I write today with bittersweet news. I have decided not to seek re-election to the State Senate for our beloved District 13 in 2022.…
Elections
The Boothbay Democratic Committee needs members to plan activities and discuss important information to share with town Democrats. Lately we've been having Zoom meetings due to Covid…
Lincoln County Republicans held their monthly meeting Jan. 8 to a full standing-room-only gathering at the Wiscasset Community Center. It was a busy and exciting meeting to kick off election year…
Four Southport incumbents were the only candidates who returned nomination papers by the Jan. 6 deadline. Town Clerk Donna Climo reported she along with Selectman Climo Smith, school committee…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee will be meeting on Saturday, Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wiscasset Community Center, 242 Gardener Road (Route 27…
On Thursday, Dec. 16 Ed Thelander, retired Navy Seal and candidate for Federal Congressional District CD 1, held a meet and greet at Brady’s in Boothbay Harbor…
Abden Simmons has announced he will be seeking the Maine Senate District 13 seat. The district includes all towns in Lincoln County, as well as Windsor in Kennebec County and Washington…
Lincoln County Republican Committee
Ed Thelander, a retired Navy Seal and candidate for Federal Congressional District CD-1, addressed an energized group of voters at the Montsweag Restaurant on Thursday, Dec. 2. Ed, who lives in…
Question 1: Citizen Initiative
Yes: 535
No: 298
Question 2: Bond Issue:
Yes: 663
No: 169
Question 3: Constitutional Amendment
Yes: 475
No:…
Question 1: Citizen Initiative
Yes 504
No 377
Question 2: Bond Issue
Yes 718
No 167
Question 3: Constitutional Amendment
Yes 559
No 318
Question 1: Citizen Initiative
Yes 751
No 542
Question 2: Bond Issue
Yes 1,033
No 261
Question 3: Constitutional Amendment
Yes 780
No 505
Southport, Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay and Edgecomb residents have until 5 p.m. Oct. 28 to apply for absentee ballots.…
Local polling places will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2 in Edgecomb, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport. The referendum includes three questions and none of the peninsula…
AUGUSTA — As voters cast their ballots for the November 2 elections, Mainers will decide on three statewide referendum questions, including one that will determine if a $100 million bond focusing…
AUGUSTA — As voters cast their ballots for the November 2 elections, Mainers will decide on three statewide referendum questions, including a possible constitutional amendment granting Mainers a…
AUGUSTA — As voters cast their ballots for the November 2 elections, Mainers will decide on three statewide referendum questions, including one that will determine the future of the Central Maine…
The next Lincoln County Community Conversations event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The panel discussion focuses on the November referendum Question 1 in order to…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 29 in Newcastle. Guests spoke on various issues affecting Maine and Lincoln County.
Al Cohen of Big Al’s Super Value spoke about…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday evening she has signed legislation establishing Maine’s new district maps.
Earlier Wednesday, the Maine State Legislature voted to…
As Election Day nears on Nov. 2, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is reminding all Maine voters of a non-partisan resource that can help them make informed decisions at the polls: the …
AUGUSTA — Democrats and Republicans in the Maine Senate have released proposed changes to the landscape of the Maine Senate districts ahead of the November 2022 elections, reflecting the latest…
Retired Navy Seal Ed Thelander of Bristol announced his candidacy for Congressional District 1 at the Bath Maritime Museum in a room crowded with over 200 enthusiastic Republicans. The date, Aug.…
Lincoln County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 25 at the American Legion Post 42 at 524 Waldoboro Road (Business Route 1), Damariscotta. The social and refreshment…
Press release
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced the order of the three questions on the November 2, 2021 Referendum Election Aug. 6. The order of the questions was determined according to Maine…
As governor, Paul LePage was experienced in deal making to pass legislation into law. But he needed to make a few concessions to his wife Ann in order to run for governor in 2022. LePage was the…
A three-term Boothbay Harbor selectman is seeking election as a Republican to the state legislature next year. Tricia Warren had a special guest introduce her July 28 during her announcement at…
Lincoln County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 28 at the Boothbay American Legion Hall, 25 Industrial Road. The doors open at 6 p.…
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will meet online on Thursday, July 15 at 7 p.m. Local Democratic legislators and other officials will provide updates at the close of this…
Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor voters passed a $10,898,543 Community School District budget June 23. The budget is a 2.6% increase in spending or 0.8% increase in taxes raised. The warrant’s 22…
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District annual budget meeting is at 6 p.m. June 23 in the Boothbay Region Elementary School gymnasium. A joint meeting of the CSD Committee and Board…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate passed a bill Tuesday from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, that would create semi-open primaries in Maine.
LD 231, “An Act to Create Semi-Open Primaries,”…
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs passed a bill from Senator Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to improve Maine’s laws regarding spending by political action committees…
Town meeting
Boothbay Harbor voters passed the entire 22-article warrant at the May 8 annual town meeting, raising the budget 1.26% and adopting three code changes. Moderator Melissa Whitt announced the…
Boothbay Harbor elected two new selectmen and six other town officers kept their seats May 7. Alyssa Allen won the one-year term special election for selectman over Devyn Campbell, 190-103 and 14…
AUGUSTA — Senator Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced a bill this week to improve Maine’s laws regarding spending by political action committees.
LD 1621, “An Act To Reform Payments to…
Boothbay Harbor voters face a 1.26% budget increase and three code changes in a 22-article warrant at the May 8 annual town meeting. The meeting comes after town officer elections May 7 which will…
Boothbay overwhelming approved all 35 articles May 3 on the town meeting referendum ballot. Voters approved $2,232,190 in municipal spending which represents a 1.88%…
Boothbay voting
Boothbay voters reelected Dale Harmon and Steve Lewis for another three years as selectmen on Monday in a five-way race for two seats.
Harmon had 244 votes, Lewis had 229, Teresa Bryer, 89…
On May 3, Boothbay residents will decide the proposed $2,232,190 municipal budget and town leadership for the next three years. Two long-serving selectmen, Dale Harmon and Steve Lewis, face three…
Name: Steven Lewis
Address: 168 Beath Road
Occupation: refuse district manager, Boothbay Region Ambulance…
Name: Dale Harmon
Address: 19 Chesebro Lane, East Boothbay
Occupation: Foreman for the Boothbay Region Water District
Education: BRHS class of '89, Central Maine Technical…
Name: Erik Ward
Address: 106 Deer Run Road
Occupation: painter/builder
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Business/Finance from Thomas College
Political History (boards,…
Address: 6 Matthews Road
Occupation: Shannon’s Unshelled manager
Education: Boothbay Region High School graduate
Political History: None
Clubs: None
…
Name: Lester Spear
Address: 68 Twin Cove Road
Occupation: business owner
Education: high school and some college
Political History (Board, Committees): none
…
Boothbay Harbor candidate profile
Address: 16 McKown St.
Occupation: Commercial fisherman
Education: Boothbay Region High School
Political history: none
Clubs/organizations: Boothbay Harbor Waterfront…
Boothbay Harbor Candidate Profile
Address: 6 Sherman St., Boothbay Harbor
Occupation: Business Development Officer (Lincoln County), First National Bank
Education: Graduate of Boothbay Region High School, shy of a…
Boothbay Harbor candidate profile
Address: 11 Snow Hill Road, Boothbay Harbor
Occupation: Self-employed, paint contractor
Education: Ongoing (Learn something new every day); schooling through 12th grade
…
Boothbay Harbor candidate profile
Address: 79 Western Ave.
Occupation: Maine licensed physician and public health volunteer; clinical…
