Tom Churchill, left, and Skip Simonds, share their experiences serving on local planning boards. JANE CARPENTER/Boothbay Register
So what exactly does the planning board do?
The work of a town planning board isn't always obvious to its residents, at least not until something brings them to a meeting. Recently, the Register joined Skip Simonds and Tom Churchill as they shared more than 20 years of combined experience serving as…
The New England chapter of the Classic Car Club of America did a pop-up event at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum as part of their week-long tour of the Maine coast. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
Traveling 'CARavan' makes pitstop in Boothbay
The sun reflecting off restored auto bodies was nearly blinding Sept. 11 as enthusiasts from across the country filled the field at Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRV) for Classic Car Club of America’s “Mainely-A-CARavan.” Showcasing classic cars from 1915 to…
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Open house celebrates church upgrades
Boothbay Harbor's First United Methodist Church held an open house Saturday, Sept. 13 inviting community members in to celebrate the completion of the church's much needed upgrades and repairs. In addition to making the lower floor water-free, excavation, sealing…
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Try this one on for size!  Before going out on any job there are a few things to check over with my equipment. In the age of technology, and I am not a technologist, things can go wrong without really knowing. The new generations of digital cameras have so…
Guests peruse Boothbay Region Historical Society artifacts during an event at the Leach House. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
Windows to the past are opened at Leach House
“The past is a foreign country,” food historian Sandra Oliver told guests Sept. 13 at Boothbay Region Historical Society’s (BRHS) open house and fundraiser at Leach House (“Old Gray House”). There were about 100 people, and Outreach and Development Manager Connie…

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Sept. 26, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees reviewed a draft “Memorandum of Understanding” between themselves and…
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(From left) Jean Conte, Joyce Armendaris and Anna Apollonio (far right) benefit from Dan Downing's technical advice. JANE CARPENTER/Boothbay Register

With 46 years in the computer industry, Dan Downing has lots of…
Traffic light installation on Route 1, Edgecomb
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As of Sept. 15, the Maine Department of Transportation began work at the intersection of…
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Nauseated and upset with the world news, psyched about fall school sports, college and pro football starting, hoping the…
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Area musicians are invited to play music with the Seacoast Community Orchestras this…
Mary Ann Heinzen River Room Show
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River Arts is pleased to present Mary Ann Heinzen’s solo show, “Watercolor Textures”: Plein…
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Rosamund Pike stars in “Inter Alia" during the 2025-2026 National Theater Live season to screen at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

Auditions! Lincoln County Community Theater is planning a Christmas production! Please keep an eye…
Family gift creates new Muscongus Pond Preserve in Bremen
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Historical craftsmanship lives at BRV
Weaver Susan Perrine showcases her craft during an exhibition at Boothbay Railway Village Museum. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Visiting Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRV), guests are transported into the past through the museum's…
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 383 calls for service for the period of Sept. 9…
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The Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District directors are hoping new…
Library nets $1,205 from chess fundraiser
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A local chess fundraiser in August raised $1,205 for the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. On…
Zack Emerson claims third career Strictly Street championship at Wiscasset Speedway
Zack Emerson stops on the front stretch after scoring the Strictly Street victory and 2025 division championship. Jasen Dickey photo

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BRES PTO needs volunteers
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The Parent-Teacher Organization is putting on the annual Boothbay Region Elementary School Book Fair, Sept.…
BRHS field hockey
Hall-Dale edges Boothbay, 1-0
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A goal in the second quarter was all the scoring in Monday’s field hockey game between the Boothbay Region…
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How is 'an essential government function' determined?

Dear Editor:

Americans are aware that our federal…

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Thursday, 09/18
3:06 AM Low 0.29`
9:32 AM High 9.03`
3:18 PM Low 0.99`
9:48 PM High 10.21`
Friday, 09/19
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10:24 AM High 9.37`
4:13 PM Low 0.67`
10:40 PM High 10.30`
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Thursday, 09/18
2:54 AM Low 0.28`
9:10 AM High 8.51`
3:06 PM Low 0.94`
9:26 PM High 9.61`
Friday, 09/19
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10:02 AM High 8.82`
4:01 PM Low 0.63`
10:18 PM High 9.70`
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Thursday, 09/18
2:50 AM Low -0.10`
9:08 AM High 9.73`
3:06 PM Low 0.86`
9:24 PM High 10.89`
Friday, 09/19
3:45 AM Low -0.20`
10:01 AM High 10.03`
4:01 PM Low 0.58`
10:17 PM High 10.94`
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