News Samuel Schultz on dean's list at UCONN AOS 98 board approves budget, rejects assistant superintendent Summertime calendar submission deadline When children become victims of stalking Two Bridges has no ICE detainees Police, Fire and Courts Minister with Boothbay Region ties arrested at ICE protest Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 1 arrest Alleged child killer Tyler Witham-Jordan back on trial Feb. 17, in Bath this time New fire engine arrives in Edgecomb Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests Obituaries ObituaryRobert E. Sommers Jr. ObituaryDeborah K. SmithDeborah Knights Smith of Southport Island and Sanibel Island, Florida died on Jan. 31, 2026 at age 95. She and her late husband, L. ObituaryGlenna H. ClarkGlenna Harney Clark passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2026. ObituarySandra L. Rumery ObituaryMary Louise Parkhurst Lavallee Mary Louise (Parkhurst ) Lavallee, 90, died on Jan. 20, 2026. Up until the end, Mary Lou maintained her kindness, humility, grace and appreciation of all the love from family and friends. ObituaryGary N. Main Jr.Gary N. Main Jr., 52, of Boothbay passed away on the evening of Jan. 22, 2026. ObituaryScott E. Atkinson Scott E. Atkinson, 70, of Brunswick, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 17, 2026. ObituaryDon M. EmeryDon M. Emery, 73, of Greenbush, Maine, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor. Don was born in Gardiner, Maine, to Donald and Marie Emery of Wiscasset. He graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1970. OBITUARYLouise "Mickey" DeAngelis Brown ObituaryDarrell W. SkillinDarrell Wayne Skillin, 67, of Dresden passed away on Jan. 14, 2026 at Winship Green in Bath. Elections Win Mitchell announces for District 13 Senate seat Bremen Dems to hold meeting Jan. 25 with candidates Nicolas Hamlin announces candidacy in District 49 Incumbents seek re-election to municipal offices in Southport Organizational meeting with Win Mitchell: candidate for Maine State Senate, District 13 More News >> BRHS students 'sign up' to help aid fund County commissioners still looking for new public safety building location Finding Our Voices and Homeworthy spread the love Some of those experiencing homelessness in Midcoast Maine are survivors of domestic violence. Homeworthy and Finding Our Voices are partnering to bring more help, and faster, to our area's most vulnerable families. Veggies to Table launches season 8, save the date Aug. 9 Veggies to Table in Newcastle is preparing for its eighth growing season. While the fields may be quiet beneath two feet of snow, the team is far from resting. Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program to benefit Edgecomb Community Church We have really great news! Edgecomb Community Church Community Meals and Food Pantry has been selected again as a nonprofit partner in the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program. … Lincoln Day brunch and biennial municipal caucuses Feb. 21The Lincoln County Republican Committee will hold its annual Lincoln Day Brunch on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boothbay American Legion Post 36, located at 25 Industrial Park Road, Boothbay. Press releaseLincoln County Indivisible holds meeting and rally On Saturday, Jan. 31, around 150 Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI) supporters gathered in the Second Congregational Church, Newcastle. Those present heard a brief summary of the past year’s activities, followed by a reading of the LCI Mission Statement, Goals, and Values, before launching into a discussion on how to res… Narcan training in Newcastle Feb. 5 empowers residents to save livesAs communities across Maine continue to feel the impacts of the opioid crisis, local nonprofits are taking action to equip residents with the tools and knowledge needed to respond effectively during an overdose emergency. On Thursday, Feb. Edgecomb School Committee lists budget priorities for FY 27 For years, the Edgecomb School Committee tried working a parking lot paving project into the budget without success, but this year it might actually happen. Boothbay Harbor Memorial LibrarySeed Share, game night, February break programs on tap Last year marked a big year for reading in the Boothbay region! In 2025, the Library hosted four monthly book groups, Author Talks with seven local authors, and a virtual discussion on the best-selling book, "The Anxious Generation," among a slew of other events throughout the year. Lincoln AcademyEighth grade registration information night Feb. 9 Bell rings again over East Boothbay After a hiatus of six months while being repaired, on Sunday, January 18 the bell forged in Paul Revere‘s foundry in 1875 began to ring again in the steeple of the East Boothbay United Methodist Church. Recent snowstorms provide unique challenge for public works A heavy snow fell Jan. 25 and again Jan. 26, which kept local public works departments busy. Overall, Boothbay Town Manager Dan Bryer gave the town crew high marks in keeping roads clear. Sen. Reny introduces bill to increase access to affordable medication On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced legislation to address the critical shortage of access to affordable medications that Mainers are facing — particularly in rural and underserved communities. BRWD talks website updates, maintenance Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD)’s website is getting an update, General Manager Weston Alley told trustees Jan. 27. RSU 40 names Dan Welch as new superintendent The Board of Directors of Regional School Unit 40 said Jan. 27 that was pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Welch as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools. The Board selected Welch following a comprehensive search process, according to a… Celebrating 150 yearsRegister's digitization project well underway It's been a year since the Boothbay Register, in partnership with Boothbay Region Historical Society (BRHS), began our digitization project. The goal is to create an easily searchable, electronic catalog of all 150 years of Register history, from 1876 to 2013 (after which the paper began creating E-editions).… Cemetery district seeks new treasurer Boothbay Region Cemetery District is seeking a new treasurer following the resignation of Patty Minerich of Boothbay Harbor. Her last day will be May 2. Jan. 28, the board of trustees discussed appointing someone to complete Minerich’s term. Santa & Mrs. Claus deliver holiday magic to CRC Community Fridge For those who believe, the holidays are a season of wonder. This year, that wonder took a very real form when Santa and Mrs. Claus turned goodwill into groceries, raising $961 for the Community Resource Council (CRC) Community Fridge to help neighbors across the peninsula. Ocean science community gathers at Bigelow Laboratory for annual Consortium meeting Maine has one of the longest coastlines in the U.S. and one of the fast-growing seaweed farming industries. It’s highly dependent on marine industries and yet vulnerable to sea level rise and warming ocean temperatures. The state also houses one of the most diverse algae culture collections in… BRWD to compete in National Water Taste Test Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) is heading to Capitol Hill Feb. 4 to compete in the National Rural Water Association (NRWA)’s 27th annual Great American Water Taste Test (GAWTT). BRWD will compete against representatives from 40 other states. Boothbay Planning Board OKs 2 seawall applications The Boothbay Planning Board conditionally approved all three applications presented Jan. 21. Alex Rioux of Rioux and Sons Construction represented Suzanne Adams and Marcia Rowlands of New Vineyard on a proposal to stabilize 107 feet of shoreland and repair a wall. Rep. Farrin introduces legislation to reduce mortgage costs for Maine homebuyers Rep. Dinner, auction, concert to provide heating assistanceA coalition of Midcoast Christian churches are banding together to raise funds for heating assistance for local families. They are holding a public event, “Helping Hands, Heating Homes,” on Saturday evening, Feb. 7 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Academy Hill Road in Newcastle at 6. The event will include a spaghett… 3 unidentified men show up in region after earlier January storm January has brought weather only a snowman could love, with all the snow and cold. People around the region have taken advantage of the weather to build snowmen and at least bring a smile to the wintery weather. Is that you, Old Thom?Orca spotted off Maine coast Press releaseOcean Gate Resort sold to investment group An investment group led by Scott Larson, owner of Newagen Seaside Inn, has acquired Ocean Gate Resort on Southport Island Lincoln County Historical AssociationOnline lecture: Lives of household laborers in Colonial New England The Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) will present the second program in its series of free online talks on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m., offering the public an in-depth look at households in Colonial New England. Southport Planning Board The Southport Planning Board will meet at the Southport Town Hall at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The agenda is as follows: iTheatrics Junior Theater FestivalY Arts competition team wins top honor The Y Arts Competition Team, directed by Emily Mirabile, earned the festival’s top award for Excellence in Acting at this year’s Junior Theater Festival for its adjudicated performance of Elf Jr. 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. Join Today Member Login Sponsored Content Main Street Shop Blue Café performance by local jazz pianist Myles KelleyCamden Opera House The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera HouseCamden Opera House Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in MaineEvergreen Home Performance Brady's to host all day Super Bowl Event and open for the BIG GAME!Brady’s Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal! 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