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News

Update: TBRJ and ICE detainees: Numbers and practice
Bishop James T. Ruggieri. Photo by Don Keller
Bishop James T. Ruggieri visits parishes

Boothbay Harbor town seal
Waterfront Preservation files reconsideration motion with appeals board

LC sheriff cruiser
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
Sarah Morley and Larry Brown take a turn scanning a historical Boothbay Register on the Maine State Library's state-of-the-art machine. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
150 years of history at your fingertips

Police, Fire and Courts

Boothbay Fire & Rescue receives grant award from the National Volunteer Fire Council and Anheuser-Busch and Valley Beverage
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests
TBRJ and ICE detainees: Numbers and practice
Fire departments respond to electrical malfunction at Bigelow Laboratory July 15
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests

Obituaries

Elizabeth M. Doughty
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Elizabeth M. Doughty

Elizabeth Mary Tonely Doughty passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Barbara A. Sanborn
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Barbara A. Sanborn

Barbara Ann (Petrie) Sanborn, 89, died peacefully at home on July 20, 2025, with her daughter by her side.

Gloria F. Walter
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Gloria F. Walter

Gloria Glenice Faulkner was born Jan. 13, 1938, in Bangor, Maine, the only child of Frank D.

Regina A. Belanger
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Regina A. Belanger

After a truly inspiring and courageous battle with cancer Regina (Johnson) Belanger, 73, passed away surrounded by her loving family on

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McEvoy service moved to YMCA

The Memorial Service for George McEvoy originally scheduled for today at the Boothbay Railway Village has been moved to the Boothbay Region YMCA due to the weather forecast.

The service will be from 2 to 3 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life from 3 to 5 p.m.

Celebration of Life of Chester F. Fossett

Please join the family of Chester F. Fossett (May 26, 1930-January 26, 2025) in a Celebration of Life on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 79 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Collation to follow at the church provided by the United Methodist Women

Marshall L. Hubbard
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Marshall L. Hubbard

Marshall Lancey Hubbard, 80, of Meredith, New Hampshire passed away on July 10, 2025, at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Robert R. MacKusick
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Robert R. MacKusick

Robert Rand MacKusick, 89, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025. He was the husband of Camille (Hastings) MacKusick with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.

Memorial Service for Barbara G. Fellows

A Memorial Service for Barbara G. Fellows will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 17 at The Chapel of All Saints-by-the-Sea, Southport.

Morris H. Dickinson
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Morris H. Dickinson

Morris H. Dickinson, 84, of Boothbay passed away on July 1, 2025 at Cove's Edge in Damariscotta.

Morris was born June 17, 1941 in Boothbay to Henry Dickinson Sr. and Margaret Place Dickinson.

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Elections

New candidate for Edgecomb School Committee John Allen III
Candidate for Edgecomb selectboard Forrest Carver
Candidate for Edgecomb selectboard Stuart Smith
Edgecomb candidates
Boothbay Harbor voters pass $6.4M budget
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Dogfish Head Brewery celebrates 30th anniversary in Southport
sam and friends

Dogfish Head Ale craft brewery may be in Milton, Delaware, but its "heart" is in Southport. Sam and Mariah Calagione founded the brewery in 1995 at what Sam describes as the "smallest brewery" in America in Bristol, Delaware.

Boothbay Harbor hears cell, camera equipment proposals for street lights
Mark Carter from RTE Energy Solutions spoke to the Boothbay Harbor selectboard July 18 about attachments that could be added to street lights. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

As part of upgrades to street lights in Boothbay Harbor, the town has options to make them more than just lights. Mark Carter from RTE Energy Solutions spoke to the selectboard July 28 about attachments that could be added to poles to provide additional services.  

Register free for vintage car show
Organizers of the 2025 OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show are pleased to announce that radio host and mobile DJ “The Golden Gup” of Edgecomb will be back to spin all the old tunes on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Bristol Consolidated School. Registrations still available. Courtesy of Jeff Friendman

Organizers of the 12th annual Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show are calling for registrations.

Maine Press Association to induct three into Hall of Fame
Dennis Hoey (Photo courtesy Maine Press Association)

Three new members will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on October 18, honoring their extraordinary contributions to Maine journalism. 

Regional reaction to Wiscasset’s Future of the Schools Committee findings
Teacher’s desk

With Wiscasset's Future of the Schools Committee report done, reported on, and headed to selectmen, Wiscasset Newspaper sought reaction from a nearby superintendent, plus Wiscasset's superintendent and a peninsul…

VIP meeting Aug. 5

The next monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Persons group will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center/Boothbay Region Health Center located in the Meadow Mall in Boothbay Harbor.

Boothbay selectmen table proposed notice of violation fine
municipal building

Boothbay selectmen tabled a proposed notice of violation July 23 due to receiving "insufficient background." The board reviewed Code Enforcement Officer Dan Feeney's letter sent June 5 to property owner Robert Reed regarding his 323 West Side Road property.

Boothbay region businesses show their library love; You can do the same
Circulation Coordinator Jane Wallace has the golden key to Wonderland (Aug. 2’s Storybook Ball) and wants you to bid on this Allen Bunker oil! Courtesy photo

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is more than a place full of books (but it is that, too). Our amazing local nonprofit library offers an ever-expanding array of services from storytime, to free technology help, to community partnerships to fight food insecurity. And our local businesses, organizations,…

Keeper’s Klippings
A Tribute to George H. McEvoy - Ram Island Lighthouse Preservationist
George McEvoy climbing the spiral stairs of the Ram Island Lighthouse. Elaine P. Jones photo

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, family members, friends, and acquaintances gathered by the hundreds to honor the extraordinary life of George Harrington McEvoy. This kind, loving, and generous man was a visionary, philanthropist, and true guardian of maritime history.

Rev. Martin Smith to lead All Saints services Aug. 3 and 10
Rev. Martin Smith

Well-known throughout the Episcopal Church as a writer, retreat leader, spiritual advisor and teacher, The Rev. Martin Smith will lead services at All Saints by-the-Sea on Southport Island for the next two weeks. Holy Communion will be offered at both the 8 and 10 a.m. services on both Sundays. Mr. Henry Lowe will…

Rev. Sandy Daly at Wilson Chapel on Ocean Point Aug. 3
Rev. Sandy Daly

The Rev. Sandy Daly will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Aug. 3.

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BRHS Class of 1975 holds a 'rockin' 50th year reunion
Members of the Boothbay Region High School Class of 1975 at their 50th year reunion at Brady's restaurant on July 26. Steve Edwards photo

Thirty members of Boothbay Region High School Class of 1975 had a grand time reminiscing and enjoying the food, superb weather and music at their 50th year reunion held at Brady's restaurant in Boothbay Harbor Saturday afternoon, July 26.

Barbecue fundraiser returns to Common, benefits homeless vets
Veteran Brad Drummond tends the grill at last year's V.E.T.S. barbecue. File photo

Want to enjoy some sun, food and fun while supporting a good cause? The Boothbay Veterans Emergency Temporary Shelter (V.E.T.S.)’s annual barbecue and fundraiser awaits.

BRHS Class of 1975 picnic rescheduled
Blue and gold balloons

Due to the forecast of possible thunderstorms this afternoon, the Boothbay Region Class of 1975's scheduled potluck picnic at Barrett's Park has been rescheduled to Sunday at 1 p.m.

Bigelow, communities work together to protect Maine waterways
Cafe Sci - Healthy waterways

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) hosted the second science talk of its 2025 Café Sci series July 23 on the East Boothbay campus. Partitions between the forum and two classrooms were removed to provide more seating for the popular talks, sponsored by HM…

Free cinema club comes to Harbor Theater
Tanner Grover partners with Harbor Theater to create a free, monthly movie club. Courtesy photo

It’s time to pop some popcorn, grab your favorite theater candy, and lean back for the newest film-going experience at Harbor Theater.  

BRWD tanks pass inspection
BRWD

General Manager Weston Alley told Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) trustees July 22, the district’s tanks have been cleaned and passed inspection. No scratches or cracks were present. The district was about two years overdue for inspection, which is recommended every 10 years. 

“The condition of them (was) phenomenal,” Alley…

Maine home sales up 10.51 percent in June
sold sign

AUGUSTA (July 23, 2025)—The Maine Association of Realtors reports 1,441 single family home sales during June 2025, 10.51 percent more than June 2024, with a median sales price (MSP) of $425,00, an increase of 4.94 percent compared to a year ago. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold fo…

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree to speak at Aug. 3 Family Fun Lobster Bake
U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree. Courtesy photo

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) invites all community members to its annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 3, from noon to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Cider Hill Farm, 785 Main Street, Waldoboro.

Veggies to Table launches silent auction July 27
Digital flyer

Veggies to Table, the Midcoast Maine nonprofit farm dedicated to ending hunger, building community, and creating joyful volunteer experiences, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Annual Silent Auction on Saturday, July 27.

Pemaquid Beach Triathlon set for Aug. 24
Swimmers plunge into the water at the start of the 2024 Pemaquid Beach Triathlon. Kris Christine photo

All skill levels are welcome at the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon, taking place this year on Aug. 24. The triathlon is a fundraiser for Bristol Parks and Recreation. Proceeds will be used to build a playground at Pemaquid Beach Park.

Studio B’s Peter Bruun honored at Governor’s Opioid Summit
Peter Bruun receives his Governor's Award from Maine Governor Janet Mills July 10. Courtesy photo

At the 7th  annual Governor Janet Mills Opioid Response Summit in Augusta on July 10, Maine Governor Janet Mills presented Lincoln County resident Peter Bruun, co-founder and director of Studio B, with the prestigious Governor’s Award, honoring…

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library event
11-year-old chess enthusiast launches chess charity to aid children in need
Raza Patel

Raza Patel, an 11-year-old chess player from New York City, has launched Moves For A Mission, a unique 501(c)(3) chess charity aimed at helping children in need.

Update: Lights are working again
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Update: Wiscasset reports the lights are working again.

Original post:

Wiscasset issued the following statement at 1:37 p.m. Tuesday, July 22:

OBD Vintage Car Show announces six trophies
“Trophies are in,” announced 12th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show organizers.  Six will be awarded by popular vote at the upcoming event. Free vehicle registrations are invited. Courtesy of Jeff Friedman

Organizers of the 12th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show announced …

BHML fundraiser Aug. 2
So many delights, so little time
Get to the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s Storybook Ball, Aug. 2. Courtesy photo

Tick-tock! The White Rabbit is in a panic, he swears you’ll be late! There are only days left to snag your tickets for the most topsy-turvy evening of the summer: Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s Storybook Ball, Aug. 2.

Maine DEP visit to transfer station results in no violations
debris pile

Maine Department of Environmental Protection ruled a massive demolition debris pile at the Boothbay Region transfer station presented no health violations during a July 18 visit.

Board of Appeals denies Waterfront Preservation’s appeal of code officer’s decision
Anthony Muri speaks to the Boothbay Harbor Board of Appeals on behalf of Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation July 17. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor's appeals board ruled against Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (BHWP) July 17 in a split vote that upheld a decision by Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Geoff Smith. Smith's decision required the organization to apply for a flood hazard development permit to make repairs at 65 Atlantic Ave.…

Indigo Arts Alliance, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens symposium July 26
CMBG logo

As the culminating installment of their three-part collaborative multi-year series of public symposia, Indigo Arts Alliance and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are pleased to announce Deconstructing the Boundaries: Tending to Communitie

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Fifth generation steps up to lead longstanding Lincoln County businesses
The CFG Ownership Group, from left, Jessica Hilton, Nathan Hilton, Joe Ford, Chris Hilton and Hannah Hilton. Courtesy photo

After more than four decades of service and stewardship, Dennis Hilton has officially passed the torch to the next generation of leadership at three of Lincoln County’s most respected family-owned businesses: Cheney Insurance, Newcastle Vacation Rentals, and Newcastle Realty.

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