Some programs measure their success by the amount of funds raised, some by the geographic areas they serve. For the Community Center’s medical supplies closet, success is measured in wheelchairs…
Life
St. Giles Jefferson will host the third of its free suppers this winter, Saturday, March 2, starting at 5 p.m. This time the supper will feature chicken and biscuits. The supper will include side…
Creative works from Maine art students will be on display during the month of March at the Portland Museum of Art (PMA), including two from Boothbay Region schools.
This multi-media…
Michael and Louanne Pinkham, lifetime residents of Wiscasset, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Feb. 17 in Brunswick with family.
The bridal party in 1979 consisted of best man…
The Maine Bureau of Veterans Services will be observing National Vietnam War Veterans Day at the State House (Hall of Flags) in Augusta on March 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. The afternoon’s events will…
Press release
The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund annual fund drive is well underway. Graduation is only a few months’ away. We have set an ambitious goal of $250,000 for our annual fund and we also hope to…
Eben Goodwin, son of Cindy Goodwin, made the fall 2018 dean’s list at the University of Maine at Farmington where he is majoring in applied math. Eben is a 2015 graduate of Boothbay Region High…
Artists have been painting, drawing and sculpting the human form for centuries. Why?
Michelangelo said, “He who does not master the nude cannot understand the principles of architecture.”…
Live, laugh and love!
Hope everyone is enjoying February vacation week. Thank you to all teachers and staff. If you’re lucky enough to be in a warmer climate, I hope you’re sucking up some well-deserved vitamin C. If…
Phyllis Chinlund, the widow of photographer Ray Witlin, will open an exhibit of his work on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Wiscasset Public Library. She will give a slide presentation illustrating his…
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
According to Yankee Magazine, “mud season is God’s way of letting New Englanders know they haven’t gotten…
A great partnership between Boothbay Region High School students and Rotary continues to grow. On Feb. 14, the atmosphere was festive and romantic at the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club Valentine's…
The Lincoln Home welcomes Nurse Manager Bobbi Jo McFarland to our family of caregivers. Bobbi Jo brings her many skills and caring and compassionate nature to her new leadership position at Harbor…
Raising awareness about addiction and getting the word out about local resources for those seeking, or thinking, about recovery drew about 30 people out for a forum Feb. 10 in Boothbay Harbor. The…
In the early evening light, the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) welcomes the public to explore Sewall Woods Preserve in Bath for owls on Friday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m. Led by Maine Master…
Two local residents made the dean's list at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York for the 2018 fall semester: Dalton Burroughs of Monhegan, who is in the electrical engineering…
The Central Lincoln County YMCA (CLC YMCA) and Boothbay Region YMCA (BR YMCA) are continuing to offer the YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, designed to help participants with…
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD School Committee
The Consolidated School District (CSD) School Committee received updates and further discussion on a few topics Feb. 14 including a potential Boothbay Region High School boys’ lacrosse team.…
Forget the roses and chocolates. On Valentine’s Day those looking for a sweet way to celebrate were at the Community Center when it opened its doors for the fourth annual cookie walk.
Forty…
Love was in the air Thursday, Feb. 14 at St. Andrews Village.
With the fourth and fifth grade chorus from Wiscasset Elementary School lined up on risers, Bob Drury, the home’s marketing…
On March 2, The Morris Farm and Chewonki will co-convene the 5th annual Lincoln County Food Security Forum at Chewonki. We are fortunate this year to bring Dr. Donna Beegle, a nationally renowned…
Madison Stahle and Alexis Welch, both of Boothbay, were named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at the University of Maine. To earn dean’s list status, student must complete 12 or more credit hours in…
A Discover Girl Scout event for potential members and volunteers will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at Boothbay Region Elementary School.
These events will bring together girls from…
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts is an international craft school located on the Atlantic Ocean in Deer Isle, Maine. The school offers a two-week residency program for people 21 and older,…
In anticipation of a summer season of boating ahead, the United States Power Squadrons® will teach a one-day recreational boating safety course at the Boothbay Region YMCA on Saturday, April 27.…
A March painting party is planned for Sunday, March 3 where the subject will be “Things are looking up!”
Led by artist Selina Reid, the…
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I’m really excited to share this recipe with all of you. First I want to thank all the people who reached out to Richard and me with the passing of my wonderful mother-in-law Mary and my beautiful…
A six-week Survivors of Suicide Support Group is starting on Thursday, March 7 in Damariscotta.
The group is open to those who have lost a loved one to suicide and wish to meet in a…
Due to the impending snowstorm, the Boothbay Region High School talent show scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the BRHS Auditorium has been rescheduled for Thurday, Feb. 14, same…
The third annual celebration of the human form, “What’s Nude in Boothbay Harbor?” opens Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14 at a new venue, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) located at 1…
Children and parents explored yoga at Healthy Kids playgroup this week. Yoga is a fun way for children to learn to move their bodies and reduce stress. The group followed a children’s story theme…
Wiscasset Middle High School
On Sunday, March 17, the Opus One Big Band will be performing at the Wiscasset Middle High School at 5 p.m.
The Opus One Big Band is comprised of professional Maine musicians who support…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine (BBBSMM) invites local businesses, organizations and individuals to sign up to Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2019, presented by Hannaford Supermarkets and Camden…
Madeline Stoll of Edgecomb graduated from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire in December 2018. She earned a BA in political science.
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) invites kids 6 to 12 years old to a week of nature-day camp. Set along the shores of Sewall Pond in Arrowsic, KELT Kids Summer Day Camp has two sessions…
Discover the fascinating hobby of beekeeping. A seven-week course, presented by experienced beekeepers from the Knox-Lincoln County Beekeepers (KLCB) and the Maine’s State Bee Inspector, will be…
Jacqueline Lanigan of Boothbay has been named to the president's list at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia for the fall 2018 session.
Chocolate Church Arts Center
Director Mort Achter has assembled an all-star cast of local actors for his production of Neil Simon’s comedy hit, “Plaza Suite” in the annex of Chocolate Church Arts Center. Performances are Feb…
Chocolate Church Arts Center
Joe Beninati and his trio bring their broad range of influences together to create an eclectic mix of traditional jazz, Latin, funk and soul. Melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, and form, walk a…
Boothbay Region High School
Boothbay Region High School Interact Club members are investing $500 from fundraising efforts into microloans across the globe, and the Rotary Club of Boothbay Harbor is matching those funds.…
The following local students attending the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA)…
The University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut is pleased to announce the following students have been named to the dean's list for fall 2018: Anthony and Joseph DiMauro of East Boothbay…
The Midcoast Community Chorale (MCChorale), under the direction of Steven Weston, will be newly instituted as an audition-only choir, with its own rehearsal night and schedule of performances.…
The Central Lincoln County (CLC) and Boothbay Region (BR) YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Programs, which help adults lose weight through healthier eating and increased physical activity to reduce…
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Board of Trustees
After an outpouring of concern from the towns and public at their last meeting, the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor…
Join Midcoast Conservancy April 27 and 28 for a one-and-a-half day course designed for beginners at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. Most participants have little or no experience with a…
Unexpected tuition costs are the main culprits in an Edgecomb school budget up nearly 11 percent for Fiscal Year 20. Principal Ira Michaud presented the budget's first draft Feb. 4 during the…
Winter Fest, a free, family-friendly event at DRA’s Round Top Farm in Damariscotta, has been postponed due to lack of snow and will now be held on Sunday, Feb. 17 noon to 3 p.m.. The event is…
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First, I want to congratulate The Patriots. Super Bowl win #6; not a very exciting game but a slow boring game win is better than a pretty loss.
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Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
The Once Upon A Time Family Dance scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8 at the Opera House has been cancelled. Dance instructor and Queen of the event, Kim Keller, cannot be here due to a family emergency…
