The Boothbay Harbor Planning Board votes on a motion to recuse chair Thomas Minerich. From left, David Cody, Merritt Blakeslee, Minerich, and Ronald Cohen. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor planning board votes on chair’s recusal

After a motion from Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (BBHWP), the planning board voted Jan. 14 on recusing Chair Tom Minerich from business related to Eastside Waterfront Park. Before a vote to remove him, which failed, the board first asked Minerich if he…

The Kenniston Hill Inn will be returning to its original purpose as a private dwelling after years of uncertainty. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Kenniston Hill Inn to become private home

The former Kenniston Hill Inn, now Kenniston Hill House, is returning to its purpose of 229 years ago. Constructed by Revolutionary War veteran David Kenniston in 1797, the building began as a private home, and now the 2,000 square foot, four-bedroom, three-bath…

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Years ago, when we lived on Barters Island, our mail delivery person Edith Lewis mentioned the January thaw. In the late ’70s there were some pretty tough winters when cold and snow settled in early. Mrs. Lewis, who braved some pretty tough winter weather, would…

East Boothbay church serving the Lord and community with hot meals

The soup is on, along with a whole lot more, at East Boothbay United Methodist Church. In November, the church started serving community lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. The lunches started after member Sue Burge started…

CSD optimistic about $1.6M repair budget

Despite maintenance hiccups and ongoing projects, the Community School District may end up under budget for the $1.6 million priority repair project. In their virtual meeting Jan. 8, Director of Facilities David Benner said there is still more work, including…

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Staff photographer Steve Edwards spent a morning and an afternoon on the water during the 2025 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge and captured this and many other great shots. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

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Jazz pianist Myles Kelley. Courtesy of COH

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Adams Pond from the north end on Jan. 14. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

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Michael Scherger, vice president of Finance and Infrastructure. Courtesy of CMBG

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Boothbay Harbor approves pier repairs

The Boothbay Harbor town landing on Commercial Street. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

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Tides

Friday, 01/16
3:08 AM	Low	1.62`
9:35 AM	High	9.54`
3:53 PM	Low	0.41`
10:16 PM	High	8.30`

Saturday, 01/17
3:49 AM	Low	1.39`
10:16 AM	High	9.79`
4:32 PM	Low	0.17`
10:56 PM	High	8.51`

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Tides

Friday, 01/16
2:56 AM	Low	1.53`
9:13 AM	High	8.99`
3:41 PM	Low	0.39`
9:54 PM	High	7.82`

Saturday, 01/17
3:37 AM	Low	1.31`
9:54 AM	High	9.22`
4:20 PM	Low	0.16`
10:34 PM	High	8.01`

Marine Forecast
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Rockland Tides

Friday, 01/16
2:50 AM	Low	1.91`
9:10 AM	High	10.04`
3:35 PM	Low	0.67`
9:51 PM	High	8.73`

Saturday, 01/17
3:33 AM	Low	1.77`
9:51 AM	High	10.22`
4:16 PM	Low	0.46`
10:31 PM	High	8.89`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 01/16
2:51 AM	Low	1.77`
9:05 AM	High	10.30`
3:29 PM	Low	0.53`
9:42 PM	High	9.14`

Saturday, 01/17
3:33 AM	Low	1.54`
9:46 AM	High	10.58`
4:09 PM	Low	0.27`
10:21 PM	High	9.39`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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