During a recent trip to Pemaquid Harbor, the authors were surprised to see two young ospreys still hanging around a nest - the result of Maine's extended summers? Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Mainers used to love to go on about how short the summers were here. Not any more. Climate change has elongated summer through both an earlier spring onset and later fall continuation of warm temperatures. Some birds have been able to track those changes:…

Maine Lighthouse Day

Burnt Island visited by 150 lighthouse lovers

The Miss Boothbay transported visitors to and from Burnt Island Light on Saturday, Sept. 12, Maine Lighthouse Day. Members of the Keepers of Burnt Island Light (KBIL) included Board President Doug Goldhirsch and Development Director Patricia Miller. There…

Painting by Allan Walton. Courtesy of Robert Mitchell

'Round Town

Olson House

When I came to Maine I did not know who Andrew Wyeth was, but I quickly learned. One of my favorite subjects is his painting of the Olson House in Cushing. I have visited there alone, and with family and friends many times and still enjoy walking the property and…

A life and science of adaptation

While many evolutionary biologists trace their passion to an early childhood love for dinosaurs, Senior Research Scientist John Burns of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) followed a less linear trajectory. He did not take a single biology class during…

Friends, family celebrate Bobby Blackman's contributions to the community

It was a day filled with good food, good music and good friends raising money for a good cause. Cook’s Landing in Edgecomb was the scene Sept. 12 for raising money for the first-ever Bobby Blackman Scholarship Fund. Blackman was a beloved member of the…

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BHPD makes 4 arrests from Aug. 27 to Sept. 14

Boothbay Harbor Police Department made four arrests between Aug. 27 and Sept. 14.…

Boothbay football looks for first win Friday against Waterville

The Boothbay Region High School football team looks for their first win…

EMA director updates commissioners about Boothbay Harbor propane leak

It's been a busy summer for the Lincoln County Emergency…

First National Bank launches $5,000 grant to strengthen food security

Applications are open through Oct. 31 for First National Bank's Dream First Community Grant. Courtesy photo

First National Bank has launched the Dream First Community Grant, a…

BHSD investment portfolio holds steady

On Sept. 15, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD…

Maine Press Association announces three new Hall of Fame inductees

Pictured from left, Tux Turkel, Mike Lowe and Andy Molloy. Courtesy of MPA

The Maine Press Association will honor three distinguished Maine…

From the assistant editor

Minutia with magnitude

We don’t usually publish town department heads’ monthly reports in their entirety, or even close. But in the spirit…

Boothbay Harbor sees smoother parking, more arrests

Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder updates the selectboard on the summer happenings at the station. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Parking in Boothbay Harbor has never been so…

Jimmy DeYoung Jr. at Boothbay church

Jimmy DeYoung Jr. will be speaking at a conference at Boothbay Baptist Church.

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From the editor

Remembering Andy Rooney

Andy Rooney (1919-2011) was a well-known journalist and essayist whose columns we featured for years in this…

Joe's Journal

What if?

It doesn’t take much Google time to realize the nation’s hospitals are closing their labor and delivery services.…

Great auction items at Health Center's annual benefit Saturday

Join us Saturday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. for the fourth annual Hats…

News and notes from the Community Center

What would you like to learn? We are putting together a list of possible classes here at the…

Maine photographer and photo archivist Kevin Johnson event

Courtesy of Maine photographer and photo archivist Kevin Johnson.

Join the Railway Village…

Take Two: Workin’ 9 to 5

Take Two is a series from movie buffs Isabelle Curtis and Fritz Freudenberger to review entertainment options in…

Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 265 calls for service for the period…

Rebuilding Together replaces roof

This roof was replaced by a professional through Rebuilding Together-Lincoln County. Courtesy photo

The Board of Directors of Rebuilding Together/Lincoln County (RT/LC) recently provided…

The Declaration & The Sea: Sign up to win a Spinlock DURO Front Closure PFD

Signing folks up at the Tuna Challenge Wrap Up. Courtesy photo

This September, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) is connecting…

Southport Column: A change of seasons, activity

A dearth of birds at the feeders these past few weeks, a few chickadees, a lone junco,…

BRHS field hockey now 3-0

On Monday, Sept. 14, the Boothbay Region Seahawk field hockey team improved to 3-0 on the season with a…

Come to the Pemaquid Oyster Festival in Boothbay Harbor Sept. 27

Pemaquid Oyster Festival, Sunday, Sept. 27 at Mine Oyster, Boothbay Harbor. Courtesy photo

The 23rd annual Pemaquid Oyster Festival returns to Mine Oyster Restaurant…

Finding Our Voices

Breaking the silence with statewide film tour

Movie theaters in Rockland, Portland, and Waterville are partnering with the statewide…

New classes offered in Wiscasset with Boothbay-Wiscasset Adult Ed

The Naturalist’s Sketchbook with artist and author Laurel Dodge begins Thursday, Oct. 8, at Wiscasset Middle High School. Courtesy photo

Ever wonder how to change a bike tire? Is there someone you want to…

Sprucewold Column: Plant IDs, art and more

It is still summer for a week or so but there is change in the air. We’ve had a few more fires in the fireplace…

Tides

Thursday, 09/17
4:20 AM	High	8.52`
10:00 AM	Low	1.74`
4:29 PM	High	9.29`
10:45 PM	Low	1.20`

Friday, 09/18
5:15 AM	High	8.10`
10:52 AM	Low	2.12`
5:23 PM	High	8.97`
11:42 PM	Low	1.52`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 09/17
3:58 AM	High	8.02`
9:48 AM	Low	1.64`
4:07 PM	High	8.75`
10:33 PM	Low	1.13`

Friday, 09/18
4:53 AM	High	7.62`
10:40 AM	Low	2.00`
5:01 PM	High	8.45`
11:30 PM	Low	1.44`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 09/17
3:58 AM	High	8.92`
9:51 AM	Low	1.79`
4:05 PM	High	9.60`
10:32 PM	Low	1.11`

Friday, 09/18
4:52 AM	High	8.48`
10:41 AM	Low	2.20`
4:58 PM	High	9.28`
11:28 PM	Low	1.41`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 09/17
3:49 AM	High	9.33`
9:47 AM	Low	1.96`
4:02 PM	High	10.03`
10:26 PM	Low	1.36`

Friday, 09/18
4:42 AM	High	8.85`
10:39 AM	Low	2.38`
4:55 PM	High	9.65`
11:22 PM	Low	1.69`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

Brady’s

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

IT’S A RAINY SUNDAY BUT HAPPY HOUR WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Fused Glass Workshop 9/12

Southport General Store & Barn

Weekend at Brady's!! College football and The Season Finale of The Saltwater Hillbilly!!

Brady’s

Annual International Community Dinner THIS Sunday

Southport General Store & Barn

AARON NADEAU TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1 5:30 TO 7:30PM 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

AHI TUNA CRUDO IN WATERMELON PONZU SAUCE AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

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