The Boothbay Harbor selectboard has walked back parking fees after a steep increase last year. April 28, selectmen approved fee decreases and a first-offense warning for many violations…
Standard Post
Fresh strawberry shortcake on deck today—fluffy cake, juicy berries, and homemade whipped cream. A timeless spring treat!
Happy spring! The energy in town is building as we all awake from winter and gear up for the busy season.
Our…
Boothbay Region Cemetery District trustees agreed unanimously April 18 to place 30% of all lot sales into a six-month CD at Camden National Bank. The trustees previously approved placing the…
Come hang out with the Genealogy Club this Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! It’s all about exploring your family history, and having some great conversations -- plus, there are always…
A Bird's Tale
Each day as we walk our little black dog around the neighborhood, we revel in each new song and call as spring adds them to the acoustic environment that surrounds us. Those sounds are now…
From the assistant editor
Wiscasset and neighbor towns, you're making this so easy, thank you! At the close of the first third of 2025, we're four months into our monthly lists of five good things that happened in or…
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for April 1-15:
Arrests/summonses
April 1, Nicole Darling, 39, of…
Something isn’t right on the coast of Maine in Southport-based author Charlie Britton’s, aka C.W. Wells, newest novel, “Lobster Trap.”
A tonal departure from Britton’s other works, this…
William LaBrecque of Southport just received his Second Assistant Engineer Certificate from the United Stat…
Joe's Journal
I stayed up into the early morning hours over the weekend because I was fascinated by the elaborate papal funeral pageantry that played out on my TV.
You have to give it to the church.…
'Round Town
First and foremost I need to apologize for this delayed recognition, only four months past due! I’m sorry Arthur Richardson that I did not pull your honor for service together in a more timely…
It was a bumpy take-off, but the Seahawks baseball team nipped an early season rut in the bud with a 10-0 win against Hall-Dale April 28. The win puts the team at 1-2 after losing by nine runs…
Press release
From rising sea levels to more frequent and intense storms, the impacts of climate change are a reality for coastal Maine. But climate resilience isn't built alone. Join the Boothbay Region…
As the FBI released its 2024 Internet Crime Report last week, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office shared information with the Register about the amount, types and potential losses from fraudulent…
"Oklahoma" is sure to be a treat for the whole family. This is the first time it is being performed by the BRHS Drama Club. Come enjoy some old favorite…
On Monday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Coastal Senior College “Village Volunteers” Steve and Mary Gifford will lead Coastal…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 199 calls for service for the period of April 22 to April 29. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,371 calls for service.
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Obituary
Margery C. “Marge” Smith, age 77, passed away on April 21, 2025 at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing Center in Ohio where she was a resident.
She was born in Mount Vernon on Nov. 17…
Boothbay Harbor residents will vote on town elections on Friday, May 2 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the Boothbay Harbor Municipal Building. Residents will reconvene on Saturday, May 3 at 9 a.m. at…
Offering an Invitation To Unplug and Connect With Nature
Alongside the welcome shift to warmer weather, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens once again opens its gates to the public on May 1. This year, the Gardens remains steadfast in its mission to connect…
Thursday, May 15
Join the Boothbay Region Climate Action Team for a public climate workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. at Barters Island…
The ground may have been dampened by the rainfall, but people’s spirits weren’t as they came together April 26 to celebrate Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s (BHML) 8th annual Earth Day Fest. …
Spring has sprung, and that means it’s once again time to clear out last year’s amassed clutter. But where to drop it off? Luckily, several local places accept donations of clothing, furniture,…
BRHS girls tennis
At home Monday, April 28, the Boothbay Region Seahawks shut out the Oak Hill Raiders, 4-0, in matches, winning its first match of the season (1-0).
Laura Chapman kept her Mountain Valley…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Contributing to the financial challenges of…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Times like these challenge one’s mettle and compel voters to decide what they truly value. My wife and I are ineligible to vote in Edgecomb’s town elections…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
We write to support the nomination of Stuart Smith for Edgecomb Selectman. A life-long resident of Edgecomb,…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
In case you missed it, the US Coast Guard is proposing to remove hundreds of navigation buoys up and down the coast. Several markers in the Boothbay Harbor area are on the hit…
A new law leverages $39 million to help Maine communities build resilience as climate experts say storms will become more impactful. Gov. Janet Mills signed the bipartisan bill last week; her…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Forrest Carver is running for the select board in Edgecomb. He is preeminently qualified for the position.
Forrest has been a life-long resident of Edgecomb. College-…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
“L’etat, c’est moi.” Thus Louis XIV summed up his theory government during the Golden Age of France: “I am the state.”
It was the apex of royal absolutism; the king held…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Stuart Smith has lived in Edgecomb his entire life, attending Edgecomb Eddy School, Wiscasset High School and the University of Maine. I feel strongly that Edgecomb needs…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I would like to encourage Edgecomb voters to vote for Stuart Smith as selectman. He has proven experience on the select board and planning board and has…
River Arts of Damariscotta is pleased to announce a call for artists for an upcoming Members’ Show. Running from May 27 through July 5, all current and new members are invited to submit one piece…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
People need to read our Constitution!
Our forefathers wanted to keep government small and controlled by the people, with elected representatives. We have too many…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The rally held on the Boothbay Common on Saturday, April 19 was a bad idea.
It's one thing to exercise our Freedom of Speech. It's another matter to…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The April 17 edition of the Register included this headline: “directors say emergency meeting without notification…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I am writing to urge voters to become more informed on the upcoming November referendum on absentee voting.
If this referendum becomes law, you’d no longer be able to…
Buying or Selling?
Call Jane Oliver-Gravel at Newcastle Realty!
(207)-380-2667 / janeolivergravel@cheneycompanies.com
Born and raised here in the Mid-coast, Jane…
Southport Memorial Library
The featured Artist of the Month this May and June at the Southport Memorial Library is Ramone Hanley-Warren. Her two-month show is called "Breathe, See, Paint."
Ramone states: "I am drawn…
No need to miss the burnt french toast and spilled orange juice in bed on Mother’s Day in order to join…
Windjammer Days 2025
Big changes are coming to one of this year’s Windjammer Days boat parades, and they’re designed to make the event bigger, better, and safer for everyone involved!
What was once known as the…
Obituary
Linda Rossnagle Guite, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Brunswick, Maine.
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