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BRHS Pep Band’s spring concert was held Thursday, May 28 in the school’s auditorium. On the heels of Memorial Day, the performance featured a variety of Americana and military-themed…
Edgecomb
Edgecomb selectmen on May 26 discussed options for reporting municipal election results more quickly to the public. May 16, the town meeting referendum vote ran from 1 to 7 p.m.; residents voted…
When they send their children to school each day, parents are entrusting their treasures to an institution with a sacred duty to protect them, Rachel Waite said outside Wiscasset School Department…
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A Celebration of Life for Karen Giles, who passed away on March 19, 2026, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at Sweet Meadow, 58 Maplewood Lane, Durham, Maine. Karen was authentic and…
May 27, Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Cemetery District voted not to replace the metal archway above Boothbay’s Evergreen Cemetery that was destroyed in October 2025.…
Trudy DeLong, BSN, an emergency…
It was a moment almost a year in the making, but student team “The Compost Questers” unveiled Southport Central School’s new composting system for its community…
Hall Funeral Home, Route 27, Boothbay will be hosting a Lunch and Learn event, “A Road Map to Peace of Mind: Understanding Funeral and End-of-Life Planning,” on Wednesday, June 10 from 11:30 a.m.…
Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education celebrated the graduation of two adults who completed the High School Equivalency Tests (HiSET, formerly GED) at its Wiscasset office in a ceremony May…
Obituary
Alan James McLaughlin, 79, died May 21, 2026 at his home in Edgecomb.
Alan was born April 19, 1947 in New Haven, Connecticut to James McLaughlin and Stella Babine McLaughlin. He grew…
It took the U.S. Brig Niagara, the state ship of Pennsylvania, 21 days to travel from its hometown of Erie to Sample’s…
MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will host a series of community forums to share information and gather feedback regarding the ongoing assessment of labor and delivery services at the hospital.
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Wiscasset Middle High School
Wiscasset Middle High School eighth grader Gavin James had gym May 19.
There, according to police and school officials, a high schooler allegedly assaulted…
After years of progressive leadership at Boothbay Region High School, from student government and Rotary’s Interact Club, to raising thousands of dollars for her class and civic causes, from…
For the first time in a while, rain dampened the Memorial Day ceremonies in the Boothbay region, however, those who turned out listened to the fine speeches given by parade organizer Chris…
The next monthly meeting of Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at 1:15 p.m. in the Boothbay Region…
Death notice and service
Alan James McLaughlin, 79, died May 21, 2026 at his home in Edgecomb.
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Paid parking begins in Boothbay Harbor starting June 1, and this year returning visitors may notice the lack…
“Hello Boothbay, I am overjoyed to be working at Shear Artistry. I have been doing hair for two years professionally. Ever since I moved to the US from Jamaica, I have had no one to take care of…
A graveside service for Sandra Barter will be held on Friday, June 12 at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and share in remembering Sandra’…
In the print version of this week’s issue, we mistakenly listed the Southport Memorial Day parade occurring at the Southport Memorial Library. It was supposed to be listed as the Southport…
64th Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days
Three Navy Band Northeast ensembles will bring their music to the 64th annual Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days to help celebrate this year’s theme of the U.S. Navy and…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Fishermen, scientists, chefs, and…
May 14, the Community School District (CSD) trustees edited the scope of the $30 million renovation project at Boothbay Region Elementary School due to the lawsuit delay.
Lavallee…
On April 21, a Lincoln County cruiser was involved in an accident on Route One resulting in the vehicle's being totaled. During the May 19 commissioners' meeting, Deputy Sheriff Rand Maker…
The John W. Ballou Award is the highest honor given out annually by the Maine State Bar Association. Past recipients include U.S. Senators Edmund Muskie, Olympia Snowe, Margaret Chase Smith,…
The Boothbay Harbor Planning Board site visit at the Eastside Waterfront Park that had been advertised to take place on Friday, May 22 at 9 a.m. will instead take place on Wednesday, May 27 at 9 a…
Boothbay Harbor Police Department made six arrests and summonsed two others between March 26 and May 16.
On April 9, Sgt. Jacob Powers arrested Sean Pinkham, 38, of Wiscasset for operating…
Korean War veteran and retired Boothbay Harbor Fire Chief Arthur Richardson has been selected as the 2026 Grand Marshal of the Memorial Day parade. The parade begins at Newagen on Monday, May 25…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 191 calls for service for the period of May 12 to May 19. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,585 calls for service.
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With electric bills in hand, attendees filled the Community Center May 13 to hear how to reduce expenses from Elizabeth Deprey, consumer advisor from the Maine Office of…
St. Andrews Village wrapped-upits intergenerational series …
Press release
Following the tragic…
Participants took to the streets of Boothbay Harbor May 15 to raise awareness about colorectal cancer during…
The Maine Art Gallery will host "Farming in Maine," a public panel discussion exploring sustainable agriculture, local food systems, and the thriving farm-to-table movement in Maine on Thursday,…
All are cordially invited to attend the 2026 Grand March on Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m. in the Boothbay Region High…
An incumbent and write-in emerged victorious May 16 during the Edgecomb Town Meeting referendum vote. Heather Sinclair retained her school committee seat by defeating challenger Maureen Heffernan…
