2025 OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show organizers are pleased to announce that registrations are already arriving…
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MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital’s…
Obituary
Dianne Morse Eakin, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Bonita Springs, Florida, on June 14, 2025. …
Coastal Maine Regional Broadband has partnered with Bath-Brunswick Respite Care to provide new equipment – a 65-inch TV, speakerphone, webcam and laptop – for a new space dedicated for…
Students at Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) may be interacting more next year, or at least that’s the hope. The Community…
On Saturday, June 28 at 9 a.m. we will celebrate our Fourth Unity & Community Pride here in…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 242 calls for service for the period of June 10 to June 17. Year to date, LCSO…
Jen Orchard, president of the Boothbay Region High School Alumni Association, has announced that the Association will be holding a meeting on Thursday, June 19 at 6 p.m. at the Boothbay Region…
The traditional ride on a fire truck, driven by Fire Chief Gerry Gamage, to the graduation ceremony was enjoyed by this year's sixth grade graduates at Southport Central School, Ryder Baker and…
Boothbay is joining Boothbay Harbor in seeking assistance in promoting economic development. On June 11, an RCAP Solutions representative described the non-profit group's RISE (Rural…
A demonstration Saturday, June 14 stretched along and beyond Donald E. Davey Bridge that spans the Sheepscot River from Wiscasset to Edgecomb. Participants estimated more than 1,000 people turned…
Once again, the newspaper is grateful to professional photographer Mike Leonard for providing his photographs from an area event, this time, the Charles Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races held…
It was a packed house June 14 at Bristol Marine for Fishin’ for Fashion’s tenth year of reeling in nautical couture.
Underscored by the jazzy stylings of The Wharf Cats, a…
Ahoy, Me Hearties! Join the Boothbay Harbor Treasure Hunt and ready yerselves to uncover secrets along its shores where mystery, merriment, and history await young and old buccaneers alike!…
Obituary
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, nana, and friend, Joyce Elizabeth Faux, 78, who left us on…
Obituary
Cynthia Faye (Davis) Holbrook, 79, formerly of Woolwich, Maine passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 8, 2025 at Dionne Commons Assisted Living Facility in Brunswick, Maine.…
Robert Johnson of Harpswell won Fastest Working Lobster Boat at the Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races in Boothbay Harbor June 14. The day’s races marked the start of the 2025 Maine…
On a calm summer day in Boothbay Harbor, heading out on a cruise with Cap’n…
63rd annual Windjammer Days
Kicking off the 63rd annual Windjammer Days festival will be the Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m.
Area clergy and organizer Judith “Judi” White will be gathered at the…
The Charles E. Sherman Jr. American Legion Post 36 in Boothbay recently awarded a $500 scholarship for a veteran returning to higher education. Alejandra Claro received the scholarship from a…
Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of George Harrington McEvoy, 86, announces his peaceful passing at his home on June 11, 2025.
Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, George was the son…
On June 25, Alternative Organizational Structure 98 will say goodbye to Teresa (Orchard) Tess. The beloved guidance secretary is retiring after 30 years of service (1995-2025).
“I plan…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell…
Coastal Rivers is hosting a two-day Wilderness First Aid certification course through Wilderness Medical Associates International from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 21 and 22.
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Searsmont, Maine resident, The Rev…
The Boothbay Region Historical Society is pleased to present the history of the U.S. Coast Guard in Boothbay Harbor through photographs and stories in our collections. The service began as a…
The annual Home and Garden tour is a highlight of the summer season in the Boothbay Harbor…
Smiles, laughter and tears were all present June 12 as 37 eighth graders and their families said goodbye to Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) during a recognition ceremony.
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Claw Down 2025
Mine Oyster won first place at Claw Down 2025 on June 12 amidst applause, shouting, whistles and hollers. The winning bite, De-Constructed Lobster Bake, was composed of a fried potato crisp, warm…
Steve Lewis is now officially the former station manager of Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District. The directors voted 5-0 June 12 to terminate Lewis on June 20. Chairman…
Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor
The annual Workers from Away Welcome will be held Thursday, June 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Congregational Church, 125 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor.
We invite…
Golf Digest has named Boothbay Harbor Country Club the best golf course in Maine, a prestigious honor recognizing the club’s exceptional course design, pristine conditions, and luxury experience.…
Obituary
Michael James Breen passed away of natural causes at their family home in Boothbay Harbor, Maine on June 9, 2025.
Michael was born Sept. 8, 1951, in North Adams, Massachusetts to…
Fresh from Maine Criminal Justice Academy, Makenzi Strout, 23, traded her graduation cap for a service one to rejoin Boothbay Harbor Police Department (BHPD) as a full-time officer.
“…
Ocean On Tap
On Wednesday, June 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. the next Ocean on Tap event will be held at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor.
The Innovative Gear Library Team of Maine's…
This summer, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is offering a free six-week Tai Chi class aimed at reducing the risk of falls and improving overall wellness for older adults and community members of…
Harbor Master Terry Stockwell reported May 27 on the discovery of an abandoned sailboat in the Sheepscot River. On June 10, he reported on its condition: "When I popped the hatch, it was pretty…
Monica Wood,novelist, memoirist, and playwright will be the first speaker at…
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
It's easy to forget the chill of winter as summer nears. But preparing for Maine’s coldest weather is year-round work for the Woodchucks, a group of Boothbay-area volunteers who meet twice…
Country-rock royalty Pure Prairie League (PPL), a seminal outfit during the 70s and 80s movement that brought mainstream success to the country rock and southern rock genre, continues to ride the…
St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson is renting tables at its church fair this summer to all crafters and those who may have items to sell.
The fair, to raise money for the church and…
Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD)’s Hendricks Hill Road water main replacement project has officially gone out to bid for construction. As previously reported in the Register, the work will…
No, Stephanie Hawke is not running for governor or any other office. The weekend of June 7-8, Hawke received phone calls regarding a pink lawn sign on the traffic island at the Route One and Route…
Something remarkable is taking shape in Alna this summer. From July 5 to Aug. 3, the Puddle Dock Village Festival will turn the town into a stage for creativity, connection and …
Boothbay Region Adult and Community Education (BRACE) graduated nine students June 10 in the Boothbay Region High School library. Commencement was moved from Barrett’s Park due to rain. Over…
Community School District voters passed the $11.4 million CSD budget for the 2026 fiscal year June 10. Overall, voters approved the Budget Validation Referendum 310-273.
Residents…
Members of the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital Community Health Improvement Committee announced their support for two organizations focusing on providing safe,…
Coastal Rivers is hosting an “after hours” Trail Tamers work partyat Bass Rock…
