I’m writing about doing my part for our local Coast Guard Station. When the government had a partial shutdown and it affected our peninsula, I knew like many others, Paul Coulombe had given the…
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Miles Memorial Hospital Gallery
Brunswick-based artist Ed McCartan’s acrylic paintings of botanical/spiritual themes will be on exhibit at the Miles Memorial Hall Gallery Feb. 9-March 15.
“These works represent my…
Helen Farnham’s new 42” X 52” needlefelted piece, “January Run" is an example of how this local fiber artist spends the winter months.
Farnham, a member of the Boothbay Region Art…
The following students who live in the newspaper’s coverage area attained honor roll status for the first semester of 2018-2019:
Highest Honors
Grade 5: Kennedy Haedrich of…
How’s this for a prop list: a big knife, a Magic 8-Ball, a chain saw, a bloody leg and a ... big plate of cookies? Intrigued? Of course you are!
Here’s the synopsis for the show these props…
Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) hosted its first lecture of 2019 on browntail moths last week. In spite of the icy roads, members of the public filled the lecture room at Oak Point Farm to hear…
St. Giles Jefferson will host the second of its free suppers this winter, Saturday Feb. 2, starting at 5 p.m. This time the supper will feature a chili cook-off, with offerings from Melanie Hilton…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
CANCELED on Feb. 5 - due to a family emergency. See notice online. To be rescheduled.
Come one, come all to The Once Upon a Time Family Dance at The Opera House at…
Chocolate Church Arts Center
Papa Tim and his Desperate Man’s Blues Explosion return to where Papa Tim began his journey through time and space of Rhythm and Blues in the intimate Annex of the famous Chocolate Church Art…
The AARP Tax Aide assistance will again be available in both Boothbay Harbor and Wiscasset starting the first full week of February. Monday services at the Boothbay Region YMCA. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,…
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step Fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from co-dependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. A new…
full time, part time, online
ORONO — The Bachelor of University Studies (B.U.S.) is UMaine’s degree completion program for busy adults. Many adults who have…
Located at Brunswick Landing, Midcoast Senior College will present a spring term with 23 courses representing a wide range of subjects including literature, music, art, humanities, anthropology,…
Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) will hold adult auditions on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 22 Elm St. in Brunswick for MSMT’s summer…
Hannah Davis of Alna has been named to the Emerson College (Boston, Massachusetts) dean's list for the fall 2018 semester. Davis, who is majoring in media arts production, is a member of the class…
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Hello to all the wonderful people. I hope everyone had a good week. My week was warm and enjoyable. Dana, Evie and I had an awesome adventure. I can check off my bucket list swimming with the pigs…
The world changed for Wiscasset's Martina Baker and her family when she was 13. She got more and more allergic to it.
Now 15, Baker goes to school online, wears a mask in public, and is on…
Wiscasset Parks and Recreation
Wiscasset Parks and Recreation's 18th annual father-daughter dance is Feb. 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Wiscasset Community Center. Share a fun-filled evening with your little girl and make memories…
Students from Wiscasset Elementary School are participating in the WinterKids Winter Games for the month of January. Students compete in a four-week series of outdoor physical…
Come warm up at Oxbow Brewing Company this winter for our annual Winterfest, a family-friendly event.
Come out with your gear and snowshoe, cross-country ski, skate, or sled. There’ll be…
The community is invited to attend free screenings of the film “Recovery Boys” and participate in community discussions about the ongoing opioid crisis. The events will take place in Damariscotta…
On Jan. 21, Philanthropic Educational Organization will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding. Nearly 6,000 chapters across the United States and Canada are celebrating the historic…
Best get to Hannaford or Shaw’s and pick up what you’ll be needing to ride out the snowstorm expected to hit our region around 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. The winter storm watch from the National…
With a winter storm heading our way, the American Red Cross is providing steps you can take to stay safe with the cold, snow and ice. Whether you’re trying to keep your home warm or need to be out…
Do you have children who aren’t in school yet? Are you looking for things to do? Healthy Kids playgroups will be adding kid’s yoga, instant pot mac ‘n cheese cooking and kid’s African drumming to…
On Wednesday, Jan. 16, the University of Maine’s premiere male a cappella group, The Maine Steiners, came to Wiscasset Middle High School and led a specialized workshop for choral students in…
It wasn’t your typical science lesson for over 100 Southport and Edgecomb elementary school students who learned about energy from a “mad scientist.” “Catalyst Corey” is one of nine educators who…
Announcing upcoming Central Lincoln County YMCA events that you won’t want to miss, so be sure to mark your calendar.
Friday Night Triples on Jan. 18 from 5:30-7 p.m.: accepting food…
If you are 19 or older and planning to go to college but don’t know where to start, the Lincoln County College Connection (TLC3) could be the solution for you. TLC3 provides one-on-…
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Over 40 people turned out for the opening reception for Bob Crink’s portraiture show, “Women of the Boothbay Region,” at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Jan. 12.
The images of 21 women…
Portland Stage Company
“The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde, running Jan. 22 through Feb. 17, opens for reviewers Friday, Jan. 25.
What’s in a name? Wilde’s masterful comedy follows a young man and…
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How’s everyone doing? Well, I hope. I’m getting ready to go to a warmer climate for a week with my twinners and looking forward to a little down time. But, first I’m going to share a recipe that…
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When the weather’s not too frigid, winter is a good time to get outdoors … or at least to your car! But, instead of being bound for one of your usual haunts – the grocery, laundromat, Rite Aid,…
Eleven of Edgecomb Eddy School’s 90 students are from Alna and Westport Island, but local school officials are still looking for more. Principal Ira Michaud is still receiving inquiries from Alna…
Prediabetes is a condition in which a person’s blood glucose is elevated, but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. To address this issue, the Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA and Boothbay…
The Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus of Midcoast Maine will be offering Singing Valentines for Thursday, Feb. 14 from Brunswick to Bristol and all places in between.
The Nor’easters, clad in…
The following students have been named to the fall 2018 president's list at Husson University in Bangor, Maine.
Hanna Elizabeth Foye of Wiscasset is a senior who is currently enrolled in…
All gardeners out there, both beginners and experienced, who enjoy growing new plants, will enjoy the fourth annual Saving Seeds Workshop and Seed Swap Day on Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m…
Everone had so much fun during the first paint night, Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars Backpack Initiative decided to do it again! On Friday, Feb. 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Feed Our Scholars…
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step Fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from co-dependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. A new…
Update: The class scheduled to be taught by Rolf Winkes has been cancelled. Robert Rackmales’ classes will be held.
Interested in learning about history while enjoying the…
Chocolate Church Arts Center
Richard Wood and Gordon Belsher will be presenting their blazing Prince Edward Island Celtic in the intimate annex of the famous Chocolate Church Art Center (CCAC) Friday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m.…
All events for the Summertime Guide calendar of events must be submitted by Friday, March 1 to Lisa Kristoff by email: lisakristoff@boothbayregister.com, delivered or mailed to the Boothbay…
The Dec. 7, 2018 edition of Boston Magazine included a list of the “15 Best Restaurant Bathrooms in Boston” and on that list was the sink at Eventide Fenway created by Alison Evans of Ae Ceramics…
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Hard to believe it’s 2019. I hope everyone had a safe and Happy New Year. Mine was very quiet. I was in bed by 8 p.m.
Lots of people always jump on the bandwagon after the new year with…
The Wiscasset School Committee adopted policies addressing student dress and transgender students Tuesday night.
Only three of the five committee members were present in the high school…
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Now through Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 16 and 17, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ “Wanderlust” two-day online auction presents a large collection of fine and decorative items that will…
Death threats, accusations of sabotaging lines, stealing gear, and setting traps atop those already in the water, "Lobster War: The Fight Over the World’s Richest Fishing Grounds" is a film about…
The Edgecomb Community Church will be holding a fundraising event in the form of a sub sale on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3. Church members will be taking orders for this winter event, which will be…
