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They’re back! And good for us … Saturday evening at the Opera House with a joyful return visit from Lara Tupper and Bobby Sweet. It’s been a few years since my last visit with this charming and wonderful music duo. I hope they still have chickens! I go back a long…

BRHS Drama delivers full-scale ‘Phantom’ classic

BRHS Drama staged three shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” May 1-2 in the school’s auditorium. A small cast of 13, determined to perform Broadway’s notoriously difficult classic, aligned with the vision of Director Dr. Mary Miller, to remind…

Residents at the CSD annual budget meeting April 28. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Residents pass first $12.1M CSD budget vote

Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor voters approved the first of two public votes for the Community School District (CSD) proposed $12.1 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year. At the annual budget meeting April 28, around 70 residents passed the 18-article warrant. The…

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's Earth Day celebration April 25. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Where It's At

Earth Day: Make it every day

Earth Day. I remember the first observance in 1970, I was a high school freshman. I don't remember if there was an assembly or science class outside, but I do remember how special I thought the idea was: Each of us can help make our corners of the world protected…

Mike Tomko presents a representative of U.S Coast Guard Boothbay Harbor with the Spirit of America Tribute. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor voters pass $6.7M budget

It was smooth sailing May 2 as about 50 Boothbay Harbor residents voted to approve this year’s 18-article town warrant, which included a $6,763,908 fiscal year 2027 budget, about a 5.6% increase from last year. “Over the past year, we've continued to…

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Author on opioid addiction to join FOV Book Club talk

Courtesy of Patrisha McLean, Finding Our Voices

Beth Macy, New York Times-bestselling author, of a seminal book on how…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

A Lincoln County Theater (LCCT) and Lincoln Theater production.

LCCT presents: "Little Shop of Horrors" – Live on stage! - The meek floral assistant…

Edgecomb residents overwhelmingly approve $4,487,740 school budget

There was very little opposition to the $4,487,740 2026-27 Edgecomb…

'Time Adrift': An original musical to debut in June

The new musical, "Time Adrift," features the high energy dance numbers Y Arts shows are known for. Penned by Emily and Nick Mirabile, its world premiere is on June 18 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of The Mirabiles

"Time Adrift" is a heart-filled musical adventure set in a bustling coastal town where the…

American Legion Post 36

As we approach Memorial Day, I find myself reflecting on my service and how much has changed since I…

News and notes from the Community Center

On Wednesday, May 13 bring questions about your electric bill to the Community Center. At noon, Elizabeth…

Live staking demonstration May 12

Join Boothbay Region Land Trust, in partnership with Boothbay Clean Drinking Water Initiative…

Ocean Point Column: Weather, congratulations and more

As I write this week’s column we are finally experiencing some spring weather for a…

Veggies to Table dahlia tuber sale, farm tours and more

Due to enthusiastic community response and additional tuber availability,…

Vendors still needed at St. Giles summer Country Fair

St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson is gearing up for its annual Country…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests

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Southport Column: Library, school, store and more

Another delightful rainy day helping to replenish the 11 inches we are still behind from…

'Time Adrift': World premiere of the musical: June 18-20

"Time Adrift," a whimsical new…

Ryan Neal scores first career victory at Wiscasset Speedway

Ryan Neal climbs out of his car after earning his first career feature victory at Wiscasset Speedway. Jasen Dickey photo

While other racetracks across New England postponed or cancelled their…

Candidate for Edgecomb School Committee

Heather M. Sinclair

Address: 488 Cross Point Road

Occupation: teacher, doctoral student, policy advocate

Education:…

BRHS boys tennis

Seahawks take down Phoenix, 5-0

The Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 5-0 shutout of…

BRHS girls tennis

Boothbay shuts out Dirigo

The Boothbay Region High School girls tennis team improved to 3-2 with a 5-0 shutout of the Dirigo High…

Abby Jones, Kim Pinkham win re-election to Boothbay boards

Boothbay voters re-elected one incumbent and defeated another during the May 4…

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Heffernan for Edgecomb School Board

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Voting for Gaffney as a write-in

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My name is Jennifer Stoll, and I’m proud to call Edgecomb home.…

Tides

Wednesday, 05/06
2:44 AM	High	9.60`
9:01 AM	Low	0.68`
3:31 PM	High	8.32`
9:04 PM	Low	1.96`

Thursday, 05/07
3:27 AM	High	9.36`
9:44 AM	Low	0.91`
4:17 PM	High	8.16`
9:50 PM	Low	2.11`

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Wednesday, 05/06
2:18 AM	High	10.31`
8:41 AM	Low	0.86`
2:57 PM	High	9.20`
8:50 PM	Low	2.19`

Thursday, 05/07
3:01 AM	High	10.05`
9:24 AM	Low	1.10`
3:41 PM	High	9.02`
9:35 PM	Low	2.35`

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