Elections

Erik Hobson, R-Boothbay. Courtesy of Lincoln County News

If elected, Erik Hobson, R-Boothbay, said he hopes to bring accountability and transparency to Augusta as the representative for House District 48.

Hobson…

Charlotte Nutt, D-Edgecomb. Courtesy of Lincoln County News

Support for municipalities and data-based decisions are at the heart of Charlotte Nutt’s campaign for House District 48.

Nutt, D-Edgecomb, faces Erik Hobson…

Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol. Courtesy of Lincoln County News

Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, wants to continue the work she has started in her two terms representing Senate District 13.

Reny is up against Edwin W. Mitchell, I-Boothbay, to represent…

Edwin W. Mitchell, I-Boothbay. Courtesy of Lincoln County News

Edwin W. Mitchell, I-Boothbay, wants to represent both sides of the political aisle in his run for Senate District 13.

Mitchell, who goes by Win, faces Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, to represent…

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The Lincoln County Democratic…

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On Saturday, Oct. 17, neighbors…

Town of Boothbay seal

Boothbay voters approved the budget…

CSD schools

The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor…

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Boothbay Harbor voters approved the budget for the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District 478-211. A total of 490 votes were cast for the Democratic…

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June 9, Southport voters cast 154 votes in the Democratic primary and 106 in the Republican. The results were:…

Edgecomb town hall

An incumbent and write-in emerged victorious May 16 during the Edgecomb Town Meeting referendum vote. Heather Sinclair retained her school committee seat by defeating challenger Maureen Heffernan…

Candidate for Edgecomb School Committee
Heather M. Sinclair

Address: 488 Cross Point Road

Occupation: teacher, doctoral student, policy advocate

Education: Bachelor of science in biology, Master of Arts in teaching, PhD candidate in Public…

Candidate for Edgecomb School Committee
Maureen Heffernan

Address: 53 River Road

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ELECTION RESULTS
Boothbay Harbor town seal

 

In a crowded race for two Boothbay Harbor board of selectmen seats (three-…

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Community members from across the Boothbay peninsula and neighboring towns are invited to gather on Sunday, May 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. for an afternoon waterfront meet and greet with Charlotte Nutt…

Write-in candidate for CSD Board of Trustees-Boothbay Harbor
Steven Lorrain Sr.

Address: 11 Snow Hill Road

Occupation: Self-employed - Coastal Maintenance, Inc.

Education: Graduate of Half Moon Bay High School, Half Moon Bay, California

Political History…

Write-in candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor
Mike Bartles

Address: 437 Lakeside Drive

Occupation: Sailmaker, M&H Bartles, Sailmakers

Education: BA of history from Union College (2009)

Considering the position you are…

Candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor
Patty Minerich

 

Address: …

Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee
Kim W. Pinkham

Address: 42 Dover Road

Occupation: Retired: Former owner of Pinkham Environmental Inc. specializing in identifying, assessing and managing hazarous materials.

Education: Graduate of…

Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee

Address: 47 Matthews Road …

Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Riley R. Mitchell

Address: 301 Adams Pond Road

Occupation: Destination Experience Coordinator - Boothbay Craft Brewery, Tavern, & RV Resort; Owner - First Light RV Solutions

Education: Southport…

Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Shani L. Bryer

 

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Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Abigail Jones

 

Address: 397 Ocean Point Road…

Candidate for BH selectman
Evan Hepburn

 

Address: 29 Spruce…

Candidate for BH selectman
David W. Cody

 

Address:  32 McFarland Point Drive

Occupation:  Retired Fire Chief, Salem, Massachusetts. 

Education:  Associate Degree, Fire Science,…

Candidate for BH selectman
Jennie Mitchell Plummer

Address: Union Street

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Candidate for BH selectman
Mark Gimbel

Address: 14 Commercial St.

Occupation: Retail store owner

Education: University of New Hampshire

Political History (Board, Committees): Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen…

LCI

Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI), a grassroots organization working to preserve and support our democracy through direct, local, and peaceful action, today released its 2026 Gubernatorial…

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Three candidates are battling for…

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Four candidates are vying for two…

Press release
Erik Hobson

When my wife and I had the opportunity to move anywhere in the Northeast for my job, we thought carefully about where we wanted to build our future. We had visited Maine before and always hoped…

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Endorsement letters for political candidates in Edgecomb, as well as letters regarding the town's annual meeting warrant, will be published online and in the May 7 issue, with the deadline for…

Boothbay Harbor seal

 

Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen. According to Town Clerk Michelle Farnham, the town received nomination papers for all but…

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Four Midcoast organizations are sponsoring two debates among Democratic primary candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate in March and April, both to be held in Topsham. 

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Governor Janet Mills speaks at the LCDC caucus at Medomak Valley High School on Feb. 28. Bob Crink photo

An address from Governor Janet…

Boothbay municipal building

Time is running out for Boothbay candidates to return their nomination papers. So far, only three have, while six others continue to circulate them.

Two candidates vying for the cemetery…

March 8 in Damariscotta

Gubernatorial candidate and former Director on Maine CDC, Nirav Shah, will be holding a town hall meet-and-greet event at American Legion Post #42 in Damariscotta on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m.,…

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Boothbay Region Dems logo

 

At a time when our democracy faces real challenges, the Boothbay Region Democratic Committee is calling on local Democrats…

Press release
Senator Cameron Reny

 

Senator Cameron Reny, currently serving her second term in the Maine State Senate, is seeking re-election. Reny represents Senate District 13, which includes most of Lincoln County…

Press release
Win Mitchell

A native business owner is stepping…

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The Bremen Democratic Committee…

Nicolas Hamlin

 

Nicolas Hamlin, a proud Army veteran, lifelong Maine native, small business owner, and dedicated community advocate, has …

Southport Town Hall

 

Four incumbents returned nominations papers to the Southport town office prior to the Jan. 2 deadline. Gerry Gamage will seek another term as selectman. Smith Climo is seeking…

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On Saturday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m., Charlotte Nutt, candidate for State Representative House District 48 (Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport, South Bristol, and Westport Island), will be…

Southport town hall

Southport municipal candidates have until Jan. 2 to return nomination papers for the March 2 election. Papers for selectmen, Boothbay Region Water District trustee and two school committee seats…

Representative Holly Stover and Charlotte Nutt. Courtesy photo

 

After serving the people of House District 48 since 2018, I have come to understand what true leadership requires:…

Press release
Charlotte Nutt

 

Charlotte Nutt of Edgecomb announces candidacy for House District 48 (Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, South Bristol, Southport, and Westport…

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