During a recent trip to Pemaquid Harbor, the authors were surprised to see two young ospreys still hanging around a nest - the result of Maine's extended summers? Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Mainers used to love to go on about how short the summers were here. Not any more. Climate change has elongated summer through both an earlier spring onset and later fall continuation of warm temperatures. Some birds have been able to track those changes:…

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A life and science of adaptation

While many evolutionary biologists trace their passion to an early childhood love for dinosaurs, Senior Research Scientist John Burns of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) followed a less linear trajectory. He did not take a single biology class during…

Painting by Allan Walton. Courtesy of Robert Mitchell

'Round Town

Olson House

When I came to Maine I did not know who Andrew Wyeth was, but I quickly learned. One of my favorite subjects is his painting of the Olson House in Cushing. I have visited there alone, and with family and friends many times and still enjoy walking the property and…

Larry Brown leading the event off with an overview of the school’s history and planned speakers and activities. Mark Sullivan photo

Chalkboards to Fire Trucks: Generations return to celebrate 100 years of the East Boothbay School

On Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m., the bay doors of the East Boothbay Fire Station were open for a different kind of gathering. Over 45 community members—spanning multiple generations—came together to celebrate the rich history of the building that, for over a…

Obituaries

Memorial Service for Kenneth E. Pinard Jr.

A Memorial Service for Kenneth E. Pinard Jr., who passed away on July 11, will be held at 11 a.m.…

Service for Alfred Marin

A service for Alfred Marin will be held Friday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. at Hall’s of Boothbay,…

Bruce Kinsey

Bruce Kinsey was born on July 11, 1944 to Lloyd and Happy Munro Kinsey in Edmonds, Washington, the…

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H. Ross Maddocks

Ross Maddocks, a lifelong sailor, devoted husband and father, decorated United States Navy veteran…

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Martin F. Achilles

Martin Franklin Achilles, age 89, passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, 2026 at his home…

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Sharon L. Pulkkinen

Sharon Lee Andrews Pulkkinen of East Boothbay, Maine, passed on Sept. 4, 2026 overlooking Linekin…

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AARP scam alert: Deepfakes and AI scams: Famous faces, fake deals

The AARP Fraud Watch Network™ Helpline (877-908-3360) has seen a spike in fake endorsement scams. Criminals will use images, edited videos, and stolen likenesses of famous celebrities to build…

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What if?

It doesn’t take much Google time to realize the nation’s hospitals are closing their labor and delivery services. Maine Health’s recent decision to close the local L&D unit at Miles in…

News and notes from the Community Center

What would you like to learn? We are putting together a list of possible classes here at the Center. We will be using instruction displayed from the internet on the screen in our office. Learn…

Rebuilding Together replaces roof

This roof was replaced by a professional through Rebuilding Together-Lincoln County. Courtesy photo

The Board of Directors of Rebuilding Together/Lincoln County (RT/LC) recently provided resources to replace this roof (see photo) at no cost to the owner. This is one of the several roofs currently…

Southport Column: A change of seasons, activity

A dearth of birds at the feeders these past few weeks, a few chickadees, a lone junco, some woodpeckers and a fleeting goldfinch. Not sure where all the rest have gone, but it is odd. There are,…

Come to the Pemaquid Oyster Festival in Boothbay Harbor Sept. 27

Pemaquid Oyster Festival, Sunday, Sept. 27 at Mine Oyster, Boothbay Harbor. Courtesy photo

The 23rd annual Pemaquid Oyster Festival returns to Mine Oyster Restaurant in downtown Boothbay Harbor on Sunday, Sept. 27 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.). The festival features freshly-shucked oysters from 10…

Finding Our Voices

Breaking the silence with statewide film tour

Movie theaters in Rockland, Portland, and Waterville are partnering with the statewide nonprofit Finding Our Voices to roll out October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the screening of a…

New classes offered in Wiscasset with Boothbay-Wiscasset Adult Ed

The Naturalist’s Sketchbook with artist and author Laurel Dodge begins Thursday, Oct. 8, at Wiscasset Middle High School. Courtesy photo

Ever wonder how to change a bike tire? Is there someone you want to write to, but don’t know where to start? Do you love handcrafts, but have yet to try needle-felting? Learn how to do all these and…

Sprucewold Column: Plant IDs, art and more

It is still summer for a week or so but there is change in the air. We’ve had a few more fires in the fireplace and an extra blanket on the occasional night. The bracken and daylily fronds are…

Chaz Briggs scores first career division championship

Chaz Briggs with the checkered flag. Jasen Dickey photo

The 2026 race season is beginning to wind down at Wiscasset Speedway, and champions are starting to be crowned every week. This past Saturday, the track hosted a full Group 2 program that included…

Dolphin Open crowns new mini-golf champion in Boothbay

For the past four years, Justin Seymour of Connecticut has dominated the Dolphin Open as the champion, but his reign came to an end Sept. 13. In a 17-person field, Kyle Courcy of Lewiston added the…

Place-based learning program ready to launch

Sept. 8, Educate Boothbay's board chairman, Bruce Harris, announced that the place-based learning program is ready to launch due to a generous $400,000 donation. The announcement came in a…

Sheepscot Links results

Senior Scramble Sept. 8 1st Place (58): Bob Bell, Ken Creamer, Ron Newton and Larry Sikora; 2nd Place (59): Andy Burgess, Walt Bull, Bruce Rafnell and Jim Glusker; Closest to the pins: #2 Bob Bell 18…

Letter to the editor

Local Quakers condemn ICE and Border Patrol campaign

Dear Editor: Based upon long-standing Quaker values, members of Midcoast Friends Meeting in Damariscotta condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing campaign of ICE and Border Patrol to deport…

Letter to the editor

Hope you attend the Edgecomb forum

Dear Editor: Following is a friendly reminder for all Edgecomb residents: As you know, Edgecomb town leaders are planning a Community Forum on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Edgecomb Eddy School.…

Letter to the editor

We must re-elect Collins

Dear Editor: I have known Sen Collins since before she ran for governor in 1994. I have always supported her, but this election in particular demonstrates her importance to Maine and the country. I…

Letter to the editor

EV station should pass as is

Dear Editor: My background: 41 years as a Chevrolet design engineer, 26 years as a waterfront home owner on the Sheepscot River and three years as chairman of the Edgecomb Planning Board. While on…

Letter to the editor

Great response first responders

Dear Editor: As a person who was told to evacuate our thrift shop in the small mall at 3:45 p.m. (15 minutes before close Sept. 4), I just want to say that I applaud our local public services; the…

Press release

New coffee shop opens in Boothbay

Grounded Coffee owners Kyle Farmer and Allie Marquette. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

If you are looking for a great cup of coffee and a friendly place to start your day, visit Grounded Coffee, 21 Common Drive, Boothbay which opened Monday, Sept. 14. The shop will be open daily from 6…

Remembering those lost, region hosts 9/11 memorial

A wall of 2,977 flags decorated Sherman's Field in the early morning of Sept. 11; each one representing a life lost during the terrorist attack 25 years prior. "So many names, there is barely…

Gleason Fine Art

'Michael Vermette: The Monhegan Series' opening Sept. 18

Michael Vermette, "Storm at Blackhead, Monhegan," oil on canvas, 30" x 40".

Gleason Fine Art at 31 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor announces its September show: “Michael Vermette: The Monhegan Series,” which opens Friday, Sept. 18 with a reception from 5-7 p.m., runs…

Boothbay/Wiscasset runners compete in large race in Gorham

Coach Nick Scott reported that AJ Crocker, Miles Hyson, Maggie McCarthy, Emma Scott, Caleb Bates and Kolton McKenney posted lifetime personal records at the Southern Maine Classic cross country race…

Boothbay area author releases second music album

Simonds' new album is available on major streaming platforms like Spotify, AppleMusic, and Pandora. Courtesy of the artist

Boothbay area author and now songwriter Skip Simonds has released his second original music album, "Walking on Water."Simonds, best known locally as a published science fiction author, began writing…

Baggins Birthday Bash at Harbor Theater

Sir Ian Holm as Bilbo Baggins and Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins in a scene from “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring." See it again on the Harbor Theater's silver screen Sept. 22. Courtesy of the venue

Celebrate Bilbo and Frodo Baggins’ joint birthday at Harbor Theater at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Party with us dressed in your best Middle-earth garb, watch “The Fellowship of the Ring” on its…

Tides

Thursday, 10/08
3:46 AM	Low	-0.08`
10:13 AM	High	10.05`
4:08 PM	Low	0.05`
10:34 PM	High	10.41`

Friday, 10/09
4:34 AM	Low	-0.16`
10:59 AM	High	10.42`
4:58 PM	Low	-0.30`
11:24 PM	High	10.38`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 10/08
3:34 AM	Low	-0.08`
9:51 AM	High	9.47`
3:56 PM	Low	0.05`
10:12 PM	High	9.80`

Friday, 10/09
4:22 AM	Low	-0.15`
10:37 AM	High	9.82`
4:46 PM	Low	-0.28`
11:02 PM	High	9.77`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 10/08
3:33 AM	Low	-0.42`
9:51 AM	High	10.72`
3:56 PM	Low	-0.08`
10:12 PM	High	11.06`

Friday, 10/09
4:22 AM	Low	-0.43`
10:39 AM	High	11.04`
4:47 PM	Low	-0.39`
11:03 PM	High	10.98`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 10/08
3:27 AM	Low	-0.14`
9:43 AM	High	10.88`
3:51 PM	Low	-0.01`
10:06 PM	High	11.26`

Friday, 10/09
4:16 AM	Low	-0.27`
10:31 AM	High	11.29`
4:41 PM	Low	-0.38`
10:55 PM	High	11.28`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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