The transfer station's "pick pile" will remain closed due to insurance liability concerns. Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District directors made that decision Nov. 13 after consulting with their…
News
MaineHealth Urgent Care Boothbay Harbor, located on the MaineHealth Saint Andrews Campus, will soon be adopting a seasonal schedule of operation.
Effective Dec. 7, Urgent Care will be open…
The Rotary Club in Boothbay Harbor hosted its annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner Nov. 13. About 80 veterans, active duty members and their families attended the meal…
Budget Committee member Joe McSwain made a direct request Nov. 12 to Edgecomb selectmen. He wanted the board to provide guidance in making budget recommendations for the 2026-…
Please join us Saturday, Dec. 6 for a day of art, crafts, and local goods at the Edgecomb Eddy Artisan and Vendor Show! Featuring over 40 local artists and vendors, come meet the makers, 9 a…
Boothbay Region Elementary School pre-K, kindergarten, first and second grade students held their annual Food Drive…
The Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor is excited to announce some changes to its annual Christmas Fair! This year, the fair will coincide with Early…
Who do you think you are? Ellen Newton may have the answer.
Newton is partnering with Boothbay Region TV and…
On Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., Pine Tree Society presents “A Maine Retrospective: The Art of Pine Tree Society Holiday Cards” exhibition at Union + Co. This exhibition is part of Bright…
A Vietnam veteran described his journey from a small Illinois college to West Point and eventually a war in southeast Asia. Larry Crane has lived in Southport for 35 years after retiring from a…
For almost a decade, Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) has been bringing peices of the ocean into Maine classrooms. BRCC’s Exploring the Science of Seaweed Farming…
Nov. 11, Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) General Manager Weston Alley reported that Adams Pond’s usable capacity is on track with last year’s figures, despite the county’s upgraded drought…
Lincoln Home staff and residents recently gathered to wish Jamie Baribeau well in his retirement and welcome Chef Shana York in her new role as culinary director.
Jamie brought great…
Obituary
Robert Abel “Bob” Robertson Jr. passed away on Nov. 4, 2025 after a brief stay at a hospice facility near his home in Pineville, North Carolina. He was 89 years old.…
Obituary
Joelyn “Lynn” Cartwright, 82, of Portland, formerly of Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2025, just two days shy of her 83rd birthday.
Born on Nov. 10, 1942,…
The 250th U.S. Marine Corps birthday was held at Brady's Monday, Nov. 10 with what organizer Jim Singer declared as the largest turnout they have had in years. Twenty Marines gathered and enjoyed…
The Community School District School Committee (CSD) Nov. 4 eyed upcoming work. The committee discussed FY 27 budgeting and a joint meeting with the Board of Trustees…
Public information requested regarding other suspects
An arrest has been made and another suspect has resolved charges following a multi-month, multi-agency investigation into a cyber scheme involving automated…
The Boothbay Region YMCA is celebrating its 70th birthday on Sunday, Nov. 16 from noon to 4 p.m.
There will be a birthday cake and Y swag!
Also, membership specials can be had.…
The Edgecomb Planning Board will take a closer look at a proposed oyster processing facility Nov. 15 with a site walk of 637 River Road. Owner Ryan McPherson is looking to expand his Glidden Point…
The Maine Department of Marine…
There may be great white sharks in Maine waters, but that doesn’t mean the plot of "Jaws" is likely to unfold. That was one of the main takeaways from the Nov. 6 public…
In the past two months, two new Southport School Committee members have been appointed. On Nov. 6, Adam Climo attended his first meeting. He replaced Nick Ullo, who recently moved and is no longer…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 232 calls for service for the period of Nov. 4 to Nov. 10., and Year to date, LCSO has responded to 12,666 calls for…
Join Dr. Barclay Shepard on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. for his inaugural book signing at Sherman’s Bookstore in Boothbay Harbor.
At age 99, Dr. Shepard has led an extraordinary life. Born…
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of a 19-acre property in Newcastle, an addition that expands the Marsh River Bog…
The Boothbay Region Food Pantry is, once again deeply grateful for the amazing generosity of this community. Contributions have significantly increased since the…
Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Daphne T. Kimball, a beloved teacher, sister, and friend, who graced this world with her warmth and elegance for 100…
Obituary
Robert Freeman "Bob" Grover passed away peacefully at his home in Clearwater, Florida on Oct. 26, 2025.
Bob was born on Aug. 12, 1933 at St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, the…
Kevin Johnson, author and photo archivist for Penobscot Marine Museum (PMM), presented a slide show of antique…
“Put people in their wheelhouse, and they come alive.”
The words of Station Manager Lang Sheppard are apt when describing Boothbay Region TV and Media…
Why spend Christmas Day alone? Come join us at the American Legion Hall at 25 Industrial Park Road, in Boothbay - 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a delicious meal of turkey,…
On Nov. 5, the Southport Planning Board conditionally approved one application and tabled another. The board unanimously approved Kyle Barnard’s application to complete interior renovations for…
In the fall of 1960, Walt Gorneau was the captain of the Hallowell High School football team. For the first 18 years of his life, tackling a ball carrier, hitting a…
The Boothbay Region Food Pantry will be available every 14 days for all unpaid federal employees working or living on the peninsula. If temporarily restored SNAP benefits are delayed again or not…
Boothbay Region Elementary School students and staff put on a grand celebration of patriotism in honor of Veterans Day on Friday morning, Nov. 7.
After the school provided breakfast for…
Melody Rees, FNP-C has resigned her position with the Boothbay Region Health Center. We want to thank Melody…
Obituary
Raymond "Scott” Gilbert, 77, of Alna, passed away suddenly at his home on the evening of Nov. 2, 2025. Born in Damariscotta on…
Boothbay Harbor Police Department made two arrests between Oct. 1 and Nov. 4.
Oct. 12, Officer Garrett…
The Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace is preparing a renewed, traditional Advent gift to the Boothbay region community on Saturday, Dec. 6 starting at 6:30 p.m.
This interdenominational…
Lincoln County Commissioners
Lincoln County commissioners still have a few missing pieces of the 2026 budget “puzzle” to solve prior to the December deadline. The current draft…
Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees hosted their second workshop to determine the budget for the 2026 fiscal year and set user rates Nov. 4.…
Education through newspapers is a very viable way to educate. Especially today when, in…
