Boothbay selectmen want the Butler and Country Club road paving project complete by Aug. 1. Contractor McGee Construction began the project last spring with an expected May 17 completion date. A…
Commerce
A notable increase in for-sale inventory is a positive for buyers of single-family existing homes in Maine. Today, Maine Listings released sales statistics for the month of June, which showed a…
Southport Selectman Gerry Gamage will contact Consolidated Communications regarding a request to move six veterans’ banner placements. Consolidated Communications didn’t specify the problem,…
When planning a vacation, finding and paying for parking might be the last thing on people’s minds. This can become a problem when an unfamiliar parking system is…
Every now and then, life offers up occasions when you need to gather with more people than your home can hold. And if you're visiting Boothbay Harbor, finding a spot for private events can be…
Robert Mitchell’s annual calendar is a very personal endeavor – for him and for those who will use it and enjoy the photos month after month. After flipping beyond the stunning sunset on the cover…
A new chapter at Special Olympics Maine began this week with Ian Frank's first official day as President and CEO. Monday, July 1 was Frank’s first day replacing long time President and CEO Phil…
Linekin Bay Resort in Boothbay Harbor went through a transformative renovation and expansion during the 2023/2024 off-season. Known for its classic coastal charm and breathtaking views of Linekin…
Moving on ...
"Filled with gratitude for the countless ways this ... has enriched our lives," Teresa and Dan Williams say in thanking the "wonderful community" they have called home in a letter sent to the…
Almost every year since 2010 there has been an Iris sale in Edgecomb. Louise Hardina raises these irises in Damariscotta. Irises are her passion.
This year there are about a dozen different…
Southport is one of 10 Lincoln County towns and one Sagadahoc County town joining forces seeking improved internet service. On June 19, Southport selectmen signed a letter in “full” support of…
Hancock Lumber is excited to welcome Mark Smith as the new general manager of our Damariscotta location. He brings extensive experience in the lumber and building materials industry to his…
AUGUSTA (June 21, 2024)—Single-family existing homes across Maine were highly sought-after in May 2024. Realtors report that 1,180 homes changed hands last month, up 3.96%, and according to Maine…
Southport General Store has a new look and a new energy. The store’s managers, Nancy Long and Teresa Bryer, along with Gift Barn managers Emma Gay and Annie Buchholz, have taken time through the…
Press release
At their annual Selling Season Kick-Off Breakfast held at the Oysterhead Lounge in Newcastle recently, the 30-plus associates from Cheney Insurance, Newcastle Realty, and…
Sales of single-family existing homes in Maine are on a healthy rise. Maine Listings reported May 22 a 17.51 percent jump in sales of single-family existing homes across the state. In April 2024,…
Bath Savings Trust Company (BSTC) President Tom Whelan announced the appointment of Ashley Daigle as vice president, trust officer. In her new role, Daigle will work with…
"I quite like this," Jayshree Patel thought in the winter of 2023 as she and husband Kash drove Maine's meandering roads for the first time. The couple was moving from Texas to become general…
Topside Inn in Boothbay Harbor was honored again being named to Tripadvisors.com Top 10 Boutique Hotels in the U.S. list for the fourth year in a row. (…
Mung Bean is easily Maine's oldest exclusively American-made craft store as it celebrates 50 years!
Sue Billings and Steve Madden, the sister and brother team, opened their craft shop in…
On May 1, selectmen signed a victualer’s license for Cozy’s Dockside lessee Mike Nguyen. Selectmen also discussed with him repair work expected to begin on the property later this month.
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Helen K. Hamblett, originally from East Boothbay, has joined the Workflow team as one of their newest account coordinators.
According to its website, Workflow is a service-oriented,…
All children’s books are on sale at half price from now through Thursday, May 16 at the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta.
The…
Southport will address storm damage at the town’s Cozy Harbor property. Selectmen received correspondence from Louise Monroe c who is a lessee of the Cozy’s Dockside restaurant. Monroe sought…
Financial help may be available for those who suffered property or revenue loss due to the severe storms in January. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering several disaster loans…
AUGUSTA (April 18, 2024)— Maine Listings reports sales volume across Maine increased 3.5 percent during March 2024 compared to March 2023, with 888 single-family homes sold. The median sales price…
An unresolved bill totaling close to $6,000 has led to a new billing policy for Giles Rubbish. Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District acquired the trash pickup business in 2018. District Manager…
In the summer of 1974 the first batches of Downeast fudge were made in a tiny cottage on the Townsend Gut, packaged in ½ pound boxes, and sold to gift shops in the area.
The following…
Press release
Maine Kayak, a premier provider of outdoor adventure experiences, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new location in downtown Boothbay Harbor. This expansion marks an exciting chapter for…
More single-family homes for sale in Maine compared to a year ago, coupled with strong demand from buyers, resulted in higher sales figures and home prices in February. According to Maine Listings…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites our members and others who might have an interest, to join us for our April Business After Hours on Friday, April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Hosted by…
Boothbay Harbor
The Boothbay Harbor planning board approved a shoreland permit March 13 for interior construction at 16 Wharf St. to combine Mine Oyster with Wharf Street Restaurant.
Ralph Smith, who…
Gardening books at Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop are on sale at half-price, from March 5 through March 19.
In announcing the sale, Rosie Bensen, co-manager of the shop, said “Now is the…
Single-family homes in Maine are still highly sought-after by a variety of buyers. According to Maine Listings, the median sales price (MSP) in January 2024 reached $353,000 – an increase of 8.62…
In mid-December, 200 Townsend Avenue, LLC (managed by Midcoast Hospitality Group -…
All books in the “Pets” section at Skidompha Secondhand Book shop will be on sale at half price from Friday, Feb. 2 through Friday, Feb. 16.
The sale offers many books about cats and dogs,…
As one of the leading real estate firms in Lincoln County with a staff of 18 agents operating from two offices in Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor, Newcastle Realty has been assisting buyers and…
Real Estate
The real estate market in Maine remains robust, though a lack of inventory and current interest rates contribute to unbalance the single-family existing home market. Maine Listings reported Jan.…
A free session to help community organizations, nonprofits, and small businesses develop or improve their social media marketing strategies will be held in Wiscasset at 10 a.m. Friday,…
A welcoming and familiar face at Cheney Insurance since 1993, Debbie Furman recently celebrated the culmination of her 30-year career at Cheney Insurance, a locally owned…
Audrey Miller and her daughter, Alexis Miller of Cottage Connection in Boothbay attended two back-to-back industry conferences in Nashville, Tennessee on December 4, 5, 6 and 7. Both 2-day…
Shannon Schmelzer told Boothbay Planning Board members Dec. 20 she wanted to talk about the future. Specifically, she wanted to discuss the future of her business, Shannon’s Unshelled. For the…
Most counties in Maine are seeing plenty of qualified buyers for available single-family existing homes. According to Maine Listings, 1,218 homes changed hands in November 2023, a decrease of 5.51…
Dan Pangburn said his brewery is tapped out. He talked about the past year at Footbridge Brewery in Boothbay Harbor and a string of events that put the business in a bad spot. A slow start to the…
The Boothbay Harbor planning board had a full agenda and a packed house Dec. 13. Among the businesses and buildings reviewed, the board approved several renovations to Linekin Bay Resort and…
Boothbay Harbor’s Men’s Night 2023 offered discount shopping and in-store treats in dozens of participating shops and restaurants, with a beautifully lit coastal harbor backdrop contributing to…
Boothbay Region Garden Club
Friday, Dec. 1, Boothbay Region Garden Club’s Holiday Festival was held for year two at St. Columba’s. The church parking lot was packed with cars when the festival opened at 10 a.m.
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Tony C. McKim, president and chief executive officer of First National Bank and its parent company, The First Bancorp, has announced the appointment of Adam Climo as branch manager based in…
Something did not feel as peppy, Midcoast Railservice Vice President and co-founder George Betke recalled an engineer saying after the last Coastliner passenger run in October, a Damariscotta…
Janson's Clothing: Peggy Roberts - $50 gift certificate; Jackie Pinard - $50 gift certificate
Shear Artistry Family Hair Salon & Company: Kathie…
