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AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is returning…

Robert Kahler, AOS98 Superintendent of Schools, has issued an update on the repairs at Boothbay Region Elementary School and in-person learning offsite. See attached letter.

 

Max Hoecker of East Boothbay was named to the dean's list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. Hoecker is in the software engineering program…

When I was seven, my next-door neighbor asked, “What are you giving up for Lent?” I had no idea what he meant. Jimmy was Catholic, I was Baptist, and Sunday was the only day we did not see each…

Before author Brandon Ying Kit Boey settled in Maine, he worked as a child actor, intern at Marvel, investment banker, and lawyer, with the one constant occupation being writing.…

Update: This meeting has been changed to Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 5:15 p.m.

Original post: There will be an emergency meeting of the CSD School Board on Monday, Feb. 27 at 5:15 p.m. This will be…

Please join us on Friday, March 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club (66 Montgomery Road) for some delicious homemade soups, salads and more! $15 per person, all you can eat…

Southport Island Association

The Southport Island Association is excited to announce that the annual Winter Walk will take place on Saturday, March 11. Snow date will be Sunday March 12.

The SIA is partnering with…

Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes. Some may aspire to renovate so their home is more reflective of their personal taste, while others may do so in an effort to make…

Home renovations provide a host of benefits. Such projects can increase resale value and improve on the safety, aesthetics and functionality of a home.

Some homeowners may employ the mantra…

All meetings and dates are posted on the AOS98 website as well as the…

Certain homes have an undeniable wow factor. That instant appeal tends to be noticeable the moment visitors pull up to the curb, and it might be a byproduct of homeowners’ willingness to embrace…

I have been asked to spearhead environmental initiatives at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Boothbay Harbor. In this role I am encouraging our parishioners to recycle their waste. Related to our…

Registration is now open for the 2023 season of Camp Mummichog, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust’s summer day camp for campers ages 5 to 14.

At Camp Mummichog, nature education takes many…

From bookbinding to Spanish for Beginners, and everything in between, Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education is pleased to offer 36 enrichment classes this spring.

Classes…

Keep gardening longer with less muscle strain and fatigue with these pain-free gardening techniques. You’ll not only keep your garden looking its best but also make it a more enjoyable experience…

It’s time to prepare for your spring bird-feeding as we eagerly anticipate the arrival of our colorful migrants! Mid-Coast Audubon will be accepting bird seed orders until March 11 to raise funds…

According to the United Nations, Haiti is trapped in an unrelenting series of catastrophes which are leading to growing desperation and lack of food, fuel, markets and jobs. The UN calculates some…

Nataleigh Blackman of Boothbay has been singing with her grandfather, Garry Blackman Sr., for many years. Last year she taught herself how to play guitar. Nataleigh has competed several times in…

We would like to send a big THANK YOU to all our wonderful bakers who made so many cookies, pies, jams, muffins, etc. for our successful Valentine’s Cookie Walk. And of course, thank you to all…

Lincoln County Republicans held their Lincoln Day Dinner at the 1812 Farm in Bristol on Feb. 11. The annual event celebrated the accomplishments of President Lincoln in word and song and was…

The Boothbay Region Y Arts competition team traveled to the National Performing Arts Festival at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida Feb. 16-19 and received the highest ranking of “Superior…

Boothbay Region Historical Society

Last time, I described early 1900s Boothbay region trash habits in these revised and lengthened 2003 articles. There was little trash, particularly in the first half of the 1900s since women and…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is returning…

LincolnHealth is now accepting applications for its winter Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class through Wednesday, March 1.

This session begins March 28 and runs through May 12. Classes…

Heartwood Theater Summer Camp registration is open for students graduating grades 5-12, and enrollment is half full.  Camp will be challenging and encouraging, focusing on…

The University of Maine recognized 3,010 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2022 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,983 are from Maine, 957 are from 45 other…

Even in the dead of winter, the natural world is brimming with activity! All one needs to do is look for the signs that animals leave behind. The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) invites the…

The Boothbay Region Education Foundation account has been set up at The First National Bank in Boothbay Harbor for those who wish to help the community-wide efforts to toward replacing educational…

As the world faces challenges of poverty, food insecurity, and hunger, a new type of farm is emerging to help tackle these problems. Foodbank farms are not-for-profit organizations that provide…

Last Tuesday students at the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) enjoyed a wonderful day of shared literacy during our annual African American Read In. CTL has participated in this…

LincolnHealth Employees Appreciation Day

Crediting a solid volunteer crew of bakers, drivers and organizers, St. Andrews Auxiliary rolled out a tasty Valentine luncheon to thank the LincolnHealth medical staff across St. Andrews Village…

Two years after Edgecomb made the final payment on the elementary school, wear and tear is starting to show. On Feb. 13, Superintendent Bob Kahler and Principal Tom Landberg submitted separate…

Community Lunch on Monday, Feb.13 was hosted by The First at Brady's featuring lasagna, bread, haddock chowder, and beef stew.

As the current Seahawk basketball season kicked into high gear about a month ago, I realized it was 50 years ago this week that I played in my one and only tournament game. When you have only…

On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Boothbay Region High School robotics teams competed in their final qualifying match of the season at Monmouth Memorial School. Thirty teams participated in hopes of…

Next Wednesday, Feb. 22, you might see someone walking around with a cross-shaped smudge of ashes on their forehead. They either recently cleaned their wood stove or returned from an Ash Wednesday…

Maine students interested in careers in journalism are invited to apply for post-secondary scholarships from the Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund at the Maine Community Foundation (…

Mid Coast Maine has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, but within the beauty are hazards that can quickly ruin your day on the water. Geography, tides and weather can combine to…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

On Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the First National Bank in Boothbay Harbor the Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) closed on the Estate of Mildred A. Carter located at 12 Carter Road in East Boothbay.…

By the end of this month, Clippership Landing Development LLC will submit a certificate of need (CON) application to Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for a 102-bed skilled…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

Finding Our Voices, a grassroots, Camden-based organization, is working to raise public awareness by redefining what domestic violence looks like.

Habitat ReStore/7 Rivers Maine is holding its “Love to Build” art auction once again. Live online bidding will be held Feb. 14 through Feb. 28. Visit habitat7rivers.org to view the artwork.

As many a parent can attest, decoding a youngster’s needs can be challenging when that child is not yet able to fully communicate. Diagnosing health issues may require a little trial and error. So…

During an emergency meeting, Community School District Superintending Committee members officially heard how administrators planned on handling the elementary school flooding. On Feb. 7, school…

Long-term health is not something that many young people routinely consider. After all, it’s easy to feel invincible during one’s childhood and adolescence. But the steps that young people take…

Most people do not give much thought to the blood running through their veins. However, it may pay to learn more about blood type, as it can affect your overall health in a variety of ways.

Boothbay Region Elementary School boys Wildcats played a hard game, but could not stop Bristol from winning the Busline League playoff game, 56-35, Feb. 6 at Bristol.

BRES played hard and…