Argument breaks out in Edgecomb meeting

An ordinary discussion about an appointment Monday night mushroomed into a blow-up between Selectmen’s Chairman John Johnson and Fire Chief Roy Potter.

Water District moves forward

with East Boothbay upgrade

At their October 27 meeting, the Boothbay Region Water District Board of Trustees considered progress on the East Boothbay water main upgrade project, concerns of the West Harbor Pond Association, and possible future water system upgrades on Commercial Street and to serve the planned Bigelow Laboratories facility in East Boothbay.

Residents of Boothbay will gather on Monday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Boothbay Town Office to approve or disapprove the appropriation of funds for two capital projects and a permanent easement.

As vaccine for the H1N1 flu makes its way into Maine more slowly than the virus, Lincoln Medical Partners (the new, joint medical practice of St. Andrews and Miles hospitals) and Boothbay Region High School have scheduled an informational session on both H1N1 (swine) and seasonal flu.

Help us raise the roof for the Townsends

November 12

The benefit concert for Glenn and Betty Lou Townsend, on Thursday, November 12 at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor from 5 to 9 p.m., is being organized by members of the Boothbay Harbor Fire Department and friends and family of the Townsends.

Area towns vote not to reject

same-sex marriage bill

In Tuesday’s Election Day voting, Maine voters rejected the same-sex marriage bill, however, each of the area towns, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb and Southport, voted not to overturn the bill.

A Volvo for $1?

How much is too much to pay for a car? Certainly, not $1. But that’s what one family, or person, will pay if selected by Atlantic Motor Car in Wiscasset to receive a completely refurbished 1994 Volvo station wagon. As if that’s not enough, the company will also service the car for an entire year.

Workshops help you plan for college

If you should ask anyone in Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor or Lincoln County who Dr. Rebecca Wells is, they probably would not know who you were talking about. But if you asked about Betsy Wells, they would say, "Oh yes, I know Betsy."

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When Joe Orchulli II, fondly referred to by his friends as Joey O, picked up a cassette tape of Michael W. Smith years ago, he never imagined he would be invited into the presence of the world famous recording artist.

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Seventh graders from Boothbay Middle School will be missed at The Leadership School at Kieve. During their time with Kieve staff, students worked together with kindness and respect during their teambuilding, decision-making, and adventure learning activities on Damariscotta Lake.

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In my first "Haunted Harbor" episode done for Channel 7 in 2003, then station manager Rick Prose, armed with his camera and tape recorder, and I headed out to Burnt Island and returned to the mainland, making our way to the Kenniston Hill Inn.

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mae Mitchell performs as "Miss Julie"

This past weekend I was fortunate to join a group that was driving to Bennington, Vermont. While it wasn’t the sunniest day we could’ve chosen, when we crossed into Vermont, the trees, especially the maples, were in full autumnal glory and some of the sights were truly breathtakingly beautiful. The leaves were not the purpose of the trip, however …

Turkey Shoot results from final two events

Twenty shooters were present for Sunday, October 25 Turkey Shoot at the Boothbay Region Fish and Game Club located on the Dover Road in Boothbay. On this beautiful fall Sunday, temperatures remained in the 60 degree range.