Barbara E. “Barbie” Newbegin (Brewer), 63, passed away Feb. 23, 2026 at her home in Bristol.
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David Ellis Hemingway, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 28, 2026, in Edgecomb, Maine.
Born in…
The Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026 is fundraising for its Project Graduation trip. Project Graduation provides…
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Virginia “Ginger” C. Boyd, 81, of Alna, passed away at her home on the morning of Feb. 27, 2026.
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Joseph John Paul Arsenault Sr., aged 89, of Dresden, Maine, died Feb. 17, 2026 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, surrounded by his loving family.
Joe, known as “Pete” to his relatives,…
After nearly two years, Maine District Court found an Edgecomb resident liable on a single count of wrongful use of a civil proceeding. Jan. 5, Honorable Sarah Gilbert ruled…
The Edgecomb School Committee planned on a long session Feb. 25 to pare down its fiscal 27 budget proposal for presentation to selectmen. The committee spent three hours, 20…
Time is running out for Boothbay candidates to return their nomination papers. So far, only three have, while six others continue to circulate them.
Two candidates vying for the cemetery…
Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) trustees raised concerns Feb. 24 about the project timeline for Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG)’s and Boothbay Region YMCA (BRYMCA)'s planned water…
March 8 in Damariscotta
Gubernatorial candidate and former Director on Maine CDC, Nirav Shah, will be holding a town hall meet-and-greet event at American Legion Post #42 in Damariscotta on Sunday,…
The Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC), in partnership with the Maine Tourism Association (MTA) is hosting an…
There will be a celebration of life for Billy Hall on Saturday, March 7 at Brady's (25 Union Street, Boothbay Harbor) from 1 to 4 p.m. Please bring your favorite memories or stories to share.…
Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) recently released its …
Opening statements and testimony began Tuesday, Feb. 17 in a second trial for the death of 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan, of Edgecomb.
Tyler Witham-Jordan, 31, the boyfriend of Handrahan’s…
Please join us at 120 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor on March 19 between 4 and 6 p.m. to learn more about the rich history of the Boothbay region and Sample’s…
The Edgecomb Community Church will be holding a fundraising event in the form of a sub sandwich sale …
Debate broke out during a Feb. 25 Boothbay Region Cemetery District trustees meeting as members discussed replacing the metal archway at…
Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is looking for feedback on…
Food has the power to bring people together. While they aren’t breaking bread with one another, that belief holds for the people and businesses who have united to keep…
As part of the lead-up to its 20th anniversary in 2027, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is pleased to…
In the 1890s, sewing machines began to replace sailmakers due to their efficiency. By the end of…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to175 calls for…
For Ocean on Tap, the monthly ocean science speaker series organized by staff from Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, 2026 has been a good year already.
In January, the event officially…
The Southport School Committee proposed a lower budget for the 2026-27 year. The $1,569,234 proposal is $25,431 lower than FY 26's. The committee proposed lowering spending in four areas: special…
Veggies to Table, a non-profit grow-to-donate vegetable and flower farm in Newcastle, has been selected by Hannaford Supermarkets as a beneficiary of their Fight Hunger Bag Program at the Boothbay…
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At a time when our democracy faces real challenges, the Boothbay Region Democratic Committee is calling on…
The Boothbay Region Historical Society is excited to show its support for the class of 2026 with…
Finding Our Voices
Authors of the Novel of the Year and Non-Fiction Book of the Year in 2025's Irish Book Awards are among the March guests of Finding Our Voices, talking online about the domestic abuse in their…
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On Jan. 14, 2026, Lewis “Lew” G. Curtis, Maj. Gen., USAF (ret), passed away.
Lew was born Feb. 8, 1934, in Medford, Massachusetts (MA). He grew up in Winchester, MA, and Biddeford Pool,…
Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) trustees called a special meeting Feb. 20 to review their annual budgetary requests,…
Mid-Coast Audubon is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for individuals interested in learning about and…
A small batch coffee roastery is coming to Edgecomb this summer. Feb. 19, the Edgecomb Planning Board approved Brad Betts' application for a new use at his 146 Boothbay Road…
Three people were arrested and charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs into the Midcoast.
At about 2:20 a.m. Thursday Feb. 19, acting on a credible tip from Knox County…
Due to the forecasted snowfall, our highly-anticipated Within the Whale program on Feb. 21, made possible thanks to our partnership…
Vigilance is essential when protecting yourself from scammers, Julie Casson, community digital navigator at Coastal Maine Regional Broadband, and Boothbay Harbor Police…
Community School District (CSD) trustees Feb. 12 approved the grant-funded purchase of shielded backpacks. Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder said putting a pack…
The Boothbay Planning Board approved two applications Feb. 18 regarding a new yoga studio and rebuilding a recreational pier. Savannah Fields sought a change of use for the…
The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Rees to its board of…
Lincoln County Commissioners
A Jefferson mother who lost her son to drug addiction made a return visit Feb. 17 to the county commissioners meeting. Sharon Bailey was joined by two others, all wearing…
Due to continuing paper mail delivery delays in the region, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees Feb. 17 approved extending their late fee policy from 30 to 60 days. According to…
MaineHealth is now recruiting for its next certified nursing assistant training program in the Coastal Region. The program…
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, third graders…
