At the 64th annual meeting of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association on March 2, long-time president David Cousens stepped down from his position as MLA president and Kristan Porter, of Cutler, was…
News
The Bath Antique Sale resumes after its winter hiatus on Sunday, March 11 with over 50 dealers in quality merchandise transforming the gym at the Bath Middle School into an antiques and…
Boothbay selectmen heard from the final two nonprofits requesting funding, during the board’s three hour and 15 minute meeting Feb. 28. Boothbay Region Television received $20,000 from the town…
The smelting of iron ore and the craft of blacksmithing have been enormously important to human cultures world-wide for over 3,000 years. Blacksmiths were so essential to ancient peoples that…
Last September through Oct. 22, Mark Osborn and Buzz Makarewicz, the owners of Topside Inn in Boothbay Harbor, donated a lot…
The Lincoln County Council of the Mountains to Shore Board of Realtors, together with the Maine Association of Realtors Affordable Housing Foundation’s Trish Ohler and chairperson Wayne Farrin,…
The United States Power Squadron, aka, America's Boating Club will be teaching a one-day recreational boating safety course at the Boothbay Region YMCA on Saturday, May 5. This is…
The African Children's Choir will perform a free concert at the United Baptist Church, 1 Elm Street, in Topsham on Sunday, March 11 at 7 p.m.…
Boothbay Harbor Planning Board
The Boothbay Harbor Planning Board Advisory Workgroup discussed movements forward considering information gleaned from the previous meeting, at an afternoon session with the Department of…
After two full growing seasons, Twin Villages Foodbank Farm (TVFF) in Damariscotta is ready to expand its capacity to grow and deliver fresh food to food pantries and other programs in Lincoln…
On Wednesday evening, March 14, from 5:30-7 p.m., there will be a celebration of the gifts of Irish culture with a meal of traditional Irish fare in the Fellowship Hall of the Congregational…
‘change is inevitable and we must be prepared’
Maine commercial fishermen once again landed more than a half-billion dollars’ worth of marine resources in 2017, according to the state Department of Marine Resources, in a March 2 press release…
A local private school has taught the four R’s — reading, writing, (a)rithmetic, and religion for 39 years. Bible Baptist Church started Wiscasset Christian Academy in 1979 to provide families…
This week, Wiscasset EMS hired three per diem Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). But Wiscasset, like other Midcoast ambulance services, is having a hard time attracting and keeping EMTs. Over…
Four Boothbay selectmen on March 1 criticized actions taken by a fellow board member. Chairman Chuck Cunningham began the board meeting by responding to a Feb. 22 Boothbay Register letter to the…
Obituary
Catherine Ogg, 86, died peacefully Feb. 22, 2018, at Tore’s Home in Brevard, North Carolina where she moved after a long life in Boothbay, Edgecomb, North Windham, and Portland, Maine; St. Croix…
The Maine Legislature on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution sponsored by Rep. Mick Devin, D-Newcastle, asking President Trump to exclude Maine from any future offshore oil and gas drilling…
MaineGeneral Health is expanding its nursing team and looks forward to meeting prospective RNs, CNAs and MAs at its annual job fair. The fair will be held Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at…
When we go to sleep at night, we have a level of comfort that our family will be safe and secure through the night. Unfortunately, there are instances where tragedy does strike in the night and…
Damariscotta River Association's (DRA’s) Archaeology Field School provides a unique opportunity for laypeople and students to participate in a professional dig. Students learn the fundamental…
Boothbay Harbor selectmen
Unruly animals were the big topic of discussion at the Boothbay Harbor selectmen’s meeting Feb. 26.
Animal Control Officer David Pratt answered questions from the board and the public; and…
The search for a new superintendent for AOS 98 continues. Community forums have been held in the four AOS 98 districts. At these forums input was gathered on important qualifications for the new…
To more effectively meet our mission of assisting persons in need on the Boothbay peninsula, and to improve organizational and operational efficiency, the Boothbay Region Community Resource…
Edgecomb selectmen are contemplating creating a municipal record regarding local businesses. During the Feb. 26 board meeting, Selectman Ted Hugger proposed establishing a business permit for…
Girl Scout Brownie Troop 526 will sell cookies at the Boothbay Region YMCA on Saturday, March 3 from…
The Southport Memorial Library is now accepting donations for library volunteer Kathy Barter, who is on the mend but will need help from the community for her medical expenses.
Kathy spent…
Boothbay Region High School
The bingo fundraiser, scheduled for Sunday afternoon, March 4 at Boothbay Region High School, has postponed until further notice, according to BRHS teacher Mary Miller. Stay tuned for the new date…
Boothbay Region High School senior basketball player Page Brown has been chosen as one of three finalists for the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches (MABC) 2018 Miss Maine Basketball Award.…
The Southport Planning Board will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 at the Southport Town Offices. The agenda is as follows:
1. Review and…
Elections 2018
Eleven Democratic candidates are competing to run for governor this Sunday, March 4, at the statewide Democratic caucuses. In Lincoln County, Democrats will meet at several locations, staggered…
Come and celebrate the wonderful Irish heritage that was instrumental in the formation of St. Patrick Church in Newcastle on March 17. As in years past, the Shamrocks will be hosting a traditional…
A new small batch craft beer brewery is coming to Boothbay Harbor, and it’s named for one of the best-known icons in the harbor.
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Lincoln Medical Partners Damariscotta gave the 20,000th free book to two-year-old patient Lev Martin through Raising Readers in February.
Raising Readers is a statewide program which…
Alina Blakesley of Boothbay Harbor recently returned to the dance floor for her seventh ballroom dance competition at the Eastern Dancesport Championships in Boston. Competing at the silver level…
Feb. 27 meeting
HALLOWELL — A discussion concerning Central Maine Power’s metering and billing issues will be on the Maine Public Utility Commission’s agenda Feb. 27, when it convenes in Hallowell for a regularly…
LCHA Winter Lecture Series
One of the earliest, accurate maps of the Boothbay, Wiscasset and Westport areas was the topic of Sunday’s installment of the Lincoln County Historical Association’s winter lecture series. The…
Training is one of the best things you can do for your dog or puppy. Join professional dog trainer Jean Conte for the Central Lincoln County YMCA's Dog Obedience Classes. Held each Tuesday, the…
The Monmouth Academy Mustangs will play for the girls Class C state basketball championship as the Mustangs took the Class C South title Saturday night, 51-…
Scientists from the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, to present research findings at the annual Ocean Science Meeting (OSM).…
Sarah Riggens, 41, of Wiscasset, who was arrested Jan. 9 on sex charges involving minors, has been ordered to undergo a competency examination to determine if she can participate in her defense.…
The Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen are to meet on Monday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Boothbay Harbor Town Office. Following Town Manager announcements and selectmen reports will be a special…
On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received information that a dance instructor at Midcoast Dance Studio in Newcastle…
It’s a game Seahawk Nation has waited for since Feb. 23, 2017. On that day, Monmouth Academy defeated Boothbay in the Class C South Girls semifinal round and went on to win the state championship…
Obituary
Janet G. Palen, 90, of Damariscotta, formerly of Wiscasset died Feb. 20, 2018 at Cove’s Edge.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Oct. 1, 1927, the only…
Over the past year a group of local, youth-serving organizations have been working collaboratively on the development of a county-wide network supporting the development of…
27 percent increase in deaths due to illegal fentanyl and fentanyl
AUGUSTA — The State of Maine saw 418 drug-induced deaths in 2017, according to figures released today by Maine’s Attorney General, Janet Mills. Drug overdose deaths increased by 11 percent in 2017…
BRHS basketball
The sixth-seeded Boothbay Region High School boys varsity basketball team lost to the second-seeded Winthrop Ramblers, 61-60 in the semifinal round of the Class C South state basketball…
BRHS basketball
The top-seeded Boothbay Region High School girls varsity basketball team defeated the fourth-seeded Madison Bulldogs, 53-45 in the semifinal round of the Class C…
For the second time in as many months, the Boothbay Planning Board tabled Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ expansion application. The board voted 5-0 Feb. 21 after hearing Code Enforcement Officer…
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Vise of Boothbay Harbor are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kahla McIntyre Vise to John Dale Grover, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Grover of San…
