Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Register is a weekly community newspaper based in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, serving the Midcoast region including Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Southport, and Edgecomb. Founded in 1876, it is one of Maine’s longstanding local news publications, with a history spanning nearly 150 years of continuous coverage of community life, governance, and regional development. The publication focuses on hyperlocal journalism, reporting on municipal government, public affairs, education, sports, arts, business activity, and community events. It plays a central role in documenting civic life in the Boothbay peninsula, particularly in a region where seasonal tourism significantly influences population and local activity. The Boothbay Register publishes a weekly print edition distributed on Thursday mornings and maintains a free, open-access digital platform for broader readership. Its audience includes year-round residents as well as a large seasonal population that increases during the summer months, reflecting the area’s tourism-driven economy.