“Our mission is to get people to read more, to promote literacy and any way we can do that efficiently, we welcome,” said Michael Pollard of Friends of the Library (Friends) Aug. 12, in a…
News
LincolnHealth was recently recognized by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and Becker’s Hospital Review for its excellence in inpatient care and clinical outcomes…
Death notice
Alfred Barter, 71, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away on Aug. 14, 2024, at his winter home in Estero, Florida. A full obituary will be published when available. A service for Alfred will be held in…
All Southport residents and homeowners are invited to a Climate Action Team workshop Thursday, Aug. 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. Refreshments will be provided.
The…
There was a little surf on turf as Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library held its second Ocean Day on the lawn Aug. 13. Families gathered to learn about marine life with hands-on activities and chats…
Cross Road traffic in Southport is significantly slower due a giant electronic sign flashing ”Slow down!”
On July 31, Selectman Gerry Gamage encountered Russell Jones after a board meeting…
Obituary
Andrew Radcliffe Watts, age 40, beloved son, brother, nephew, and cousin passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2024, at his parent’s summer home in East Boothbay, Maine. …
Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library in partnership with the Opera House on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening with Maine author Paul Doiron. This free, community event will take…
Boothbay Harbor selectmen on Aug. 12 approved several purchases, including equipment for the public works and fire departments. The board also moved ahead on constructing electric vehicle charging…
“At the Mercy of Chance” [Breadalbane Publishing July, 2024] is a memoir that recounts a young man’s journey from humble beginnings in small town Illinois to combat in Vietnam. The author, Larry…
Press release
NEWCASTLE, Maine – The Frances Perkins Center has launched a major campaign asking President Biden to designate the Frances Perkins National Historic Landmark in Newcastle, Maine, as the country’s…
First National Bank is proud to announce the winners of its 17th annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Fifteen color photographs have been chosen from hundreds of entries, and each winning…
Obituary
Eugene Alfred Huskins, 77, of Southport passed away peacefully on Aug. 8, 2024 at Bella Point Assisted Living Facility in Freeport, Maine.
Gene grew up on Southport Island and attended…
Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (BBHWP) has received one of the Working Waterfront Resiliency grants awarded by the Department of Marine Resources (DMR), the Department of…
International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, is the most extensive annual campaign to end overdose. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which has impacted every community. Too many…
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Curtis E. Harding of Naples, Florida and Boothbay Harbor on July 28, 2024.
Curt was born April 18, 1934 and raised in Sudbury,…
Obituary
Elizabeth Pettengill “Betsy” Edgerton died peacefully in Brunswick, Maine on July 5, 2024 at the age of 88. In her own words, “I’ve had a wonderful life!”
Betsy was born in Portland, Maine…
The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith returns to All Saints by-the-Sea on Southport Island for his 19th year where he will preside over the service of Holy Communion at 8 a.m. for the next two Sundays and at…
Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder was off duty June 29 when he happened by the scene of a medical emergency. It was a nightmare scenario when he arrived as medical teams were working to…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 508 calls for service for the period of Aug. 6 to Aug. 13. Year to Date, LCSO has responded to 9,266 calls for service.
Summonses
…
A Boothbay Harbor man accused of participating in a March 2023 shooting at Campbell Creek Housing Complex has plea and sentencing hearings set for 1 p.m. Sept. 23 in Lincoln County Superior Court…
Westport Island’s Damian Sedney has a new favorite borsch, better than that of his ancestors’ native Poland, part of Russia when they came to the U.S.
Saturday’s meal was part of a…
It was a hot summer day Aug. 11, perfect for a Children’s Day celebration with a giant waterslide, at Boothbay Railway Village Museum, where 452 kids and parents spent the better part of the day…
Obituary
Josephine “Jo” Wade Glover, 94, passed away on Aug. 8, 2024 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, her family at her side.
Jo was born on Swan Island in the Kennebec River to…
Southport
The 2024-25 school year is a time of familiar faces in new roles in Southport. Former teacher Shawn Gallagher is the new teaching principal. He and Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98…
The drawing for the 2024 Fish Ladder Raffle Quilt is just around the corner: It takes place on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Nobleboro Historical Society, 198 Center Street, Nobleboro, at…
Obituary
Judy Lee Rowe, 69, of Meadow Road, Woolwich passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2024, in The Forks.
She was born Dec. 8, 1954, in Bath, the daughter of Frank J. Mosier and Shirley M. (…
Please join Boothbay Region Historical Society for their biggest fundraiser of 2024. Once again they're partnering with Harbor Theater, bringing you special historical programming in a…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee celebrated the grand opening of their headquarters on Aug. 11. The location and trailer are being rented from a local business. The Headquarters is located…
A Celebration of Life for Shale Lee Maynard, who died Feb. 11, 2024, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Vicky Holbrook’s home, 37 Middle Road, Boothbay Harbor. Bring great…
Olde Bristol Days, starting with its annual parade and vintage car show, beat the rain on Saturday, Aug. 10 to welcome hundreds of visitors that enjoyed family friendly festivities.…
Edgecomb’s 250th anniversary celebration will live in perpetuity as part of the Congressional Record. On July 23, U.S. Sen Susan Collins (R – Maine)…
On a recent sunny Wednesday evening, a group of Boothbay Region YMCA donors, early supporters of The Greater Impact campaign, gathered at Camp Knickerbocker’s McEvoy Lodge. The agenda was simple:…
Tall tales, like doughnuts, have their holes, but Hanson Crockett Gregory, then 16, is largely recognized as creating, in 1847, the modern doughnut, with a void in the middle. His tombstone in…
The Rev. Dr. Kelly Murphy Mason will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Aug. 18. David Shorey will serve as organist. Her sermon is titled “Such Serious Joy."…
Three new members will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on Oct. 19.
Naomi Schalit, John Christie and Larry Mahoney have been selected by the MPA’s Hall of Fame Committee and…
Maine Connectivity Authority’s board on Friday approved two grant awards through the…
The town of Southport signed an agreement with the Community Resilience Partnership Aug. 7 to accept a $50,000 Community Action Grant. The town will use those funds to hire a resilience planner,…
First National Bank recently announced a $20,000 contribution to Tedford Housing toward their Capital Campaign to build new emergency housing for adults and families experiencing homelessness.…
Lincoln County commissioners extended a contract between the town of Boothbay Harbor and the sheriff’s department until Oct. 1 for additional patrols. The sheriff’s department has assisted…
The stark reality of a nearly $6 million combined municipal and school budget representing a 31% increase hit Edgecomb taxpayers Aug. 2. Taxpayers opened their tax bill and saw a mil rate increase…
The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Our banquet will…
American Legion Post 36 in Boothbay has announced that it is postponing its annual fundraiser Yard Sale and Craft Fair on Saturday, Aug. 10 due to the forecast of rain and wind.
Post…
Obituary
Dean Ellis Shea, 84, of Wiscasset, decided to go on to his next adventure on Aug. 3, 2024 surrounded by the strong love of his family.
Dean was born on June 11,1940 to Donald and Lucille (…
Justice Daniel Billings will hear 12 motions to suppress evidence next month in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court regarding the Dec. 25, 2022 death of a 3-year-old Edgecomb girl. After a…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) concluded its 2024 Café Sci lectures on Tuesday, Aug.6 at the Opera House of Boothbay Harbor with Catherine Mitchell, Ph.D. and senior research…
The Boothbay Railway Village Museum celebrates its 60th season with a series of community events, beginning this Sunday, Aug. 11 with Children’s Day.
…
Obituary
Ronald S. “Ron” “Ronnie” Nygaard, 63, passed away on July 30, 2024 at his residence in West Bath.
He was born in Bath on June 17,1961, a son of Gene and Ruth (Bowen) Nygaard Sr. He…
Obituary
Robert W. “Bob” Horgan was born in Boston, Massachusetts on Sept. 18, 1943, to Doris P. Horgan and Leo J. Horgan. He died on July 29, 2024, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine.
…
Maine Antiques Dealers
The Maine Antiques Dealers Association (MADA) is holding its 25th annual Maine Coastal Antiques Show on Wednesday, Aug. 14 in a new location at Medomak Middle School, 318 Manktown Road, Waldoboro…
