'Round Town

It's been 30 years since Cecil Pierce passed and 120 years since his birth, yet many of his accomplishments linger. The stories about Cecil’s accomplishments and activities are too numerous to mention, especially since my contact with him was quite limited. I knew…

Commissioners approve 6 ASK grants

Lincoln County commissioners approved six local grants April 21. The grants are awarded through Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission and are called ASK grants (assistance with specific know-how). Executive Director Emily Rabbe explained grant details for…

Both greater yellowlegs, like the one in this photo, and its close relative the lesser yellowlegs, can be found in the Seal River Watershed of northern Manitoba - and also here in Maine. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Good News for Millions of Birds that Call Seal River Their Home

There’s still at least three or four feet of snow on the ground in the Seal River Watershed. It’s located in northern Manitoba, but already there are perhaps twenty million birds or more migrating north toward the impressive landscape they’ll call home for the…

Same-day care in Boothbay Harbor will soon cost patients less

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and the MaineHealth Medical Group announced today that the MaineHealth Urgent Care Boothbay Harbor will be converted to the MaineHealth Walk-In Clinic Boothbay Harbor, sometime in the spring of 2027. This change is a direct response to…

BRSAF exceeds annual fundraising campaign goal

The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund (BRSAF) 2025–2026 Annual Campaign General Fund donations have reached more than $417,000 exceeding our goal of $275,000 and reflecting the continued generosity and commitment of our year-round and seasonal communities in…

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Special Sound Immersion at the Rockport Opera House - Gongs, Cello, and Shakuhachi

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Springtide - Sunday 5.3 at the Rockport Opera House

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Sail, Power, & Steam Museum Welcomes Paddy Mills in Concert Opening Weekend May 2nd

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From green burial back to green again

As more people strive to live a sustainable life, many are seeking sustainability in death. Hence…

AARP scam alert: Investment scams promise big return but deliver big losses

Criminals steal billions by promoting fake investment…

BRHS boys tennis

Seahawks take down Mt. Valley 4-1

The Boothbay Seahawk boys tennis team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 4-1 win in Rumford Friday,…

Edgecomb School Budget process and vote

Public Hearing

When: Wednesday, April 29, 6-8 p.m.

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Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

We’re looking to May now, so hopefully winter has truly left us! The “I love a mystery book club”…

Boothbay residents head to polls May 4 in referendum-style town meeting

Boothbay residents will decide a 34-article town meeting warrant which includes a…

Boothbay baseball opener a cold, soggy home loss

The Boothbay baseball season began with a bright, promising start, taking a 1-0 lead over…

Judy Milinowski’s first book on Amazon

Judy Milinowski is a captivating storyteller whose writing gently yet powerfully…

Speech language pathologist featured at upcoming Parkinson’s Support Group

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital invites community members…

Ukraine's DakhaBrakha at the Waldo this summer

DakhaBrakha. At the Waldo Aug. 2. Be there. Courtesy of the band

The Waldo is excited to have DakhaBrakha (pronounced “da-ha bra-ha”) a…

Track and field: Largest team in Nick Scott’s 20 years coaching

The Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field team made its mark on the 2026 spring season before…

BHSD investigates unknown pump station

BHSD trustees discuss what to do about a mysterious pump station found on Wharf Street. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) was surprised this month by the discovery of a pump station…

Write-in candidate for CSD Board of Trustees-Boothbay Harbor

Steven Lorrain Sr., Write-in candidate for CSD Board of Trustees-Boothbay Harbor

Address: 11 Snow Hill Road

Occupation: Self-employed - Coastal Maintenance, Inc.

Education: Graduate of…

Write-in candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor

Mike Bartles, Write-in candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor

Address: 437 Lakeside Drive

Occupation: Sailmaker, M&H Bartles, Sailmakers

Education: BA of history from…

From the assistant editor

Remember the worm escape?

Reading Wiscasset department heads' monthly reports in selectmen's meeting packets at wiscasset.gov can be more…

Candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor

Patty Minerich, Candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor

Address: 51 Union Street

Occupation: Sr Director, Veterinary…

Southport residents attend hearing on Hendricks Hill Beach project

About 40 residents received an update on the…

From the editor

Thank you, neighbors and friends

It’s Volunteer Week and although I must have missed the memo, I was pleasantly surprised when returning…

Heartwood presents 'Seven Shorts'

For one weekend only, May 7-9, Heartwood Theater leaps into spring with …

Joe's Journal

National politics visits the Region

Driving around last week, you might have noticed a scattering of yard signs plugging Graham Platner’s…

A reluctant basketball player is now a star

It was a night to remember for Boothbay senior Tatum French as she scored…

Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee

Kim W. Pinkham, Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee

Address: 42 Dover Road

Occupation: Retired: Former owner of Pinkham Environmental Inc. specializing in identifying…

Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee

Sara Fahnley, Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee

Address: 47 Matthews Road

Occupation: Retired

Education: BS…

Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member

Riley R. Mitchell, Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member

Address: 301 Adams Pond Road

Occupation: Destination Experience Coordinator - Boothbay Craft Brewery, Tavern,…

Tides

Monday, 04/27
2:36 AM	Low	0.89`
9:01 AM	High	9.56`
3:05 PM	Low	0.42`
9:33 PM	High	9.76`

Tuesday, 04/28
3:34 AM	Low	0.50`
9:57 AM	High	9.57`
3:54 PM	Low	0.44`
10:20 PM	High	10.06`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 04/27
2:24 AM	Low	0.84`
8:39 AM	High	9.00`
2:53 PM	Low	0.39`
9:11 PM	High	9.19`

Tuesday, 04/28
3:22 AM	Low	0.47`
9:35 AM	High	9.02`
3:42 PM	Low	0.41`
9:58 PM	High	9.48`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 04/27
2:19 AM	Low	0.69`
8:35 AM	High	10.41`
2:48 PM	Low	0.08`
9:07 PM	High	10.44`

Tuesday, 04/28
3:16 AM	Low	0.39`
9:30 AM	High	10.34`
3:38 PM	Low	0.19`
9:56 PM	High	10.65`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 04/27
2:17 AM	Low	0.83`
8:32 AM	High	10.37`
2:44 PM	Low	0.42`
9:03 PM	High	10.51`

Tuesday, 04/28
3:13 AM	Low	0.42`
9:28 AM	High	10.44`
3:34 PM	Low	0.41`
9:51 PM	High	10.83`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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