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Author Betsy Cornwell flanked by Finding Our Voices CEO+Founder Patrisha McLean, left and Lauren Stockless of the Maine Irish Heritage Center. Lauren Stockless photo

Authors of the Novel of the Year and Non-Fiction Book of the Year in 2025's Irish Book Awards are among the March guests of Finding Our Voices, talking online about the domestic abuse in their…

Obituary
Lewis G. Curtis

On Jan. 14, 2026, Lewis “Lew” G. Curtis, Maj. Gen., USAF (ret), passed away.

Lew was born Feb. 8, 1934, in Medford, Massachusetts (MA). He grew up in Winchester, MA, and Biddeford Pool,…

Decades of budgetary miscalculations are revealed during a BRRDD special meeting Feb. 19.  ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

 

Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) trustees called a special meeting Feb. 20 to review their annual budgetary requests,…

MCA

 

Mid-Coast Audubon is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for individuals interested in learning about and experiencing the…

Sam Betts

A small batch coffee roastery is coming to Edgecomb this summer. Feb. 19, the Edgecomb Planning Board approved Brad Betts' application for a new use at his 146 Boothbay Road property. Betts and…

Devine Devonish

Three people were arrested and charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs into the Midcoast.

At about 2:20 a.m. Thursday Feb. 19, acting on a credible tip from Knox County…

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Due to the forecasted snowfall, our highly-anticipated Within the Whale program on Feb. 21, made possible thanks to our partnership with the…

BHPD Chief Doug Snyder and Community Digital Navigator Julie Casson talk protecting yourself from scams. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

 

Vigilance is essential when protecting yourself from scammers, Julie Casson, community digital navigator at Coastal Maine Regional Broadband, and Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug…

CSD trustee Matt Doucette examines a shielded backpack during the board's Feb. 12 meeting. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

 

Community School District (CSD) trustees Feb. 12 approved the grant-funded purchase of shielded backpacks. Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder said putting a pack in classrooms…

Savannah Fields

The Boothbay Planning Board approved two applications Feb. 18 regarding a new yoga studio and rebuilding a recreational pier. Savannah Fields sought a change of use for the former Merrill…

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The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Rees to its board of d…

Lincoln County Commissioners
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A Jefferson mother who lost her son to drug addiction made a return visit Feb. 17 to the county commissioners meeting. Sharon Bailey was joined by two others, all wearing matching gray T-shirts…

Superintendent Sean Boyer shares the district's recent cybersecurity assessment with trustees. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Due to continuing paper mail delivery delays in the region, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees Feb. 17 approved extending their late fee policy from 30 to 60 days. According to…

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MaineHealth is now recruiting for its next certified nursing assistant training program in the Coastal Region. The program will be held…

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The Business Booster Series, hosted by Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC), is a semi-regular workshop series for Lincoln County…

Firefighters work at containing a fire at 2 Maddocks Road in Southport on Monday, Feb. 16. Courtesy of Mark Sullivan

Update from Chief Gerry Gamage: The cause of the fire was "an over-heated chimney radiated into the framing."

On Feb. 16 at 8:05 p.m., Lincoln County Emergency Communications issued a…

BRRDD trustees voted Feb. 12 to remove Chuck Cunningham of Boothbay, who was not present at the meeting, as vice chairman.     ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) trustees voted Feb. 12 to remove Chuck Cunningham of Boothbay as vice chairman, following a bylaw amendment. Cunningham was not there.  …

Taxes Due

 

Refuse district directors are doing some budget recalculations after a member challenged their figures during the Feb. 11 Boothbay selectmen's meeting. Chuck Cunningham is the…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

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Since Raye Leonard took over as education director at Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education (BWRAE), it has been a goal to bring a driver’s education program for high schoolers…

Lincoln County Democrats

Democrats in Lincoln County will gather for a biennial caucus on Saturday, Feb. 28 to begin organizing for the 2026 elections, hear from candidates and speakers, and conduct local committee…

Pictured from left are Pheonix P., Spencer C., James R., Matthew R., Thomas R., Jeffrey M., Henry R., Christopher C., Blake H., Dylan L., Nevan P., Owen P., Elijah S., Hudson H. and Nolan P. Courtesy photo

On Thursday, Feb. 12, Troop 213 gathered at the Damariscotta American Legion for its triannual Court of Awards ceremony. During the evening, Scouts were recognized for an impressive 13 rank…

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One of Harbor Theater’s dedicated Community Partners is the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club. Again in 2026, the Rotary Foundation donated $2,500 to provide at least 15 screenings of…

Winter Carnival 2026

 

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) hosted its annual Winter Carnival Feb. 9-13, a dynamic week designed to boost school spirit through diverse competitions and creative workshops.…

EMA directors

Mission accomplished for the team of Emma McKearney and John Oakes as they received approvals from two selectboards to adopt the 2026 Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Deputy Director…

Unified Basketball season is underway

 

The Morse High School Shipbuilders beat the Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawks, 78-50, in Unified basketball’s season opener, Wednesday, Feb. 11 in Bath. The Shipbuilders…

An "Antiques Roadshow" scene from June 18, 2025 at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. File photo

The “Antiques Roadshow” episodes filmed at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on June 18, 2025 are scheduled to be aired on Mondays, Feb. 16 and…

Southport

The Southport Planning Board took swift action Feb. 11 in approving both applications before it. Hodgdon Yachts Services, LLC received approval to construct an 80-foot by 100-foot by 35-foot…

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AUGUSTA (February 12, 2026)— Although the Maine winter season brought out fewer buyers due to the weather, home values continued to hold. According to Maine Listings, 778…

Dinner

A coalition of Midcoast Christian…

Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School
Young Stars of Maine 2025. Courtesy of Bay Chamber Concerts & Music School

 

Bay Chamber is accepting applications for the Young Stars of Maine program, which recognizes, encourages, and rewards music students who are serious in their study and performance of…

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Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in favor of the Community School District (CSD). The court…

Holly

In a quiet corner of the Boothbay peninsula, a refrigerator hums gently inside a small shed outside the Boothbay Town Office. The Community Fridge, along with the organization’s other programs…

BRHS alum Grace Campbell is spending part of her junior year in Edinburgh, Scotland, to learn more about archaeological field work. Courtesy of Grace Campbell.

When it comes to history and archaeology, dual major Grace Campbell’s chosen field of study, she’s heard it all before, from fellow students in her Boothbay Region High School days: That it is all…

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The Lincoln County Republican Committee will hold its annual Lincoln Day Brunch on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boothbay American…

Obituary
Sarkis Chalaby

Sarkis Chalaby, who died Jan. 18,…

Teaming up for teens

 

Boothbay Region High School/Rotary Interact Club, Boothbay Region YMCA, and Whale’s Tale and Seafarer’s Pub teamed up for teens Tuesday, Feb. 10, hosting a free dinner specifically…

BRTV

Update: BRTV has been notified that live broadcasts, other than those offered by a subscription from the NFHS Network, are not allowed…

Obituary
Charles F. Enes

 

Charles F. Enes, know as Chuck to some and Charlie to others, 78, passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2026 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough…

Roger Matthews speaks to the Boothbay Harbor Selectboard Feb. 9 about active transportation initiatives in the community. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

 

Efforts to create safer options for walkers and bicyclists are gaining traction in Boothbay Harbor. Feb. 9, the selectboard heard updates from the…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 270 calls for service for the period of Feb. 3 to Feb. 10. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 1,495 calls for service.

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planning board

Two Edgecomb committees are at odds over a meeting time to discuss this year's budget proposals. The Edgecomb School Committee has proposed a Wednesday, Feb. 25 date with the budget committee at 5…

The Boothbay Region Water District makes a splash in Washington, D.C., winning bronze at the Great American Water Taste Test. Pictured: Aaron Durgan, General Manager Weston Alley and John Orne. Courtesy of the Maine Rural Water Association.

 

It’s official! The Boothbay region…

Obituary
Angela Pinkham

 

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Angela “Angie” Pinkham of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, who left us on Feb. 8, 2026, at the age of 55. Born and raised in the Boothbay Region…

Obituary
Margaret M. Hall

 

It is with extremely heavy hearts we announce the passing of Margaret Minta Hall, of Essex, Massachusetts on February 6, 2026 at the age of 78. Born…

Press release
Senator Cameron Reny

 

Senator Cameron Reny, currently serving her second term in the Maine State Senate, is seeking re-election. Reny represents Senate District 13, which includes most of Lincoln County…