News Mid-Coast Audubon announces scholarships for nature programs Down East Gallery to include coffee roastery Refuse district trashes decades of miscalculations CSD approves body-shield backpacks Boothbay Planning Board approves 2 applications Police, Fire and Courts Maine Supreme Court rules in school district's favor Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests Edgecomb Fire Department January report UPDATE: Authorities search for missing Whitefield man Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests Obituaries ObituarySarkis Chalaby Sarkis Chalaby, who died Jan. 18, 2026, was born on Jan. ObituaryCharles F. Enes ObituaryAngela Pinkham ObituaryMargaret M. Hall ObituaryEvelyn A. Grover 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. ObituaryRonald Martel Ronald “Ron” Martel, 79, of Trevett, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 29, 2026, with his loving family by his side. ObituaryGlenna H. ClarkGlenna Harney Clark passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2026. ObituarySandra L. Rumery Elections Senator Reny announces re-election bid for District 13 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 More News >> Within the Whale event rescheduled Due to the forecasted snowfall, our highly-anticipated Within the Whale program on Feb. 21, made possible thanks to our partnership with the Boothbay Region Land Trust and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, is officially postponed to next Saturday, Feb. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 60 Bigelow Drive… Presentation: How to protect yourself from scams Vigilance is essential when protecting yourself from scammers, Julie Casson, community digital navigator at Coastal Maine Regional Broadband, and Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder told attendees Feb. 17 at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML). The pair presented tips and tricks on how to identify and prevent fraud. … Boothbay Sea and Science Center appoints attorney Mark Rees to board of directors Lincoln County CommissionersDecision on opioid settlement disbursement still rankles some A Jefferson mother who lost her son to drug addiction made a return visit Feb. 17 to the county commissioners meeting. Sharon Bailey was joined by two others, all wearing matching gray T-shirts with white lettering: "Our pain is not your budget solution. Sewer district changes late fee policy Due to continuing paper mail delivery delays in the region, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees Feb. 17 approved extending their late fee policy from 30 to 60 days. MaineHealth offers free, paid CNA training Boothbay third graders bring valentines and birding fun to St. Andrews Village On Tuesday, Feb. 10, third graders from Boothbay Region Elementary School visited St. Andrews Village in collaboration with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Business Booster Series: Sessions on tourism, local financing, and legal services Driver’s ed needs jump start Lincoln County Democrats to caucus Feb. 28 Democrats in Lincoln County will gather for a biennial caucus on Saturday, Feb. 28 to begin organizing for the 2026 elections, hear from candidates and speakers, and conduct local committee business. The caucus will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Medomak Valley High School, 320 Manktown Rd, Waldoboro, ME 04572. The snow date wi… Press releaseNewcastle/Damariscotta rally for ICE accountability, Epstein transparency and voting rights Troop 213 holds winter Court of Awards On Thursday, Feb. 12, Troop 213 gathered at the Damariscotta American Legion for its triannual Court of Awards ceremony. During the evening, Scouts were recognized for an impressive 13 rank advancements, including eight Scouts achieving the rank of Scout and one each advancing to Tenderfoot, Star, Life, and Eagle. In addition, 23 mer… Rotary Foundation continues sponsoring films for students Highlights from BRHS Winter Carnival 2026 Southport approves Lincoln County's Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Mission accomplished for the team of Emma McKearney and John Oakes as they received approvals from two selectboards to adopt the 2026 Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Deputy Director McKearney of Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency and Boothbay region EMA Director Oakes first met with Southport selectmen, then Boothbay's… Unified Basketball underway ‘Antiques Roadshow’ at Botanical Gardens to air Feb. 16 and 23 on MPBN The “Antiques Roadshow” episodes filmed at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on June 18, 2025 are scheduled to be aired on Mondays, Feb. 16 and 23 at 8 p.m. on the Maine Public Broadcasting Station. Southport Planning Board nods 2 applications The Southport Planning Board took swift action Feb. 11 in approving both applications before it. Hodgdon Yachts Services, LLC received approval to construct an 80-foot by 100-foot by 35-foot building to replace one the same size. The prior one was demolished. January home sales ease, prices rise 0.65 percent Churches raise over $8,200 for heating assistance A coalition of Midcoast Christian churches banded together to raise funds for heating assistance for local families. They held a public event, “Helping Hands, Heating Homes” on Saturday evening Feb. 7 at St. Bay Chamber Concerts and Music SchoolApplications for 'Young Stars of Maine' accepted through mid-April Bay Chamber is accepting applications for the Young Stars of Maine program, which recognizes, encourages, and rewards music students who are serious in their study and performance of music, according to Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School. What is the Community Fridge? In a quiet corner of the Boothbay peninsula, a refrigerator hums gently inside a small shed outside the Boothbay Town Office. The Community Fridge, along with the organization’s other programs like Food for Thought, is one of the Boothbay Region Community Resource Council’s eight core programs designed to address basic needs and food insecurity.… Grace Campbell digs the past When it comes to history and archaeology, dual major Grace Campbell’s chosen field of study, she’s heard it all before, from fellow students in her Boothbay Region High School days: That it is all memorization, and how could she even be interested. Lincoln County Republican Committee to host Lincoln Day Brunch and biennial municipal caucuses Teaming up for teens UPDATE: BRTV to broadcast girls tournament game, but 72 hours after conclusion Update: BRTV has been notified that live broadcasts, other than those offered by a subscription from the NFHS Network, are not allowed during the MPA tournament. Boothbay Harbor talks road safety, signage Edgecomb budget, school committees disagree on meeting time Two Edgecomb committees are at odds over a meeting time to discuss this year's budget proposals. The Edgecomb School Committee has proposed a Wednesday, Feb. 25 date with the budget committee at 5 p.m., followed at 6 p.m. by a vote on their final proposal. Greatness comes from the tap It’s official! The Boothbay region has one of the best-tasting water sources in the nation. … Edgecomb selectmen considering moving from elected to appointed town officers 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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