Guests at a Halloween weekend overnight ghost hunt will be invited to party with Myrtle, a lively spirit that haunts the Tipsy Butler Bed & Breakfast and the Newcastle Publick…

Boothbay Harbor sunrise as taken from St. Andrews Hospital.

It was the final stretch of the September 12 home meet, and Boothbay Region High School’s Alex Owen was running stride for stride with his rival, Lisbon High School’s Ben Kates. Beads of sweat…

The Lady Seahawks field hockey team closed out the regular season at home on Tuesday, losing  a hard-fought game, 2-0, to Winthrop.…

On Saturday, Oct. 13 the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset will host its fourth annual Oktoberfest.  From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., church members will be selling pumpkins,…

The Seahawks offensive line pounded, pounded, and pounded some more away at Winthrop and earned a 47-18 football victory over the Ramblers October 5.

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The Juniper Hill School plans to host the Schoolhouse Stomp, an autumn festival and contra dance, which will take place at 180 Golden Ridge Road in Alna on Friday, Oct. 12 from 5:…

“It’s just a sparrow.” 

Bird enthusiasts hear and use that phrase a lot this time of year. 

Every October here in Maine, we are inundated with sparrows. Just about every…

If you haven’t called Sandy Gillespie for a reservation tomorrow, Friday evening, for the potluck supper, do it. I left the impression last week that the potluck supper was…

A horse-and-rider duo from Sea-Vu Farm in Boothbay pulled off a record-breaking win October 9, at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show. Caroline Cadorette…

Boothbay running backs Kameron Markee and Cormac Miller scored three and two touchdowns, respectively, to lead the Seahawk football team to a 47-18 win over the Winthrop Ramblers Friday night, Oct…

This colorful array of mums and pumpkins arranged with a portion of a wooden barrel on a leaf-covered lawn is on the corner of Federal and Hooper streets in Wiscasset.

On Saturday, Oct. 13 and October 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Boothbay Railway Village is offering its third annual Pumpkin Patch Express. After purchasing a ticket, visitors…

For the second time in a month, Boothbay Harbor Shipyard will play host to a famous replica ship.

The Freedom Schooner Amistad is currently moored in Boothbay Harbor, and will…

The Boothbay Railway Village was featured in a two-page color spread, accenting its annual Antique Auto Days event, in the October issue of Hemmings Motor News.

Kathy Frizzell, a member of the Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper sales team, and Bill Dighton, brought this 808-pound moose home last week. Frizzell, who…

Jane Koopman is the new T3 Outreach Coordinator for Outing Clubs. Koopman is an avid outdoorswoman and has years of experience in leading outdoor programs, shaping the ethics,…

Coach Hildy Johnson is receiving good efforts from her cross-country teams this season.

At home on September 20,…

Although the team has been able to exist, Boothbay Region High School Club Sailing Team Head Coach Sally Lloyd knows that sometimes a little help can go a long way.

The sailing team has been…

Former Jefferson resident James Davis narrowly escaped elimination from the reality…

The Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 8 for Columbus Day.…

During the past two weeks, members of the Seahawks' cross-country teams have broken personal records, defended titles, and earned a position high in the Class C rankings as they continue to soar…

The first ever Harbor Fest, held in downtown Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Sept. 29, has received phenomenal reviews. Despite overcast skies and cool temps, hundreds of people came out to enjoy the…

With three games left to play in the season, the Lady Seahawks soccer team may have only one win, but these girls have evolved into a strong, unified force. From goalie Mikayla McFetridge's…

Haitians traditionally eat pumpkin soup (soupe joumou) to bring good luck to their families and businesses, so it is no surprise that two local organizations working to bring…

Participation at the evening cocktail party last Thursday evening was just about perfect. Keep it up gang; there are two more, tonight and next week, before the padlock is in place for the winter…

Amy Goodwin welcomed members to the annual meeting for the last time as the Commodore on August 25, 2012.  Giving a review of her year as Commodore brought back many fond memories of a great…

Wig wag signaling, tomahawk throwing and blow gun shooting were just three of the many activities that Scout Troop 238 from Southport Island participated in at the 50th Anniversary International…

The nights are getting chilly, the leaves are turning orange and yellow, and the kids are back in school. All signs of autumn. 

But for us, one of the most telling indicators that fall is…

Senior running back Cory Aldecoa scored two second-quarter touchdowns and the Ranger defense held Boothbay to under 150 yards total offense as the Traip Academy football team remained …

The Boothbay Region High School Club Sailing team was able to wrangle strong winds and claim a third-place finish during the September 15 Blue and Yellow Regatta, hosted by Falmouth High School.…

Sometimes the most special places are hidden right in plain sight. This is the case with Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Penny Lake Preserve, which stretches behind the businesses and homes of…

The Midcoast United soccer club capitalized on the beautiful fall weather last weekend with strong matches at home and away.

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Come and join Zumba instructor Denise Click in a Zumbatomic class for kids ages four through 12 at Wiscasset Community Center, on Mondays, Oct. 1, 15, 22, and 29 (not Oct. 8,) from…

If you've ever thought about taking a class or two at the Boothbay Region YMCA, there's a free pass waiting for you now through October 6. Pick up your individual pass at the front desk and ask…

For a place considered one of the first settlements of the New World, there isn’t much fanfare for Damariscove Island. 

There is some literature, a museum and lichen-covered foundations of…

“It was luck,” said Gene Eves, owner of the 25-foot sailboat that ended up as an undamaged beach ornament following the wind and rain storm on September 19.

“I was up until 3:30 a.m., just…

The event that began as nothing more than an idea between two people in search of a fresh new draw to the region has metamorphosed into the participation and support of hundreds of community…

Senior tri-captain Sarah Caron scored on a driving shot with 7:14 left in the second overtime period to give Boothbay a 2-1 win over the visiting Dirigo Cougars in field hockey action Tuesday…

The Boothbay Region Seahawks had just picked up a first down and had all the momentum on their side as they were about to go in for the go ahead score when a holding penalty wiped…

The Boothbay Charities Classic held another successful event last weekend, raising an unprecedented $42,000 for Special Olympics Maine. One of the main goals this year was to raise enough money to…

Have you ever heard of geocaching? It’s a form of treasure hunting that combines technology with being outside. All you need is a handheld GPS or a GPS enabled cell phone and some sturdy hiking…

Eighth grader Joey Paolillo and seventh grader Kyle Ames finished first and third, respectively, to lead the Boothbay Region Elementary School boys' cross-country team to victory at a meet held at…

A health issue kept me home last Thursday evening but a report from Greg and Donna Muzzy has indicated that there was a good turnout with abundant delicacies to fatten us up. There will be a few…

A soft plaintive “puwee” echoed in from out over the water as a small group of swift-winged birds, a tad smaller than robins, came zipping in to land on the shore. With their mud-brown backs and…

The Maranacook Black Bears scored two touchdowns late in the second half to break open a close game and they went on to defeat the Boothbay Region High School Seahawks, 30-12, Friday night at…

Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30, on the high school tennis courts, have fun playing the great game of…

The HMS Bounty, the star of “Mutiny on the Bounty” has returned to Boothbay Harbor. The 1962 replica of the historic HMS Bounty will be in the area for approximately…

Active Aging Week, the annual health promotion event for adults over 50 years old organized by International Council on Active Aging, will be held from Saturday, Sept. 22 to…

The Boothbay Region Y will host a USTA Free Tennis Play Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Y Field Hoouse from 8 to 10 a.m.

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