Halloween only ended hours prior, but the Christmas season was on the minds of volunteers early Nov. 1 as Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce (BHRCC) prepares for Boothbay Lights.  

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

Walking into Manon Lewis’ classroom at Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) is not unlike viewing Bosch’s painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights." First, the eye is overwhelmed by the colors and scale of the scene, but soon it focuses on the vignettes: the box of mosaic tiles for the week’s lesson, the orange San Pellegrino cans lined on th…

The Southport Memorial Library will host a Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11 to remember and honor those who served. All are invited to gather inside the library at 10:45 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 11 with a quiet moment as the flag is lowered outside. The ceremony will continue with prayers, song and the pl…

HospitalityMaine is proud to announce the creation of its Legislative Champion Award, recognizing lawmakers who demonstrate strong leadership and a deep understanding of the challenges Maine’s restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses face. The award honors those who ensure the industry’s voice is he…

Coastal Car Wash and Harbor’s Choice Laundry was embracing the Halloween spirit Oct. 31 as it hosted its first-ever pumpkin decorating competition.

It was the first ever State of the Schools address given Oct. 28 to the Edgecomb selectboard. Following last spring's budget negotiations, Michael Maxim, selectboard chairman, and Heather Sinclair, school committee chairman, discussed ways of providing residents more information on school operations and finances. So the concept of an address during t…

All First National Bank branches are collecting items for local food pantries throughout the month of November. 

If you would like to help, First National Bank welcomes donations to your local branches. Most-needed items include: canned meats/fish, chili, soup, skillet meals,…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH) celebrated its recent Pathway to Excellence Designation with a flag-raising ceremony Oct. 20 on the Miles Campus. The achievement came after 18 months of dedicated and diligent effort to meet the criteria established by the American Nursing Credentialing Center. …

#4279 Thomas Hoppin, Squirrel Island, install solar panels 

Oct. 28, Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) General Manager Weston Alley assured trustees that local water sources were still in good condition despite the county’s continuing D2 severe drought.  

Looking for a new volunteer opportunity? Interested in learning about amazing Maine nonprofits? Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library for a Virtual Volunteer Fair.

Police Chief Doug Snyder and Finance Officer Thomas Browne gave an annual parking and finance report to Boothbay Harbor's selectboard Oct. 27. Overall, business seemed as usual, with stable finances and a slight decrease in parking revenue. 

The Boothbay Region Democrats urge all voters to vote no on Question 1 in the Nov. 4 election.

For the month of November, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library will offer a free community “continental brunch” every Saturday. Brunch items will be available for drop-in meals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2. Turn your clocks back one hour that day.

Southport selectmen discussed concerns about potential problems stemming from placing too large a culvert near the beach. During the Oct. 22 meeting, selectmen read an email from Christine Dillman.

Are you a veteran, active duty service member or veteran’s spouse or family member? If yes, then please let the Rotary Club and the High School Rotary Interact Club thank you for your dedication and service at the 20th anniversary of the annual Rotary Club Veterans Appreciation Dinner held this year on Thursday, Nov 13, at 6 p.m. at the Ro…

It was a day of tricks and treats Oct. 25 as costumed children and adults descended on Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRV) for its annual SPOOKtacular. Marketing Director Lori Reynolds reported 750 people attended, 250 more than last year’s event.  

On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame held their 18th annual Induction at the Rockland Elks Club.

Nearly 120 local women gathered at Wanderwood in early October to support and celebrate the impactful work of local non-profits. After a social hour at the event, the names of three member-nominated area non-profits were drawn. Members heard details about the work being accomplished at Steppin…

The next monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Persons group will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center/Boothbay Region Health Care Center located in the Meadow Mall in Boothbay Harbor.

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Class of 2026 hosted Spooky Walk & Halloween Movie, Oct. 25-26 at the school. The event, organized by students and parents, was the first major event to raise funds for Project Graduation. A little rain did not deter thrill-seekers, more than 200 over the weekend.

RePower Wiscasset has a big idea and wants the Lincoln County Commissioners to support it. On Oct. 21, Peter Arnold represented Repower Wiscasset and addressed its hopes regarding a project that would provide geothermal energy, potentially at the town-owned land on Old Ferry Road opposite the former Maine Yankee nuclear power plant. 

Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental health care. Sen. Reny is one of 20 senators to earn a perfect score for their 2025 voting record.