The trills of chipping sparrows can be heard in neighborhoods across Maine and the U.S., but recognizing their songs from other trillers can be tricky. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

Over the last month as we’ve walked our little black dog around the neighborhood each morning, we’ve rarely been out of earshot of the trilling songs of either dark-eyed juncos or chipping sparrows. Both species are among the vast numbers of birds that produce a…

Goodbye, Flowbird blue, and hello to SmartMobile green. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor parking gets new look

Paid parking begins in Boothbay Harbor starting June 1, and this year returning visitors may notice the lack of blue on the kiosks. The town’s prior partner, Flowbird, was recently bought out, and all online payments will now be made through the ParkMobile…

Boothbay Region Elementary School's planned renovation. File photo

CSD trustees reconsider scope of BRES renovation

May 14, the Community School District (CSD) trustees edited the scope of the $30 million renovation project at Boothbay Region Elementary School due to the lawsuit delay. Lavallee Brensinger architect Lance Whitehead said that, as of May 2026, there has been an 18…

'Round Town

Emily

Every year, our family tries to arrange a weeklong gathering in August. It’s a much-anticipated event for everyone to be together on Monhegan, one of the most favorite places we know. Sometimes we have needed to adjust, as we did last year with the…

The 2025 Memorial Day Parade in Southport begins. File photo

Boothbay Region Memorial Day parades schedule

This year's observance of dearly departed veterans this Memorial Day will be held on Monday, May 25. Keeping with tradition, all Boothbay region veterans - U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Merchant Marines - are…

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Colors abound at Big Gray Barn

Rotary's Big Gray Barn is open for the season.

BRHS Drama delivers full-scale ‘Phantom’ classic

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Wednesday Night Lights

A player serves the ball to the opposing team. Photo by Trevor Tibbetts

Bump, set, spike. Three simple actions, repeated over and over on a volleyball court, have become the…

News and notes from the Community Center

Please note: Our Wednesday Ladies Who Love to Dance group is now meeting at Spruce Point.

Mark your…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

Three new exhibitions open at BRAF

Charles Nowell - “Portland Head Light” in BRAF’s Gallery One.

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) welcomes summer with three exhibitions that showcase the…

Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club

This correspondent has been out of town the past few weeks, and when I turned into the driveway to the…

Josh St. Clair joins Wiscasset Speedway record books with third Coastal 200 victory

An excited Josh St. Clair climbs out of his car after winning the 2026 Coastal 200. Jasen Dickey Photography

With wet…

Visually Impaired Persons meeting June 2

The next monthly meeting of Visually Impaired…

Arthur Miller classic comes to the Lincoln Theater

See National Theater Live's production of "All My Sons," at the Lincoln Theater June 4-5. Jan Versweyveld

Arthur Miller’s searing…

Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop

Adult mystery and sci/fi and fantasy book sale

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Boothbay Region Land Trust

BRLT to feature the art of Gayle Fraas and Duncan Slade

"Hendricks Head South" - 38”x55” - dye painted on cotton, stitched by Fraas-Slade

Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition…

AARP News You Can Use – June 2026

Maine is often described as one big, small town where people are eager to lend a helping hand.…

BRHS boys tennis

Seahawks take down Ramblers, 4-0

The Boothbay Region Seahawks defeated the Winthrop Ramblers for the second time this season, 4-0, at…

AARP scam alert: Your points are worth money—and scammers know it

Chances are you’ve signed up for a rewards or loyalty program at…

Bayville Buzz

It’s Memorial Day and the Buzz is back. Summer is back too - at least it felt that way for a couple of glorious…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"The Christophers" opens at theLincoln Theater Friday, May 29. Courtesy of the venue

"The Drama" - (R; 1 hour, 46 minutes) - A happily engaged couple is put to the test when…

Mt. Abram 'walks' to victory over Boothbay baseball

The old baseball aphorism stating that "base on balls will always come back to haunt you…

CTL students wrap up swim partnership with Boothbay Y

Pre-kindergartners through second graders from CTL traveled to the Boothbay Region YMCA for a multi-week swimming skills series. Courtesy of CTL

Student swimmers in grades pre-k through second at the Center for Teaching and Learning…

Shear Artistry Family Hair Salon welcomes Sarai Palmer

“Hello Boothbay, I am overjoyed to be working at Shear Artistry. I have been…

Look back on ‘25-’26 Library Afterschool Clubs

Designing T-shirts was one of the many afterschool projects at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library this year. Courtesy of BHML

If you walk into Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) on a Wednesday afternoon…

BRHS girls tennis

4 seniors honored at final home match

Hannah Kreft and her mother, Amanda Kreft. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Four seniors on the 2026 Boothbay Region High School girls tennis team were honored for their…

BRHS girls tennis

Seahawks defeat Cougars, 4-1

The Boothbay Region High School girls tennis team finished its regular season with a home win over…

Correction on Memorial Day parades

In the print version of this week’s issue, we mistakenly listed the Southport Memorial Day parade…

Damariscotta Open Mic May 30

Linda Picceri and Michelle Tanguay, No Spring Chickens, to play May Open Mic on May 30. Courtesy photo

On Saturday, May 30, welcome summer with the sounds and spirit that music, song and spoken words bring to…

64th Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days

Navy Band Northeast Ensembles playing June 23-24

Three Navy Band Northeast ensembles will bring their music to the 64th annual…

Bigelow Laborator for Ocean Sciences

Annual event showcases algae applications and opportunities

Senior Research Scientist Mike Lomas shows WWF colleagues a display that spotlights the history, reach, and impact of the NCMA (Credit: Alex Seise)

Fishermen, scientists, chefs, and seafood fans descended on the Maine…

Tides

Monday, 05/25
1:10 AM	Low	1.05`
7:34 AM	High	9.35`
1:36 PM	Low	0.66`
8:09 PM	High	9.74`

Tuesday, 05/26
2:14 AM	Low	0.88`
8:36 AM	High	9.12`
2:32 PM	Low	0.89`
9:02 PM	High	9.91`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 05/25
12:58 AM	Low	0.99`
7:12 AM	High	8.80`
1:24 PM	Low	0.62`
7:47 PM	High	9.18`

Tuesday, 05/26
2:02 AM	Low	0.83`
8:14 AM	High	8.59`
2:20 PM	Low	0.84`
8:40 PM	High	9.33`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 05/25
12:55 AM	Low	0.79`
7:11 AM	High	10.12`
1:22 PM	Low	0.25`
7:46 PM	High	10.36`

Tuesday, 05/26
1:57 AM	Low	0.65`
8:10 AM	High	9.87`
2:16 PM	Low	0.53`
8:38 PM	High	10.49`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 05/25
12:52 AM	Low	1.04`
7:06 AM	High	10.15`
1:18 PM	Low	0.71`
7:39 PM	High	10.48`

Tuesday, 05/26
1:53 AM	Low	0.83`
8:07 AM	High	9.97`
2:12 PM	Low	0.91`
8:32 PM	High	10.65`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Popover Friday and Saturday!! (Oh, and prime rib too!!)

Brady’s

Official Deck opening Friday at Brady's!! (Construction delay)

Brady’s

Anonymous Donor Pledges Dollar-to-Dollar Match

Sail Power & Steam Museum

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BOSTON DANCE THEATER returns to the Strand stage!

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SINGER/SONGWRITER SCOTT KING TO PERFORM TUESDAY MAY 26TH FROM 5:30 TO 7:30PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET

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BOOGIE2SHOOZ SUNDAY MAY 24th 5-8PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET! BE THERE!

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OF FOOD AND FUN!

Mine Oyster Waterfront Dining & Night Club with LIVE entertainment

Popover Friday and Saturday!! (Oh, and prime rib too!!)

Brady’s

Official Deck opening Friday at Brady's!! (Construction delay)

Brady’s

Anonymous Donor Pledges Dollar-to-Dollar Match

Sail Power & Steam Museum

WE’RE OPEN FOR THE 2026 SEASON AND JUST WAITING FOR YOU!

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

BOSTON DANCE THEATER returns to the Strand stage!

The Strand Theatre

Upcoming Events

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 10:00 am

Traverse / BBH Opera House

Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 07:30 pm

Tickets now available for Maine Days 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026 - 09:00 am to5:00 pm

Boothbay Region Food Pantry

Friday, May 29, 2026 - 11:00 am to1:00 pm

Tickets now available for Maine Days 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026 - 09:00 am to5:00 pm

Southport General Store & Barn Fused Glass Trivet Workshop

Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 10:00 am to12:00 pm

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Friday, May 29, 2026 - 09:00 am to5:00 pm

Novelist Ellen Baker to host immersive launch party for 'Summerland Cove'

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 06:00 pm to8:00 pm

BRLT Artist’s Reception: Gayle Fraas and Duncan Slade

Thursday, June 4, 2026 - 04:00 pm to6:00 pm

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