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Maine Craft Weekend (MCW), a statewide tour of Maine craft studios, breweries, businesses and events, is an opportunity for the public to explore the life and work of craft artists and craft…

After a summer hiatus, the monthly conversation series for family and friends of those with dementia resumes on Thursday, Sept. 15, 4-5:30 p.m.  Our speakers and resources are presented in an…

The opioid abuse epidemic is here and not going away anytime soon, according to Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Robert Hasch in comments to the Boothbay Harbor selectmen Sept. 12. Hasch along with…

Perfect weather, combined with the collaboration of hundreds of individuals, businesses and organizations resulted in astounding success for the ten-day festival that began on Friday, Sept. 2 and…

Boothbay Charities Classic is proud to announce its 26th annual event on Sept. 23 and 24. This event has been a success over the years, last year bringing in $40,000 to benefit Special Olympics…

Inland Fisheries and Wildlife instructors will be teaching a Hunter (Firearms) Safety course at Boothbay Region Adult Ed on Sept. 20, 28, and…

Interior designers, painters and others are busy preparing St. Andrew’s Parish House in Newcastle for a Design Showhouse, the church’s community outreach…

Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education invites you to their Boothbay Harbor Lyme meeting on Thursday, Sept. 15 at The Community Center in the mall in Boothbay Harbor from 6-8 p.m.

Boothbay Region Adult Ed’s Fall classes begin Oct. 11! The Fall brochure will be available early next week at the following locations: Hannaford, YMCA, …

The Community Navigator Program of Boothbay Region Community Resources Council (BRCRC) is pleased to partner with New Ventures Maine's Midcoast Region to offer appointments on-site at BRCRC’s…

Darling Marine Center

Dr. Molly Jacobs, a visiting researcher at University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center (DMC) in Walpole, will present a “brown-bag”…

The September ground was strewn with fruits like translucent black olives.

“Dogwood!” Deb cried out.

Boothbay Fire Department

Several members of the Boothbay Fire Department (BFD), and their wives, attended the 53rd Maine State Federation of Fire Fighters Convention held in York, Maine, the weekend of Sept.…

Boothbay Region Land Trust

Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) is again hosting

The fifth annual Harbor Fest came to a close with plenty of art, awards and acoustic music Sept. 11 at the Chowder House on Granary Way. The brainchild of Boothbay Harbor’s Lori Reynolds, the 10-…

Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce
Chef Fabrizio Ventricini

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce announces two additional chefs, Chef Fabrizio Ventricini, executive chef at Ports of Italy and Chef Delroy “Dice” Bennett, will be participating in…

Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School
Odeon Adult Ensemble

Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School announces new fall programs for its Odeon Ensemble Program…

The Frances Perkins Center will host guided tours of the Frances Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark in Newcastle o

Laurie Meyer

Look around the week of Monday, Sept. 19 through Friday, Sept. 23 and you just might spy a group of artists painting at locations throughout the Boothbay region. These plein air…

Margaret Salt Mclellan has worn a lot of hats over the years — both real and virtual.

One of the real ones…

The Boothbay Region Lobstermen are hosting a special event for all veterans — with or without disabilites — a boat ride and cookout on Thursday, Sept. 22. Raindate is Sept. 23.

It all starts…

We’re having a 'party' Wednesday, Sept. 21: The Origin of the Republican and Democratic parties. 

It’s an election year!  Learn how the Democratic and Republican…

2018

BOOTHBAY-TREVETT-EAST BOOTHBAY

After nearly two years making a brand new, $100,000 natural playground, the Boothbay Region YMCA’s Harbor Montessori and Child Enrichment Center cut the ribbon on it Sept. 8. Over two dozen people…

Burnt Island / LISA KRISTOFF photo

Sen. Chris Johnson, D-Somerville, is encouraging Maine residents and visitors to participate in the state’s annual Open Lighthouse Day on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Open Lighthouse Day sees…

It started off simple enough, with Betty Jeanne Maddocks, owner of Janson's Clothing Store, seeing a fun idea on Facebook to honor veterans.

With “Little Soldiers of Honor,” families take a…

There's a very cute little house being fixed up on Fort Hill Street in Wiscasset.

Pam Logan, a resident of New Jersey, bought the…

When Maine organic farmer Mary-Linda Rapelye was introduced as one of the judges at the Miss Windjammer pageant on June 28, people who she never met knew of her…

University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteer program for Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties will be held on Thursday…

You can't buy a smile like the one sported by Joanne Platt in the accompanying photo but you can have one absolutely free of charge if you are willing to give a bit…

Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce

Now in its fifth year, Claw Down, the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce ‘s annual lobster-bite competition will be held Thursday, Sept. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Ocean Point Marina in…

The Theater Project is holding open auditions for a Young Company production of "Cauldron Bubble," a new comedy by Brian Daly, to be directed by Putnam Smith. In "Cauldron Bubble," a high school…

Claire Libby in the Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant

The search for who will represent Maine at the 2018 USA National Miss Pageant in Boca Raton, Florida is about to begin.

Potential contestants are invited to participate in Maine's Harvest…

Inland Fisheries and Wildlife instructors will be teaching a Hunter (Firearms) Safety Course at Boothbay Region Adult Ed on Sept. 20, 28, and 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. You must attend all three…

On Eating and Loving Food

“For decades we've been trucking our super fresh, delicious scallops to out of state processing centers where they're mixed in with the stuff from the Federal fishery…

Rotary Interact, the student arm of Rotary International, recently recognized Boothbay Region Elementary School ninth graders Hali Goodwin and Mitchell Partner for their essays on charitable…

After a sold out Lighthouse Legends and Lore Cruise earlier this summer, the Maine Maritime Museum and Red Cloak Haunted History Tours are offering three more cruises before the season ends.

Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today (Sept. 6) that three Maine organizations will receive a total of $1,695,084 over three years to support…

The Sheepscot Valley Chorus is heading into its fall season, and new members are most welcome to join. The chorus has been singing for thirty-five years and is directed by Linda Blanchard,…

Harbor Fest 2016

Boothbay Harbor Framers is celebrating Harbor Fest with a lineup of talented artists of the region, all with works on display at the shop. From 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, painter and author Cheryl…

Dry conditions have kept tick populations subdued over much of the state but the midcoast, including Lincoln County, continues to see high rates of Lyme disease and record levels of anaplasmosis,…

Hannah Hills of Boothbay doesn’t like to see garbage washing up on the shore.

Boothbay Baptist Church, located across from the Boothbay Common, invites you to Sunday School classes for all ages each Sunday, 9-10 a.m., and to the Morning…

A fresh exciting year of Sunday school starts this Sunday morning, Sept. 11 at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. Children start upstairs in worship and, following a special message for…

Mark Fourre, now at LincolnHealth, to move slightly Down East

The…

After 25 years caring for people at home, often during their most challenging times, Carl Albright retired last month as a Miles & St. Andrews Home Health and…

Under a $65,000 grant from the Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation, Boothbay Region Ambulance Service is expanding its role in the community.

Scott Lash, operations manager for the service,…

On Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m., St. Andrews Village will host a special presentation “The Upside to Downsizing,” which will highlight issues and suggestions for…

Edgecomb Eddy School Principal Lisa Clarke greeted returning students on Aug. 31 as they arrived by bus for the first day of school. Sixth grader Kayden Ames is excited about the possibility of…

Join Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) on an informative exploration of Damariscove Island on Saturday, Sept. 10. BRLT staff members, Executive Director Nick Ullo…