The future of the electric vehicle charging stations at Meadow Mall enters limbo as questions arise about proper permitting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Electric car chargers hit roadblock

The electric vehicle charging stations in the Meadow Mall parking lot may be delayed. The Boothbay Harbor Planning Board recently appealed to the town's Board of Appeals requesting the project's July 17 permit be vacated, and the matter be referred to them…

Lunch break … what a view!

Hump day Wednesday, Aug. 26. Why not enjoy a gorgeous view while sitting at the picnic tables at West Boothbay Harbor’s Department of Marine Resources. Better than sitting and eating at your desk! Maybe tomorrow is your day. Summer isn’t over. Enjoy the vista…

It's the time of year when the so-called "confusing fall warblers" can be found in forests and shrubby patches across the state as they migrate south for the winter. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

Appreciating Bird Migration

We made our migration back from North Carolina last week after an enjoyable but brutally hot, humid time there as we recounted in last week’s column: https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/land-carolina-chickadee/273445). The drive, made over two…

'Round Town

The view

Before I get too far offshore with this week’s adventure to Monhegan Island, I’d like to mention new information regarding last week’s subject, the new book “The Baycliff Saltwater Farm Family” by Dr. Clarice Yentsch. I mentioned that the book could be found…

Southport Fireman's Auction proves popular once again

Clouds hovered over Southport Island and dozens upon dozens of people hovered in and around Southport Fire Department for the annual SFD Fireman's Auction Saturday morning, Aug. 22. Featuring a flea market and miscellaneous items for sale before the bidding,…

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Boothbay Harbor Police make 7 arrests Aug. 4-26

Boothbay Harbor Police Department made seven arrests between…

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Senior Scramble Aug. 24

1st place (59) Dan Pomerleau, John Duplisis…

Town of Boothbay

Comp Plan Committee proposes language changes regarding growth areas

Earlier this year, the Boothbay Planning Board was appointed…

Re-dedication ceremony of the Pete's Landing plaque at Little River

The new Pete's Landing sign. Len Mattano photo

A beautiful and meaningful memorial plaque. An unforgettable gentleman…

Open auditions being held on Sept. 12

On Saturday, Sept. 12 Heartwood Regional Theater Company will hold low key auditions at the Poe…

BRHS Champions of Change commentary

Stopping bullying by hiring a monitor

Bullying at Boothbay Region High School goes beyond being a disciplinary issue, it is a threat…

Where It's At

The First Friday Art Tours

The First Friday Art Tours in our Boothbay Harbor region date back to 2000 when it was Art…

Southport Memorial Library

Author talk Sept. 3 with Claire Ackroyd

Southport Memorial Library is pleased to welcome Claire Ackroyd as the guest of the next author talk on…

Coastal Rivers to host basket weaving workshop

Workshop participants may choose to weave either a bike basket like this one, or a gathering basket with a wooden swing handle. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

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Maine Lobstermen’s Association warns Canadian tariffs could devastate Maine’s fall lobster fishery

UPDATE:…

Cemetery district eyes veteran grave repair

Aug. 26, Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Cemetery District President Skip MacPhee discussed…

Comedian Forrest Shaw: 'The Ocean Hates You'

Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Waldo Theatre, Waldoboro. Courtesy of the venue

The Waldo welcomes comedian Forrest Shaw to the stage on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The former…

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Text 9-1-1: When you can't talk, you can still get help

Many people communicate by text every day. But many don't realize that in a…

Obituary

Elaine E. McCoy

Elaine Eaton McCoy, the creator, owner, and operator of the 51-year-old The Stock Exchange in Manchester,…

'Who is freedom for?': Slavery in colonial Maine

Who is freedom for? That was the question Dr. Kate…

MaineHealth

Free CNA apprenticeship training in coastal region

MaineHealth is offering a certified nursing assistant (CNA) apprenticeship…

Bobby Blackman Scholarship Fund pig roast fundraiser Sept. 12

The Bobby Blackman Scholarship Fund was founded by the Knights of…

Obituary

James B. Hanna

James B. Hanna, beloved husband, brother, uncle, musician, printer, and longtime member of the Boothbay community,…

Joe's Journal

Jack and Holly

About 20 years ago, Dr. Jack Fulmer and his bride, Holly, drove to East Boothbay, fell in love with an old house…

Waldoboro GOP hosts 'Great American Picnic'

For the Waldoboro GOP town committee, there is only one place on Earth…

Hearty Roots Hootenanny in Edgecomb

Rising Nashville country artist Cam Shelton Hootenanny headliner

A little bit of Nashville is coming to the Maine coast this September…

Boothbay football begins preparing for season

As Boothbay enters another football season, some new additions to the schedule…

Obituary

David M. Boucher

David Michael “Dave” Boucher, 70, of Edgecomb, Maine passed away suddenly on Aug. 8, 2026.

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Boothbay Railway Village Museum

'Cocktails & Chrome' this weekend

The countdown is on to Saturday, Aug. 29 for Cocktails & Chrome, the Railway Village Museum’s 3rd annual…

Tides

Saturday, 08/29
12:31 AM	High	10.29`
6:31 AM	Low	-0.03`
12:56 PM	High	9.81`
6:44 PM	Low	0.28`

Sunday, 08/30
1:08 AM	High	10.30`
7:05 AM	Low	-0.10`
1:30 PM	High	10.12`
7:24 PM	Low	0.03`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Saturday, 08/29
12:09 AM	High	9.69`
6:19 AM	Low	-0.03`
12:34 PM	High	9.24`
6:32 PM	Low	0.26`

Sunday, 08/30
12:46 AM	High	9.70`
6:53 AM	Low	-0.09`
1:08 PM	High	9.53`
7:12 PM	Low	0.03`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 08/29
12:01 AM	High	10.53`
6:18 AM	Low	0.13`
12:27 PM	High	9.98`
6:30 PM	Low	0.49`

Sunday, 08/30
12:37 AM	High	10.56`
6:53 AM	Low	0.10`
12:59 PM	High	10.29`
7:10 PM	Low	0.25`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 08/29
6:11 AM	Low	0.02`
12:23 PM	High	10.73`
6:26 PM	Low	0.42`

Sunday, 08/30
12:37 AM	High	11.17`
6:46 AM	Low	-0.02`
12:59 PM	High	11.04`
7:05 PM	Low	0.18`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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

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Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

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An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary

Camden Opera House

LUCK OF THE IRISH! INTERNATIONAL IRISH SINGER GABRIEL DONOHUE - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ONE NIGHT ONLY! AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH 5:30 to 8:30PM

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Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

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Joachim Cooder, Presented by Bagaduce Music

Camden Opera House

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

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

Brady’s

Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

Brady’s

An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary

Camden Opera House

LUCK OF THE IRISH! INTERNATIONAL IRISH SINGER GABRIEL DONOHUE - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ONE NIGHT ONLY! AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH 5:30 to 8:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

Joachim Cooder, Presented by Bagaduce Music

Camden Opera House

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

The Weekend is here!!

Brady’s

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