Boothbay Harbor celebrates 125 years of our footbridge!

Boothbay Harbor’s iconic Footbridge turns 125 this year, and the community is coming together to celebrate the landmark that has connected people—and both sides of the harbor—for generations. A week of Footbridge-themed activities will culminate with Footbridge…

Nick Prato as Todd Dadaleares, founding musician of the Boothbay Harbor 80s band, The Voyagers, soon to be a full length feature film. Courtesy of Uther Moon

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The Voyagers: Reimagined, their beat goes on

For decades in most towns across the country, high school musicians were forming bands with gigs at high school dances, town halls and YMCAs, playing the music of the decade. In Boothbay Harbor, early – mid-80s, one such band was The Voyagers: Todd Dadaleares,…

Seahawk tri-captain Zuri Smith pushes the ball into the goal in the third quarter of Thursday's 3-1 win at home over Hall-Dale. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

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Seahawks roll past Bulldogs

The Boothbay Region High School field hockey team got its eighth win of the season by defeating the Hall-Dale Bulldogs for the second time this season, 3-1, at Perkins Field Thursday afternoon. Junior Moriah Smith, the team’s leading scorer, gave Boothbay a 1-0…

Boothbay Region Elementary School students practice bird watching with Tracey Hall, environmental educator from the Boothbay Region Land Trust. Photo by Brass Duck Photography/Used with permission

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Education Boothbay opens $1.2M campaign

This week, Education Boothbay launched the public phase of "Our Children, Our Community," a three-year, $1.2 million campaign to help prepare Boothbay Region students for the future. Funded entirely by private donations, the campaign goes beyond what school…

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When all else fails, find something red! Not sure if I read that somewhere or if my imaginary sidekick whispered in my ear. Either way, this scene caught my eye as I was wandering around during my weekly visit to Sample’s Shipyard where there is much…

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Business owners Dave Bean, left, talks with Kristin and Nick Page at the party. Courtesy photo

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These items are on sale in celebration of the Boothbay Harbor footbridge's 125th birthday celebration. Courtesy photo

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Gingerbread House Building with Kevin Kiley

A Gingerbread Spectacular entry holiday seasons past.Courtesy of the Opera House

Aspiring architects, baking engineers, creative spirits–all are invited to attend the…

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Boothbay shuts out Telstar to conclude regular season

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Pier One Pizza - Business of the Year. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce's Community Awards were held Thursday, Oct. 15 in at Boothbay Railway…

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Tides

Tuesday, 10/20
12:51 AM	Low	1.57`
7:25 AM	High	8.06`
1:05 PM	Low	2.22`
7:33 PM	High	8.82`

Wednesday, 10/21
1:44 AM	Low	1.39`
8:16 AM	High	8.44`
2:01 PM	Low	1.82`
8:28 PM	High	9.05`

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Tides

Tuesday, 10/20
12:39 AM	Low	1.48`
7:03 AM	High	7.59`
12:53 PM	Low	2.09`
7:11 PM	High	8.31`

Wednesday, 10/21
1:32 AM	Low	1.31`
7:54 AM	High	7.95`
1:49 PM	Low	1.72`
8:06 PM	High	8.52`

Marine Forecast
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Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 10/20
12:38 AM	Low	1.46`
7:03 AM	High	8.38`
12:53 PM	Low	2.31`
7:07 PM	High	9.12`

Wednesday, 10/21
1:31 AM	Low	1.29`
7:54 AM	High	8.75`
1:48 PM	Low	1.92`
8:02 PM	High	9.35`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 10/20
12:30 AM	Low	1.73`
6:50 AM	High	8.72`
12:49 PM	Low	2.42`
7:04 PM	High	9.45`

Wednesday, 10/21
1:23 AM	Low	1.50`
7:42 AM	High	9.11`
1:43 PM	Low	1.98`
7:57 PM	High	9.72`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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