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News

From left, Katie Chilles, owner, J. Edward Knight Insurance; Mike Giles, owner, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits; Robert Wheeler, owner, J. Edward Knight Insurance. Courtesy photo
J. Edward Knight Insurance announces acquisition
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E. Jeanne Olsen

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Southport Planning Board says Pratt's Island Road cottage location OK

Incoming St. Andrews Auxiliary officers
Celebrating our tradition of caring
Executive direcgtor
Alternative sentencing program saving county money

Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
Boothbay Fire Department celebrates life-saving equipment upgrade with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Edgecomb Fire and Rescue report
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 9 arrests
Boothbay Harbor police arrest 2, summons 4 Sept. 15-30

Obituaries

Esther J. Leck
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Esther J. Leck

A woman possessed of remarkable talents, energy, and faith, Esther Jane Leck, began her journey to heaven on Oct.

Elizabeth F. Klein
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Elizabeth F. Klein

Elizabeth Flynt “Betsy” Klein, 82, of Wiscasset, Maine, passed away on Oct.

Beth A. Barter
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Beth A. Barter

Beth Ann York Barter, Boothbay, passed away Sept. 27, 2026 at the age of 57.

John W. Goodman
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John W. Goodman

John W. Goodman passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2026, in Saratoga, Wyoming.

Jody A. Reed
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Jody A. Reed

Jody A. Reed, 47, of Wiscasset passed away on Oct. 18, 2026 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.

Irving W. Purington
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Irving W. Purington

Irving William Purington, 77, of Gorham and Boothbay passed away peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House surrounded by loved ones.

Peter Hamblett
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Peter Hamblett

Peter Hamblett, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2026.

Jean M. Howe
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Jean M. Howe

Jean M. Howe, passed away peacefully on Oct.

George D. Richardson Jr.
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George D. Richardson Jr.

The gale force wind that was George D. Richardson, Jr. fell calm on Oct.

Joyce A. Davis
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Joyce A. Davis

Joyce Ann Davis, 81, joined her husband in death on Oct. 10, 2026, having been surrounded by family in her home.

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Elections

Nutt defeats Hobson in House District 48
Sen. Cameron Reny wins reelection to Maine Senate
Edgecomb voting
Somerville voting
Southport voting
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Rotary Barn open until Dec. 12
The Rotary Club's Big Gray Barn will be open Saturday mornings until Dec. 12. File photo

The Rotary Club Barn is still open every Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. till Dec. 12.

Suggest a title for the post-apocalypse library
Make your book choices known to BHML for a post-apocalypse library. Courtesy of BHML

Help us make sure Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library has what we need to survive the collapse of society! Let’s say AI Agents go rogue, there’s a collapse of the electrical grid, or a cyberattack on critical infrastructure.

Speeding a familiar complaint for Southport selectmen
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For the past 45 years, the most frequently heard complaint is about speeding motorists, Southport Selectman Gerry Gamage said. During the Nov. 4 board meeting, a resident sought selectmen's assistance in slowing down local traffic.

BHSD board chair resigns, budget work continues 

On Nov. 3, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) Chair Deryl Kipp announced his resignation from the board of trustees, effective after the Nov. 17 meeting. Clerk Russell Hoffman will take over.  …

Hall Funeral Homes to host educational Lunch & Learn on ‘What Happens After a Loss?’
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Hall Funeral Homes & Crematory invites community members to attend an informative and educational Lunch & Learn event, “What Happens After a Loss? A Practical Guide to the First Steps,” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 11:30 a.m.

Early deadline for Nov. 12 issue
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Due to the U.S. Postal Service’s observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the newspaper is issuing an early deadline in order for the newspaper to be mailed on Tuesday, Nov. 10. All correspondence is due Friday, Nov.

Edgecomb School Committee welcomes new member
Edgecomb Eddy School

School board members Heather Sinclair and John Allen welcomed Maureen Heffernan Oct. 28 to the Edgecomb School Committee. Heffernan was appointed to fill a vacancy last month due to the resignation of Irene Marchenay.

Heffernan will serve out the unexpired term which ends in May.

Windsor voting
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United States Senator

Collins 907

Jackson 401 

Governor

Bennett 94

Charles 786

Pingree 443

U.S. Representative

Pingree 488

Russell…

Boothbay voting
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U.S. Senator

Collins 866

Jackson 1,106

Governor

Bennett 132

Charles 680

Pingree 1,159

Representative to Congress

Pingree 1,221

Russell 740

State Senator District 13

Mitchell 770

Reny 1,125

Representative to the legislature District 48

Hobson 801

Nutt…

Whitefield voting
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United States Senator

Collins 692

Bristol voting
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United States Senator

Collins 799

Westport Island voting
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U.S. Senator

Collins 225

Jackson 307

Governor

Bennett 51

Charles 174

Pingree 309

Representative to Congress

Pingree 336

Russell 191

State Senator District 13

Mitchell 182

Reny 325

Representative to the legislature District 48

Hobson 202

Nutt 3…

Nobleboro voting
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United States Senator

Collins 606

South Bristol voting
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United States Senator

Collins 261

Newcastle voting
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United States Senator

Collins 400

Jefferson voting
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United States Senator

Collins 901

Jackson 660

Governor

Bennett 123

Charles 768

Pingree 693

U.S. Representative

Pingree 733

Russell 82…

Damariscotta voting
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United States Senator

Collins 424

Alna voting
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Woolwich voting
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Selectman (two seats)

Hepler 1,275

Shaw 1,298

St. John 433

 

School board - Woolwich resident 

Dorr 1,093

Ritch-Smith 615


State and federal results to come for this town 

Boothbay Harbor voting
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United States Senator

Collins 536

Waldoboro voting
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United States Senator

Collins 1,372

Jackson 1,210

Governor

Bennett 190

Charles 1,144

Pingree 1,252

U.S. Representative

Pingree 1,335

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Washington voting
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United States Senator

Collins 508

Bremen election results
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United States Senator

Collins 182

Jackson 388

Governor

Bennett 33

Charles 141

Pingree 395

U.S. Representative

Pingree 406

Russ…

Dresden voting
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United States Senator

Collins 592

Monhegan voting
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US Senator
Susan Collins - 13
Troy Jackson - 53
Declared Write - ins - 0
Blank - 0

Governor
Rick Bennet - 5
Robert Charles - 6
Hannah Pingree - 55
Declared Write-Ins - 0
Blank - 0

Representative to Congress (District 1)
Chellie Pingree - 59
Ronald Russel - 7

State Senator (District 13)
Edwin…

Boothbay Region Surveyors relocates to former Midcoast Conservancy building
Boothbay Region Surveyors new building sits on Route 1 in Edgecomb with a fresh coat of paint. The building had been vacant for almost a year after Midcoast Conservancy vacated the space in October 2025. Courtesy photo

After sitting vacant for almost a year, the former Route 1 headquarters of Midcoast Conservancy now has new inhabitants.

Salt Bay Farm interpretive panels explore the region’s rich environmental history
Four new interpretive panels at Coastal Rivers’ Salt Bay Farm Preserve highlight how natural resources have shaped human life in the Damariscotta region for thousands of years. Courtesy photo

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the installation of four new interpretive panels along the trails at the Salt Bay Farm Preserve.

Edgecomb Fire Department Auxiliary annual fish fry Nov. 7
Edgecomb Fire Dept patch

The Edgecomb Fire Department Auxiliary will be hosting its annual fish fry this Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edgecomb Fire Station, 473 Boothbay Road. The fish fry is our largest fundraiser of the year and the proceeds are used to supplement the department’s budget, which helps reduce the town’s…

Path opens for electric car chargers at Meadow Mall
 ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

 

After weeks of uncertainty, an agreement was reached for the Meadow Mall's electric vehicle charging stations at 185 Townsend Ave.  

Citizen Talk on Adams Pond Nov. 20

Community members are invited to a “Citizen Talk” and information sharing meeting to learn more about what’s been happening to Adams Pond’s health. The meeting will take place at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20.

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