Based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, the SVV Corwith Cramer makes a pit stop in Boothbay Harbor Aug. 15 carrying 20 high schoolers participating in an immersive educational voyage. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Education floats on the Corwith Cramer

The SVV Corwith Cramer is bigger on the inside. Clocking in at an impressive 134 feet from bowsprit to stern, somehow a multi-layered world also lives beneath the deck. There are navigation rooms, a laboratory, kitchen, dining room, makeshift library and more than…

Service dog fundraiser for veterans takes center stage Aug. 23 at Brady's

Each Sunday, the Saltwater Hillbilly entertains at Brady’s with his songs, wit and charm. But on Aug. 23, there will be a slight “paws" in the regularly scheduled afternoon program. Brady’s is holding a fundraiser for Maine Paws for Veterans. The fundraiser…

The Boothbay Harbor planning board votes on BBHWP's renewed motion to recuse Thomas Minerich. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

BBHWP again asks for planning board member recusal

Aug. 12, Boothbay Harbor's planning board continued its public merit review hearing for Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation’s (BBHWP) East Side Park amended site plan application. Business began with BBHWP's Aug. 4 motion asking, for the second time,…

'Round Town

Dr. Clarice

Last week we, and a variety of interested souls, had a lovely and unique visit at Southport Memorial Library. A diverse group from near and far had an opportunity to hear Dr. Clarice Yentsch chat about one of her most recent creations, “The Baycliff Saltwater Farm…

Horses were a hit!

The residents and staff of St. Andrews Village were ready to greet two special guests Friday morning, Aug. 14, outside the Village Inn. The special guests had nothing to say, but the greeters were sure smitten with them. Enter Jimmy and Marley, horses owned by…

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‘Mr. Drew’ brings his zoo to Boothbay Harbor

Don't worry, he doesn't bite! The excitement was palpable Aug. 7 as attendees got a tour of Mr. Drew's exotic animals from his organization in Poland, Maine. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

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Edgecomb selectboard meeting canceled for lack of quorum

The first problem caused by Edgecomb being down a selectman occurred Aug. 18 as the…

Sheepscot Chorus

Rehearsals for 'St. Nicholas Mass' begin Sept. 8

Sheepscot Chorus invites you to join in as the group begin rehearsals for the Saturday,…

Whale-y good time at the Maine State Aquarium

This life-size inflatable humpback whale, “Chunk," is at the Maine State Aquarium this Saturday! Immersive and interactive experience with wildlife educator Jessica Woodend. Courtesy of Dottie Yunger

The season is coming to a close at the Maine State Aquarium, but not before visitors have a…

AOS 98 schools’ information on meals

Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 has one or more schools that participate in Special…

Announcements from BRHS

Freshmen device pick up: BRHS freshmen should pick up their devices in the school library on Monday,…

News and notes from the Community Center

Many thanks to Mary Lou Teel whose event drew a big crowd to our office. And thanks, too, to…

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue July report

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue responded to 19 calls in July, compared with 27 calls in June. July…

A Bird's Tale

In the Land of the Carolina Chickadee

The authors (Jeff here) spent some time looking for birds on the trails at the Duke Ponds on the Duke University campus on a hot day in August. It was a pleasure to find brown-headed nuthatches and Carolina chickadees here. Courtesy of Allison Wells.

Like early migrating birds, we have recently made a trek south from Maine to North Carolina. It’s not the time…

From the assistant editor

Hold onto the good

Times are always changing, but sometimes more than at other times. Whether you celebrate or shake your head at changes…

Thoughts on Mud Season

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From the editor

Why am I thinking about winter?

Maybe it was one of those cooler mornings of late, or maybe it was seeing the heating oil signs edging…

Take Two: Gone fishin’

Take Two is a series from movie buffs Isabelle Curtis and Fritz Freudenberger to review entertainment…

Joe's Journal

Saying goodbye

There are lots of interesting things swirling around, distracting us from stuff that matters.

…

State county commission president visits Lincoln County

It doesn’t happen often, but the Lincoln County commissioners had a special…

Teel presents research on cognitive decline prevention

Dr. Allan Teel presented 25 years of research on…

Boothbay Sea and Science Center

A Sight to Sea

The last week of the 2026 summer program at the Boothbay Sea and Science Center was filled with exploration, creativity, and…

Scam protection for family and friends

As financial and digital deception continues to increase, Skidompha Library and Coastal Maine…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 11 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 354 calls for service for the period…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

CatVideoFest 2026 - (NR; running time 1 hour, 10 minutes) - Oscilloscope Laboratories…

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir holds auditions

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir's 2023 "Lessons and Carols." Rebecca Wells photo

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing for…

Two on dean’s list

Katerina Nein of Boothbay and Lauren Pesce of Woolwich have been named to the spring 2026 Emmanuel College dean's…

Lincoln County Indivisible protests the John Roberts Supreme Court

On Saturday, Aug. 15, from Wiscasset to Lincolnville Beach, and…

FOV Founder Patrisha McLean named a Mainebiz remarkable woman leader

MaineBiz has just named Patrisha McLean an Outstanding Woman in Business for her work empowering Maine's women survivors of domestic abuse as CEO+Founder of Finding Our Voices. Photo by Wyatt McLean

Patrisha McLean, founder and CEO of Finding Our Voices, has been…

Wiscasset Art Walk Aug. 27

Making paper flowers with artist Joelle Webber

Book artist Joelle Webber displays one of her artist books. During Wiscasset Art Walk drop by her sidewalk paper flower workshop. Free materials provided. Photo courtesy of the artist

Paper artist Joelle Webber started…

Tides

Thursday, 08/20
5:52 AM	High	8.29`
11:34 AM	Low	1.82`
6:07 PM	High	9.21`

Friday, 08/21
12:26 AM	Low	1.38`
6:51 AM	High	7.93`
12:30 PM	Low	2.15`
7:04 PM	High	9.03`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 08/20
5:30 AM	High	7.80`
11:22 AM	Low	1.71`
5:45 PM	High	8.68`

Friday, 08/21
12:14 AM	Low	1.30`
6:29 AM	High	7.47`
12:18 PM	Low	2.02`
6:42 PM	High	8.50`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 08/20
5:31 AM	High	8.77`
11:24 AM	Low	1.79`
5:48 PM	High	9.57`

Friday, 08/21
12:11 AM	Low	1.27`
6:31 AM	High	8.42`
12:20 PM	Low	2.13`
6:45 PM	High	9.41`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 08/20
5:22 AM	High	9.07`
11:21 AM	Low	2.05`
5:39 PM	High	9.91`

Friday, 08/21
12:05 AM	Low	1.52`
6:21 AM	High	8.69`
12:17 PM	Low	2.38`
6:36 PM	High	9.71`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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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

PRIME RIB & POPOVERS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR 4:00 to 8:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

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