McSeagull’s manager Alyssa Allen and co-worker Jeff Stoddard presented checks to local charities on Dec. 16 at the Boothbay Region Elementary School.
A total of $5,790 was raised from the…
Commerce
Once again the Gingerbread Spectacular at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor lived up to its name.
Twenty-nine gingerbread creations…
Retired U.S. Marine Richard Bailey of Dresden has crossed over the old Richmond-Dresden bridge so often, he figured he and wife Faith Bailey should come out Friday morning and see the ribbon cut…
The Maine Innkeepers Association (MEIA) presented David Dudley of Ocean Point Inn, located in East Boothbay, with a 2014 Hall of Fame…
According to Maine Listings (Maine Real Estate Information System) statewide single-family existing home sales jumped 26.24 percent in 2014, compared to figures from October 2013. The median sales…
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce's latest Business After Hours event was held at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library on Nov. 19.
The business networking event gave people an…
Perry, Fitts, Boulette and Fitton CPAs, located in Bath and Oakland, recently hired George Woods as the chief operating officer, Jennifer Hight, CPA…
The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) today announced the fourth round of available funding from the Maine Technology Asset Fund (MTAF). MTAF is a competitive award program funded by Maine State…
It was cold at 6 a.m. on Saturday morning, Nov. 22. It was 26 degrees Fahrenheit in Boothbay Harbor to be exact.
But that didn’t keep a lot of early risers, or “early birds,” from venturing…
Gordon Kontrath was in the garage at his Old Ferry Road, Wiscasset, home on Nov. 13 when his wife Lynne hollered to him.
“She said, ‘Did you see that train? It said Amtrak on it.’
“I…
Maine Made 2014, a unique consumer show featuring Maine-Made products, will take place at the Samoset Resort in Rockport on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5, children under…
Developer Tony Casella said he now has the approval he has needed from the state to go forward with plans for a hotel on Route 1 in Edgecomb. The nod from the State Fire Marshal’s Office followed…
People are in a good mood when they come to Wiscasset’s Early Bird sale, Kelley Belanger said. The owner of “In the Clover” at 85A Main Street looks forward to the event that the store has taken…
Studio 53 Fine Art's annual holiday event, Gifts for Giving, is a cultural happening and opportunity to purchase unique gifts for family and friends on your Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas…
When Linda Campbell and husband Jeremy Gardner of Wiscasset got Mae the bloodhound from Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick, the dog had some weight to gain. She gained a bit too much, however,…
After years of variances and appeals, the Harbor Theatre will soon have a permanent sign along Route 27. Boothbay Harbor selectmen voted to approve a year-round…
Underhound Railroad will be featured at The Animal House Early Bird Sale on Saturday, Nov. 1.
In addition to foster/volunteer information and adoptable dogs, they will also be offering gift…
The experienced crafts collector, as well as the simply curious, can all find one-of-a-kind pieces at the Augusta Fine Crafts Show. Maine Crafts Guild will hosts this year's 18th annual exhibition…
Wiscasset Selectmen
Wiscasset’s fine against Giles Rubbish of Boothbay will stand, following selectmen’s split vote on Oct. 7. Dan Giles said his business’ $100 fine hurt his pride more than his wallet, because it’s…
Wiscasset Selectmen
The owner of Giles Rubbish in Boothbay is questioning a fine he said the business has gotten from Wiscasset over a recycling issue. He plans to ask Wiscasset selectmen on Oct. 7 if it’s possible…
Maine Yankee
Getting Congress to take action is key to getting Maine Yankee’s spent nuclear fuel out of Wiscasset, according to members of a panel pushing for the federal government to take the waste.
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In 2012, Michelle Peele built a barn next to the Sheepscot River in Wiscasset, as a drying house for lavender and to serve as part of the seasonal venue business she planned to start for weddings…
Red’s Eats already attracts patrons from far and wide to queue up for its famous lobster roll. But if the roll was any secret to readers of Esquire, it is no more.
The magazine’s September…
Federal Express comes daily to Edie and Phil Johnston’s farmhouse on Dresden’s Route 27. Sometimes, two trucks come to pick up shipments.
Boxes pile up on the porch and can creep into the…
Northeast Security Systems in Wiscasset is pleased to announce the hire of Kevin Bernier as sales manager for the company.
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Tidepools, in the heart of Boothbay Harbor, has only been open since Memorial Day, but it's off to a good start.
A new concept for the Boothbay area, shared retail market Tidepools is the…
The oceanfront resort in East Boothbay previously known at Smugglers Cove Motel has gone through some big changes, including a name change to Sunset Beach on Linekin Bay.
"This is a two…
Maine Eastern Railroad is looking to make Wiscasset its excursion hub, with new, short round trips to Newcastle and Bath, company officials said.
The Wiscasset…
Fisherman's Wharf Inn was packed on Friday, May 30 for the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce's annual awards dinner. This year's theme was “Let's Go Green Together.”
Hosting the…
Local Business
For the second straight year, Downeast Dog News’ reader poll named Two Salty Dogs in Boothbay Harbor the best pet store in the state of Maine.…
Daniel R. Daigneault, president and chief executive officer of the The First, will retire in early 2015. The board of directors has named Tony C. McKim, currently executive vice president and…
On August 6, 1959, the Boothbay Chamber of Commerce opened the Boothbay Region Information Center for the first time.
Now, 55 years later, it’s still going strong and gearing up for another…
Local Business
When Sarah Hodgdon was a little girl, she and her younger sister, Kate, spent summers in Boothbay Harbor with their father, George McEvoy.
…Rep. Tim Marks, D-Pittston, will host a community forum on consumer protections against scams and fraud on Monday, May 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lincoln County…
Local Business
On Wednesday, May 7, all shoppers will receive a 10 percent discount on their purchases at Rising Tide Community Market in Damariscotta, and a portion of sales will be donated to…
Eighteen Maine firms with shiny resumes will vie for honors on May 19 when the Maine Family Business Awards’ red carpet is rolled out to celebrate the 15th…
Maine Real Estate
Buyers of Maine real estate have entered the spring market in force, leading to double-digit sales gains during the month of March.
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Pricey Properties, a distinct real estate agency in the area, has hired Boothbay resident Jason Hardwick.
“I am thrilled that Jason has joined our growing…
Local Business
Hammond Lumber Company, headquartered in Belgrade, Maine, has purchased the assets of Dexter Supply in Wilton, representing a hand-off from one long-time Maine family business to…
The U.S. Small Business Administration Maine District Office, in conjunction with AARP and CEI Maine, will be hosting an “Encore Entrepreneur” workshop in Wiscasset on April 24. The workshop will…
Focus on Business
Owner: Amy Reny
Location: 20 Lindsay Road, Boothbay
Contact Info: 207-350-6122; areny@roadrunner.com and on Facebook
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Local Business
Cecelio Juntura was born into a fishing family in the Philippines. Now the Topsham man is poised to open Home Seafood Market in Wiscasset, to sell lobster and other seafood caught by…
U.S. Economic releases showed resilience in the face of the severe weather; European releases indicated that its economy remained in expansion; but, the decline in the China's PMI caused concern…
U.S. economic releases were mixed. In the U.S., housing data was weaker, but the Flash PMI and Initial Jobless Claims were better. The cold weather and snow may have obscured a true picture of the…
Business and nonprofit entities can file quickly and easily using the Secretary of State's online filing system. To file online, go to Annual Reports Online…
Softer-to-mixed economic data added to worries about the emerging markets this week. Across the globe, Equity markets declined and credit spreads widened as investors exited the riskier asset…
Economic releases were somewhat mixed to soft in the developed countries, but concerns about the emerging countries weighed heavily on the markets across the globe. China's Flash PMI for…
Annual sales of Maine’s existing, single-family homes jumped an impressive 13.60 percent in 2013. According to Maine Listings, 13,088 homes changed hands during the…
Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor Selectmen
A summer shuttle service between Wiscasset and the Boothbay peninsula is picking up steam after the Boothbay selectmen unanimously voted to give $2,000 towards the transportation project.
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