Chairman Heather Sinclair called the draft Edgecomb School Committee budget “the best worst option.” The committee held a budget workshop Feb. 12 in hopes of finalizing a recommended school…
Life
The Wiscasset Elementary School Fourth and Fifth Grade Chorus performed a Valentine’s Day concert for residents of St. Andrews Village and other guests in Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday, Feb.…
Students at the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Edgecomb recently enjoyed a wonderful day of shared…
They are a fun-loving (and hardworking) bunch at St. Andrews Family Care Center and, on holidays, they usually ramp up the celebrations to a new level.
Using handheld props, FCC manager…
Southport School Committee
Southport Central School Principal Lisa Clarke has a new role. Clarke is leaving her lead teacher/school administrator position she’s had for the past three years to become a part-time…
Boothbay Region YMCA is now offering LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, which is a free, 12-week recovery program for adult cancer patients and survivors. Registration open for the next session on…
It’s time to prepare for your spring bird-feeding to get birds through the nesting season when they need lots of energy. Mid-Coast Audubon will be accepting bird seed orders through…
Everyone welcomed the sun and arrived at Brady's for the weekly Community Lunch, this week hosted by The First. The women from the bank outdid themselves with ham, mashed potatoes, salad…
Boothbay Region High School Advanced Robotics and Applied Physics students participated in their final qualifying competition of the VEX Robotics 2023-2024 season on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Monmouth…
In the late 1990s, Japan’s famous bullet trains had a problem. Compressed air would build up as they went through tunnels, resulting in a large boom when they exited. The sound was so loud it…
Creativity thrives at the Merry Barn, where kids let their imaginations soar at our theme-based camps. Whichever adventure you choose, you’ll spend a week writing, reading, and exploring. We’ll…
In what may seem like deja vu, the Community School District Trustees unanimously approved a referendum around a revised renovation project for the Boothbay region middle-elementary school. The…
Monday's Community Lunch was hosted by Peaslee Construction and saw another packed house. Guy and Kris provided moose stew, enchiladas, and a variety of desserts leaving no one…
The author of a chronicle of the murder of a Unity College student and her girlfriend hiking the Appalachian Trail is joining the online discussion of the book with the Finding Our Voices book…
John: “Where have you been? I’ve been calling you for two hours!”
Laura: “I’m OK. I was out with a friend.”
John: “Out where? What friend? What’s his name?”
Laura: “It wasn’t…
Local nonprofit Veggies to Table is looking ahead to the coming growing season with the launch of their Dahlia Joy Fundraiser this week.
Veggies to Table, based in Newcastle, is dedicated…
Love is in the air, and Midcoast Humane invites you to embark on a journey to find your PAW-fect companion this Valentine's Day season! Join us on Friday, Feb. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at our adoption…
The Community Resource Council (CRC) Fuel Fund and Woodchucks Program is available to people who need help heating their homes that live in Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Southport and Edgecomb.…
Students at the Center for Teaching and Learning collected thirty-one pairs of pajamas for local children and adolescents during the month of January. Grace Olcott, a second grader from…
Lincoln County Commissioners approved an award of $300,000 to the Boothbay Regional Development Corporation to support the first phase of a 137-unit affordable housing development on Butler…
Eat, drink and tease your brain on Saturday, Feb. 10 at an exciting trivia fundraiser with fun prizes. This first ever “Library After Hours” event isn’t just a memorable night out, it’s…
Incidence rates for skin cancer can be hard to determine. The World Cancer Research Fund International notes that’s due in large part to the various subtypes of the disease, which can present…
It may seem like adolescence is the time in a woman’s life when most of the biological changes she will experience take place. After all, puberty brings with it hormone fluctuations that can…
“In honor of the victims, survivors, and families of the Lewiston mass shooting that occurred on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.” So reads the dedication of a new anthology of Maine short…
The Boothbay Region and Wiscasset area are filled with nature to explore. The region has thousands of acres of conservation land for hikers, bicyclists, paddlers and other outdoor enthusiasts. If…
In Portland, Lewiston, and other communities in our state there are efforts underway to help asylum seekers and other immigrants new to our state. These are folks who have come here seeking a…
The iconic Boothbay Harbor Footbridge is perhaps the most recognized structure in town. The pedestrian bridge has connected downtown to the east side for over a century, allowing people a scenic…
From ocean shores to scenic restaurants, the Boothbay region is filled with picture-perfect spots to get comfortable and enjoy a great read. Here is a short list of area libraries to find your…
Boothbay Region District Nursing Association is pleased to welcome to its board of directors, Marti Booth. Marti has extensive experience providing resources and assistance on the Boothbay…
Ciara J. Wildes of Boothbay Harbor has received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at the University of New…
Lincoln County Television has six nights of “All New All Local” shows and basketball games this week for its viewers on Spectrum/Tidewater channel 7, LCTV.org, all streaming services…
This January, third and fourth-graders at Center for Teaching and Learning enjoyed a live virtual session with Sariya Singsanong and Kevin Nishikawa from the Walt Disney Imagineering program. This…
Join Speech Language Pathologist Jennifer Bryce for “Diabetes and Cognitive Difficulty: Who Knew?” at LincolnHealth’s next Diabetes Support Group. It will take place Tuesday, Feb. 13, beginning at…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG) is named one of Maine’s top attractions by five different publishers. Known locally as “the Gardens,” they inspire and educate people about natural history,…
The rain and wind of the Jan. 9-10 storm brewed 13-14-foot tides that slammed against the coastline of the Boothbay Harbor region leaving destruction in their wake.
From lost piers and…
The Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) group will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 1:15 p.m. at the Boothbay Region Community Center in the Meadow Mall, 185 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay…
All books in the “Pets” section at Skidompha Secondhand Book shop will be on sale at half price from Friday, Feb. 2 through Friday, Feb. 16.
The sale offers many books about cats and dogs,…
Well, the Monday, Jan. 29 snow still didn't deter over 70 people from attending Community Lunch at Brady’s, hosted jointly by St Columba's Church and Bigelow Lab. Many new faces were in…
Midcoast CA$H, an initiative of United Way of Mid Coast Maine, is once again providing free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers to households earning up to $64,000 annually.…
Waldo Theatre
The Waldo Theatre is presenting a unique, day-long program on Sunday, March 3. "Now More Than Ever: Embracing Our Selves” will focus on the diverse experiences of living in female bodies and the…
Knowing how to build a good fire, whether for camp cooking or for staying warm, can be a very useful skill. On Friday, Feb. 9 from 3 to 4 p.m., Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is offering…
Sean Fleming and Beth Preston are creating a new singing group for seniors called "Classic Harmony.” Many members of Hearts…
Lincoln Theater
It’s no secret there are issues in our complicated country where passion prevails. And what is one of the easiest ways to change hearts and minds? Telling stories.…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2024 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online! Plants are available for pre-order, either online or by mail through…
From Maine to California, communities across America struggle to provide clean drinking water to their residents. In contrast, the Boothbay region has a matchless opportunity to preserve our…
Girl Scouts of Maine (GSME) recently announced Krystle Hodgdon of Edgecomb as their December Volunteer of the Month.
Hodgdon is a volunteer and troop leader for the Midcoast Service Unit in…
New Hope Midcoast, the Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Midcoast Maine, is seeking donations of new and used high-quality clothing and accessories from now through July 3.…
For more than three years, Veggies-to-Table, a grow-to-donate organic farm in Newcastle, has worked with students from Lincoln Academy’s IDEAL program in a win-win collaboration.
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The Community School District board of trustees unanimously voted Jan. 22 to organize a public referendum for a revised $29,975,000 project to renovate the Boothbay region middle-elementary school…
Learn more about the Israel-Hamas War in a discussion led by political consultant Hulya Aksu. The talk takes place from 5:50 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in the community room of Boothbay Region…
