'Round Town

When all else fails, find something red! Not sure if I read that somewhere or if my imaginary sidekick whispered in my ear. Either way, this scene caught my eye as I was wandering around during my weekly visit to Sample’s Shipyard where there is much…

VHB Project Manager Luke Mitchell maps out areas of development in a draft Future Land Use Plan. Maine is one of the only states that require a FLUP as part of a comprehensive plan. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor looks 12 years ahead with new comp plan

Oct. 7, Boothbay Harbor held its third and final public workshop for feedback on its comprehensive plan draft, which will help chart the next 12 years of town development. This year-long planning process was undertaken in partnership with VHB, Inc., who…

58th annual Fall Foliage Festival hits record high

Whether it was homemade sour pickles, painted coastal sceneries, or wooden brain teasers, the 90 vendors at Boothbay Railway Village Museum's (BRVM) annual Fall Foliage Festival had something for everyone. That includes the little ones, who got to paint pumpkins…

Boothbay Harbor celebrates 125 years of our footbridge!

Boothbay Harbor’s iconic Footbridge turns 125 this year, and the community is coming together to celebrate the landmark that has connected people—and both sides of the harbor—for generations. A week of Footbridge-themed activities will culminate with Footbridge…

Nick Prato as Todd Dadaleares, founding musician of the Boothbay Harbor 80s band, The Voyagers, soon to be a full length feature film. Courtesy of Uther Moon

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The Voyagers: Reimagined, their beat goes on

For decades in most towns across the country, high school musicians were forming bands with gigs at high school dances, town halls and YMCAs, playing the music of the decade. In Boothbay Harbor, early – mid-80s, one such band was The Voyagers: Todd Dadaleares,…

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Park hosts Fishermen's Appreciation Party

Business owners Dave Bean, left, talks with Kristin and Nick Page at the party. Courtesy photo

Harvesting memories: BRVM Harvest Day 2026

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Seahawks edge Cougars

The Seahawks improved to 7-4 with a 3-2 win in Dixfield Wednesday, Oct. 14. It was the second win over the Dirigo…

SEA Maine awards grants totaling $1M to critical marine community infrastructure projects

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Edgecomb Fire and Rescue report

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue responded to 10 calls in August, compared with 22 calls in July. August…

Local discussions on death, dying and healing

Understanding Funeral Planning
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to noon…

Knickerbocker Group named to Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects list

Design-Build firm Knickerbocker Group has been named to…

Boothbay Region High School fall 2026 teams

The 2026 Boothbay Region High School cheerleading team. Pictured from left are, front row: Bea Wormwood, Briella Green, Kaye Hallinan, Maya Jacobs; middle row: Ashlynn Andrews, Cali McDuff, Emma Doucette, Izzy Andreasen, Jessie Ullo, Hallie Arbogast; back row: Coach Michele Ripley, Assistant Christian Jewett, Brianna Campbell, Olivia Rittal, Ronan Drage, Titan Lewis, Annie Whitney and Assistant Mady McLellan. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Approximately 75 Boothbay Region High School student-athletes are on the fall sports teams -- cheerleading, field…

The Tale of the Monster Goldenrod

The authors were delighted when a late-for-the-season American restart joined the party at the cheery yellow plant. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

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From the assistant editor

Before(?) you vote in Wiscasset

If you have already voted in Wiscasset on the Nov. 3 questions, thank you, well done and feel…

From the editor

Changing the channel

It is to the point that we tune in cartoons, the Turner Classic Movies channel, flip to a new channel, or shutting off…

Fundraiser for Wilma Tatlock

You are invited to a Lasagna Dinner Benefit Saturday, Oct. 17 in support of Wilma Tatlock to help her relocate…

BRHS 2027 Project Graduation ‘Haunted Walk’ Oct. 30, 31

The first major fundraiser for the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2027…

Maine home prices rise and sales decrease in September

Maine Listings reports that home sales prices in Maine increased 2.6 percent…

Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor

'Voices of Love' concert

The Voices of Love concert, which will be presented at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125…

Joe's Journal

Fueling the Senate race

What has jumped to the top of the Maine Senatorial race issues list?

Is it the president…

The Boneheads: Celebrating 35 years!

The Boneheads are celebrating 35 years of making music with a dance party at Watts Hall Community Arts,…

Southport Memorial Library

Interactive author talk with Greg Smith

Join author Greg Smith at SML on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Courtesy of the venue

Maine Author Steve Burt’s new kids series

“Silly, Spooky, Scary” is not only the series title for former Edgecomb pastor Steve Burt’s…

Lincoln Theater

Lady Lamb presents 'An Evening with Strings'

Singer-songwriter Aly Apaltro, aka Lady Lamb, at the Lincoln Oct. 23. Photo: Shervin Lainez

Lincoln Theater is pleased to welcome singer-songwriter Aly Apaltro, stage…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 9 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 205 calls for service for the period of…

BRHS field hockey vs. Oak Hill rescheduled

Due to today's rain, the Boothbay Region High School field hockey game at home vs. Oak Hill…

Rally for Democracy set for Oct. 25

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) has announced the date, time and location for their…

Barters Island Bridge closure a mystery to MaineDOT

It is no mystery Barters Island Bridge has been closed for nearly two months.…

UMaine Extension offers virtual backyard bird learning series for kids

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a 10-session, online backyard birding course where youth ages 10-14 will learn to identify common backyard birds and develop observation and documentation skills. Courtesy of University of Maine.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “…

Boothbay rises to No. 2 in football standings

Boothbay football defeated Maranacook, 30-20, Oct. 9 which vaulted the Seahawks into second…

Tides

Thursday, 10/15
3:00 AM	High	8.75`
8:38 AM	Low	1.61`
3:01 PM	High	9.59`
9:17 PM	Low	0.80`

Friday, 10/16
3:47 AM	High	8.36`
9:23 AM	Low	1.96`
3:48 PM	High	9.22`
10:07 PM	Low	1.19`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 10/15
2:38 AM	High	8.24`
8:26 AM	Low	1.52`
2:39 PM	High	9.03`
9:05 PM	Low	0.76`

Friday, 10/16
3:25 AM	High	7.87`
9:11 AM	Low	1.85`
3:26 PM	High	8.69`
9:55 PM	Low	1.12`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 10/15
2:40 AM	High	9.08`
8:28 AM	Low	1.73`
2:37 PM	High	9.87`
9:07 PM	Low	0.75`

Friday, 10/16
3:24 AM	High	8.68`
9:12 AM	Low	2.10`
3:20 PM	High	9.52`
9:54 PM	Low	1.10`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 10/15
2:30 AM	High	9.61`
8:25 AM	Low	1.79`
2:36 PM	High	10.36`
9:00 PM	Low	0.94`

Friday, 10/16
3:15 AM	High	9.18`
9:10 AM	Low	2.20`
3:22 PM	High	9.95`
9:47 PM	Low	1.35`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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