It's a group, not a committee. Edgecomb selectmen wanted to make that distinction apparent during the Jan. 7 meeting which featured a discussion with concerned taxpayers about recent upward trends…
News
The Coast Guard Academy’s women’s basketball team, the Bears, visited Boothbay Harbor on a snowy Saturday afternoon, Jan. 11, en route to an away game at Maine Maritime Academy. The team’s 14…
Sticker shock hit the Community School District (CSD) Board of Trustees Jan. 8. Estimates for prioritized repairs to both schools came in around $1 million higher than expected, mostly for a…
Obituary
Carol Hall Perry, 77, a beloved member of the Waldoboro community, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Jan. 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born…
Ocean On Tap
The next Ocean on Tap, an informal, ocean-centric speaker series organized by researchers from Bigelow Laboratory, will take place on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery, 25…
What makes a passing grade? That's what the Community School District (CSD) School Committee …
Around 10 a.m. Thursday morning, Jan. 9, two ice fishermen in Edgecomb reportedly found a wallet belonging to William "Nate" Robinson, 34, of Austinville, Virginia. Robinson is a murder…
It’s been 15 years since Boothbay Craft Brewery produced its first commercial batch of beer, and now the business is expanding its facility on Adams Pond Road.…
For Damariscotta artist Peter Bruun, surviving the pain of losing his 24-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose started with breaking taboos.
“When Elisif was struggling it was hard to…
In 2022, four Midcoast counties began considering how more collaboration may stretch tax dollars farther. Prosecutorial District VI includes Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo and Knox counties, and…
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for December:
Arrests, Summonses
Dec. 2, Lily Schutte, 18, of Wiscasset was summonsed for Failing to Notify of Motor…
Five Lincoln County towns have received approval for a total of $705,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding for affordable housing projects. Executive Director Emily Rabbe of Lincoln County…
Boothbay Harbor recently announced seven openings for officers on six committees. Nomination papers will be available from the town clerk Jan. 22.
The following three-year seats are…
A Lincoln County Superior Court justice has denied plaintiffs' request in a…
On Dec. 7, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District continued discussions on the upcoming sea wall project. The plans will go out to bid in March, with hopes of breaking ground at the end of summer. Until…
The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of 34-year-old William “Nate” Robinson of Austinville, Virginia, whose body was discovered…
The United State Postal Service announced they will suspend regular mail delivery and retail service on Thursday, Jan. 9. The closure…
Obituary
Blaine G. Hanna, 85, of Foye Road, Wiscasset passed away on Jan. 5, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in Georgetown on Dec. 3, 1939, a son of Thomas J. and Lulu M. (Rowe) Hanna Sr. He…
Thursday, Jan. 23
Be at the Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor from 6-7 p.m. Speaker: Brenda Hamilton - FEMA Storm Outreach & Recovery Coordinator for Maine Coast…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 295 calls for service for the period of Dec. 31 to Jan. 7. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 295 calls for service.
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Barters Island Community Association (BICA) welcomed its new president, Kim Brauer, this year after …
Marylyn Jeanne Marin, known as “Jane” by many, passed away peacefully at her home in Southport, Maine, on Dec. 22, 2024 at the age of 87.
Born on Aug. 11, 1937, in Fort Kent , Maine…
Boothbay Harbor Police Department made four arrests from Dec. 7, 2024 to Jan. 4, 2025.
On Dec.…
Obituary
Roger Perry of Georgetown, Maine passed away on Dec. 31, 2024.
Born and raised in Maine, Roger attended Morse High School where he excelled in drafting, football, and lacrosse. Thanks…
After 20 years of service, Evelyn Shahan, 83, has announced her retirement as president of Barters Island Community Association (BICA). BICA’s goal is to foster a sense of community and help…
It brings great pleasure to share that Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s 2024 annual fundraising goal of $140,000 was surpassed thanks to the terrific support of Library donors and increased…
Obituary
Royall M. Dodge, 94, of East Boothbay died Dec. 30, 2024 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.
Royall was born Jan. 13, 1930 in East Boothbay to Guy E. Dodge and Maxine Brewer Dodge.…
Wiscasset planning board
Hopefully mid to late January, Maine Department of Environmental Protection will approve Tucker Chevrolet’s proposed dealership and service center on Bath Road, a project representative told…
We had 27 plungers in Linekin Bay, East Boothbay on Jan. 1 and raised just over $1,000, thanks to the plungers and those who donated. A thanks to all of them along with Boothbay Fire…
Howard Wright was in eighth grade when the Western Union boy came to the front door of his Pennsylvania home and quietly handed him a telegram. It could only…
Nor'easters Barbershop Chorus
Valentine’s Day is coming.
Some give their sweetheart a card, and/or flowers, but really romantic men and women engage the Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus.
Dressed in tuxedos, a…
Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in December:
Alna: None
Boothbay: Johnson, Mark E. and Johnson, Kathleen J. to…
Harbor Theater
One of Harbor Theater’s dedicated Community Partners is the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club. The Rotary Foundation has donated $2,500 to provide at least 15 screenings of several films for…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 179 calls for service for the period of Dec. 23 to Dec. 31. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 15,046 calls for service.
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Five Chinese defendants charged separately with operating illegal marijuana processing operations have a tentative docket call Tuesday, Jan. 28 in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court in…
The last Community Lunch of 2024 was held at Brady's Monday hosted by TNT Lobster Company. Not a single lobster was harmed at the lunch as neither Todd nor Troy Plummer eat…
As people prepare to celebrate the New Year, AAA is urging drivers and passengers to be aware of the risks on the road during this holiday period, which consistently ranks as one of the deadliest…
One housing plan abandoned, other housing and other growth being eyed, efforts in the legislature and the courts over how Maine Yankee should be taxed, a lot of causes helping and being helped,…
The year began with Mother Nature rearing her ugly head with two January storms which caused major damage to properties around the coast. As the year moved along, storms of different types…
Every New Year's Day, members of the community gatherat Murray Hill's Boat Launch …
Obituary
Anthony Jackovich of Round Pond, 101 years old, died Dec. 7 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
He was born Dec. 6, 1923 on a farm in Iowa near a coal mine, Tony experienced the brutal winters,…
This is part one of a two-part series in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
What industries run Maine’s economy? The farmlands full of blueberries and potatoes, the…
The Southport Planning Board will be holding its regularly scheduled monthly meeting for January on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. The agenda for the…
In October, Lincoln County Television sent inquiries to Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport officials about merging with Boothbay Region Television. In his letter, Executive Director Larry…
Registrations for Winter Courses at Coastal Senior College are being accepted until the beginning of classes on Jan. 14. Six of the nine courses will be offered on Zoom, making them accessible to…
On Christmas Day, the line of people coming through the doors of the American Legion Hall in Boothbay was continuous and happy. We were able to serve about 150 people that day…
Obituary
Patricia Quinn Yetman, 76, died in Boothbay Harbor on Nov. 27, 2024.
She was born to Richard E. Jr. and Anita (Hurder) Quinn in Middleton, Massachusetts. She attended Masconomet…
