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Rocky Coast Road Race
Matt Carter of Boothbay wins the 33rd Rocky Coast Road Race. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Matt Carter, 41, of Boothbay Harbor and Jenna Krajewski, 33, of Hallowell won the men's and women's divisions of the 33rd annual Boothbay Region YMCA Rocky Coast 10k Road Race May…

Letter of Thanks
BRES Second graders. Courtesy of Lauren Brown

Second graders and Boothbay Region Elementary School physical education teacher Lauren Brown would like to thank YMCA aquatics director Shane Pennington and her staff for providing…

Seahawks Softball

Alyssa Arsenault and Danielle Pease each had three hits to lead the Winthrop Ramblers to a 12-0 victory over the Boothbay Region High School Lady Seahawks (0-5) in Mountain Valley…

Seahawks Tennis

The Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team lived up to Coach Mark Gorey’s high expectations last week, defeating Dirigo and Monmouth Academy decisively at home and losing to…

Seahawks Track and Field

Not since early the 2000s have the Boothbay Region High School Seahawks girls track team collectively outscored all the other teams in the running at a meet. This was the case in…

Fishermen's Festival
Daisuke Miyagawa and East Boothbay's Rusty Court, the Japanese TV star's guide to Fishermen's Festival. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor's Fishermen's Festival is no stranger to strangers.

Every year, people from different communities, different states and different…

Southport Central School
Two groups of Southport students helped wrap colored ribbons during the Pagan tradition of the Maypole. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

Melissa Cullina, director of education and staff botanist at the Coastal Maine Gardens, led the Southport Central School May Day celebration on the green in front of the school May 1. With…

Seahawks Tennis

The Lady Seahawks tennis team started the season on April 22 and remains undefeated. Over the last week they have defeated Monmouth, Lisbon and Dirigo.

Fishermen's Festival
Father Fred Morse and Rev. Sarah Foulger bless lobsterman Clive Farrin's boat, the "Sea Swallow, as she passes by. The blessing is performed following the outside memorial service held at the Fishermen's Memorial on Atlantic Avenue to honor those lost at sea. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register

As a Coast Guard color guard stood smartly at attention holding flags whipping in the Sunday afternoon sea breeze, the Boothbay community paid a reverent tribute to the 231…

The Midcoast United Soccer club hosted four home games and took home three wins and a tie on April 28. At 10 a.m., Midcoast’s U9 and U12 team kicked off the spring season with…

Seahawks Softball
Lady Seahawk shortstop Tori Schmid gets ready to throw a runner out during the April 30 home game. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Region High School Lady Seahawk softball team dropped to 0-4 with losses to Dirigo, Madison and Monmouth this week.

Dirigo's Lauren…

Seahawks Baseball
The BRHS boys varsity baseball team. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

The Monmouth Mustangs baseball team was able to score early and hold off the Boothbay Region High School boys varsity baseball team, 15-2, April 29 at BRHS.

Wiscasset Speedway
Darrin Ripley, of Appleton, driving the #9 car, is the first to cross the finish line in the Late Model Sportsman feature at Wiscasset Speedway on Saturday, April 27. courtesy of Peter Taylor, Wiscasset Speedway

It was a bright sunny day at the Wiscasset Speedway this past Saturday. Race fans came out in force to enjoy the beautiful weather and cheer for their favorite drivers.

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Elizabeth Wright, portraying Prudence Muise, demonstrates how clothes were washed on Burnt Island in 1950. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

75 people went on the annual Burnt Island excursion during Fishermen's Festival on April 28. They were greeted by historical reenactors, who demonstrated aspects of island life in the 1950s…

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First place: Mark and Matt Carter, racing the Samantha Ann, 2:35

Second place: Clive Farrin and Cage…

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

On Sunday, May 12, Mother’s Day, the first visitors of the 2013 season are welcome to tour Pemaquid Point Lighthouse between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Beginning May 18 and continuing…

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Dan Guzzi was the winner of an impromptu lobster eating competition April 27. Also competing were Daisuke Miyigawke from Japan, Ella Spear, Arden McSwain and Sinead Miller.

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Doug Carter cheers on the women's division winners from Sea Pier. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

Results:

Kids:

4th grade won against 3rd grade (1:03)

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Kids competition:

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Seven- and eight-year-olds:

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Heat #1

  • Nick Morley,…
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Suiting up for the Codfish Relay. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Results

Small Fry: 

First…

Video: Seahawks Tennis

Over the course of two-plus hours April 24 in their second match of the season, the Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team lived up to Coach Mark Gorey’s high expectations…

Seahawks Softball

Dirigo's Lauren Henderson had four hits and four runs batted in to lead the host Cougars to a 25-0 win over the Lady Seahawks on Wednesday, April 24.

Lincoln County Gymnasts

On April 20 and 21, the Central Lincoln County YMCA gymnastics team, under the direction of coach Janice Cormier-Hay and Betsey Lee, took their team to compete against the nine…

Adult Education

Boothbay Region Adult is offering two U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating courses in early May taught by certified instructors.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Two experts on trees will be at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on National Arbor Day, Friday, April 26, to demonstrate tried-and-true techniques for tree-planting success and…

Boothbay Harbor Country Club
Chad Penman and Allyson Melchreit

Bright yellow machines outnumber golf carts at the Boothbay Harbor Country Club as workers level the new driving range, sod tees, redo bunkers, enlarge the putting green and…

Seahawks Tennis
Angela Machon serves as doubles partner Dana Greenleaf watches their Wiscasset opponents. Boothbay won the match in a tiebreaker, 11-10. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

It was a solid win for the Lady Seahawks tennis team in the first match of the season, 4-1, against Wiscasset's Lady Wolverines on April 22. The Seahawks bested the Wolverines last…

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UPDATE: We are now live

Seahawks Baseball
Linc Simmons fires a pitch during the second inning of action of the Boothbay Region High School boys varsity baseball game Monday, April 22. The Seahawks would fall to Carrabec, 14-1. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

Despite striking early, the Boothbay Region High School boys varsity baseball team was unable to overcome an early deficit and fell, 14-1, April 22 against the Carrabec Cobras.…

Seahawks Softball
Allison Crocker reaches for the ball before throwing out a Carrabec runner in the third inning of Monday's game at Perkins Field. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The Lady Seahawks softball team lost its season-opener at home to the Carrabec Cobras, 15-2, on Monday, April 22.

Boothbay hung tough (trailing 5-1)…

On the Waterfront
Work was underway April 23 to power-wash "Cangarda" ahead of its scheduled repainting at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard. The boat currently calls Islesboro home. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

From the bottom of Boston Harbor, to a boatyard in California, to Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, the Cangarda has had a long voyage.

Windjammer Days 2013

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Antique Boat Parade is back for the 51st Annual Windjammer Days, with an added feature for the avid boat…

Seahawks Tennis
Senior Brady Duncan elevates for this return against Wiscasset's Tom Anderson. KATHY ONORATO/Boothbay Register

On April 22,  the Seahawks boys tennis team started the season with a closely fought match against the Wolverines at Wiscasset. The Boothbay boys defeated Wiscasset, 3-2,…

Maine Wildlife
Wildlife abounds on Swan Island, located in the Kennebec River between Dresden and Richmond. Courtesy of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Those who love history and the great outdoors may enjoy a visit to Swan Island. Located in the Kennebec River dividing Dresden and Richmond, the island is now open to the public…

Seahawks Tennis

Five years ago, Boothbay Region High School dropped its boys tennis program because of low student participation. This year, Coach Mark Gorey said the reinvigorated team is looking…

Boothbay Region YMCA
The teen tap class will dance to “Singing in the Rain.” Pictured are from left, back row: Mackenzie Colby, Nate Friant, Genevieve Taylor; middle row: Sophia Thayer, Devin Domeyer; front row: Noelle Timberlake and Alexis Miller. Missing from photo are Allison Barter and Kate Friant. Courtesy of the Boothbay Region YMCA

The Boothbay Region YMCA Dance Program's Annual Recital, under the direction of instructor Melissa Nein, is sure to be an enjoyable show with something for everyone.

Maine State Aquarium
From left, Anna Sirois, Susan Amundsen and Kim Picard discuss their vision for the debris tank. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

Soon enough the Maine State Aquarium will be filled with some of the stranger species from the Gulf of Maine.

But until then it will be work on display…

Kennebec Estuary Land Trust

“Brrrrr! I just returned from the Nequasset fish ladder. Ospreys are flying overhead, circling in anticipation of a good meal, but they are going to have to wait a little longer.…

Maine History
Spring 2005: Almost 50 years to the day from when construction first commenced, club volunteers gather to install a much needed new roof on their club house. Courtesy of Lucy Schmidt

In the early 1900s, Maine was entering a time of new awareness in regards to its natural resources and how their use affected the growth and character of the state.

Come Together
President Tammy Steinmetz cuts the Fish and Game Association’s 100th birthday cake at the clubhouse on Wiley Pond. The cake featured Wiley Pond, a fishermen with hooked fish, as well as an eagle, beaver, snapping turtle, duck and river otter. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

The last 100 years have been marked by enormous change, but the Boothbay Region Fish and Game Association’s 100th birthday party on April 17 showed that people’s love of the…

Maine State Aquarium

Whether it's crocuses poking up, songbirds and snowbirds returning or warmer weather replacing the doldrums of winter, spring is back in the Boothbay region.

Seahawks Track and Field

Despite running the 4x400 meter relay with only headlights shining from the parking lot, Boothbay's Seahawk track team made a presence with all around performances from both boys…

Seahawks Baseball
The BRHS boys varsity baseball team, below, is expected to lean on its senior leadership in the upcoming season. The seniors are, from left, Stephen Barter, Nate Colcord, Linc Simmons, Jesse Peters and Cormac Miller (not pictured). BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

Defense, speed, pitching and a good mix of power. Several veterans will pace the team while the prospects develop.

Sound familiar…

When the community started talking about building a track in the Boothbay region, the site for the track was around Sherman Field. This site would have allowed for a 4-lane track,…

Wiscasset Speedway
Kevin Sherman

Another breezy, cool day did not stop racers and fans alike from heading to the Wiscasset Speedway this past Saturday. This was “Group Two” division racing and included: Strictly…

BHYC High School Sailing
High School Sailing Club members brave the waters off Boothbay Harbor before their first practice of the spring. From left are, front: Madison Gaudette, Sarah Caron; middle: Nolan Conlin, Sherm Brewer, Sally Jarmusz; back: Liam Conlin and Jake Brewer. Courtesy of Andy Holmes

On April 9, the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club-sponsored High School Sailing Club braved the 39 F waters of Boothbay Harbor for their first practice of the season.  Sailing the…

Vanessa Albert tries to make her egg float at a Seeds of Knowledge science camp. Courtesy of Seeds of Knowledge

Registration is now open for summer camp at Seeds of Knowledge Education Center in Wiscasset. Children entering grades 1-6 can expect interesting, hands-on learning in three unique…

Ocean Classroom: On the 'Harvey Gamage'

Maracas Beach was surely one of the most enjoyed day trips we’ve had so far off the Harvey Gamage. The trip started with a beautiful two-hour drive…