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A friend from Maryland, not far from Washington, D.C., told me about his drive to Maine on Friday, Oct. 10. It wasn’t pretty!     He said that traffic on “495," heading north, and possibly into Maine, was the heaviest he had ever seen.…
LincolnHealth President Cindy Wade accepts donations from St. Andrews' Auxiliary during their annual luncheon, pictured with auxiliary President Patty Colhoun and Vice President Sally Giantries. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
St. Andrews Auxiliary awards $120K in donations, scholarships
Oct. 15, St. Andrews Auxiliary members gathered at St. Andrews Village’s dining room for their annual presentation of donations and group luncheon.  The group’s donations for 2025-2026 were $79,995, and the 2024-2025 scholarships were $45,938, for a combined…
The front page of the ninth issue of the Boothbay Register, Feb. 17, 1877. Courtesy of Scott Cohoon
148-year-old Register preserved under glass
Rhode Island resident Scott Cohoon recently shared the attached photographs of the four-page Feb. 17, 1877 issue of the Boothbay Register which his father purchased at an estate sale "a number of years ago" and it was placed in a frame. "He always admired it,"…
Olivia Hardwick smiles after scoring and giving Boothbay at 2-0 lead in the third quarter. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
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Seahawks finish with big win, jump to 1st place
The Boothbay Region High School field hockey team avenged their only season loss by dominating the Hall-Dale Bulldogs, 5-0, in Farmingdale Friday afternoon, Oct. 18. Earlier in the season, the Bulldogs defeated the Seahawks, 2-1. With the win, the Seahawks moved…
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Over 2,500 people attend 2-day Fall Foliage Festival
“I think I’m done,” said Elaine Fossett Rittershaus, longtime summer resident of Sprucewold and columnist for this newspaper, as she and her family, toting purchases, made their way past some of the 80 vendors at the 57th annual Fall Foliage Festival at Boothbay…

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Karen A. Gilbert

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Karen A. (Molloy) Gilbert, age 86 of Boothbay,…
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Carolyn A. Kelley

Carolyn A. Kelley, of Flood Avenue, Wiscasset,…
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Dale St. Pierre

Dale St. Pierre

Dale…
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Collena A. “Connie” Pinkham

Collena A. Pinkham

Collena A. “Connie” Pinkham, age 75, of…
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Ruth M. Davenport

Ruth M. Davenport

Ruth Marie Davenport, a spirited soul who was…
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Martin Thibault

Martin Thibault

Martin Thibault of Southport, Maine died June 26…
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BHRCC Awards Night celebrates community
BHCC held its annual award nights Oct. 1 to celebrate notable businesses, organizations and individuals in the community. Pictured: Boothbay Railway Village Museum Board President Caleb Hodgon and VP Holly Stover. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

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Nearly all of us use social media to stay connected with friends and family. Unfortunately,…
BRES cross country results
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The Boothbay Region Middle School cross country team finished their season strong at the Busline League…
CTL open house Oct. 26
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The Center for Teaching and Learning, a Pre-K–8 independent school in Edgecomb, will hold an open…
MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital earns national award for BP control
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The summer has flown by and it is already time for the fifth season of Community Lunches to begin…
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Attached are the correct answers to the Oct. 9, 2025 crossword puzzle which were to be printed in…
State Referendum Voting Nov. 4
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Holiday Festival and Winter Market
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Join us for one of the highlights of the Boothbay Harbor holiday season and get a head start…
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‘No Kings’ rally Oct. 18 in Wiscasset
June 14 No Kings rally on Wiscasset bridge. Nigel Calder photo

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Hearty Roots offers mini retreat

There are still spots available for female-identifying people to attend Hearty Roots “Interlude”…
Midcoast Poetry Calendar and Journal
Afternoon poetry features Paul McFarland and Eileen Hugo

On Saturday, Oct. 25, poetry readings will be heard from 1:30 to 3:30…
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Sharing Bird Connections on Warm White Beaches under Soft Blue Skies
The authors enjoyed looking for birds on the warm, sandy beaches of Florida in October. Courtesy of Reese McAtee.

Soft powder blue skies extend in all directions. The sea is…
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…
Lincoln County Republicans host fundraiser for Turning Point USA – Maine Chapters
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The Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) will…
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A milestone passes
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The other day, we passed an annual milestone. The calendar calls it Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day, but here…
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 265 calls for service for the period…
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Please consider helping your friends and neighbors who need a ride by volunteering in our…
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The Cinema Clubhouse presents 'The Lost Boys' Oct. 19
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"The Lost Boys" released in 1987, is the second full-length selection by The Cinema…
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Fall concert for hunger Oct. 26
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Edgecomb Community Church is sponsoring a fall concert to address children’s nutrition and hunger in…
Latest scams involve misleading solicitations and invalid payments
Secretary of State warns of scam targeting Maine notaries public and marriage officiants, scam targeting corporations and nonprofits
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In a Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 news…
BRHS Class of 2026 Senior Sunrise
Members of the BRHS Class of 2026 during sunrise on Oct. 3. Courtesy photo

Surrounded by the sun and old friends, the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026 started off their…
CSD eyes exploratory program for tech education
Boothbay Region High School STEAM Teacher Chip Schwehm, right, leads a tour of the shop classroom in 2024. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Longtime Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) technology educator Chip Schwehm…
Heartwood/Lincoln Academy annual production
'Into The Woods' cast is in the heart of the forest now
The Baker's Wife and the Baker in rehearsal with accompanist Sean Fleming and vocal director Beth Preston. Courtesy of Joy Braley

The Brothers Grimm will soon hit the stage in the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy, as LA, in…
Saturday, Oct. 18
Boothbay Region Democrats Community Picnic

The Boothbay Region Democratic Committee (BRDC) invites local Democrats and friends to join…

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Boothbay Region Lions Club helps fire departments with purchase of EV blankets
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 8 accidents involving deer
Edgecomb Fire Department September report
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UPDATE: Fire destroys Western Avenue home Oct. 4
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Sunday, 10/19
4:09 AM Low 0.43`
10:22 AM High 9.30`
4:32 PM Low 0.32`
10:45 PM High 9.13`
Monday, 10/20
4:48 AM Low 0.53`
11:01 AM High 9.45`
5:14 PM Low 0.17`
11:26 PM High 9.01`
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Sunday, 10/19
4:07 AM Low 0.26`
10:22 AM High 10.39`
4:31 PM Low 0.36`
10:44 PM High 10.22`
Monday, 10/20
4:48 AM Low 0.45`
11:03 AM High 10.46`
5:13 PM Low 0.25`
11:27 PM High 10.02`
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