The Edgecomb Planning Board Nov. 20 scheduled a public hearing on Glidden Oyster Farm Company's proposed expansion project. The company has submitted two proposals. One is for an oyster processing barn at 634 River Road. 

Two young poets from the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Edgecomb were recognized by the 2025 Inkblot Writing Contest at the Maine Coast Waldorf School. 

Saturday, Nov. 22, Boothbay Harbor's Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party drew spirited shoppers to the region. 

The ever popular Buoy Tree was the backdrop for families and friends to take photos. And Janson's Clothing Store provided another photo opportunity with a Welcome to Boothbay Harbor picture frame that proved quite popular a…

If you heard an abundance of sirens Nov. 22, no worries, it wasn't an emergency! The annual Fire Truck + First Responder's Parade was ringing in the Christmas season with a retinue of lighted vehicles and an appearance from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.  

This year's Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party on Nov. 22 included the return of the event's Bed Races, to the delight of spectators and competitors! 

The Greenleaf Inn team, also representing the Admiral's Quarters, took first place!

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, which runs Jan. 5 through Feb. 12, 2026. Applications are due by Dec. 5.

As the holiday season swiftly approaches and you’re checking items off your gift list, consider showing appreciation for the work local organizations do for the community this “Giving Tuesday.” This year’s event is on Tuesday, Dec. 2.  

Bring your family and friends to the Boothbay Harbor First United Methodist Church Saturday, Dec. 6 for the annual Christmas Holiday Fair and lobster roll luncheon. 

You will find lots of upscale items including American Girl dolls, a Yamaha keyboard, and ice skates; holiday decorations, gift baskets, cookies, jellies and jams, fudge…

Schools based in Bath and Frenchville can get state funding to rebuild after both were damaged by fire, while a long list of other schools await funding for construction projects.

Settlers came to Boothbay from Ireland, Scotland and England. Some made their way from Londonderry, NH long before the town was incorporated in 1764. The next few Chronicles will highlight some of these families.

The next Ocean on Tap is at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.  Dr.

AUGUSTA – Rep. Holly B. Stover, D-Boothbay, was named Legislative Champion by HospitalityMaine at the industry group’s annual summit on Monday, Jan. 17. The award recognizes Stover’s work at the State House to support local hospitality businesses.

Boothbay Region High School students Rose Campbell, Sophia Mansfield, Frida Kerchhauser and Jayden Coulombe auditioned, and were accepted into, the District III honors choir and band (Coulombe).

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, which runs Jan. 5 through Feb. 12, 2026. Applications are due by Dec. 5. …

Hearty Roots is thrilled to announce a new partnership with support from The John T. Gorman Foundation, whose mission is “to make Maine a more equitable place where all children and families can thrive”. The Foundation's $75,000 grant supports Hearty Roots in partnering with schools to offer programming that bo…

Lincoln County commissioners tabled voting on the Fiscal Year 26 budget Nov. 18 for two reasons. One is Chairman Bill Blodgett was absent. The other is details of a proposed partnership between Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority and Knox County were unknown.

Nov. 18, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees finalized their draft budget, based on a 7% rate increase, in preparation for the public hearing set for 5 p.m. Dec. 2. All ratepayers are encouraged to attend either in-person at the district’s office at 27 Sea St. in Boothbay Harbor, or online via Zoom.   …

The next meeting of the Boothbay Region High School Alumni Association will be held Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. in the BRHS library. All alumni interested in helping with end of the year activities are invited to attend.

Chair Gerald Homer briefed Community Center directors Nov. 17 at the organization's annual meeting, providing updates on fundraising, use of the Center and its programs.   

Celebrate the holiday season with the Boothbay Region Historical Society at our annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the museum located at 72 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor.

The annual Turkey Trot, sponsored by faculty and students at Boothbay Region schools, is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 starting at 9 a.m. Just like last year, it will start at the lower field next to the high school and proceed behind the elementary school where the cross country trail is located. 

Dennis Levesque vividly recalls the day he saw his first ray of hope in his fight against cancer. 

“People just want the holiday spirit. It’s such a counter to the darkness.” — Irene Fowle

The Boothbay Selectboard made a special proclamation Nov. 12 honoring an East Boothbay resident now better known as Miss Maine Teen. On June 28, Alana LaCourse, 15, was crowned Miss Maine Teen. In September, she competed in the Miss America Teen competition in Alabama.

The Barters Island Community Association announced they will be giving away free food at their community hall this season.  

The Center for Teaching and Learning, a Pre-K–8 independent school in Edgecomb, recently welcomed Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.