Residents at the CSD annual budget meeting April 28. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Residents pass first $12.1M CSD budget vote

Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor voters approved the first of two public votes for the Community School District (CSD) proposed $12.1 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year. At the annual budget meeting April 28, around 70 residents passed the 18-article warrant. The…

BRHS Drama delivers full-scale ‘Phantom’ classic

BRHS Drama staged three shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” May 1-2 in the school’s auditorium. A small cast of 13, determined to perform Broadway’s notoriously difficult classic, aligned with the vision of Director Dr. Mary Miller, to remind…

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's Earth Day celebration April 25. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Where It's At

Earth Day: Make it every day

Earth Day. I remember the first observance in 1970, I was a high school freshman. I don't remember if there was an assembly or science class outside, but I do remember how special I thought the idea was: Each of us can help make our corners of the world protected…

'Round Town

Past

I know it is ancient history but so much community fun! Events with a focus on what makes the region a community. No great fanfare, no fireworks, nothing but a real treat to celebrate special local people and organizations. I miss it. But, generally speaking,…

Mike Tomko presents a representative of U.S Coast Guard Boothbay Harbor with the Spirit of America Tribute. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor voters pass $6.7M budget

It was smooth sailing May 2 as about 50 Boothbay Harbor residents voted to approve this year’s 18-article town warrant, which included a $6,763,908 fiscal year 2027 budget, about a 5.6% increase from last year. “Over the past year, we've continued to…

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Andrew Duhon in concert May 23

Andrew Duhon. May 23. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Got tickets? Courtesy of the artist

Andrew Duhon has been called, “Another world-class voice from Louisiana, another soulful,…

Boothbay Region Garden Club

BRGC congratulates local scholarship awardee on graduation

Della Hawn, a 2026 Sewanee – The University of the South graduate. Courtesy of David Applegate

The Garden Club is pleased to congratulate Della Hahn, BRHS Class of…

William L. Ball, III

As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days, this year’s theme proudly…

Athletic events week of May 11

Monday, May 11: Baseball @ Mt. Valley - 12:30 p.m. dismiss, 12:45 p.m. depart, 4 p.m.…

Wiscasset Ocean on Tap

The Wide World of Ocean Chemistry

The next Wiscacsset edition of Ocean on Tap will take place on Thursday, May 14, 6 p.m. at Ækeir Brewing,…

Live theater this week at the Lincoln

Emily Sue Barker (Audrey) and Niall Lessard (Seymour) lead the cast of "Little Shop of Horrors" opening Friday, May 15. Got those tickets...quick! Courtesy of Christina Belknap

LCCT presents: "Little Shop of Horrors" – Live on stage! - The meek floral…

From Forests to Faucets: Maine DEP Lake Scorecard

When: Tuesday, May 19…

AARP scam alert: Gift cards are for gifts

Gift cards are popular and convenient for consumers—and for criminals who favor them as easy and…

Boothbay Harbor Ocean on Tap

'A Maine Lobstering Life'

The next Boothbay Harbor edition of Ocean on Tap will take place on Thursday, May 21, 6 p.m. at Footbridge…

Trump signs legislation which includes $1.165M for Hendricks Head project

The news from Washington, D.C. is good. Southport officials…

BRYMCA Community Catalyst for Good

From shy beginnings to center stage

Imij Armstead performing the National Anthem to open the Sea Dogs game in Portland in 2022. Photo courtesy of Gretchen Armstead

Imij Armstead, affectionately named by her parents after Jimi Hendrix (her first name is “Jimi” spelled…

New team meeting May 21

New regional adult unified basketball team

Parents, players, coaches and sponsors, in conjunction with the Boothbay Region YMCA…

Declaration of Independence copy heading to East Boothbay

An early copy of the Declaration of Independence is on its way to East Boothbay. Maine State…

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Edgecomb residents to vote on whether to join Wiscasset Water District

In 2024, the Legislature passed, and the Governor…

Twin Villages Arbor Day celebration to offer free trees and family activities

Coastal Rivers Land Steward Brad Weigel demonstrates how to plant a sapling during the 2025 Arbor Day celebration. Courtesy of Kris Christine

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Seeking 1927-30 Boothbay Registers

The Boothbay Register has a mystery on its hands. We're seeking our 1927-30 editions, missing…

Memorial Library and St. Andrews Village to host Conversation Cafe

In a time when so many things can feel like they divide us, looking for…

BHSD weighs in on Waterfront Park

Stormwater…

Cult classic ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Lincoln Theater

The LCCT cast of "Little Shop of Horrors, from back, left: Kelly Caufield, Eliana Goldberg, Emily Sue Barker, Molly Frantzen, Derek Kingsley. Front, from left: Andy Barber, Niall Lessard, and Ron Capps. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln County Community Theater (LCCT), resident theater company at Damariscotta’s…

BRHS girls tennis

Seahawks edged by Morse

The Boothbay Region High School girls tennis team dropped to 3-3 on the season after a 3-2 loss at home to…

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust

Guided hike at Salt Bay Farm

Several species of sparrow, such as this Swamp sparrow, can be spotted at Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta. Photo courtesy of Walt Barrows

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah…

BRHS boys tennis postponed

Allan Crocker, athletic director at Boothbay Region High School, has announced that today's boys tennis…

Southport building permits

4/7 - #4331 Leroy Smith 75 Stowaway Road, SZ steps to water

4/9 - #4332 Kevin Miller 173 Hendricks…

June 6 Plant Sale benefitting Memorial Library

Plant sale June 6 at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. Courtesy photo

Join us on Saturday, June 6, 9 to 11 a.m. on the Library Lawn for our biennial Plant…

Tides

Monday, 05/11
12:32 AM	Low	1.86`
6:56 AM	High	8.94`
1:01 PM	Low	1.03`
7:37 PM	High	8.96`

Tuesday, 05/12
1:30 AM	Low	1.42`
7:53 AM	High	9.08`
1:53 PM	Low	0.82`
8:26 PM	High	9.56`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 05/11
12:20 AM	Low	1.76`
6:34 AM	High	8.42`
12:49 PM	Low	0.97`
7:15 PM	High	8.44`

Tuesday, 05/12
1:18 AM	Low	1.34`
7:31 AM	High	8.55`
1:41 PM	Low	0.78`
8:04 PM	High	9.01`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 05/11
12:23 AM	Low	1.99`
6:27 AM	High	9.32`
12:55 PM	Low	1.02`
7:12 PM	High	9.21`

Tuesday, 05/12
1:20 AM	Low	1.52`
7:26 AM	High	9.50`
1:46 PM	Low	0.81`
8:01 PM	High	9.79`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 05/11
12:15 AM	Low	2.03`
6:28 AM	High	9.64`
12:43 PM	Low	1.16`
7:05 PM	High	9.69`

Tuesday, 05/12
1:12 AM	Low	1.53`
7:25 AM	High	9.83`
1:35 PM	Low	0.91`
7:56 PM	High	10.29`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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