The Woodchucks are a longstanding volunteer group dedicated to supplying area households with firewood. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

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Firewood program strikes ‘cord' with community

It's easy to forget the chill of winter as summer nears. But preparing for Maine’s coldest weather is year-round work for the Woodchucks, a group of Boothbay-area volunteers who meet twice a week, all year, to help keep area households warm. …

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Back in the day, Darrell Martinie, “The Cosmic Muffin” (for those of us with a more outer space orientation) would provide astrological information on, yes, wait for it, WBLM radio. His presentation was always an event with a legendary signoff: "It’s a wise…

Maine Lobster Boat Racing Season

A whole lotta wake'll be kicking up June 14

Lobster boat captains up and down the coast and right here in Boothbay Harbor are revving up for the 2025 racing season. The races begin with the Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races Saturday, June 14. Since 2005, Boothbay Harbor’s races are held in honor of…

BRHS Class of 2025 class marshal Neal Baldwin leads his classmates into the gym for Graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 6. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

BRHS Class of 2025 graduates

Diplomas were handed out to the 39 members of the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2025 during Graduation Exercises in a humidity-filled Porter Memorial Gymnasium on Friday afternoon, June 6. While the event programs made for makeshift fans, the hundreds of…

Parishioners take pride in pie

Since 2007, a dedicated group at First United Methodist Church of Boothbay Harbor has sold homemade pies on the church lawn. For about a dozen Saturdays, Memorial Day through September, visitors and locals can have their tastebuds tingled with offerings ranging…

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Service for Ronald J. Riml

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Sandra R. Griffin

Sandra Griffin…

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Robert G. Marcus

Robert Gary Marcus, 63, of Wiscasset,…

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Carol A. Pinkham

Carol A. Pinkham,…

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Ben Snead catches the Frisbee under pressure during a June 9 game in Boothbay. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

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'The Latest in Fishing Gear Innovation'

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Tai Chi Class at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital to promote fall prevention and wellness

This summer, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is…

BRHS girls tennis team holds awards night

The incredible career of Laura Chapman as Boothbay Region High School’s most prolific tennis…

BRHS baseball playoff today

The fourth-seeded Boothbay Region Seahawks will be hosting the fifth-seeded Buckfield Bucks today, June 12…

Edgecomb seeking MMA advice on abandoned sailboat disposal

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Maine writer Monica Wood to speak at Popham Library

Monica Wood,…

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On Dreams and Cravings at Blue Moon Cafe

Blueberry pancakes at Blue Moon. Emily Whiting photo

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Maine Art Gallery

MAG presents 'Fiore at 100: Maine Observed'

Joseph Fiore (1925-2008) was a widely respected artist and active member of the Maine Art…

Coastal Rivers offers Wilderness First Aid certification course

Coastal Rivers is hosting a two-day Wilderness First Aid…

Summer is here at last, and it’s a perfect time to dive into a new artistic medium or…

Gold/Smith Gallery

'So Happy You Came' new paintings by Diana Young

Diana Young has been “making pictures” for as long as she can remember. She says that at a…

News and notes from the Community Center

Join us for a community Dutch treat lunch on Wednesday, June 18, at noon at Tugboat Restaurant…

BH Opera House: Roots band I Draw Slow

I Draw Slow. Opera House. June 27. Got tickets? Courtesy of the band and Opera House

Critically acclaimed roots five piece band I Draw Slow is currently touring in support of…

Pure Prairie League plays Boothbay Harbor July 6

Country-rock royalty Pure Prairie League (PPL), a seminal outfit during the 70s and…

Crafters sought for July fair in Jefferson

St. Giles Episcopal Church garden. Courtesy photo

St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson is renting tables at its church fair this summer to all…

BRWD’s Southport water main project goes out to bid

Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD)’s Hendricks Hill Road water main replacement project…

Lawn sign a mystery to former state rep

No, Stephanie Hawke is not running for governor or any other office. The weekend of June 7-…

Successful Seahawk boys tennis team celebrates season

An undefeated regular season (10-0, no. 1 in Class C South), conference champions…

Festival in Alna blends art, social change

Hand-carved wooden sculpture by Keith Plummer

Something remarkable is taking shape in Alna this summer. From July 5 to Aug. 3, the…

A Bird's Tale

The Bird that Loves Snakeskins

Despite the name, great crested flycatchers don't have a prominent crest. But the bright yellow belly, rufous tail, wingbars, and gray throat are distinctive. Photo by Mykola Swarnyk, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

It’s a simple call that’s hard to ignore—a single, loud “wheeep,” or sometimes a burry “reeep.” The sound…

Boothbay, Wiscasset 2025 adult ed graduation

Boothbay Region Adult and Community Education (BRACE) graduated nine students…

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If it’s Saturday …

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Early deadline for June 19 issue

Because Thursday, June 19 is a federal holiday, there will be an early deadline for submissions…

Behind Closed Doors Tours of Castle Tucker

A glimpse behind one of the doors at Castle Tucker. Courtesy of Peggy Konitzky

The popular Behind Closed Doors Tours of Castle Tucker return Saturday, June 21. Peek into…

Tides

Friday, 06/13
1:07 AM	High	10.12`
7:24 AM	Low	0.23`
1:53 PM	High	8.63`
7:21 PM	Low	1.58`

Saturday, 06/14
1:46 AM	High	10.16`
8:02 AM	Low	0.17`
2:31 PM	High	8.70`
8:03 PM	Low	1.51`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 06/13
12:45 AM	High	9.53`
7:12 AM	Low	0.21`
1:31 PM	High	8.13`
7:09 PM	Low	1.49`

Saturday, 06/14
1:24 AM	High	9.57`
7:50 AM	Low	0.16`
2:09 PM	High	8.19`
7:51 PM	Low	1.42`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 06/13
12:35 AM	High	10.28`
7:09 AM	Low	0.29`
1:21 PM	High	8.88`
7:07 PM	Low	1.76`

Saturday, 06/14
1:13 AM	High	10.33`
7:48 AM	Low	0.24`
1:59 PM	High	8.94`
7:49 PM	Low	1.71`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 06/13
12:38 AM	High	10.87`
7:03 AM	Low	0.36`
1:17 PM	High	9.58`
7:06 PM	Low	1.84`

Saturday, 06/14
1:17 AM	High	10.90`
7:42 AM	Low	0.32`
1:57 PM	High	9.67`
7:47 PM	Low	1.77`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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