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Boothbay Harbor Police Blotter: Three arrests
Arrests

On Sept. 22 at 4:52 p.m. on Eastern Ave., Officer Chryplewicz arrested Adam Giles, 25, Boothbay, for violation of conditions of release.

On Sept. 23 at 12:10 a.m. on the By Way, Officer Chryplewicz arrested Adam Brewer, 30, Edgecomb, for operating under the influence.
Lilly picked as Dresden assistant fire chief

Dresden selectmen picked Gerald Lilly Sr. as assistant fire chief Monday, Oct. 16. Lilly had been serving as the interim assistant after Assistant Fire Chief Ron Theriault quit in August.
Fall floral arranging at Lincoln Home
Shelley from Shelley’s Flowers and Gifts in Waldoboro, will demonstrate ways to arrange the spectacular colors of fall through her flower arranging presentation at The Lincoln Home.
New Sailing and Education Center underway at BHYC

The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Boothbay Harbor One Design Association, is pleased to announce the construction this fall of a new Sailing and Education Center on its property in West Boothbay.
Panelists to discuss marijuana commercial use before November vote
Voters in Boothbay Harbor will have the chance to decide which, if any, of the legal business uses of recreational marijuana will be permitted in the town of Boothbay Harbor on Nov. 7.
Board the Ghost Train if you dare

On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 and 28, the Boothbay Railway Village will once again be cloaked in mystical moonlight and creepy candlelight for the Ghost Train. Totally re-imagined by a new, all-volunteer committee, the Ghost Train will now have some new features.
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Two arrests
Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:
Forum on Question 2
The Lincoln County Republican Committee is presenting a public forum on Referendum Question 2, Medicaid Expansion in Maine.
‘Extra Helping’ event for United Way Oct. 19
On Thursday, Oct. 19, Midcoast residents are invited to eat out at local restaurants as part of United Way’s “Extra Helping” event. A portion of the participating restaurants’ revenue will go to support the community through local United Way-funded programs.
County budget committee approves 11 of 19 budgets

The Lincoln County Budget Committee approved the budgets for several departments Oct. 12.
DAR, Pemaquid Chapter: Preparing to celebrate 85 years of service in November

The Oct. 10 monthly meeting was lively and full of information with 10 members and three guests in attendance. Plans are firming up for next month’s special luncheon, on Saturday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) to celebrate 85 years of patriotic service in Lincoln County.
Master plan workshop gets communities talking

The Joint Economic Development Committee master plan workshop on Thursday, Oct. 12 discuss findings from stakeholder interviews conducted early last month. The interviews centered around building an overall economic development strategy for Edgecomb, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport.
Rotary Club to honor all local veterans
All veterans and their spouses, active duty personnel and Blue Star families are invited to a special dinner given in their honor.
Harvest supper at Edgecomb church
The Edgecomb Community Church, UCC, will be holding a Community Harvest Supper beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. The menu will consist of a variety of delicious home cooked harvest casseroles, salads, rolls, and dessert.
Boothbay considers moving ice rink to Common

The Boothbay ice rink may have a new home this winter. During the Oct. 11 selectmen’s meeting, town officials and Boothbay Civic Association discussed moving the 130-foot by 70-foot rink to the Boothbay Common. The rink has been at the fire station and maintained by the BCA for 12 years.