Kate Race named Lincoln County Teacher of the Year

Kate Race began her teaching career in Heidelberg, Germany. Since then, she has followed her military husband’s career to teaching jobs in Kingsville, Texas, Fayetteville, North Carolina and back to Brian Race’s home state of Maine. After 37 years in education,…

Residents from across the county speak out against the possible shuttering of Lincoln Hospital's labor and delivery services June 1. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Community protests possible Miles Labor and Delivery closure

June 1, Lincoln County residents and local politicians filled the Boothbay Region Elementary School gym to protest the possible closure of labor and delivery (obstetrics) services at Lincoln Hospital (Miles) in Damariscotta. The public forum was…

BRHS boys tennis

Seahawks fall to Panthers in 'C' semifinal

A second chance at defeating the North Yarmouth Academy Panthers didn’t pan out for the Boothbay Region Seahawks as they fell to the visitors for the second time at BRHS, 3-2, in the Class C South tournament semifinal on Wednesday afternoon, June 3. On May 19, the…

American robins are very adaptable when it comes to finding a meal. In winter, they'll eat berries and other dried fruits. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

The Robin That Mistook A Dandelion Stem For a Worm

We wish we had been able to get a photograph of it to show you. The first crop of baby American robins were out of the nest in our neighborhood by the last week of May. We have enjoyed hearing their squeals and seeing the gangly youngsters, with their short tails…

'Round Town

Ella

One of my all-time favorite photos was made courtesy of Ella Beauregard when she and her parents lived in the old Ruth Gardner house, just up from Hendricks Head beach on Southport. I was just down by the beach parking lot looking out over Kitten Rock and south…

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Boothbay Farmers' Market blooms for another year

Summer weather greeted shoppers at Boothbay Farmers' Market June 4. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Memorial Day 2026: Wet but moving ceremonies

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Homemade Donut Contest - Deadline extended

Rockport Opera House

Camden Garden Club Tour Presents A Recaptured Garden High Above Penobscot Bay

Camden Garden Club

Boating Course June 16 & 18

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Celebrate Independence Day at the Harbor Theater

A scene from "1776." Courtesy of Harbor Theater and Sony Pictures

Dr. Benjamin Franklin: “John (Adams), really. You talk as if independence were the rule. It…

Southport Central student to speak to a worldwide audience

June 8, Southport sixth grader Jonah…

Southport Planning Board tables Methodist Church subdivision proposal

A gift to Southport United Methodist Church may result in…

Midcoast Literacy hiring instructor to work with young children in Lincoln County

A site instructor leads Midcoast Literacy’s Read With Me program. Jennifer Burgess photo

Midcoast Literacy, a non-profit that provides free literacy…

Community members share testimony about Lincoln Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit

A line of community members of all ages wait to share personal stories and opinions during a forum to discuss MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s labor and birth unit at Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta on Tuesday, June 2. Hospital officials expect to make a decision about the future of the unit in by August. (Emily Bracher photo)

Parents, healthcare professionals, and community…

Mid-Coast Audubon members invited to annual meeting

Mid-Coast Audubon announces their annual membership meeting on Friday, June 26,…

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Grown-ups! ‘Unearth a Story’ during the Summer Read

Join us for our second annual Summer Read! This exciting community-wide summer book…

Beneficial microorganism identified in West Harbor Pond

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BRES ‘May Movers’ club gaining momentum

The Boothbay Region Elementary School "May Movers" club. Courtesy photo

Every Tuesday and Thursday after school during the month of May, the "May Movers" hit the trail…

BHPD arrests 4 between May 17 and May 28

Boothbay Harbor Police Department made four arrests and summonsed two between May 17 and May 28.

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Sheriff considering sharing deputy with MDEA

Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett shared with county commissioners June 2 some sobering…

Maine Art Gallery

Offering classes that expand our connections with nature

Maine Art Gallery celebrates Maine’s natural beauty in a number of ways during the…

Jazz for a Summer Solstice evening

The Novel Jazz Septet. Courtesy of Barney Balch

Novel Jazz is returning to the Skidompha Public Library on Main Street in Damariscotta on Friday, June 19…

Boothbay baseball concludes season with 2 losses to Madison

Boothbay baseball finished the season this week with two loses to Class D rival…

Lincoln Theater

'Talking Art in Maine' welcomes Jane Dahmen

Lincoln Theater is excited to welcome acclaimed Maine artist Jane Dahmen as our next guest of…

BHSD’s coastal resiliency project behind schedule

Work at BHSD's facility at 27 Sea St., Boothbay Harbor is slow going June 2. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

In a Boothbay Harbor Sewer District trustees' meeting June 2, Operator…

Southport Historical Society

Colby Family Maritime History with Captain Mark Colby

Capt. Mark Colby welcoming passengers aboard the Balmy Days II. Courtesy image

On June 15 at 7 p.m. Southport Town Hall, Captain Mark Colby will share details…

Historic New England

Free tours of historic New England houses June 6

Wiscasset's Castle Tucker on a day in June, 2022. Chris Erickson photo

Celebrate the start of summer at Bowman House in Dresden, Castle Tucker and Nickels-…

33rd annual Sheepscot River Race July 5

The 33rd annual Sheepscot River Race will be held Sunday, July 5 beginning at 4 p.m.…

Southport building permits

5/5/26 #4337: Meg Rand, 50 All Saints Road, SZ tree cutting

5/5/26 #4338:…

Midcoast Literacy’s annual celebration recognizes students and volunteers

Eason Cui with his tutor Steve and Program Director Katie Clark. Courtesy photo

Midcoast Literacy held its annual Meeting and Celebration in…

Gubernatorial candidate meets with Republican voters at Cook’s Landing

With less than a week to the June 9 primary, local voters had an up-close…

From the assistant editor

Your ‘primary’ responsibility

Nobody's making you vote.

But we hope you make yourself take the time. Have a say and then, no…

Press release

Wiscasset Wormfest June 11-14!

We are excited to announce that Wiscasset Wormfest 2026 will be taking place June 11–14. This unique…

Tides

Friday, 06/05
3:01 AM	High	9.65`
9:16 AM	Low	0.62`
3:48 PM	High	8.52`
9:23 PM	Low	1.87`

Saturday, 06/06
3:44 AM	High	9.49`
9:58 AM	Low	0.68`
4:31 PM	High	8.64`
10:10 PM	Low	1.82`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 06/05
2:39 AM	High	9.09`
9:04 AM	Low	0.58`
3:26 PM	High	8.03`
9:11 PM	Low	1.76`

Saturday, 06/06
3:22 AM	High	8.94`
9:46 AM	Low	0.64`
4:09 PM	High	8.14`
9:58 PM	Low	1.71`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 06/05
2:28 AM	High	9.82`
9:05 AM	Low	0.73`
3:15 PM	High	8.67`
9:09 PM	Low	2.08`

Saturday, 06/06
3:11 AM	High	9.70`
9:47 AM	Low	0.80`
3:58 PM	High	8.78`
9:57 PM	Low	2.02`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 06/05
2:34 AM	High	10.36`
8:56 AM	Low	0.82`
3:12 PM	High	9.42`
9:06 PM	Low	2.10`

Saturday, 06/06
3:17 AM	High	10.21`
9:37 AM	Low	0.88`
3:55 PM	High	9.51`
9:52 PM	Low	2.03`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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