Commerce

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our new 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Advisory Board Members. The Chamber held its first full meeting Tuesday, Dec. 17 at…

In March, a power struggle over who controls the state’s two largest utilities will convene in the Maine Legislature. Legislators will consider a bill to create a consumer-owned utility that would…

Friday afternoon, Dec. 27, the Caper’s Deli wine room was half empty, shelves were nearly bare and the kitchen equipment had been pulled out for an overhaul cleaning.

“Can I talk and sweep…

Lester Spear’s spectacular holiday light show is going to brighten the Boothbay nights a little longer this season. On Dec. 20, Boothbay selectmen approved Spear’s…

Tiffany Dauphin and Chantel Jacobs, both of Richmond, have been best friends for years. They went through cosmetology school together, shared the challenges of motherhood together – Dauphin has…

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Shear Artistry Family Hair Salon in Boothbay Harbor has been named a recipient of the 2019 Best of Award with a five-star rating, presented by Masters and Powers Incorporated.…

There is another reason for dog owners to send their best friend to Boothbay Canine Daycare and Boarding. An experienced groomer is now on hand for beautifying dogs during their stay. Jasmine…

The Route 1, Edgecomb restaurant formerly known as Bintliff’s will open in mid-May under the direction of renowned Portland chef David Turin, according to information Planning Board Chair Barry…

The Lincoln County Council of Mountains to Shore Board of Realtors has been busy of late, welcoming a new council member, collecting donations for Midcoast Humane…

A blue symbol flying outside Boothbay Harbor homes and businesses is letting shoppers know Boothbay Lights is underway. Townsend Avenue resident Margaret Perritt is the first community member…

Local fans of Alison Evans’ sea-inspired ceramics no doubt noticed some big changes at Ae Home last June and throughout summer. The business began diversifying in linen and cashmere clothing, home…

Boothbay Harbor is welcoming another business, The Skincare Room. Owner and esthetician Irene Plummer brought her 115 Townsend Ave. business to life last month after making a big move from…

The American Cancer Society recently presented Randall C. Miller of Newcastle with a Sandra C. Labaree Volunteer Values Award. The award is the most honored accolade by the Society in New England…

Coastal Maine Popcorn is excited to participate in and help bring local merchants together to celebrate Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30.

Over 30 businesses are participating by offering…

Wiscasset Planning Board

Under the gavel of Al Cohen in the absence of Chair Karl Olson and Vice Chair Jason Putnam, the Wiscasset Planning Board on Monday unanimously approved the site plan for small animal veterinarian …

Pajamas and other fun wear and a seahawk were all about Saturday, Nov. 23 for the Boothbay Early Bird Sale. Enjoy these highlights.

Boothbay selectmen voted 3-0 Nov. 13 to grant a special event permit for Cameron Clan Snack Co. to operate from mid-November to January. Businessman Lester Spear represented the limited liability…

It’s that time of year again. This Saturday, Nov. 23, Boothbay Harbor will be bustling in the early hours for its 31st annual Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party. Upwards of 50 businesses will take…

As the holiday season approaches, the employees of Hodgdon Tenders, Damariscotta, and Hodgdon Yacht Services, Southport, have been gathering once a week to build toys.

Hodgdon built toys…

In Nicholas Plumer’s world, the Earth is flat. Yes, on a daily basis, Plumer lives his professional life as if the Earth is flat. He is, after all, a surveyor, and in his work making sure all…

Leaves lay frozen in a puddle off Middle Street and National Weather Service said it was 18F at Wiscasset Municipal Airport, but the wind was down and the sun was lighting more and more of Main…

George Baker - Maine

Peruse the walls of Atlantic Motorcar (AMC) the next few months and you may be led to believe the art displayed is from numerous artists. Such is not the case. The origin of each unique piece…

Wiscasset merchants will open early on Saturday, Nov. 9 for the Early Bird Sale. But it is the early birds who come to shop who will get the worm – or at least a substantial discount – by…

Nathan's Wellness Pharmacy & Apothecary has opened in Boothbay Harbor, at the Meadow Mall, in the last available space next to Ice Cream Factory on the left and Key Bank on the right. Andrew K…

The Bath Antique Sale, a monthly antiques marketplace in Midcoast Maine, will open its 2019-20 season on Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Bath Middle School at 6 Old Brunswick Road in Bath, Maine. This…

Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta will be open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Early Bird Saturday, Nov. 2, with a half-price sale all day on everything in the shop.

Windjammer Emporium in Boothbay Harbor has a new item in its growing collection of artifacts historic to Boothbay region shipbuilding. The Rotary Club of Boothbay Harbor has loaned the original…

The decision to move Coastal Shipping from Boothbay Harbor to Edgecomb was not made lightly by owners Mike and Jennifer Elkins.

“Coastal Shipping has been in the harbor for more than 20…

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is delighted to host a Business After Hours for Chamber member, H.T. Winters Company. The event will take place at H.T.…

The Genesis Fund announced this week that Bill Floyd will step down from his position as executive director at the end of December, after leading the organization for 12 years. Bill has overseen a…

Boothbay Harbor Planning Board

Boothbay Harbor’s planning board unanimously approved an amendment Oct. 9 to Katama Acquisitions’ application approved in May. Katama owns the former Sprucewold Lodge at 4 and 5 Nahanada Road and…

Julie and Paul Roberts

BOOTHBAY HARBOR - The Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association (MGFPA) is proud to announce Coastal Maine Popcorn Co. of Boothbay Harbor as the 2019 Food Producer of the Year.  

Julie…

Boothbay Harbor

The Boothbay Harbor Broadband Committee heard from Lincolnville Communications Inc.'s Director of Marketing and Sales Alan Hinsey and Vice President of Engineering and Operations Randal Manning on…

Barbara Chase
Art work by Barbara Chase will be on display at the First National Bank, 77 Oak St., Boothbay Harbor through Oct. 15.
 
Retired now, she earned a fine arts degree with a…
Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission is now home to the National Digital Equity Center's southern Maine hub. In July, we welcomed Marita…
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Maine roots run deep with Susan Peterson and when her corporate position afforded her the ability to work virtually from anywhere in the country, beautiful mid-coast Maine was a simple choice…

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H.T. Winters Flooring in Edgecomb welcomes three new employees to its staff for the Midcoast region. Sales reps, Aaron Cole and Lura Johnston, have a combined 58 years of flooring knowledge to…

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Coastal Maine Popcorn headed to West Springfield, Massachusetts to attend the northeast’s largest fair, the Big E, on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Julie Roberts along with business manager. Laura Murphy…

If all goes as hoped, Edgecomb will have a new, 100-seat restaurant. Steve Stinson and wife Luanne asked the Edgecomb planning board Sept. 19 about the possibility of a restaurant on Route 1…

Oyster lovers from far and wide are gearing up for the 19th annual Pemaquid Oyster Festival on Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Schooner Landing in Damariscotta from noon to dusk. The event is a…

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John Biondolillo, president and co-owner of William Raveis Real Estate, is pleased to announce the addition of Jen and Jeff Dowdy as sales sssociates in the company's Boothbay Harbor office. …

Lisa Burnham is excited to present her new Boothbay business Begin Again to contractors and homeowners of the Boothbay peninsula and Midcoast Maine.

Begin Again at 798 Wiscasset Road in…

This week, the Broadband Planning Committee for seven towns in Lincoln County met to begin Phase 2 of their broadband planning project. About 20 people from Somerville, Wiscasset, Edgecomb,…

There will soon be a new place to buy decorated cakes, baked goods and pastries. Farm 23 is preparing to debut Sept. 21. Laura and Josh Puchalski own it. The couple moved to Boothbay Harbor in…

A new home relaxation and wellness massage business will be opening in Boothbay. The planning board approved Caroline Roberts’ change of use request for her 976 Wiscasset Road home to operate a…

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A new Boothbay business, Stillwater Women’s Wellness Massage, LLC., conveniently located on Route 27, Boothbay, will offer massage therapy and hydrotherapy services to women and teens by…

The Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta will be open on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The shop’s  co-manager Rosie Bensen explained that normally…

Ismael Martinez, 12, of Westport Island had a favorite order at Miss Wiscasset Diner, the country-fried breakfast. Then a week after his last visit there, he was on vacation in South Carolina when…

Sales of single-family existing homes in Maine remain stable and…