BBHWP's wastewater recycling plan dead in water

Aug. 26, on-site wastewater treatment and dimensional requirements returned to the discussion table during Boothbay Harbor planning board's public merit review hearing for Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (BBHWP) East Side Park's amended site plan…

Architect’s rendering of the renovated McEvoy Lodge at Camp Knickerbocker. Renovations to begin at the end of August and completed by Spring 2027.

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

McEvoy Lodge: More than a Building

The Camp Knickerbocker campus of the Boothbay Region YMCA has only been quiet for a few days between the end of another amazing summer season and the beginning of renovations to McEvoy Lodge. On Monday, contractor JF Scott will begin selective demolition and…

Lesser yellowlegs are currently migrating through Maine from their Boreal Forest nesting grounds. The authors saw this one during low tide near the Yarmouth Town Landing. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

Boreal Shorebird Bonanza and a Barbados Connection

We stumbled upon a surprising concentration of shorebirds a few days ago. If you’ve ever driven down Interstate 295 to Portland, you have driven over the Royal River where it empties into the harbor in Yarmouth. The town landing is right below the highway…

'Round Town

Arthur

A quick riddle. How do you identify a vehicle from West Southport? Look in traffic for something that looks like it traveled between Caratunk and Rockwood via dirt roads. These are pretty easy to identify, often driven by disgruntled and confused drivers who make…

Hawke Motors welcomes U.S. Sen. Susan Collins during campaign stop

At a campaign stop in Boothbay Harbor, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins met with some old friends and met some new ones during an hour-long event Aug. 31 at Hawke Motors. Collins is seeking her sixth term. She is locked in a re-election matchup with Democratic challenger…

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Dawkins agrees to counseling, community service in path toward WMHS assault case’s possible dismissal

The 18-year-old charged with aggravated assault against a…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"Tony" stars Dominic Sessa as 19-year-old Tony Bourdain, opening at the Lincoln Theater Sept. 11. Courtesy of the venue

"The Odyssey" - (R; 2 hours, 53 minutes) - Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Matt Damon),…

Literacy volunteers needed in Midcoast, Boothbay area

Midcoast Literacy, a non-profit that provides free literacy tutoring to people…

WHERE IT'S AT

'Going Deep In Time' with Peter Ralston

Gallery owners Kathleen Jones, left, and Diana Kerr with renowned photographer Peter Ralston. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Kerr+Jones Gallery in East Boothbay was the destination of friends and fans of photographer Peter…

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Southport General Store to host annual International Dinner celebrating J1 students

Southport General Store J1 students. Courtesy photo

Southport General Store will host its annual…

BHYC marine swap Sept. 12

The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club will hold a marine swap on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. BHYC…

Graphic timeline of events now on display at the Chapman-Hall House

Chapman-Hall House Committee members and volunteers honor the work of David Griffin, who designed the timeline display. Pictured from left: William Brewer, Louise Miller, Deane Brewer, Calvin Dodge, Kathy Moran, Patti Whitten, David Griffin, and Jeff Miller. Elizabeth Potter photo

To further enhance visitors' experience at the ca. 1754 Chapman-Hall House in…

Coastal Senior College

Mystery Mondays and Any Body Can Sing

In addition to the opportunity to enroll in a variety of classes each term, Coastal Senior…

Youth chess master holds special fundraiser for nonprofit

A New York City 12-year-old has turned his passion for chess into one for…

Selectman honor Dave Boucher's service to Edgecomb

Edgecomb selectmen honored the life of a community member Sept. 1 to begin their…

BHSD passes on FEMA grant

Sept. 1, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) decided not to accept a $2.5 million Federal Emergency Management…

USDA funding for Kennebec, Lincoln counties: How should money be spent?

The Kennebec and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation…

Early catch in Tuna Challenge is a whopper

Rolling Stone, with captain Alan Dugas, landed a 914-pound tuna early Wednesday morning, the first day of the four-day tournament

Tuna are being caught and the first boat to land one in the fifth annual Boothbay Harbor Tuna…

Down East Yacht Club: 60 years strong and a new watch takes over

The DEYC 2026-2027 Bridge: From left, P/C Bob Ewing, V/C Terry Traver, R/C Scott Warren, F/C Jeff Banger, Commodore Steve Marin. Courtesy photo

The Down East Yacht Club gathered at the Tugboat Inn in…

Veggies to Table auction gala raises $319,106 to help fight hunger in Midcoast Maine

Veggies to Table raised an extraordinary $319,106 at…

Midcoast Literacy training

Read Together Tutor Training

Location: Midcoast Literacy, 9 Park Street, Suite 1, Bath…

Lincoln Hospital celebrates opening of new Infusion Center and Oncology & Blood Disorder Practice

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta celebrated…

From the assistant editor

‘By the time you read this’

I tend to think of "By the time you read this" as one of those superfluous, disposable phrases, like "in order to"…

From the editor

Maine Lobster Week

First off, sorry all vegetarians and vegans – this is a plug for Maine’s popular crustacean, lobster. I was…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Back to school safety: Safe routes to school

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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens invites you to ‘Gather, Glow, and Celebrate’

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, festive season fans can start to…

Joe's Journal

The time has come …

Summer is winding down, kids are heading back to school, and the political silly season is getting underway.…

Waldo Theatre

'Viva Las Elvis' Sept. 20

Dan Fontaine and the Memphis Sun Mafia bring a full Elvis Presley show to the Waldo Sept. 20. Courtesy of the venue

The Waldo thinks you won’t be able to help falling in love with Dan Fontaine and the Memphis Sun Mafia’s tribute…

Senior College begins series of fall walks

In addition to the opportunity to enroll in a variety of classes each term,…

Tides

Saturday, 09/05
6:09 AM	High	8.66`
11:53 AM	Low	1.15`
6:28 PM	High	10.19`

Sunday, 09/06
12:50 AM	Low	0.42`
7:19 AM	High	8.58`
1:01 PM	Low	1.20`
7:38 PM	High	10.24`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Saturday, 09/05
5:47 AM	High	8.15`
11:41 AM	Low	1.08`
6:06 PM	High	9.59`

Sunday, 09/06
12:38 AM	Low	0.40`
6:57 AM	High	8.08`
12:49 PM	Low	1.13`
7:16 PM	High	9.64`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 09/05
5:46 AM	High	9.15`
11:46 AM	Low	1.27`
6:03 PM	High	10.65`

Sunday, 09/06
12:43 AM	Low	0.12`
7:01 AM	High	9.16`
12:55 PM	Low	1.22`
7:17 PM	High	10.79`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 09/05
5:40 AM	High	9.42`
11:38 AM	Low	1.45`
6:01 PM	High	10.86`

Sunday, 09/06
12:33 AM	Low	0.50`
6:50 AM	High	9.36`
12:48 PM	Low	1.45`
7:12 PM	High	10.91`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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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

AARON NADEAU TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1 5:30 TO 7:30PM 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

AHI TUNA CRUDO IN WATERMELON PONZU SAUCE AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

The Saltwater Hillbilly Sunday Show!! Costume Conga Line!!

Brady’s

10 More Days of August!!! *#@#!!

Brady’s

Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

Brady’s

Folk Legend Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary on Sept. 4th

Camden Opera House

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