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Analysis
Is there a short-term rental problem and will ADUs help?

There are rentals and then there are rentals, which is why two issues affecting local properties seem to be related. One is a state law requiring towns to allow additional accessory dwelling units
The CSD Trustees at their Oct. 8 meeting. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register
CSD Trustees move forward on priority school repairs

The Community School District (CSD) Board of Trustees took steps Oct. 8 to begin roof repairs at Boothbay Region Elementary School. The board directed the Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS)
Roseate tern feeding young
A Bird's Tale
Michiel Does It Again

To most birders in the U.S., a roseate tern is a special bird that takes some effort to see. They can be seen regularly in only a few places where they nest in the United States. Roseate terns have an
We won!
BRHS field hockey
Seahawks win in OT, 2-1, over Oak Hill

Freshman Moriah Smith put a penalty stroke past goalie Ella Martin with 26.5 seconds to play in the extra eight-minute overtime period to give the Boothbay Region High School field hockey team a 2-1
Giant pumpkin
'Round Town
800

Jim Jellison, resident interesting person, never imagined growing an 800-pound pumpkin. It was not his life’s goal nor a project he had ever investigated. He just did it because he could and because

Obituaries

Michael J. Mayhew

Michael J. Mayhew

In profound sadness, we said good-bye to Michael J.…
Obituary
Sarah A. Addicott

Sarah A. Addicott

Sarah Ann “Sally” Addicott, 86, passed away…
Obituary

Service for Warren Page

A service to celebrate Warren Page’s life will be…

Julia M. Holmes

Julia May Holmes, 86, died Oct. 2, 2024 at Winship…
Obituary
Michael P. Dickson

Michael P. Dickson

Michael Paul Dickson, 45, of Wiscasset passed away…
Obituary
Arlene G. McIntosh

Arlene G. McIntosh

Born Arlene Larsen in Yarmouth, Maine on Feb. 8…
Obituary

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Boothbay Farmer's Market wraps up 2024 season
Boothbay Farmer's Market
Fall fun for everyone at BRVM’s Family Harvest Day
Children took a barrel ride as a tractor pulls them.
Pemaquid Oyster Festival a shucking good time
The oyster shucking competition.

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New Hope Midcoast will debut a film featuring survivors of domestic abuse on November 14 at the Strand Theatre

Creating Communities of Hope: the intersection of domestic abuse, homelessness, and food insecurity

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Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony - October 15th 2024 - Hosted by the Boothbay Railway Village Museum. Member Meeting: 4:30 – 5:00 PM Location: Historic Chapel (Short & Sweet)Cocktails & Train Rides: 5:00 – 6:00 PM Location: Antique Car Building (Ride or walk between stations)Dinner & Awards: 6:00 – 7:30 PM Location: Historic Town Hall

Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony 10/15

Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce
Samaritan's Purse

Relief efforts for NC at Brady's

Meet Wurui Dunn, Associate Broker at Newcastle Realty

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ARTinME 2024
Valerie Hart's 'Ethereal Reflections' is Best In Show
Valerie Hart

“Looking at the work enmasse, I sensed creative freedom and vulnerability,…
The "Stoneheads" had 'em dancin' in the aisles
The "Stoneheads" from left: Bob Colwell, Scott Elliot, Dick Hollis, Steve Jones with Nate Schrock and Josh Robbins as "Mick Jagged" at the Opera House Oct. 11. Peter Southwick photo

The Boneheads turned Stoneheads last Friday night at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and delivered a…
Acoustic duo Ryanhood to perform at the BH Opera House
The duo Ryanhood at the BBH Opera House Nov. 9. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Named ‘Best Group/Duo’ in the International Acoustic…
Trustees considering new building for transfer station
Transfer station

A transfer station building is showing its age and has started crumbling. On Oct. 10…
Boothbay Region YMCA Catalyst for Community Good
Putting ‘explore’ in exploratory learning
Leaf wreaths

Engagement and adventure are at the heart of Boothbay Region YMCA’s Fit Kids after-school…
Girls win, boys place second at XC regular season finale
Seahawks logo

The Boothbay Region High School cross country team maintained its winning pace…
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff car

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 358 calls for service for the period of Oct. 8 to…
Candidates tackle rising costs, affordable housing at final forum
Dale Harmon

Nearly 60 audience members listened as four candidates…
Towns sponsor free family films at Harbor Theater
"Monster House" plays Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2 at Harbor Theater. Courtesy photo

During the 2024-25 movie season, the towns of Boothbay Harbor, Southport…
Outdoorsmen and Women dinner and raffle Oct. 18

On Friday, Oct. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Boothbay, there…
Lincoln County Dems to host county candidates and discuss Get Out the Vote efforts

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC)…
Free movie event at the Harbor Theater
Don't miss the free screening of this film on Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Courtesy of Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative

Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative is bringing "Moonrise Kingdom" (rated PG-13) to the…
Helping working people inspires Hunt’s bid for House District 48
Bill Hunt

James William “Bill” Hunt III, R-Southport,…
Stover seeking fourth term in House District 48 to fight for people’s needs
Rep. Holly Stover

Rep. Holly B. Stover, D-Boothbay, is focused on…
This week at the Lincoln Theater
Met premiere: "Grounded" at the Lincoln Theater Oct. 19. Courtesy of the venue

“Beetlejuice” - (1988; PG; 1 hour, 32 minutes) -  After Barbara…
Letter to the editor
Re-elect Holly Stover in Dist. 48

Dear Editor:

Rep. Holly Stover is a perfect example of government of the people, by the people…
Letter to the editor
Support Holly Stover

Dear Editor:

Rep. Holly Stover is grounded in her community where she was raised in a family with deep…
Letter to the editor
Stolen political signs

Dear Editor:

Numerous Democratic campaign signs have been reported destroyed or stolen.

At the…
'Nocturne' at Maine Art Gallery until Oct. 20
“Then and Now, Darkness Descends” oil on linen by Joanne Tarlin at Maine Art Gallery through Oct. 20. Courtesy of the venue

The theme of Maine Art Gallery’s final show for the 2024 season, “Nocturne,…
Letter to the editor
Vote for Tunkle

Dear Editor:

I’m writing to endorse Judy Tunkle for the position of State Representative in the towns of…

Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Boothbay Fire Department holds annual open house
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
BHPD arrests 4
Interpreters not available for Chinese marijuana defendants
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Tides

Tuesday, 10/15
3:25 AM Low -0.33`
9:52 AM High 10.35`
3:48 PM Low -0.39`
10:15 PM High 10.89`
Wednesday, 10/16
4:15 AM Low -0.75`
10:41 AM High 11.11`
4:41 PM Low -1.11`
11:08 PM High 11.15`
Marine Forecast
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Tides

Tuesday, 10/15
3:13 AM Low -0.31`
9:30 AM High 9.75`
3:36 PM Low -0.37`
9:53 PM High 10.26`
Wednesday, 10/16
4:03 AM Low -0.70`
10:19 AM High 10.46`
4:29 PM Low -1.05`
10:46 PM High 10.50`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA
No tide data available.

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 10/15
3:07 AM Low -0.39`
9:24 AM High 11.19`
3:32 PM Low -0.37`
9:47 PM High 11.74`
Wednesday, 10/16
3:57 AM Low -0.85`
10:13 AM High 11.99`
4:25 PM Low -1.15`
10:40 PM High 12.07`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Cougars down Seahawks, 4-0
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Life

Acoustic duo Ryanhood to perform at the BH Opera House
Outdoorsmen and Women dinner and raffle Oct. 18
Why they left: Andersson airs results from survey of families
'Nocturne' at Maine Art Gallery until Oct. 20
Halloween Potluck and Scary Readings

Work

Boothbay Farmer's Market wraps up 2024 season
Digital tech training offered
Pooley Realty Group and Pottle Realty combine to serve Midcoast
Maine home sales and values up in August
Salmon are stars at Midcoast Conservancy’s State of the Sheepscot

Arts and Entertainment

Valerie Hart's 'Ethereal Reflections' is Best In Show
The "Stoneheads" had 'em dancin' in the aisles
Acoustic duo Ryanhood to perform at the BH Opera House
Towns sponsor free family films at Harbor Theater
Free movie event at the Harbor Theater
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