Seahawks overtake Ramblers 48-43

Sophomore point guard Peyton Barter fueled a Senior Night comeback through his scoring, defense and assists as the Seahawks went on to defeat the visiting Winthrop Ramblers, 48-43, Monday, Feb. 2. Barter scored 10 of his team-high 18 points in the fourth quarter…

Members of the Maine Marine Science Consortium gathered at Bigelow Laboratory on Jan. 16. Courtesy of Bigelow Laboratory

Ocean science community gathers at Bigelow Laboratory for annual Consortium meeting

Maine has one of the longest coastlines in the U.S. and one of the fast-growing seaweed farming industries. It’s highly dependent on marine industries and yet vulnerable to sea level rise and warming ocean temperatures. The state also houses one of the most…

Pine warblers are one of two regular warblers who winter in small numbers in Maine. They are most often spotted feeding on suet at backyard bird feeders like this one was, at a feeder in Boothbay several years ago. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

The Warblers Who Stayed All Winter

Warblers, those brightly colored sprites of the bird world, are abundant here in Maine in summer. On a June day in Midcoast Maine during a morning of birding, it’s not too hard to find blackburnian warblers with their flaming orange throats singing their…

Celebrating 150 years

It's been a year since the Boothbay Register, in partnership with Boothbay Region Historical Society (BRHS), began our digitization project. The goal is to create an easily searchable, electronic catalog of all 150 years of Register history, from 1876 to 2013 (…

2026 Windjammer Days

Jason Higgins: Navy SEAL

As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days, this year’s theme proudly honors the past, present, and retired members of the United States Navy who have served our nation with dedication and distinction. Throughout the coming weeks, we…

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Staff photographer Steve Edwards spent a morning and an afternoon on the water during the 2025 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge and captured this and many other great shots. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

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Senior Night for BRHS pep band, cheerleading and boys basketball held Feb. 2

Anthony Angelico. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The senior athletes on the Boothbay Region High School…

Veggies to Table launches season 8, save the date Aug. 9

Veggies to Table vegetables. Kelsey Kobik photo

Veggies to Table in Newcastle is preparing for its eighth growing season. While…

Community Lunch Feb. 2

Community Lunch on Monday, Feb. 2 was a group effort of volunteers putting out what could only be described as a…

Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program to benefit Edgecomb Community Church

We have really…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"The General" still, courtesy of Lincoln Theater

"Hamnet" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - Nominated for eight Oscars including Best…

Guided hike at Keyes Woods Preserve with Coastal Rivers

Hikers trek through a hemlock forest alongside the Pemaquid River at Keyes Woods Preserve in Bristol. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah …

Wildcats claw past Blue Devils

Jimiah Stetson takes her shot during her Feb. 2 game against Bristol. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) girls …

Join your local garden club for a timely talk on winter sowing

Wintersowing is an…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 265 calls for service for the period…

Seahawks finish regular indoor track season

The Boothbay Region High School indoor track team finished its final regular-season…

Ocean Point Column: Full-force winter and Go Pats!

Winter has certainly descended on us with a vengeance leaving us with heavy snow…

Southport Column: Happenings at the store and library

This Sunday is not a repeat of the last, no snow appears to be coming with this “…

Lincoln Day brunch and biennial municipal caucuses Feb. 21

The Lincoln County Republican Committee will hold its annual Lincoln…

Press release

Lincoln County Indivisible holds meeting and rally

On Saturday, Jan. 31, around 150 Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI) supporters…

Narcan training in Newcastle Feb. 5 empowers residents to save lives

As communities across Maine continue to feel the impacts of the opioid…

Letter to the editor

Store closings

Dear Editor:

The businesses that closed their doors on Jan. 30 for the National Shutdown-Ice-out, did nothing but…

Letter to the editor

Importance of teaching political philosophy in public schools

Dear Editor:

The …

Letter to the editor

A color revolution

Dear Editor:

Due to the limited number of words in letters to the editor you will have to write your own. Ask…

Letter to the Editor

That’s how you get things done

Dear Editor:

A…

AARP News You Can Use – February 2026

When I was a teenager, on the rare occasions that I was allowed to drive my parents’ car,…

Letter to the editor

The art of the possible

Dear Editor:

Last week, a letter writer defended the deployment and tactics of ICE in “sanctuary states.” While I…

Letter to the editor

Money in politics

Dear Editor:

Money in politics limits the voices of everyday voters. We, the people, are…

AARP scam alert: Tax season is prime time for IRS impostor scams

Tax season is stressful enough, and scammers take full advantage of that with…

Challenges ahead for Maine's healthcare systems

Katie Harris, MaineHealth’s vice president of government affairs, talks upcoming healthcare challenges expected to hit Mainers. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Challenging times are ahead for the MaineHealth hospital system, said Katie Harris,…

Tides

Tuesday, 02/03
5:42 AM	Low	-0.42`
12:10 PM	High	11.11`
6:17 PM	Low	-1.16`

Wednesday, 02/04
12:43 AM	High	10.13`
6:30 AM	Low	-0.40`
12:56 PM	High	10.74`
7:00 PM	Low	-0.83`

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Tides

Tuesday, 02/03
5:30 AM	Low	-0.40`
11:48 AM	High	10.46`
6:05 PM	Low	-1.09`

Wednesday, 02/04
12:21 AM	High	9.54`
6:18 AM	Low	-0.37`
12:34 PM	High	10.12`
6:48 PM	Low	-0.78`

Marine Forecast
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Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 02/03
5:32 AM	Low	-0.14`
11:49 AM	High	11.87`
6:08 PM	Low	-1.12`

Wednesday, 02/04
12:24 AM	High	10.76`
6:21 AM	Low	-0.10`
12:37 PM	High	11.48`
6:52 PM	Low	-0.76`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 02/03
5:27 AM	Low	-0.40`
11:41 AM	High	12.03`
5:59 PM	Low	-1.17`

Wednesday, 02/04
12:12 AM	High	11.09`
6:15 AM	Low	-0.35`
12:28 PM	High	11.68`
6:43 PM	Low	-0.81`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Brady's to host all day Super Bowl Event and open for the BIG GAME!

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The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera House

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Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

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Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5

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Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

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Brady's to host all day Super Bowl Event and open for the BIG GAME!

Brady’s

The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera House

Camden Opera House

Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal!

MCH Making Community Happen

Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5

Brady’s

We're Still Here!! open 6 days a week... and Community Lunch Monday

Brady’s

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's!!

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Portland Symphony Chamber Orchestra

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Wiscasset Ocean On Tap

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 06:00 pm

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WW&F Railway Jan & Feb snow trains

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WW&F Railway Jan & Feb snow trains

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