Though eelgrass may not appear impressive, it may be one of the most important plants in our coastal region. With leaves that grow in long green ribbons, eelgrass forms underwater meadows that filter the water, stabilize sediment, lessen the effects of coastal erosion, produce oxygen, and serve as a…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Department started the new year by renewing two animal control contracts and hiring a new deputy. On Jan. 6, commissioners approved contract renewals with Damariscotta and Wiscasset for animal control. Commissioners also approved hiring Zach Smith of Boothbay.

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, Renee Good, an American citizen, was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies against members of our communities.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will host a community meeting Friday, Jan. 30, to share the many challenges facing the hospital and the broader MaineHealth system amid the current political climate.…

Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education (BWRAE) is one of 12 programs recently recognized as a Top Performer by the state of Maine, out of 64 eligible programs.  

Dagney Ernest, who has been Camden Opera House's promotions and box office manager for the past six-and-a-half years, has retired. Kathleen Payton Brown has assumed that position as of the new year. 

We invite you to bring your brown bag lunch and join us on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

During a Jan. 6 trustees meeting, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) welcomed its new superintendent, Sean Boyd. Former superintendent Chris Higgins has been acting as operator-in-charge since May, following the departure of David Pratt.  

It’s all about coming together in community. Start the New Year of right by shaking off the winter blues. Join your friends from the Inn Along the Way and Damariscotta Open Mic for a belated 2026 New Year’s Day and Winter Celebration ~ open mic, musical jam and potluck buffet.

For the last two years, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has worked with the Boothbay Region Water District to monitor the health of local drinking water supplies. The results to date confirm what many Boothbay residents and visitors already know: Maine continues to enjoy and benefit from healthy ecosys…

Meghan Keizer, BSN, RN, who works on the Medical-Surgical Unit at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and lives in Tenants Harbor, recently received the DAISY Award® for her outstanding nursing care and dedication.…

The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb is proud to announce that Corbin Lichtinger, teacher of first and second grades, is receiving recognition as an artist and storyteller. His Alligators Anthology has been purchased by Holiday House/Neal Porter Books and will be published in the fall o…

In January, with the holiday season safely behind us, we can all start dreaming about spring. To nurture those green dreams, gardeners are invited to this Seed Share in the library’s Great Room on Jan. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.

2025 is officially over, but it's not time to close the chapter just yet. As we reflect on the highs and lows of the past year, let’s take a moment to highlight some of the region’s most popular reads, courtesy of Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) Executive Director Joanna Breen. 

The Adult's Top 10:…

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in December:

Dec. 4 #4296: James Carroll 16 Beach Road, blasting Permitp

Dec. 4 #4297: Jana Morehouse 36 Plummer Road, temporary garage and shed addition

Dec. 9 #4298: PG 10 LLC 32 Town Landing Road, interior alterations

Dec. 16 #4299: John Abbe 920 Hendricks Hill Road, new barn

Dec. 18 #4300: Libby Cameron 20 Blair Ro…

New year…new baby?!

The Trustees of the Union Fair / Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival are launching our annual contest to choose a design suitable for use in publicizing the 2026 Union Fair which will occur on Aug. 5 - 9. Please note that the deadlines and poster contest rules and requirements have changed.  

Presented by the Friends of the Waldoboro Library, "The Librarians" comes to The Waldo Jan. 11! Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities.

An FBI investigation, the continuing sagas of school funding and Waterfront Park and much more occurred in 2025 in the Boothbay region.

The Bremen Library is pleased to be hosting Joy Vaughan as our first 2026 Artist of the Month!

The Boothbay Harbor comprehensive plan process is making progress, according to Selectboard Chair Michael Tomko. Tomko gave his peers an update Dec. 22.   

The Visually Impaired Persons meeting is held the first Tuesday of each month, and the first one in 2026 falls on Jan. 6, Epiphany. This will be a discussion meeting where members update the group and share their experiences in adapting to visual loss.