'Round Town

My search for Larry Knapp turned into quite an adventure. Since I don’t pick up bait early enough, that option was out.So I needed to do a little detective work. Where have I seen Larry lately? I recalled seeing him at the East Side Park dock during the tribute…

Teaming up for teens

Boothbay Region High School/Rotary Interact Club, Boothbay Region YMCA, and Whale’s Tale and Seafarer’s Pub teamed up for teens Tuesday, Feb. 10, hosting a free dinner specifically designed for anyone in grades 9-12. The popular event, attended by 41 local teens…

BRHS alum Grace Campbell is spending part of her junior year in Edinburgh, Scotland, to learn more about archaeological field work. Courtesy of Grace Campbell.

Grace Campbell digs the past

When it comes to history and archaeology, dual major Grace Campbell’s chosen field of study, she’s heard it all before, from fellow students in her Boothbay Region High School days: That it is all memorization, and how could she even be interested. Campbell’…

Maine Supreme Court rules in school district's favor

Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in favor of the Community School District (CSD). The court released the decision Feb. 10, ruling against each of the plaintiffs' issues around the $30 million referendum for renovations to Boothbay Region Elementary School…

The bohemian waxwing is the boisterous and more colorful out-of-town cousin of the usually more common cedar waxwing. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

Watch for Waxwings

It was winter of 1996. The David Cup and McIlroy Award birding competitions were in full swing in the Ithaca, New York, area where Cornell University and its famous Lab of Ornithology are located. We were in the midst of it all, along with our birders colleagues…

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Waldo After Dark Screens David Cronenberg’s 'The Fly'

The Waldo's newest Waldo After Dark film screens on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m…

Letter to the editor

America first enthusiasm

Dear Editor:

The business of America is business once again.

Out…

Letter to the editor

Satyagraha

Dear Editor:

Inspired by ancient texts, both Hindu (Bhagavad Gita) and Judeo-Christian (the Bible…

Letter to the editor

What Black history teaches us

Dear Editor:

There is an important aspect to Black history that we all can…

Driver’s ed needs jump start

Since Raye Leonard took over as education director at Boothbay-Wiscasset…

From the Maine Senate

Keeping Lincoln County informed with a SNAP town hall

On Jan. 12, Rep. Holly Stover and I held a SNAP Town Hall at the Harbor Theater.…

Lincoln County Democrats to caucus Feb. 28

Democrats in Lincoln County will gather for a biennial caucus on Saturday, Feb. 28 to begin…

Press release

Newcastle/Damariscotta rally for ICE accountability, Epstein transparency and voting rights

Protestors on the Newcastle/Damariscotta bridge on Feb. 14. Courtesy of Nigel Calder

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Call for Artists: 'Flower Show' at the BRAF Gallery

"Flowers" - Andie Elwell. Courtesy of BRAF

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is delighted to announce a Call for Artists for…

Boothbay Harbor police arrest 3, summons 3

Boothbay Harbor Police…

Spring show going up at Gleason Fine Art

Chris Huntington: "Summer Patten Maine," 10" x 12" at Gleason Fine Art, Boothbay Harbor. Courtesy of the gallery

Gleason Fine Art at 31 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor is currently exhibting the paintings of…

Troop 213 holds winter Court of Awards

Pictured from left are Pheonix P., Spencer C., James R., Matthew R., Thomas R., Jeffrey M., Henry R., Christopher C., Blake H., Dylan L., Nevan P., Owen P., Elijah S., Hudson H. and Nolan P. Courtesy photo

On Thursday, Feb. 12, Troop 213 gathered at the Damariscotta American Legion for its triannual…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

Carol Ostermann, A Shining Star!

Most mornings, Carol Ostermann can be found doing what she’s always done…

Town Meetings in Maine – The Monhegan Cat Debate

This is the fourth installment in a limited series on Maine’s “quaint holdover,” the annual…

Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club

Whaddya do when winter seems interminable? Throw a party, of course, And the result was…

Rotary Foundation continues sponsoring films for students

One of Harbor Theater’s dedicated Community Partners is the Boothbay…

News and notes from the Community Center

Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual Cookie Walk. The volunteer bakers did a…

Back by popular demand!

'Pride & Prejudice': Courtship, chaos and comebacks

Eleanor Busby and Nick Azzaretti. Courtesy of River Company

Join River Company on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. in Skidompha's Porter Meeting…

Midcoast Senior College announces spring term courses

Midcoast Senior College (MSC) is pleased to announce its Spring Term II…

AARP scam alert: Helpline Alert: Government impostors rampant

The AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline (877-908-3360) has seen a rise in…

Midcoast District 9 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

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DAMARISCOTTA - Happy Destiny Group…

Southport approves Lincoln County's Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Mission accomplished for the team of Emma McKearney and John Oakes as they received approvals from two…

UMA announces fall 2025 president’s and dean’s lists

University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) Provost Joseph Szakas announces the …

CTL student is the Telling Room’s Lincoln County winner in writing

The Telling Room has named Center for Teaching and Learning sixth-grade…

Tides

Monday, 02/16
4:01 AM	Low	0.88`
10:28 AM	High	10.04`
4:37 PM	Low	-0.14`
11:01 PM	High	9.08`

Tuesday, 02/17
4:40 AM	Low	0.45`
11:07 AM	High	10.30`
5:11 PM	Low	-0.43`
11:37 PM	High	9.51`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 02/16
3:49 AM	Low	0.83`
10:06 AM	High	9.46`
4:25 PM	Low	-0.13`
10:39 PM	High	8.55`

Tuesday, 02/17
4:28 AM	Low	0.43`
10:45 AM	High	9.71`
4:59 PM	Low	-0.41`
11:15 PM	High	8.96`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 02/16
3:46 AM	Low	1.35`
10:01 AM	High	10.46`
4:23 PM	Low	0.21`
10:36 PM	High	9.42`

Tuesday, 02/17
4:26 AM	Low	0.98`
10:38 AM	High	10.70`
4:59 PM	Low	-0.04`
11:10 PM	High	9.80`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 02/16
3:44 AM	Low	1.02`
9:58 AM	High	10.85`
4:16 PM	Low	-0.06`
10:27 PM	High	9.97`

Tuesday, 02/17
4:24 AM	Low	0.58`
10:37 AM	High	11.17`
4:52 PM	Low	-0.36`
11:03 PM	High	10.43`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Blue Café Book Release and Performance featuring Peter Gallway and his book, "Hardtail Strat - Guitars, Heroin, Songs, and Stories"

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Blue Café Book Release and Performance featuring Peter Gallway and his book, "Hardtail Strat - Guitars, Heroin, Songs, and Stories"

Camden Opera House

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's

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Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

Brady's to host all day Super Bowl Event and open for the BIG GAME!

Brady’s

Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal!

MCH Making Community Happen

Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5

Brady’s

We're Still Here!! open 6 days a week... and Community Lunch Monday

Brady’s

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Mah Jongg winter hours

Monday, February 23, 2026 - 03:00 pm to5:30 pm

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Bean supper & book swap

Friday, February 20, 2026 - 04:00 pm to6:00 pm

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Friday, February 20, 2026 - 07:30 pm

Walter Parks with Ada Dyer Feb. 20

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