Boothbay Region Elementary School eighth graders and teachers present $1,500 to Maine Cancer Foundation Executive Director Ray Ruby in the Whale Park Oct. 30. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

First-ever BRES Cancer Walk fundraiser totals $1,500

About 30 eighth graders and three of their teachers took a walk Friday morning, Oct. 30. It wasn’t a gym class and they weren’t just enjoying the sunshine and 60F temperature. The group was delivering a special package to Ray Ruby, executive director of the Maine…

CSD school committee seeks answers on bus removal, survey

Questions abounded at the Community School District (CSD) school committee's Oct. 13 meeting. As reported in the Register, the board was concerned that CSD schools lacked heat or hot water for five weeks and questioned how the situation…

Shifting shadows, stories, haunt Boothbay Opera House

On Oct. 29, ninety-seven living souls dragged their bones across the creaky old floors of the Opera House of Boothbay Harbor (OHBH) to behold the magic of community spirit and the terror of storytelling. Ghostly shadows waltzed throughout the grand room. Flickers…

The Cape Elizabeth gray heron in flight shows off the bold white wrists at the bend of the wing that were probably its best field mark. Photo courtesy of Doug Hitchcox.

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Gray Among the Blue

An older gentleman we knew in years past who has since passed away had a, let’s just say “unique” way to remember the name of the ibis. He was a former French teacher; we can still hear his strong French-Canadian accent, passed down from his parents who had…

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Village residents visit the horses in the lower paddocks at Burke's Island Farm on Friday, Oct. 23 with employee Ella Watts. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

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MaineDOT staff baffled by Barters Island Bridge problems

Maine Department of Transportation still hasn't determined the circumstances causing the Barters Island Bridge's closure earlier this summer. On Oct. 7, the bridge had been closed for nearly six…

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Likes the Chronicles

Dear Editor: I wish to thank Sara Fahnley for her very informative Cemetery Chronicles articles in the newspaper. I especially enjoyed "Boothbay in the American Revolution." Gerry Botti Boothbay…

BBHWP's amended site plan application inches forward

Following last month's stalled discussions, progress was made Oct. 29 at the public merit review hearing for Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (BBHWP)'s amended site plan application.…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Wicker," starring Olivia Coleman, opens at the Harbor Theater of Boothbay Harbor this Friday, Nov. 6. Courtesy of the venue

"A Talent For Murder" - (R - 1 hour, 46 minutes) - Academy Award winner Helen Mirren stars as legendary crime novelist Patricia Highsmith, the brilliant and enigmatic author of "The Talented…

Boothbay football advances to conference final

Boothbay used a strong second half effort Oct. 30 in defeating Telstar, 44-17, in 8-man football Southern Conference playoffs at Sherman Field. The Rebels led 9-8 at halftime due to a long first…

Warming Winter Lunches begin in East Boothbay

East Boothbay Methodist Church will present its free Warming Luncheon Buffet starting Tuesday, Nov. 10. Come one, come all beginning at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. where you’ll enjoy a bevy of soups,…

AARP scam alert: Give robocalls the busy signal

Robocalls can be more than just annoying. While some automated calls are legitimate, others are used by criminals to steal money or personal information. These calls may promise prizes, demand…

Marines to celebrate 251st birthday

The gathering at the 2025 celebration, the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th Birthday, at Brady's. Courtesy of Jim Singer

It’s time to celebrate another birthday! Tuesday, Nov. 10 is the 251st Birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Marines -- and those who served with us -- will again be gathering at Brady’s…

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Sheepscot River Pottery property in Edgecomb heads to online auction

Longtime Edgecomb site of Sheepscot River Pottery. Courtesy photo

The Okie family, which founded Sheepscot River Pottery more than 50 years ago, is selling its longtime Edgecomb home, and the business is staying open. Tranzon Auction Properties has announced that…

AARP News You Can Use – November 2026

By November, the last bit of autumn warmth is mostly behind us. Sure, there are still a few brisk fall days for outdoor fun or the last bit of yard work, but the stacks of wood pellets in front of…

The people who remember the second week

When someone dies, the first week often brings an outpouring of care. Meals arrive, friends call and people gather to remember a life. Those gestures matter. But I wonder whether we pay enough…

BRHS field hockey

Ramblers end Seahawks’ season with 4-1 win

Zuri Smith enters a pass into the scoring area. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The top-seeded Winthrop Ramblers defeated the visiting fourth-seeded Boothbay Region Seahawks 4-1 Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31 to advance to the Class C South field hockey championship game.…

Selectmen, Boothbay Region Land Trust discussing dog park proposal

The town of Boothbay and Boothbay Region Land Trust are in agreement about creating a dog park at Cross River Preserve. Nick Ullo is BRLT's executive director. He explained the trust's dog park…

Boothbay football crushes Telstar, 44-17, in playoff game

Boothbay football scored a big win, 44-17, Oct. 30 versus Telstar of Bethel at Sherman Field in the 8-man football Southern Conference playoffs. Telstar led 9-8 at halftime as the Rebels scored on a…

F.C.C.: A Fun-loving circus crew

The staff of the Family Care Center celebrated Halloween as circus performers. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The staff of the John F. Andrews Family Care Center in Boothbay Harbor staff has a lot of fun throughout the year during holidays, and with Halloween just hours away on Friday, Oct. 30, patients…

Early deadline for Nov. 12 issue

Due to the U.S. Postal Service’s observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the newspaper is issuing an early deadline in order for the newspaper to be mailed on Tuesday, Nov. 10. All…

BRHS All-Conference athletes announced

Boothbay Region High School Athletic Director Allan Crocker has announced the following list of fall athletes who have been honored by the Mountain Valley Conference and Campbell Conference in cross-…

Early voting turnout is high. Election fatigue is building

Voters lined up at Portland City Hall for in-person early absentee voting midday on Oct. 28, 2026, waiting more than an hour to cast their ballots. Photo by Emily Bader

Mainers are turning out in high numbers to cast their ballots early as a controversy-ridden campaign season nears the finish line in Maine. Nearly 245,000 Mainers voted early this year, either by…

DMR and UMaine collaborate on study of Marine Resource Monitoring Programs’ ability to capture impacts of climate change

The effects of a changing climate in the Gulf of Maine ecosystem include shifts in marine biodiversity, productivity, and timing of vital biological events like spawning. These changes also have the…

Southport building permits

#4389 Jon and Linda Wicker, 4 Spruce Ledge Trail, new house #4390 Chris Miller, 43 Strout Road, carport and storage shed #4391 KHCRE<LLC Colburn, 868 Hendricks Hill Road, interior alterations #…

Interactive theater program explores community ties to the Damariscotta River

Eating Damariscotta River oysters is one way many people connect to the river. This and other connections will be explored during an interactive theater experience on Nov. 7. Heather Leslie photo

On Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m., community members are invited to participate in an interactive performance focused on the Damariscotta River. This event is for anyone with a connection to the river or…

Maine Green Schools Network to host 3 regional gatherings this fall

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Environmental Education Association (MEEA) will host the first of three regional gatherings at the Wells Conference Center at the University of…

Edgecomb receives $3K MMA grant for generator

On Oct. 27, Edgecomb selectmen announced the town had received a $3,000 Maine Municipal Association grant to buy a stand-by generator for the town hall. Selectmen debated whether a 14-kilowatt or 20-…

MaineHealth offers free CNA apprenticeship training

MaineHealth is offering a certified nursing assistant (CNA) apprenticeship training program, providing a paid pathway for individuals interested in beginning a health care career. The upcoming…

Tides

Monday, 11/02
4:56 AM	High	9.09`
10:40 AM	Low	1.14`
5:12 PM	High	9.96`
11:27 PM	Low	0.25`

Tuesday, 11/03
6:02 AM	High	9.22`
11:51 AM	Low	1.08`
6:21 PM	High	9.78`

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Tides

Monday, 11/02
4:34 AM	High	8.55`
10:28 AM	Low	1.08`
4:50 PM	High	9.38`
11:15 PM	Low	0.24`

Tuesday, 11/03
5:40 AM	High	8.69`
11:39 AM	Low	1.02`
5:59 PM	High	9.21`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 11/02
4:34 AM	High	9.71`
10:29 AM	Low	1.06`
4:48 PM	High	10.65`
11:15 PM	Low	-0.17`

Tuesday, 11/03
5:40 AM	High	9.90`
11:39 AM	Low	0.92`
5:58 PM	High	10.51`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 11/02
4:23 AM	High	9.82`
10:26 AM	Low	1.33`
4:44 PM	High	10.64`
11:09 PM	Low	0.35`

Tuesday, 11/03
5:31 AM	High	9.94`
11:37 AM	Low	1.18`
5:54 PM	High	10.49`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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