During a recent trip to Pemaquid Harbor, the authors were surprised to see two young ospreys still hanging around a nest - the result of Maine's extended summers? Courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Mainers used to love to go on about how short the summers were here. Not any more. Climate change has elongated summer through both an earlier spring onset and later fall continuation of warm temperatures. Some birds have been able to track those changes:…

Friends, family celebrate Bobby Blackman's contributions to the community

It was a day filled with good food, good music and good friends raising money for a good cause. Cook’s Landing in Edgecomb was the scene Sept. 12 for raising money for the first-ever Bobby Blackman Scholarship Fund. Blackman was a beloved member of the…

CSD trustees talk financials, capital reserve fund

According to a Sept. 10 review of the Community School District's (CSD) unaudited financials for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, the school has $542,509.28 of available funds. This includes $475,166.47 in unused funds and $67,342.81 in revenue. …

Artist Dan Nielsen set against his mural design in progress on the back wall of the Opera House parking lot. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Colorful mural depicts region's history

Driving by the Opera House, you may have observed a burst of color along the back wall of the parking lot. Artist Dan Neilsen of Bayville and Hopkinton, New Hampshire began work on the wall, once the foundation of the Strand Theater, in July after it was smoothed…

Pictured from left are Caleb Easton, Barrett Hodgdon, Cathy Hodgdon, Tim Hodgdon, Audrey Hodgdon, and Grant Hodgdon in front of the Y’s Harbor Montessori School at morning drop-off. Courtesy of Allyson Goodwin

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

Anchored in Our Community

As the first woman and a sixth-generation member of her family to help lead Hodgdon Yachts, a traditionally male-dominated business, Audrey is no stranger to standing out or carrying forward a remarkable family legacy. Born and raised in Boothbay,…

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First National Bank has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in…

Strong turnout for Edgecomb's Community Forum

On Sept. 20, Edgecomb tried tackling a question being asked all over the country:…

Virginia Bolena organ recital

Organist Virginia Bolena's next recital is Sept. 25 in Newcastle. Courtesy of Sean Fleming

Virginia Bolena, organist and director of music at Trinity…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 285 calls for service for the period of…

Sprucewold Column: Many people recognized

It is still green in Sprucewold but there are a few beautiful red leaves here and there in the forest. As the…

Local National Guardsman awarded the Legion of Merit recognizing 32 years of military service

Colonel Shanon Cotta was awarded a Legion of Merit and retired after 32 years of service from the United States Army on Sept. 13 in Bangor, Maine. After the retirement ceremony, he stands with his mother Helga Cotta of South China, Maine. Courtesy photo

Colonel Shanon W. Cotta, of Alna, Maine was awarded…

Group 1 champions crowned at Wiscasset Speedway

As the saying goes: “All good things must come to an end.” The same reigns…

Ocean Point Column: Announcements, condolences and more

Activity here at the Point has slowed down almost to a snail’s pace.…

Town of Boothbay

Board approves 30K gallon propane tank installation

COGA 03, LLC, representing Colby and Gale Inc., received…

Babysitter training, Fix-A-Bike, and favorite teachers return to Boothbay-Wiscasset Adult Ed

Jennifer Harris, of First Point Training, holds a training infant used in the American Red Cross Babysitter Training. Courtesy of Raye Leonard

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Town of Edgecomb

Residents raise questions about timeliness of warrant questions

Edgecomb selectmen received negative feedback Sept. 15 regarding two warrant questions on the Nov. 3 special…

Annual Nor'easters barbershop chorus concert Oct. 3

The Barbershop Men's Chorus is among the three choruses performing on Oct. 3 in Newcastle. Courtesy of Lew Flagg

Mark your calendars! The…

Blessing of the animals Oct. 4 on Wiscasset Common

Soon Wiscasset's Town Common will be graced with wagging tails and paw prints from our beloved pets! In honor of St.…

Southport Column: Autumn arrives, deadlines and more

Tuesday the 22nd officially brings the season of autumn, but signs have been…

SIA flu clinic Oct. 8

The Southport Island Association (SIA), in conjunction with Nathan's Pharmacy, is conducting a flu…

Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club

Last Thursday we welcomed and were totally wowed by Marina LeGree. She talked about “Ascend:…

Learning the language of the landscape

What can the natural features of our beautiful surrounding landscapes teach us about the ecological and…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Practical Magic 2" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, Sept. 25. Courtesy of the venue

"The Magic Faraway Tree" - (PG; 1 hour, 50 minutes) - Adapted from Enid Blyton's…

Seahawks improve to 5-1 after defeating Sacopee

The Boothbay Region Seahawk field hockey team improved to 5-1 with a 4-0 win at…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"Late Fame" - (NR; 1 hour, 36 minutes) - Ed Saxberger (Willem Dafoe), a forgotten…

Letter to the editor

Why I’ll be voting for Charlotte Nutt

Dear Editor:

I live in Boothbay and have had the pleasure of knowing and…

Letter to the editor

A museum for makers?

Dear Editor:

There was an article about a place-based learning program ready to launch due to a…

Letter to the editor

Sen. Cameron Reny: an effective representative for Lincoln County

Dear Editor:

Cameron Reny of Bristol, now running…

Boothbay Region Democrats invite community to annual picnic Sept. 27

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Tides

Tuesday, 09/22
2:39 AM	Low	1.38`
9:03 AM	High	8.19`
2:45 PM	Low	1.91`
9:12 PM	High	9.28`

Wednesday, 09/23
3:25 AM	Low	1.04`
9:49 AM	High	8.63`
3:32 PM	Low	1.45`
9:58 PM	High	9.61`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 09/22
2:27 AM	Low	1.30`
8:41 AM	High	7.71`
2:33 PM	Low	1.80`
8:50 PM	High	8.74`

Wednesday, 09/23
3:13 AM	Low	0.98`
9:27 AM	High	8.13`
3:20 PM	Low	1.36`
9:36 PM	High	9.05`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 09/22
2:20 AM	Low	1.27`
8:40 AM	High	8.57`
2:29 PM	Low	1.98`
8:48 PM	High	9.58`

Wednesday, 09/23
3:07 AM	Low	0.99`
9:26 AM	High	8.96`
3:17 PM	Low	1.56`
9:34 PM	High	9.88`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 09/22
2:12 AM	Low	1.49`
8:29 AM	High	8.89`
2:26 PM	Low	2.06`
8:41 PM	High	9.94`

Wednesday, 09/23
3:00 AM	Low	1.11`
9:15 AM	High	9.36`
3:13 PM	Low	1.57`
9:27 PM	High	10.31`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

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Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

10x Blues Music Award recipient Danielle Nicole comes to Watts Hall!

Watts Hall Community Arts

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and then FOOTBALL!!!!

Brady’s

Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

Brady’s

IT’S A RAINY SUNDAY BUT HAPPY HOUR WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Fused Glass Workshop 9/12

Southport General Store & Barn

Weekend at Brady's!! College football and The Season Finale of The Saltwater Hillbilly!!

Brady’s

Annual International Community Dinner THIS Sunday

Southport General Store & Barn

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Boothbay Now And Then: New and Historic Images of the Boothbay Peninsula

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - 05:00 pm to7:30 pm

Camden Opera House Blue Café welcomes back acoustic jazz pianist Myles Kelley

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Final pie sale

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 09:00 am

Life Along the River Tour: Bowman House

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 10:00 am

SML Mah Jongg

Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 02:00 pm

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Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 04:00 pm

Boothbay Harbor Ocean On Tap

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 06:00 pm

Murder Mystery Dinner

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Friday, September 25, 2026 - 11:00 am to1:00 pm

10x Blues Music Award recipient Danielle Nicole comes to Watts Hall!

Friday, September 25, 2026 - 07:00 pm to9:00 pm

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