The next monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Persons group will be held on Tuesday, July 1 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center/Boothbay Region Health Center located in…
News
Please join George’s family Sunday, June 29 at 10 a.m. for a boat parade to honor his love of the ocean and boats of all kinds. Boats will gather in the outer harbor at 9…
Summer services at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point will begin this Sunday, June 29. The Rev. Charles Carrick will lead the service. Margaret Mceldowney will serve as organist. The…
The Boothbay Region Historical Society has two new trustees, Pat Brunell and Liz Ullrich.
Brunell spent most of her life in northern New Jersey where she worked as a…
Windjammer Days 2025
The blue skies with a slight breeze made for great conditions for the 2025 Windjammer Days Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Service on Sunday afternoon, June 22.
It was the opening event…
Obituary
Robert E. Springhorn of Westport Island, Maine , died March 5, 2025 after being hospitalized for pneumonia. He was 90.
Bob was born in Hackensack, New Jersey in 1934. He graduated from…
A high-profile Lincoln County murder case is likely heading to a new venue. On June 23, Tyler Witham-Jordan's defense attorney, along with the state attorney general's prosecution team and…
Suzie Edwards, 18, will be taking the field on America’s birthday to sing the national anthem for the Portland Sea Dogs.
Edwards has been one of the baseball team’s regular…
Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s “Carousel!” and Boothbay Harbor have a rich and intertwined history: This year marks the 70th anniversary of the movie adaptation’s filming in Boothbay Harbor and…
Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its summer training for volunteer advocates from Aug. 11…
Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport are working to build resilience to climate change. With support from local partners and the state, the towns are developing a community-driven Climate…
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will host Ash Northey, Program Operations and Policy Coordinator at OUT Maine at its next meeting on Thursday, June 26,…
Lincoln County commissioners approved an agreement June 17 between Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission and RCAP Solution, which has offices in Worcester, Massachusetts and Portland. RCAP…
The Boothbay Planning Board on June 18 approved two applications and one conditionally. The Demers family received approval to stablize the shoreline of their Shore Road property. The applicants…
The rain came in fits and starts, but that didn't seem to bother the lines of people whose family heirlooms were toted in buggies, wrapped in plastic and tucked under multicolored umbrellas.…
The Community School District Board of Trustees on June 12 continued plans for priority repairs to both Boothbay region schools. The board discussed lending options for the $1.6 million bond…
2025 OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show organizers are pleased to announce that registrations are already arriving…
MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital’s…
Obituary
Dianne Morse Eakin, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Bonita Springs, Florida, on June 14, 2025. …
Coastal Maine Regional Broadband has partnered with Bath-Brunswick Respite Care to provide new equipment – a 65-inch TV, speakerphone, webcam and laptop – for a new space dedicated for…
Students at Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) may be interacting more next year, or at least that’s the hope. The Community…
On Saturday, June 28 at 9 a.m. we will celebrate our Fourth Unity & Community Pride here in…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 242 calls for service for the period of June 10 to June 17. Year to date, LCSO…
Jen Orchard, president of the Boothbay Region High School Alumni Association, has announced that the Association will be holding a meeting on Thursday, June 19 at 6 p.m. at the Boothbay Region…
The traditional ride on a fire truck, driven by Fire Chief Gerry Gamage, to the graduation ceremony was enjoyed by this year's sixth grade graduates at Southport Central School, Ryder Baker and…
Boothbay is joining Boothbay Harbor in seeking assistance in promoting economic development. On June 11, an RCAP Solutions representative described the non-profit group's RISE (Rural…
A demonstration Saturday, June 14 stretched along and beyond Donald E. Davey Bridge that spans the Sheepscot River from Wiscasset to Edgecomb. Participants estimated more than 1,000 people turned…
Once again, the newspaper is grateful to professional photographer Mike Leonard for providing his photographs from an area event, this time, the Charles Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races held…
It was a packed house June 14 at Bristol Marine for Fishin’ for Fashion’s tenth year of reeling in nautical couture.
Underscored by the jazzy stylings of The Wharf Cats, a…
Ahoy, Me Hearties! Join the Boothbay Harbor Treasure Hunt and ready yerselves to uncover secrets along its shores where mystery, merriment, and history await young and old buccaneers alike!…
Obituary
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, nana, and friend, Joyce Elizabeth Faux, 78, who left us on…
Obituary
Cynthia Faye (Davis) Holbrook, 79, formerly of Woolwich, Maine passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 8, 2025 at Dionne Commons Assisted Living Facility in Brunswick, Maine.…
Robert Johnson of Harpswell won Fastest Working Lobster Boat at the Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races in Boothbay Harbor June 14. The day’s races marked the start of the 2025 Maine…
On a calm summer day in Boothbay Harbor, heading out on a cruise with Cap’n…
63rd annual Windjammer Days
Kicking off the 63rd annual Windjammer Days festival will be the Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m.
Area clergy and organizer Judith “Judi” White will be gathered at the…
The Charles E. Sherman Jr. American Legion Post 36 in Boothbay recently awarded a $500 scholarship for a veteran returning to higher education. Alejandra Claro received the scholarship from a…
Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of George Harrington McEvoy, 86, announces his peaceful passing at his home on June 11, 2025.
Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, George was the son…
On June 25, Alternative Organizational Structure 98 will say goodbye to Teresa (Orchard) Tess. The beloved guidance secretary is retiring after 30 years of service (1995-2025).
“I plan…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell…
Coastal Rivers is hosting a two-day Wilderness First Aid certification course through Wilderness Medical Associates International from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 21 and 22.
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Searsmont, Maine resident, The Rev…
The Boothbay Region Historical Society is pleased to present the history of the U.S. Coast Guard in Boothbay Harbor through photographs and stories in our collections. The service began as a…
The annual Home and Garden tour is a highlight of the summer season in the Boothbay Harbor…
Smiles, laughter and tears were all present June 12 as 37 eighth graders and their families said goodbye to Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) during a recognition ceremony.
…
Claw Down 2025
Mine Oyster won first place at Claw Down 2025 on June 12 amidst applause, shouting, whistles and hollers. The winning bite, De-Constructed Lobster Bake, was composed of a fried potato crisp, warm…
Steve Lewis is now officially the former station manager of Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District. The directors voted 5-0 June 12 to terminate Lewis on June 20. Chairman…
Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor
The annual Workers from Away Welcome will be held Thursday, June 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Congregational Church, 125 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor.
We invite…
Golf Digest has named Boothbay Harbor Country Club the best golf course in Maine, a prestigious honor recognizing the club’s exceptional course design, pristine conditions, and luxury experience.…
Obituary
Michael James Breen passed away of natural causes at their family home in Boothbay Harbor, Maine on June 9, 2025.
Michael was born Sept. 8, 1951, in North Adams, Massachusetts to…
