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Lawrence R. Bennett, 61, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away at Maine Medical Center in Portland on Nov. 26, 2023. Lawrence was born on June 3, 1962, to Lawrence W. Bennett and Sharon (Pinkham) Bennett. Lawrence grew up in Boothbay Harbor and attended local schools, graduating from Boothbay Region High School...

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 151 calls for service for the period of Nov. 28 to Dec. 5. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 10,343 calls for service. James L. Littlefield, 24, Boothbay was issued a summons Nov. 30 for Leaving Scene of Motor Vehicle Accident, on Wawenock Road, Edgecomb, by Deputy Samuel Alexander.

Here in Maine, we do Christmas decorations right. There are so many homeowners and businesses who go all out with their holiday decorations. Many of these displays rival the professional displays. Gardens Aglow, for example. I would hate to see their power bills!. One Maine brewery has taught us that...

Southport Fire Chief Gerry Gamage told the newspaper Dec. 6 that the state fire marshal has deemed the cause of the Nov. 19 fire on Squirrel Island, which destroyed a maintenance building, as “unfounded.”. As reported in the newspaper, Gamage said by the time the first six members of...

Shortly before the arrival of Santa and company aboard the Novelty, the Gardens Aglow Community Lighting Contest winners were announced by Gretchen Ostherr, president and CEO of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. In 2023, there were 37 participants including businesses and residences. CMBG added categories to inspire and get those creative...

Members of the selectboard and planning board came together Nov. 30 for a workshop months in the making to discuss the future of several Boothbay Harbor ordinances. Participants reviewed issues including housing, mixed-use buildings, and how space is used in the downtown business district as they prepare for the May town meeting.

Holiday activities always take so much out of you. Even good stress, is still stress. And it's not just all the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping. Sometimes it's just the amount of time you spend trying to do all the cool things. It may be office parties, or booking travel arrangements for the season, or trying to find cool things to do.

Each year, the events get larger and more spectacular. But there is one that sits on top as Maine's largest holiday event to attend, in my opinion. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting Coastal Maine Botanical Garden's "Garden's Aglow." I had to highlight this event because it's truly the ultimate holiday experience here in Maine.

Here are just a few of the new items that have been added to the Boothbay Region Health Center’s annual Gifts4Health online/mobile auction:. • 3 Hr. Private Cruise on a 42-ft. Hinkley Sailboat. • 1-Yr Sea Tow Membership. • Hand-Crafted Oyster bowl from Allison Evans. Please visit the auction...

Even though the Maine real estate market has cooled off from where it was in 2020 and 2021, there are still a lot of transactions taking place every month. If you keep an eye on the Maine real estate websites, you know that they are loaded with listings for homes in all sizes and price ranges.

BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- The 11th annual National Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence was held Wednesday in Washington, D.C., and churches across the country carried that message, including the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. The national service was livestreamed inside the church, but there was a more personal message for...

Known affectionately as the “pie ladies” here in Boothbay Harbor, these talented women at the Methodist church cooked, baked, and created gift baskets, ornaments, wreaths and more for the Dec. 2 Christmas Time Fair. Cathy Blake said they fed around 65 people. “We had lots of shoppers that...

Brunswick Police say 51-year-old Thomas Coffill has been arrested after a chase from Brunswick to Topsham in which the driver nearly hit multiple police cruisers and civilian vehicles.

Ret Talbot is an award-winning independent journalist and writer who covers ocean issues and animals at the intersection of science and sustainability. Talbot lives on the coast of Maine with his wife, scientific illustrator Karen Talbot. His most recent collaboration is with shark biologist Greg Skomal covering the return of the white shark to the western North Atlantic in the book Chasing Shadows.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around topsham.

A storm-free night provided everyone great viewing for the annual Boothbay Harbor Lighted Boat Parade and Sparkle Fireworks Saturday, Dec. 2. Over one dozen boats paraded around the inner harbor as a packed footbridge provided a perfect setting for the show. Once again, the Boothbay Register thanks contributing photographer Mike Leonard for these shots.

Would you like some company and a great meal this Christmas?. The Boothbay American Legion Hall is now taking reservations for a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Serving on Christmas Day from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make reservations on Post 36’s Facebook page or call 633-7195. Information needed:...

As the Maine High School Girls’ basketball season tips off Friday night, Boothbay coach Bruce Orne has a young roster, but one with more experience than in his previous two years. Last year, the Lady Seahawks finished 3-15 with only one senior. The team enters this season, again, with one senior, but Orne has coached many of his current roster for a couple seasons. “I’m excited the season is starting,” he said. “We have a core group of returning players and looking to pick up where we left off last season.”

Aboard the Novelty, Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Christmas Lobster, Reindeer, Tree, and Elves arrived safely at the Town Dock in Boothbay Harbor on Dec. 2 to a crowd singing “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” Santa likes it so much they were singing it on the way across the harbor!