With almost 30 custom lobster boats under his belt, Dan Williams' new hobby helps him stay connected to the working waterfront. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Memories in miniature

No matter where he goes, the working waterfront will always be a part of Dan Williams. No stranger to a boat deck, Williams spent his early years alongside old-time fishermen like Butch Brewer, worked aboard Cap'n Fish's vessels Mystery and Buccaneer, and…

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Firefighters and ambulance attendants at the scene of Friday's propane leak at the Meadow Mall. Mark Sullivan photo

Major propane leak prompts widespread evacuation and high-stakes tactical response at Meadow Mall

A severe propane leak at the Meadow Mall complex (also known as the Small Mall locally) on Route 27 in Boothbay Harbor prompted a massive emergency response, widespread evacuations, and a highly choreographed tactical operation on Friday afternoon to prevent a…

Lesser yellowlegs are currently migrating through Maine from their Boreal Forest nesting grounds. The authors saw this one during low tide near the Yarmouth Town Landing. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

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Boreal Shorebird Bonanza and a Barbados Connection

We stumbled upon a surprising concentration of shorebirds a few days ago. If you’ve ever driven down Interstate 295 to Portland, you have driven over the Royal River where it empties into the harbor in Yarmouth. The town landing is right below the highway…

Hawke Motors welcomes U.S. Sen. Susan Collins during campaign stop

At a campaign stop in Boothbay Harbor, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins met with some old friends and met some new ones during an hour-long event Aug. 31 at Hawke Motors. Collins is seeking her sixth term. She is locked in a re-election matchup with Democratic challenger…

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Tides

Tuesday, 09/08
3:07 AM	Low	-0.02`
9:33 AM	High	9.21`
3:18 PM	Low	0.60`
9:50 PM	High	10.75`

Wednesday, 09/09
4:04 AM	Low	-0.37`
10:29 AM	High	9.71`
4:16 PM	Low	0.15`
10:46 PM	High	10.97`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 09/08
2:55 AM	Low	-0.02`
9:11 AM	High	8.67`
3:06 PM	Low	0.57`
9:28 PM	High	10.12`

Wednesday, 09/09
3:52 AM	Low	-0.35`
10:07 AM	High	9.14`
4:04 PM	Low	0.14`
10:24 PM	High	10.33`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 09/08
2:54 AM	Low	-0.41`
9:14 AM	High	9.89`
3:08 PM	Low	0.51`
9:29 PM	High	11.40`

Wednesday, 09/09
3:52 AM	Low	-0.72`
10:09 AM	High	10.39`
4:06 PM	Low	0.05`
10:26 PM	High	11.62`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 09/08
2:46 AM	Low	-0.03`
9:03 AM	High	10.05`
3:03 PM	Low	0.69`
9:22 PM	High	11.50`

Wednesday, 09/09
3:44 AM	Low	-0.42`
10:00 AM	High	10.60`
4:01 PM	Low	0.17`
10:18 PM	High	11.78`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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