continues to be tight, though Realtors have reported positive trends happening in many counties. According to Maine Listings, the statewide figure for sales of single-family existing homes in Maine remained unchanged from last March, and the median sales price (MSP) of $3…

The Boothbay Harbor lobster boat, J BUG, which sank at the town dock off Commercial Street on Wednesday, April 8, was recovered by friends of the boat owner, Steve Hodgdon, on Saturday, April 11,

The Maine Republican Assembly will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Damariscotta American Legion Hall, 2nd floor. For more information contact President Bill Morrison at mainerepassy@gmail.comAll registered Republicans are welcome.

The Monhegan Museum of Art & History is pleased to present "To Monhegan, With Love: The Susan Bateson and Stephen S. Fuller Collection," on view July 1 through Sept. 30. Showcasing 91 works, 90 paintings and one sculpture, this extraordinary exhibition celebrates a transformative gift that captures more than 150 years of artistic e…

The Boothbay Region High School Class of 1976 will be holding its 50th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Brady’s restaurant, Union Street, Boothbay Harbor.

Do you enjoy meeting new people? Would you like to learn more about local history?

The Boothbay Region Historical Society has a need for museum greeters during our busy summer season beginning June 4 through Aug. 29. Shifts are Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon or noon to 2 p.m. …

Join Tristan Taber, Water Quality Program Director for Lake Stewards of Maine, Tuesday, April 14 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Bosarge Education Center at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.