Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Races: Results are in!

These action photos of the 2026 Charles Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races in Boothbay Harbor held on Saturday, June 20 were provided once again by Register contributor and professional photographer Mike Leonard. Those who would like high resolution photos of the…

A huge crowd gathers for the 2026 Claw Down at Sample's Shipyard June 18. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

13th annual Claw Down grabs appetites and huge crowd

The 13th annual Claw Down, a June 18 event put on by Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce at Sample's Shipyard, saw several area restaurants vie for prizes for their lobster bites. The popular event drew 425 people who enjoyed the bites, music and more.…

'Round Town

Underway

“Build it and they will come!” I think a movie baseball metaphor is appropriate for our annual big event here in the Boothbay region. Only, in our case, perhaps a slight modification of the phrase might be, “Sail it, and, weather permitting, we hope they will come…

Windjammer Days 2026

Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Service held June 21

Sunny skies before an afternoon thunderstorm blessed the Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Service on Sunday, June 21. About 26 boats – lobster, fishing, Coast Guard and harbor master boats – passed by Boothbay Harbor Fish Pier where area clergy, Pastor Glen…

Kenniston Hill House opens its doors

After months of work, Kenniston Hill House opened for the public to tour its newly renovated interior June 19. The former inn is being sold as a 2,100 square foot, four-bedroom, three-bath private home, and is listed for $899, 000 on Zillow. In 2014,…

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Pirates manifest their cannon skills

'Wiener takes all' in hot dog eating contest

Alex Labbe (far right) wins Dunton Doghouse's third annual hot dog eating contest during Windjammer Days. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

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Rockport Opera House

Boating Course June 16 & 18

Rusty Hinges in concert to benefit the Sail, Power & Steam Museum, Fri., July 10, 7 p.m.

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Rusty Hinges concert to benefit SPSM

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Readers hop aboard BHML's summer challenge

Dreary conditions forced activities indoors, but Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML)…

BRHS semester 2 honor roll

Seniors

High Honors - Logan Bourne, Rebecca Fassett, Sarah Harris, Aileigh…

A Bird's Tale

The Newest Bird Name Game

This American oystercatcher pair with chick bred in coastal New York State. The species nested in Maine for the first time in the late 1990s and now are rare to uncommon breeders along much of the Maine coast. Photo by Rhododendrites, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Oystercatcher. It’s an evocative name. Even if you didn’t know that it refers to a bird…

Hearty Roots

Support grows for Midcoast campus dedicated to youth mental wellness and nature immersion

Guests enjoy delicious bites from Applecroft. Courtesy of Shannon Parke

Guests from all over Lincoln County converged…

It’s summer!

Did you ever think summer would arrive – especially after a long winter and spring?

Well, it’s here and the Boothbay…

Joe's Journal

Fun, fun, fun, til …

The President of the United States says the war with Iran is over, and we won. Bully for us.

He also says Iran…

Boothbay 36ers earn first victory of American Legion baseball season

The Boothbay 36ers opened the 2026 American Legion season with a 1-3 record…

Camden Opera House

Clay Hausmann's 'Empty Nest and All the Rest' July 15

Becoming an empty nester hits everyone differently. For some, sorrow, for others,…

Letter to the editor

Supporting Hendrick’s Head project

Dear Editor:

I am writing in support of the Hendrick's Head Beach Restoration Project, which…

72nd Strawberry Festival June 27

Don't forget the 72nd St. Philips Church Strawberry Festival June 27! Courtesy photo

On Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset will be…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 321 calls for service for the period…

SIA’s Fourth of July Parade at Newagen

The Southport Island Association will sponsor the 4…

News and notes from the Community Center

Movie musical "1776" on July 1 at 6 p.m. at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of Harbor Theater and Sony Pictures

DON'T MISS OUT!

JULY 1st TICKETS TO "1776" ARE GOING FAST!

CELEBRATE WITH US!

TICKETS ARE…

SPI event kicks off the 2026 Windjammer Days

The Maine Model Yacht Club and Spruce Point Inn hosted…

Olde Bristol Days announces free registration for the 13th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show on Aug. 8. Courtesy photo

The 2026 OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show continues to register interesting vehicles for the…

Boothbay Harbor Treasure Hunt sets sail for the 2026 season

The McCaffrey family from Chelmsford, Massachusetts begins the Treasure Hunt. Elaine Jones photo

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Discovering BSSC

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Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

The best of Louisiana arrives to celebrate July Fourth weekend

T Marie & Bayou. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. July 3. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Serving up a fresh take on traditional Cajun, Creole, zydeco, swamp pop and New…

BRSAF announces two new Named Funds

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Southport Column: Upcoming meeting and vote

A series of glorious days, some wicked winds, passing rains and an abundance of flowers.…

Windjammer Days 2026

Decorated Boat Parade

The Windjammer Days 2026 Decorated Boat Parade was held Sunday evening, June 21. Here, Register contributor…

CSD school committee nods admin, director contracts

June 19, the Community School District (CSD)…

Brody Campbell meets town manager

A 10-year-old has Boothbay Town Manager Dan Bryer's attention on an important municipal project…

Maine Art Gallery

'Song of the Wild' lives up to its name

The Maine Art Gallery was humming with “good vibes,” as many said, from the art and music last…

Tides

Wednesday, 06/24
1:44 AM	Low	0.96`
8:05 AM	High	8.63`
1:53 PM	Low	1.38`
8:25 PM	High	9.76`

Thursday, 06/25
2:43 AM	Low	0.87`
9:03 AM	High	8.45`
2:46 PM	Low	1.62`
9:16 PM	High	9.78`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 06/24
1:32 AM	Low	0.91`
7:43 AM	High	8.13`
1:41 PM	Low	1.30`
8:03 PM	High	9.19`

Thursday, 06/25
2:31 AM	Low	0.82`
8:41 AM	High	7.96`
2:34 PM	Low	1.53`
8:54 PM	High	9.21`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 06/24
1:27 AM	Low	0.78`
7:41 AM	High	9.30`
1:40 PM	Low	1.08`
8:04 PM	High	10.27`

Thursday, 06/25
2:24 AM	Low	0.73`
8:37 AM	High	9.07`
2:32 PM	Low	1.37`
8:54 PM	High	10.25`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 06/24
1:23 AM	Low	0.98`
7:36 AM	High	9.49`
1:36 PM	Low	1.46`
7:56 PM	High	10.49`

Thursday, 06/25
2:19 AM	Low	0.89`
8:33 AM	High	9.32`
2:28 PM	Low	1.70`
8:47 PM	High	10.52`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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