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Maine home sales up 5.12% in September
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Maine DMR holding public forums to present ongoing shark research, discuss public's vision for future of shark management

Members of 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine’s leadership team present Marilee Harris of Stepping Stones with an “Impact Donation” Courtesy photo
100+ Women Who Care awards Stepping Stones Housing with first-ever ‘Impact Donation’

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Knickerbocker Group announces strategic leadership and department updates
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Maine home sales up 5.12% in September
Maine home sales up 5.12% in September
Secretary of State warns of scam targeting Maine notaries public and marriage officiants, scam targeting corporations and nonprofits
Secretary of State warns of scams targeting notaries public, marriage officiants, corporations, nonprofits
Overnight ramp closures in Brunswick, Oct. 8
BHRCC Awards Night celebrates community
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Home sales and prices up in August
Home sales and prices up in August
New England Home 5 Under 40 honors Julien Jalbert of Knickerbocker Group
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Maine DMR holding public forums to present ongoing shark research, discuss public's vision for future of shark management
Holiday Festival and Winter Market
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Keeping history, traditions afloat with the US Brig Niagara
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Boothbay-built ship located by divers after going missing 96 years ago
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Where tuna doth roam
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Howard Wright shines a light on South Portland history
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Wildflower seed fundraiser underway
Learn the essentials of growing your own apples
Maine's Common Ground Country Fair draws thousands to Unity to celebrate the harvest season
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Boothbay Farmer's Market introduces SNAP benefits program
Petit à Petit: On farming, macarons and feeding community
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Damariscotta River cleanup scheduled for Oct. 24
Volunteers unload trash from boats at the Damariscotta town landing following a successful cleanup in 2024. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

The annual fall cleanup of the Damariscotta River shoreline is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. This event is organized by local oyster growers, along with staff from Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Darling Marine Center, and First National Bank/First National Wealth Management. Volunteers are welcome. 

SMWRC partners with Boothbay V.E.T.S. build floating docks for Maine Marine Patrol
Placement of some of the completed floating docks. Remaining docks to be placed by the end of October. Photo by Maine Department of Corrections

In May 2025, Vocational Trades Instructor (VTI) Corrine Bailey and the crew from the Southern Maine Women’s Reentry Center (SMWRC), part of the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC), began construction of a series of floating docks for the Maine Marine Patrol based out of Boothbay Harbor.

Basic and Advanced Erosion Control Practices Certification course Nov. 6 in Wiscasset
Courtesy of Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District

Announcing Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Certification course on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Wiscasset Community Center. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring the in-person day-long training at the Center located on 242 Gardiner Road. The training will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes a light breakfast, lunch and refreshments.

Peter Russell honored for over four decades of service
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Peter Russell of Cumberland and East Boothbay was recently honored for more than 40 years of “distinguished service in human resources, leadership development, and organizational strategy,” by Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc.

Russell, son of Win Russell of East Boothbay and the late Ingeborg Russell, is a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy with a degree in marine engineering and a minor in industrial management.

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Sen. Cameron Reny, Senate President Daughtry visit with local child care providers to discuss challenges facing the industry
From left: Abi Iverson (Development Director); Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick; Jenn Caron (Executive Director); Priscilla Congdon (Founder); and Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol; in front of murals inspired by children of previous years at Coastal Kids Preschool in Damariscotta. Courtesy photo

On Thursday, Sept. 11, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, and Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, met with child care providers from Coastal Kids Preschool in Damariscotta. Sen. Reny and President Daughtry heard directly from early childhood educators about the challenges they face and the support they need to continue this critical work.

eDNA helps detect kelp-derived carbon on the ocean floor
Sediment Sampling: The research team extracted a sediment core from below a commercial kelp farm aboard the Darling Marine Center’s research vessel Ira C in 2022. Samuel Tan photo

New environmental DNA tools can accurately and inexpensively quantify kelp-derived biomass in sediments below commercial kelp farms, according to research recently published in the journal PLOS One.

Conservation District seeks nomination for board of supervisors
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Traffic light installation on Route 1, Edgecomb
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As of Sept. 15, the Maine Department of Transportation began work at the intersection of Route 1, Cochran Road and Cross Road in Edgecomb.

Crews will remove the existing flashing beacons and install a new full traffic signal system.

This work will also include a lighted "Red Light Ahead" sign on the northbound Route 1 approach, stamped pavement, and new pavement markings.

Work is expected to be completed by Sept. 25.

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State apiarist to give talk Sept. 23 in Waldoboro
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Discover nature in motion at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens this winter
A scene from Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' Gardens Aglow. Courtesy of CMBG

Along with school back in session and temperatures cooling down, another key sign that fall is coming is Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' annual Gardens Aglow ticket launch. From September 10, Aglow fans can snap up their preferred dates for this year's seasonal spectacular.

Several MaineHealth Behavioral Health programs in Brunswick relocating
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BRUNSWICK — Beginning September 15, several MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) programs currently situated at 66 Baribeau Drive in Brunswick will relocate to the newly renovated behavioral health center at the Parkview campus, 329 Maine Street in Brunswick. This move is the final step in consolidating MHBH services in the Brunswick area under one roof, making care more convenient and coordinated for patients. Earlier this year, MHBH services at 11 Medical Center Drive transitioned to Parkview. 

First National Bank named among the Best Places to Work in Maine
First National Bank, Wiscasset. Courtesy photo

First National Bank has been named among the Best Places to Work in Maine. This honor program, now in its 20th year, is organized by the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, Best Companies Group and BridgeTower Media.  

Tindal & Callahan Real Estate celebrates 40 years serving the Boothbay region
The Tindal & Callahan Real Estate team. Pictured are, seated in chairs, Bruce Tindal and Karen Perkins; in back, from left, Karen Roberts, Jonathan Tindal, Emilie Hawke, Jana Caldwell, Mary Ripley, Christine Pothier, Stephanie Leeman, Kim Hodgdon, Jessica Tindal and Lori Bailey. Courtesy photo

This September, Tindal & Callahan Real Estate is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary of serving the Boothbay region. Since opening its doors in 1985, the company has become a trusted name in local real estate, known for its deep roots, long-standing relationships, and commitment to helping generations of families find their place along Maine’s midcoast.

Wiscasset native, Surface Warfare legend, SWSC director, retires after 50-plus years of Navy service
Capt. (ret) Floyston "Bud" Weeks, stands with Adm. Jim Kilby, Acting Chief of Naval Operations, and Capt. Joe Baggett, SWSC Commanding Officer, at his retirement ceremony at SWSC Newport, Naval Station Newport, R.I., July 18, 2025. John Goulette photo

Surface Warfare Schools Command headquarters in Newport, Rhode Island hosted a momentous occasion July 18 as colleagues, family, and a host of distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the remarkable career of Capt. (Ret.) Floyston "Bud" Weeks. After dedicating over half a century to the United States Navy, both as a Surface Warfare Officer and as a civilian employee, Capt.

More Maine homes on the market, sales and values up in July
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Buyers of single-family existing homes in Maine are embracing a shifting market, with a higher volume of homes for sale statewide. According to Realtors and Maine Listings, 1,570 homes changed hands in July 2025, an increase of 5.02% over July 2024, and the statewide median sales price (MSP) reached $419,950—an increase of 5.25 percent over that same time period. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less.

Public shares concerns about Knickerbocker Lake, water quantity
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Several Knickerbocker residents raised concerns about water quantity in the lake and other issues during an Aug. 12 Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) trustee meeting.  

The main concern of the group was the decreased water level in Knickerbocker, and whether the lake can adequately replenish.  As of Aug. 12, BRWD has withdrawn 19 million gallons, according to General Manager Weston Alley.  

Fishermen’s Memorial Committee announces statewide casualty fund
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

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.  

Dispersal will depend on available funds, but applicants may receive up to a $10,000 one-time, stipulation-free payment. 

Washburn & Doughty launches newest tugboat
Gerard McAllister ready to be launched. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

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 has a bollard pull of 84 tons. It sports a pair of EPA Tier 4-compliant Caterpillar 3516E engines that power Schottel SRP 490 FP Z-drive units.

Music, Masts & Lobster Traps happens this weekend in Boothbay
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The Maine Lobster Community Alliance (MLCA) invites the public to join in celebrating Maine’s iconic lobstering heritage and vibrant coastal communities at Music, Masts & Lobster Traps 2025, happening this Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum from 2 to 6 p.m.

Ocean On Tap discussion with Leah Campbell
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The next Ocean on Tap is Thursday, Aug. 21 starting at 6 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor. Science writer Leah Campbell of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will be sharing about what causes — and how to prepare for — tsunamis, rogues, and other massive waves! Join us for a thrilling conversation!

Ocean on Tap is an informal, ocean-centric speaker series organized by researchers from Bigelow Laboratory and hosted by Footbridge Brewery.

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