Tuna Challenge Chairman and Carousel Marina Manager Jax van der Veen and Dock & Facility Manager Evan Hepburn with last year's donation check. SARAH MORLEY/Boothbay Register
Fishermen’s Memorial Committee announces statewide casualty fund
In partnership with Carousel Marina’s Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge, the Fishermen's Memorial Committee recently announced the creation of a commercial fishing casualty fund, which will be available to anyone in the state for future losses in the industry. …
Gerard McAllister ready to be launched. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register
Washburn & Doughty launches newest tugboat
On Friday, Aug. 15, Washburn & Doughty Shipyard in East Boothbay launched its latest build, the 93-foot x 38-foot Gerard McAllister, a tractor tug for McAllister Towing and Transportation Co. Inc., New York. According to the McAllister Towing website, the tug…
The hearth in the Leach House, circa 1968. Courtesy of BRHS
Leach House: Step back in time on Sept. 13
Since the Boothbay Region Historical Society’s mission is to promote interest in the history of the Boothbay region, the upcoming evening on Sept. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Leach House on Sawyers Island will allow attendees a rare chance to step back in time. In…
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Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb and Southport school bus schedules
Boothbay – Boothbay Harbor CSD  Student drop-off  In the a.m., buses will drop off all students at the north entrance of the Boothbay Region Elementary School. This area will be for bus drop-offs only. Parents who choose to drive their children to…
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Maine Cornhole Classic returns Sept. 6 at the Railway Village
Get ready to toss some bags for a cause! The Maine Cornhole Classic (formerly known as the Boothbay Cornhole Classic) is back for its 5th year on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Railway Village in Boothbay Harbor. This charity tournament, run professionally by Real…

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George V. Letsch Jr.

George V. Letsch Jr.

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Ernestine Olson

Ernestine Olson

Ernestine (Tina) Olson, 85, of Boothbay…
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Robert E. Fraker

Robert E. Fraker, 92, died peacefully at his home in…
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Cindy M. Soler

Cindy M. Soler

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John C. Gillies

John C. Gillies

John Christie Gillies beloved husband, father,…
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Sanborn committal service

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The scene at the Boothbay Harbor Fire Department lobster bake August 9. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register
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Damariscotta Historical Society’s annual silent auction Sept. 2-12
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Isle of Springs Column: Mrs. Gremley's cottage and the 'Chairs'
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BH Opera House: Emmet Cahill returns Aug. 23
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The Boothbay Harbor Police Department made seven…
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Exploring music, art, and the maritime trades
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Several Knickerbocker residents raised concerns about water quantity in…
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As promised last week, here is Thomas Hultin’s account of the recent Full Moon Fever Flotilla.

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Ocean Point Column: Porch party, annual meeting and more
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Southport Column: Alpaca birth, music, art, auction and more
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Facts over feelings

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If you feel that violent crime is on the rise in the US, you are in good company—about 60% of…
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Maine to Texas: Democracy in the cross hairs

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In my lifetime I have participated in two…
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Walkers, runners and bicyclists, ‘brighten up’

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So often I come across walkers, runners, and bicyclists on our local roads…
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Not in Trump's world

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Democrats defend and protect crime and violence. They loath the Constitution,…
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Admiring the finery, ignoring the supply

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In Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, a vain emperor paraded through town in “…
Maine Art Gallery
Last days! Catch Fiore exhibit and plein air show
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Summer days fly by all too quickly, and the exhibit of works by Joseph Fiore (…
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Origin story

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The radical Right and their Supreme Court justices claim the high ground in American jurisprudence by…
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Alarming and dangerous step

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The Trump…
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Expanding the affordable housing options

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Recently, there have been two widely publicized housing…
Lincoln County Indivisible ‘Reaching Across the Divides’
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It is widely agreed that our democracy is in some form of crisis, but with extremely…
This week at the Lincoln Theater
"Star Wars; Episode IV - A New Hope."

"Star Wars; Episode IV - A New Hope" - (PG; 2 hours, 1 minute) - Celebrate summer at…

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Suspect arrested in murder of Waldoboro woman
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Two arrests
Maine burn permit moratorium enacted, caution advised as wildfire danger remains high to very high
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 accidents in Edgecomb
Claws for a cause: Fire department to host lobster bake Aug. 9
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Tides

Tuesday, 08/19
2:11 AM Low 0.25`
8:39 AM High 8.69`
2:19 PM Low 1.16`
8:54 PM High 10.40`
Wednesday, 08/20
3:17 AM Low 0.07`
9:43 AM High 8.88`
3:23 PM Low 0.98`
9:56 PM High 10.58`
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Tides

Tuesday, 08/19
1:59 AM Low 0.23`
8:17 AM High 8.19`
2:07 PM Low 1.09`
8:32 PM High 9.80`
Wednesday, 08/20
3:05 AM Low 0.07`
9:21 AM High 8.36`
3:11 PM Low 0.92`
9:34 PM High 9.96`
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Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 08/19
2:00 AM Low -0.14`
8:20 AM High 9.37`
2:10 PM Low 1.03`
8:35 PM High 11.09`
Wednesday, 08/20
3:04 AM Low -0.32`
9:22 AM High 9.58`
3:13 PM Low 0.85`
9:36 PM High 11.28`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 08/19
1:51 AM Low 0.26`
8:08 AM High 9.51`
2:05 PM Low 1.31`
8:26 PM High 11.14`
Wednesday, 08/20
2:55 AM Low 0.07`
9:12 AM High 9.73`
3:08 PM Low 1.08`
9:27 PM High 11.33`
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Data courtesy of NOAA

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