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Boothbay beats Traip, 2-0, to move on to semifinals
The top-seeded Boothbay Region Seahawks defeated the eighth-seeded Traip Rangers, 2-0, in the quarterfinal match of Class C South on Perkins Field, BRHS on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 29. With the win, the Seahawks will host the semifinal match on Saturday, Nov. 1…
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One of the most fascinating things about living in our larger community, for me, is the diversity and unusual quality of our population.      You’d think, after 50-plus years in the area, that it would be possible to know a lot about the…
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Here’s what you need to know about Maine’s two ballot questions this November
Mainers will see two big questions on the ballot this year: one about election procedures, and one about a potential red flag law. Maine citizens can put proposed legislation directly before voters through a process called a citizen initiative. For a citizen…
Witches, clowns and Ghostface, oh my! Young attendees enjoy a day of trick-or-treating and spooky seasonal activities at BRV's SPOOKtacular. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
Thrills and chills at annual SPOOKtacular
It was a day of tricks and treats Oct. 25 as costumed children and adults descended on Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRV) for its annual SPOOKtacular. Marketing Director Lori Reynolds reported 750 people attended, 250 more than last year’s event.   “I…
Spooky Walk - Class of 2026
Class of 2026 haunts a path toward Project Graduation
Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Class of 2026 hosted Spooky Walk & Halloween Movie, Oct. 25-26 at the school. The event, organized by students and parents, was the first major event to raise funds for Project Graduation. A little rain did not deter thrill…

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Cemetery sign at Evergreen destroyed by excavator  
The arch at Evergreen Cemetery sustained damage after an evacuator struck it on Oct. 24. Courtesy of Sarah Fahnley

During an Oct. 29 Boothbay Region Cemetery District trustee meeting, President Bernard "Skip…
Human remains recovered in Damariscotta
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On Sunday, Oct. 26 at 4:35 p.m., a landowner walking his property line in Damariscotta reported…
Coastal flooding: Tides, storms, and sea level rise

The Boothbay Region Climate Action Team (BRCAT) invites volunteers to participate in a…
Boothbay Harbor officials: Finances, parking on track
Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder, standing, gives the annual town parking report to the selectboard Oct. 27. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Police Chief Doug Snyder and Finance Officer Thomas Browne gave an annual parking and…
Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop announces two half-price sales

On Early Bird Saturday, Nov. 1, the Skidompha Secondhand…
Boothbay Region Democratic Committee
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The Boothbay Region Democrats urge all voters to vote no on Question 1 in the Nov. 4…
Library offers free brunch buffet on Saturdays this November
The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is offering a brunch buffet this November on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For the month of November, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library will offer a…
A Bird's Tale
'Dark Swift and Bright Swallow': Memories of Birds, Music and Ithaca
The spring peeper-like song of Swainson's thrush migrating overhead at night are a signature sound of fall in Maine. Photo by Cephas, courtesy of wikimedia commons

Cool mornings, earthy smells of fallen leaves, and those first…
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Continuing our five good things a month in 2025, Wiscasset and its neighbor towns exercised a lot of American…
News and notes from the Community Center
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Our Kennebunkport Christmas Lights trip will depart from the Center at 2 p.m. on Dec. 11 for a…
Daylight saving time Nov. 2
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Daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2. Turn your clocks back one…
Maine is building homes faster, but they are emptier
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Maine’s shortage of affordable housing has led to calls to aggressively…
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I planned to begin this alleged column this week with some witty banter from Ms. Pigette, the vocal/local candidate for U.S.…
Wiscasset police blotter
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Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for Oct. 1-15:

Arrests,…
Coastal Rivers opens new ADA accessible trail at Castner Brook Community Forest
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Coastal…
Experience “Nature in Motion” at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Free Community Night
Gardens Aglow Community Night, Friday, Nov. 14 from 4 to 9 p.m. Courtesy of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Join Boothbay Region neighbors on Friday,…
AARP scam alert: Stronger fraud protections for older adults
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In August, AARP testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging to…
Down East Yacht Club closes season in style and looks ahead to winter gatherings
At the Western Wear Party on Oct. 18 are, from left, Past Commodore Kristen King, Past Commodore Aaron Rugh, Suzanne Rugh and Dan King. Courtesy photo

As the Maine boating season came to an end, the Down…
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 246 calls for service for the period…
Boothbay qualifies for state XC championships
Seahawk boys start at the Southern Maine Class C regional championships. Courtesy of Michael Gaffney

The Boothbay Region High School cross country boys and girls teams will advance to the state championships this…
Warm your heart with ‘Frozen JR’ at BRHS Nov. 14 and 15
The Boothbay Region High School cast of "Frozen JR." Courtesy of Dr. Mary Miller

Disney’s “Frozen JR.” is…
Marine Corps birthday celebration Nov. 10
Marines gather at a past birthday celebration at Brady's. Courtesy of Jim Singer

Monday, Nov. 10 is the 250th birthday of the United…
Boothbay wins final football game of season, 56-12, over Mount View
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It was the last high school football game for Boothbay seniors Will…
Southport selectmen receive email about saltwater intrusion concern
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Southport selectmen discussed concerns about potential problems stemming from placing too large a culvert…

Police, Fire and Courts

Supreme court hears arguments in CSD referendum case
Edgecomb FD insurance rating improves
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests
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Tides

Wednesday, 10/29
5:25 AM High 7.87`
11:00 AM Low 2.28`
5:28 PM High 8.95`
11:45 PM Low 1.30`
Thursday, 10/30
6:20 AM High 8.06`
11:58 AM Low 2.11`
6:27 PM High 9.04`
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Tides

Wednesday, 10/29
5:03 AM High 7.41`
10:48 AM Low 2.15`
5:06 PM High 8.43`
11:33 PM Low 1.23`
Thursday, 10/30
5:58 AM High 7.59`
11:46 AM Low 1.98`
6:05 PM High 8.52`
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Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 10/29
4:52 AM High 8.24`
10:48 AM Low 2.49`
4:53 PM High 9.25`
11:35 PM Low 1.23`
Thursday, 10/30
5:50 AM High 8.41`
11:48 AM Low 2.30`
5:54 PM High 9.34`
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Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 10/29
4:49 AM High 8.65`
10:43 AM Low 2.57`
4:59 PM High 9.60`
11:25 PM Low 1.46`
Thursday, 10/30
5:45 AM High 8.81`
11:42 AM Low 2.37`
5:58 PM High 9.69`
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