As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we hope you’ll join us in spotlighting Maine’s own journey to independence.

Over a year ago, Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor joined an economic development project called "Rise" which is sponsored by RCAP Solutions of Worcester, Massachusetts. The nonprofit provides services, at no cost, to the New England region, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and U.S…

The Miles Delivers Action Coalition has released a comprehensive visioning document proposing a five-year plan to transform MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Miles Campus Family Birth Center into a nationally recognized destination for rural maternity care, workforce development, education…

Veggies to Table's summer gala returns to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences on Sunday, Aug. 9, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Local author R. John Dingle’s latest novel, “Before The Devil Knows,” in the Gus Wheeler FBI thriller series will be released on Saturday, Aug. 8.

The launch event of Dingle’s third novel will be held that day at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library.

July 13, Boothbay Harbor selectmen narrowed down what development projects they want Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Elyse Oliver to pursue as part of the town’s Rural Infrastructure Strengths Evaluation (RISE).

On Saturday, Aug. 1, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Boothbay Region High School field, Boothbay Harbor Fire Department will host its second annual lobster bake, with all proceeds benefiting Minnehaha Fire Company.

Sayon Camara, a Master Djembefola from Guinea, West Africa, will be conducting drumming workshops at the Community Center in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor, on Saturday, July 18, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Midcoast Conservancy is excited to be celebrating its 10th anniversary, having been established in 2016 with the merger of four legacy organizations.

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) invites all community members to its annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Cider Hill Farm, 785 Main Street, Waldoboro.

The Church of All Saints by-the-Sea is happy to announce the return of the Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan to the Southport Island Episcopal chapel to lead services of Holy Communion for the next two weeks at 8 and 10 a.m. Our organist for July 19 will be Timothy Wissler and for July 26, Henry Lowe will lead…

Professional photographer Mike Leonard and regular contributor to this newspaper submitted photos of the Milky Way that he captured July 10 and 11.

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

The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) is thrilled to announce its first ever Paddlepalooza! Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8 (rain date Aug. 9), the community event invites kayakers, canoeists, rowers, and paddleboarders of all skill levels to enjoy a day on the water in support of a fanta…

The internationally esteemed Jupiter String Quartet, a uniquely intimate ensemble built around family bonds, will present two distinctive programs at the 2026 Bowdoin International Music Festival this summer on July 20 and Aug. 3.

The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center at 3 Hall St., Newcastle, will be hosting a 5k+ road race and kids’ fun run on Saturday, Aug. 22 at our location. All funds raised by the event will go to anyone in the state in need of treatment for substance abuse disorder.

St. Andrews Village is pleased to invite the community to special Resident Art & Crafts Shows celebrating the creativity and talent of its residents. All featured artists and crafters are residents of St. Andrews Village, and the public is warmly welcome to attend.

Discover how herbs supported health, beauty, and everyday life in Colonial New England during Garden Plants for Health and Beauty in the 18th Century, a hands-on workshop presented by the Lincoln County Historical Association on Tuesday

The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, July 22, at the Safe Harbor Community Church, 50 Mills Road, Waldoboro. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the speaker begins at 6.

A remarkable collaboration among historical societies, museums, preservation organizations, Lincoln County government, and the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission has resulted in a new set of tools designed to help residents and visitors explore the rich history of Lincoln County.…

On Saturday, July 18, the Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church is holding a lobster roll luncheon, bake sale, crafts and jewelry, toys, pocketbooks ... and a Christmas In July table with many new items.

Myron McLellan, at the age of 94, one of the oldest residents of the region, took a trip of a lifetime. 

Directors of the Maine Cornhole Classic, which has been held at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum the past few years as a fundraiser for Special Olympics Maine and the

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) has been awarded a grant from the Maine State Library to expand community learning opportunities surrounding the upcoming visit of Maine Historical Society’s Dunlap copy of the Declaration of Inde