You may be surprised to learn that in the hierarchy of birds at feeders, the loud and sometimes bullying blue jay ranks lower in dominance than the hairy woodpecker. Courtesy of Jeff Wells
Who’s the Toughest Bird at the Feeder?
With the recent snow has come an increase in bird activity at our feeders and the small patches of open ground we’ve cleared under them. When all the birds are trying to access the limited space available, it’s not surprising that there seems to be more…
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Harriet McKane reins in her future
Life can take you in unexpected directions; a chance meeting or being at the right place at the right time can change your fate. In the case of Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) alum Harriet McKane, 19, it was attending her cousin’s birthday…
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Happy New Year
My new year’s resolution ...“Out with the old and in with the old.” Getting potted with the old buoys! There you have it. I am embracing my regression to the past and proud of it. Technology is confusing and not well suited to the way I think, or don’t. The more…
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BHML one of two Maine libraries visited during Government Accountability Office Tour
In October 2024, three federal officials arrived at the library for an in-depth site visit. Dispatched from Washington, D.C., they came to assess the physical condition of the building and to better understand the operational challenges of delivering modern…
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A look back at 2025 in the Boothbay region
An FBI investigation, the continuing sagas of school funding and Waterfront Park and much more occurred in 2025 in the Boothbay region. Below are the newspaper’s picks for the stories from each month. January After 20 years of service, Evelyn Shahan, 83, has…

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Judith L. Dent

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Barrett L. Gilchrist

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Mary E. Paquin

Mary Estella Paquin, 96, of Gorham passed away…

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Mavis F. Hinckley

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Mavis F. Hinckley, 80, of West Melbourne,…

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Gale E. Hodgdon

Gale E. Hodgdon

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of…

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Gale E. Hodgdon, 71, of…

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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
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Property transfers in December

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers…

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As the print deadline slowly approached on Monday morning – and after making it safely to the office on this slippery…

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The Oak Hill Raiders broke open a rather low-scoring first half, tallying 29 points in the third…

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Well, we survived 2025. But, did we?

My brain is overloaded. Is yours?

As we enter the new year, we have been…

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The Trustees of the Union Fair / Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival are launching our…

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Behind the gingerbread baking door
Rimar Reed's "Candy Drop" interactive gingerbread.

Gingerbread Spectacular baker/designer/architect Rimar Reed’s entries have long been part of…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest
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Charlotte Nutt to hold campaign launch event
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On Saturday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m., Charlotte Nutt, candidate for State Representative House…

Barter wins Last Sunday Cook-Off at Brady’s
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An outstanding Meatball Cook-Off was held at Brady’s at 25 Union Street the Sunday, Dec. 28, the very last Sunday of the year.…

'The Librarians' to screen at The Waldo

Presented by the Friends of the Waldoboro Library, "The Librarians" comes to The Waldo Jan. 11!…

Dance your way into 2026

Another New Year's Eve is nigh. Celebrating locally? Or is a night of dinner or dancing (or both) what you're up for…

Community Lunch Dec. 29: Tacos!
Stan, Byron and Tancy at the ready. Elliott Schwartz photo

The weather and the roads may not have been helpful but that didn't stop over 50 people from attending…

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Oak Hill holds off late Boothbay rally
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Boothbay stormed out to a 13-3 lead, but Oak Hill rallied, and won, 60-53, Monday night in…

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Please give up the ship

Dear Editor:

All of us would agree that President Donald J. Trump is “a very aesthetic person.” One glance at…

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Standing with Hannaford: Our community partner in the Boothbay region 

Dear Editor:

Recent advertisements from the New England Consumer…

Bergman's 'The Magic Flute' first of series to screen
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Join us at Harbor Theater on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. for a very special…

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Joy Vaughan first 2026 Artist of the Month
Maine artist Joy Vaughn painting.

The Bremen Library is pleased to be hosting Joy Vaughan as our first 2026 Artist of the…

Boothbay Harbor comprehensive plan moving forward
The Boothbay Harbor Selectboard takes a vote during their Dec. 22 meeting. From left, Mark Gimbel, Michael Tomko, Ken Rayle, and Alyssa Allen. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Harbor comprehensive plan process is making progress, according to…

Christmas party at House of Pizza
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On Sunday, Dec. 21, the House of Pizza in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor opened its doors to friends and…

Southport Column: Library warmth, Penguin Plunge cold, and more
Drawing by Diane Spofford Randlett

Chilly and stunning is this day after Christmas, enough sun to make the…

Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 5 arrests
LCSO gets grant to enforce speeding laws
Edgecomb man killed in Whitefield crash
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 2 arrests
Court rules in favor of waterfront park, decision contested days later
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Friday, 01/02
3:09 AM Low 0.11`
9:39 AM High 11.41`
3:59 PM Low -1.33`
10:26 PM High 9.64`
Saturday, 01/03
4:05 AM Low -0.12`
10:36 AM High 11.61`
4:54 PM Low -1.53`
11:21 PM High 9.84`
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Friday, 01/02
2:57 AM Low 0.10`
9:17 AM High 10.74`
3:47 PM Low -1.25`
10:04 PM High 9.08`
Saturday, 01/03
3:53 AM Low -0.11`
10:14 AM High 10.94`
4:42 PM Low -1.44`
10:59 PM High 9.27`
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Rockland Tides

Friday, 01/02
2:59 AM Low 0.32`
9:18 AM High 12.09`
3:50 PM Low -1.39`
10:07 PM High 10.29`
Saturday, 01/03
3:56 AM Low 0.12`
10:15 AM High 12.34`
4:44 PM Low -1.62`
11:02 PM High 10.49`
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Belfast Tides

Friday, 01/02
2:55 AM Low 0.25`
9:13 AM High 12.22`
3:41 PM Low -1.35`
9:56 PM High 10.63`
Saturday, 01/03
3:52 AM Low -0.01`
10:09 AM High 12.47`
4:35 PM Low -1.57`
10:50 PM High 10.85`
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