Meet the Scotts, BRYMCA Philanthropic Ambassadors

The Scott family can’t wait to tell you why they love Boothbay Region YMCA (BRYMCA), its diversity of programs and its community-based services that led them to their role as the Y’s Thrive 2025 Philanthropic Ambassadors. “I had just finished some treatment, and…

Y’s CEO Andy Hamblett announces retirement in 2026

After 23 years of extraordinary leadership, Andy Hamblett has announced that he will retire as CEO of the Boothbay Region YMCA at the end of June 2026. It’s hard to overstate the impact Andy has had on our YMCA and on the broader Boothbay Region. Since stepping…

Windjammer Days 2025

Schmakers Bay reels in 4th consecutive fish relay win

Intense heat and a blazing sun didn't keep eight teams from forming for the 2025 Fish Relay Races during Windjammer Days. In fact, the weather conditions made this competition worthy of an episode of the MTV show "Road Rules!" Before the races, members of…

Windjammer Days 2025

A comical and fun Decorated Boat Parade

Unicorns, ducks, giant gummie bears ... and even a couple of people in jail. These were just a few of the scenes from shore as the Decorated Boat Parade passed along the inner harbor on Sunday, June 29. Remade from the former Lighted Boat Parade for…

Grand opening marks a bold new era for Bigelow Laboratory

More than 250 supporters, community leaders, and scientists gathered at Bigelow Laboratory in East Boothbay, Maine, on June 26 to celebrate the grand opening of the Harold Alfond Center for Ocean Education and Innovation. The event provided a fitting close to the…

Obituaries

Memorial Service for Susan J. Wilson

A memorial service to celebrate Susan…

Charles M. McQuaid

Charles Murray…

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Memorial Service for Paul B. Adams

A Memorial Service for Paul B. Adams, 99…

Cynthia M. Crowell

Cynthia M. (Cochran) Crowell, 70, with her…

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Dennis C. Olson

Dennis Charles…

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Joanne E. Joyce

Loving mother…

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Parade of Sail: Majestic ships sail into harbor June 25

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Local teen in Maine pageant July 5-7

Arabella Rose Hodgdon, 15, of Boothbay has qualified as a state finalist in the National American…

Letter to the editor

The other half

Dear Editor:

The other half of the dynamic duo of librarians at the Southport Memorial Library,…

July classes at Maine Art Gallery

"Bradford Road," a watercolor by Deena Ball, courtesy of MAG

Whether you are new to art or more advanced in your skills, the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset offers…

First show of 2025 at The Barn Project

'Color Group' features the work of seven artists

Over the last four years, these artists have convened on a monthly basis to read, discuss,…

Friends of Thai Daughters

Celebrating 20 years of preventing child trafficking

A huge thank you to everyone who turned out for Friends of Thai Daughters’…

Compare on Bates' dean's list

Savannah Compare has been named to the dean's list at Bates College in Lewiston for the winter…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 5 arrests

Summonses

Daniel E. Chickering, 44, of Waldoboro…

Fair in Jefferson coming last Saturday in July

Three days in this Arrowsic cottage will be included in the St. Giles fair auction. Wendy Ross photo

This year’s St. Giles church fair in Jefferson promises to be a lot of fun, with an auction,…

Paddle for a Purpose makes a splash

It’s not often that one can look out on the Damariscotta River and see a glittering mermaid, a…

Where It's At

'RED'

The set for the Tony Award-winning play, "RED," a Boothbay Summer Theater production. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

I attended the Boothbay Summer Theater production of “RED,” a Tony Award -winning play by John Logan about the abstract artist Mark…

July 4 First Friday Art Tour

Oyster shells and nautical charts. Find them at Kerr + Jones Gallery, East Boothbay.

Boothbay Harbor's self-guided tour of galleries in the region. …

Southport Yacht Club

Saturday’s Commondore’s Opening Reception. Photo courtesy of Nancy Doyle

The summer sailing season is launched at SYC! Children’s laughter echoes through the harbor and turnabouts, optis…

Francis Perkins subject of July 13 presentation at St. Giles Jefferson

Peter Blaze Corcoran to speak at St. Giles Jefferson. Courtesy photo

Acclaimed lecturer Peter Blaze Corcoran will be the guest speaker…

Get Ready to Shred

Maine State CU hosts free document Shred-It event in Rockland

Maine State Credit Union is bringing its Shred-It event to the Rockland…

Hannaford reports 95,000 Maine employees may be victims of data breach

Ahold Delhaize USA Services reported, personal information of 95…

Southport buying handicapped van parking sign

Southport Town Clerk Donna Climo is shopping for a new sign for the town hall parking…

Sheepscot River Race July 6

Sunday, July 6 is the 32nd Annual Sheepscot River Race. Start time is 10 a.m. for this six-mile canoe and…

BBH Opera House: The Wolff Sisters

The Wolff Sisters - courtesy of Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

“The Wolff Sisters live comfily at the crossroads of Americana, roots, and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll, where…

Letter to the editor

Maine: Not a sanctuary state

Dear Editor:

Just another haven for crime and devastation?

…

Letter to the editor

Free advice

Dear Editor:

Here’s a good idea for our current administration: Indiscriminately cut or eliminate federal funding…

Sylvan Gallery

'Golden Horizons: The Sunsets and Moonrises of Paul Batch'

Sylvan Gallery is proud to present an evocative new exhibition featuring the masterful…

Opinion

BRHS Champions of Change: Earlier winter practices needed

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BBH Opera House: Cécilia playing July 3

Driven by an intense passion for traditional music, Cécilia is recognized for its ability to…

Celebrate 'Salad Days' at Watershed!

Reserve a plate by Maine-artist Emily Armstrong at this year’s 30th Annual Salad Days event! Courtesy of Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts

Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts invites the whole community to its 30th annual Salad Days festival…

Tides

Tuesday, 07/01
4:25 AM	High	9.67`
10:32 AM	Low	0.47`
5:05 PM	High	9.34`
10:58 PM	Low	1.37`

Wednesday, 07/02
5:19 AM	High	9.11`
11:20 AM	Low	0.93`
5:54 PM	High	9.28`
11:54 PM	Low	1.51`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 07/01
4:03 AM	High	9.11`
10:20 AM	Low	0.44`
4:43 PM	High	8.80`
10:46 PM	Low	1.29`

Wednesday, 07/02
4:57 AM	High	8.58`
11:08 AM	Low	0.88`
5:32 PM	High	8.73`
11:42 PM	Low	1.42`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 07/01
4:05 AM	High	10.18`
10:23 AM	Low	0.32`
4:46 PM	High	9.66`
10:45 PM	Low	1.34`

Wednesday, 07/02
4:59 AM	High	9.62`
11:11 AM	Low	0.80`
5:36 PM	High	9.56`
11:41 PM	Low	1.47`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 07/01
3:58 AM	High	10.45`
10:15 AM	Low	0.67`
4:34 PM	High	10.10`
10:41 PM	Low	1.53`

Wednesday, 07/02
4:51 AM	High	9.88`
11:04 AM	Low	1.16`
5:24 PM	High	9.97`
11:36 PM	Low	1.67`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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