2026 Windjammer Days

As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days, this year’s theme proudly honors the past, present, and retired members of the United States Navy who have served our nation with dedication and distinction. Throughout the coming weeks, we…

'Round Town

Treasure Island

My first landing zone here in Maine, Treasure Island, rests on a small point of land, facing south near the mouth of Little River in East Boothbay. It was where, serendipitously, my life, as I have come to know it, began. Oddly enough, in the scheme of things, my…

Song sparrows and other birds will live with each other's close presence when feeding, at least to a point. But they can hold their own even against larger birds when they need to. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Friend or Foe in the Bird World

We recently wrote about the idea of which backyard bird is the toughest based on a study that pulled together observations of the victor in one-on-one encounters among different bird species. There’s no doubt that that competitive dynamic is one that many humans…

CSD school committee reviews student data, growth

Education has moved beyond simple report cards into a complex system where data-driven assessments shape student support. Jan. 13, the Community School District (CSD) School Committee examined how staff use some of this data to understand each student's…

Independent contractor Scott Carpenter of Edgecomb loads packages at the Boothbay Harbor Post Office. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Rep. Chellie Pingree responds to local mail issues

In response to the ongoing mail delivery problems in the region, the Register reached out to U.S Rep. Chellie Pingree’s Portland office Dec. 11 and was recently able to talk to the congresswoman about the issue. According to Pingree, her…

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Staff's Best Photos of 2025

Staff photographer Steve Edwards spent a morning and an afternoon on the water during the 2025 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge and captured this and many other great shots. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

The colorful and fun BRES Holiday Concert

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Boothbay Region Garden Club announces inaugural ‘Tea by the Sea’ and Summer Home and Garden Market

Join us on Friday, June 19 for the Boothbay Region…

Let’s dance away winter blues

A Wiscasset Museum in the Streets sign. Mary Ellen Barnes photo

What a way to end January! A fun dance and fundraiser, the Snow Ball, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31…

‘Ocean’ film screening: A Journey with David Attenborough

The Boothbay Region Climate Action Team (BRCAT) cordially invites everyone to…

BRHS girls basketball

Monmouth edges Boothbay 43-37

In a battle of two top-eight teams in Class D South, the Monmouth Mustangs held off the visiting Boothbay…

February 1 youth auditions

Attention all young performers who love to sing, act, and spend their summer doing what they love most—being…

Communications Center pays tribute to fallen employee

Lincoln County Communications paid tribute Jan. 19 to Sonia Lilly of Dresden…

Locals join national 'Free America' walkout

Locals walk down the footbridge in Boothbay Harbor as part of the national "Free America" protest. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Cold weather and spluttering snow aren’t a deterrent when you’re…

News and notes from the Community Center

Coming attractions! What’s more attractive than food? Keep checking this column for information…

CMBG, BRYMCA seek grant for sewer line extension

Courtesy of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees were updated Jan. 20 on Coastal Maine Botanical…

Pre-applications open and grant webinar: Northern Border Regional Commission

Alex Zipparo from the Lincoln County Regional…

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District

Spring plant sale fundraiser launched

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2026 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now…

From the assistant editor

Joy and thankfulness

First to the joy. For some, that word is all but put away post-Christmas, when it has been all around, in song, on…

From the editor

Patriots, Hoosiers and more

The easy Sunday meal was planned early so we could enjoy watching the New England Patriots game against…

BRHS robotics team compete in Bangor

Pictured from left are Elijah Smith, Moriah Smith, Zuri Smith, Chris Liberti, Lysander LeFevre, Kolton Campbell and Afton Warren-Burden. Courtesy photo

This past Saturday members of the Boothbay HIgh School robotics teams traveled to Bangor for the…

BRHS boys basketball

Mustangs, Laverdiere down Seahawks 61-33

Peyton Barter running the offense. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Levi Laverdiere lit up Porter Memorial Gym Tuesday night, Jan. 20 with a 27-point performance…

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir holds auditions for spring

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir May 2025 concert. David O'Brien photo

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for tenors and basses as we begin…

Joe's Journal

The Bird

I was sitting at the bridge table last week when my phone buzzed. I was trying to make an impossible one-no-trump contract, so I…

Heartwood youth present 'Treasure Island'

"Treasure Island" cast gives a rousing, "Aye, matey" in an early rehearsal photo. Performances in are Jan 30 & 31. Photo courtesy of Heartwood

Heartwood’s annual winter middle school production will hit the stage soon, as an…

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

It's time to make your summer camp plans

Adventure Camp decomposers. Courtesy of CMBG

Year-round peninsula families looking to get their kids into summer camps should mark their…

Sheriff's Dept. receives grant to expand evidence room

Lincoln County commissioners accepted a $18,893 national Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program…

Bremen Dems to hold meeting Jan. 25 with candidates

The Bremen Democratic Committee will meet on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m., at the Live…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Timothée Chalamet stars in "Marty Supreme" opening at Lincoln Theater Jan. 23. Courtesy of the venue

"The Secret Agent" - (R; 2 hours, 38 minutes - In Portuguese, German, and English) -…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 282 calls for service for the period…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Standing room only Open Mic night

It was standing room only for the Opera House’s first winter open mic drawing an audience of about 80…

Tides

Friday, 01/23
1:56 AM	High	9.63`
7:47 AM	Low	0.24`
2:08 PM	High	9.89`
8:11 PM	Low	-0.25`

Saturday, 01/24
2:37 AM	High	9.82`
8:36 AM	Low	0.18`
2:57 PM	High	9.55`
8:56 PM	Low	0.00`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 01/23
1:34 AM	High	9.07`
7:35 AM	Low	0.22`
1:46 PM	High	9.32`
7:59 PM	Low	-0.23`

Saturday, 01/24
2:15 AM	High	9.25`
8:24 AM	Low	0.17`
2:35 PM	High	8.99`
8:44 PM	Low	0.00`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 01/23
1:28 AM	High	9.97`
7:35 AM	Low	0.73`
1:39 PM	High	10.45`
8:01 PM	Low	0.08`

Saturday, 01/24
2:11 AM	High	10.21`
8:24 AM	Low	0.61`
2:28 PM	High	10.17`
8:47 PM	Low	0.29`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 01/23
1:25 AM	High	10.57`
7:28 AM	Low	0.43`
1:40 PM	High	10.81`
7:52 PM	Low	-0.10`

Saturday, 01/24
2:08 AM	High	10.72`
8:16 AM	Low	0.37`
2:28 PM	High	10.45`
8:36 PM	Low	0.16`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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