Boothbay Harbor planning board during a May 13 meeting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

BBHWP site plan approved with condition

May 13, the Boothbay Harbor planning board continued its completeness review for Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation’s (BBHWP) East Side Park site plan application to amend the previously approved 2020 plan. The main topic was BBHWP’s plan to dispose of its…

Alyssa Allen, First National Bank Retention and Business Development Manager, Tim Pinkham, Chief, Boothbay Fire & Rescue, and Adam Climo, Bank Branch Manager. Courtesy photo

First National Bank and Boothbay Fire Dept. partner to fund critical life-saving equipment

In a major boost to local emergency readiness, First National Bank has made a generous financial donation to the Boothbay Fire Department. The contribution is earmarked specifically for the procurement of new fire, rescue, and life-saving equipment, ensuring that…

Eleanor Marshall, Class of 2026 salutatorian

Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026’s salutatorian, Eleanor Marshall, is fascinated by people: their similarities, their differences, and how those things can affect their place in society. Part of this interest was spurred by her mother, Jenny Bennet…

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Imagine if you can, a 118-foot, 12,000-pound tree lying on the ground with all sorts of branches dangling from the top one third of its length. Now, visualize lifting that tree from the ground, by its top, to a totally airborne vertical position. Then take that…

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Tickets now available for Maine Days 2026

Tickets launched this past Monday for Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ annual Maine Days. From Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, Mainers can bring up to eight guests per household. After a long winter, the Gardens provides a perfect family-friendly retreat…

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Colors abound at Big Gray Barn

Rotary's Big Gray Barn is open for the season.

BRHS Drama delivers full-scale ‘Phantom’ classic

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Come Hear Life-Long Photographer Peter Ralston May 28

Camden Garden Club

Camden Garden Club Dalhia Sale at Merryspring Nature Center

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What does it actually cost to fix a wet basement in Maine?

Evergreen Home Performance

Jimmy Moreland in Concert at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum, May 16 at 5 p.m.

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Camden Garden Club has Dalhia Tubers to Sell at the Merryspring Nature Center Plant Sale

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BRHS baseball postponed today

The rescheduled baseball game on Sherman Field, BRHS against Lisbon today, May 16, has been postponed due…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"The Sheep Detectives" opens at Harbor Theater Friday, May 22. Courtesy of the venue

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" - (PG; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - After foiling Bowser’s…

Yereance loses in state singles

At Colby College May 15, Liam O'Shea, the #1 singles player of North Yarmouth Academy, defeated Griffin…

Maine Republican Assembly meeting updates

The Maine Republican Assembly will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m.…

Boothbay boys tennis updates

Boothbay boys' state-tournament doubles and singles results, Thursday, May 14 at Colby College:…

Michael Maxim exits as Edgecomb selectman

May 12 marked the final Edgecomb selectboard meeting with Michael Maxim on the board. Maxim's…

Film screening, meet and greet with DA candidate Barbara Cray

A scene from "Votes for Women, the History of Women’s Suffrage Through Song," being shown at Harbor Theater during Barbara Cray meet and greet. Courtesy of the candidate or District 6 District Attorney

On Tuesday, May 19, Barbara Cray, candidate for district attorney for…

CSD school committee reviews new policies

CSD school committee during a May 12 meeting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

May 12, the Community School District (CSD) school committee did a first read for three…

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Early Childhood Education & Resource Night May 21

The AOS98 Special Services Department is hosting an "Early…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

For further information,…

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…

The Heartbeat of the Planet

As you might expect from the name, the lesser yellowlegs (on the left in this photo) is diminutive as compared to the greater yellowlegs (on the right). Both species nest in wetlands of the Boreal Forest biome of Canada and Alaska and winter as far south as South America. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS, Public Domain, https://www.fws.gov/media/lesser-and-greater-yellowlegs.

For us, spring birding this year has been marked by a new species arriving just about every day, making us…

From Forests to Faucets: Maine DEP Lake Scorecard

When: Tuesday, May 19…

Boothbay Harbor Opera House

Quebec trad folk band Traverse May 28

Traverse. BBH Opera House. May 28. Got tickets? Photo: Emmanuelle Roberge

Winner of Quebec’s prestigious OPUS Prize for Album of the Year, "Traditional Québécois…

Glidden Point Oyster Co. removes saunas from property

Edgecomb selectmen voted, 2-1, to approve a liquor license May 12 for Glidden Point Oyster Co. Despite…

64th Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days

Decorated boat parade: What will your theme be?

Decorations up! This year's Windjammer Days Decorated Boat Parade helps kick off the festival on Sunday, June 21. Courtesy of FWJD

Boothbay Harbor is gearing up for one of the most colorful celebrations on the…

Lift a glass for man's best friend

In partnership with Tito's Vodka, Pier 1 Pizza is raising money for bartender Winter Page's annual fundraiser. Courtesy of Winter Page.

Pier 1 Pizza & Pub bartender Winter Page is hosting her third annual birthday fundraiser…

A word from Edgecomb school committee candidate Heather Sinclair

Editor's note: The Boothbay Register erroneously published an Edgecomb…

Garrett French resigns as shellfish warden

May 11, Boothbay Harbor selectmen announced that Garrett French is resigning as shellfish…

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…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, May 15. Courtesy of the venue

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" - (PG; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - After foiling Bowser’s last…

Southport building permits

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

4/9 - #4332 Kevin Miller 173 Hendricks…

Boothbay Harbor Opera House

Suzy Bogguss on stage May 30

Grammy-winning and platinum selling artist Suzy Bogguss is one to chase the muse wherever it may lead…

Postponed BRHS tennis and baseball games

Boothbay Region High School's girls tennis game at Spruce Mountain is postponed. …

No tide data available.

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 05/16
4:51 AM	Low	-1.12`
11:04 AM	High	10.54`
5:02 PM	Low	-0.01`
11:13 PM	High	12.09`

Sunday, 05/17
5:43 AM	Low	-1.54`
11:56 AM	High	10.64`
5:52 PM	Low	-0.06`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 05/16
4:43 AM	Low	-1.22`
10:59 AM	High	11.09`
4:55 PM	Low	-0.05`
11:11 PM	High	12.63`

Sunday, 05/17
5:35 AM	Low	-1.59`
11:51 AM	High	11.21`
5:46 PM	Low	-0.07`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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