News Auxiliary completes medical-related donations at spring Meet ‘n Greet Boothbay and Wiscasset officials decide against pursuing grades 9-16 school Abby Jones, Kim Pinkham win re-election to Boothbay boards J. Edward Knight Insurance acquires The David Chapman Insurance Agency Lincoln County property transfers in April 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 Committal service for Betty GouletteA committal service for Betty Goulette will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m. at Spruce Lawn Cemetery in Southport. 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. ObituaryNeal A. Reny Neal Allen Reny, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 23, 2026. Death noticeLee 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. ObituaryAnne K. FordAnne 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. 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. Elections 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 Patty Minerich, Candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor More News >> Community comes together for exciting Southport Central School’s Tricky Tray faffle fundraiser May 8 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 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 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. Learn how to establish a wildflower meadow at the next Garden Club meeting 2026 summer raffle to benefit Boothbay Region Historical Society 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 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 5The 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 SafetyPreventing tragedy: Heatstroke prevention to protect our children and other unattended passengers 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, D-Boothbay, recently earned the 2026 Legacy of Leadership Award from the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault. UPDATED: Technical difficulties on websites resolved 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. … 64th Windjammer Days celebrates US Navy & America's 250th 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 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 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. Donations sought for Grand March tuxedos 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 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. 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 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: Boothbay Region YMCA announces Megan Benvenuto as new CEO 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. 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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