At YMCA Camp Knickerbocker, our counselors and staff are “professional role models,” helping kids to develop core values, learn new skills, make new friends, have…
News
Saturday, April 8: 4 p.m. Free supper and a family movie, First United Methodist Church Boothbay Harbor. The movie is about an ancient Polynesian chieftain’s daughter and her search for a demigod…
Wiscasset District and Superior Courts
The following are closed criminal cases at the Wiscasset district and superior courts from March 15 to 31. All information was provided by the Lincoln County Court Clerk. Unless otherwise noted,…
Jill Kaplan Tupper of Boothbay, Maine is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Lara Tupper, to Bobby Sweet.
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Damariscotta Planning Board
Another marathon Damariscotta Planning Board session cleared a good deal of the board’s recurring docket Monday night, with approvals for the Dollar General/Sherman Williams project on the old…
Portland Media Group, LLC, the producers of “Greenlight Maine,” is pleased to announce that it is now accepting submissions for season 3 of the series. The show airs…
Lincoln County Commissioners
The April 4 meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners was held in a newly renovated courthouse. The district attorney’s offices were relocated to the east side of the building, where the Deeds…
In March, Lincoln County Communications Center launched a new tower-based simulcast system capable of transmitting and receiving both…
New England Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich, a two-time Super Bowl champion, will sign autographs and pose for photos with fans at Hammond Lumber Company in Belgrade on Wednesday, April 12.…
The second annual Community Connections will be held on Wednesday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Boothbay Region High School gymnasium. This event…
Come on over to the Morris Farm and meet the farmers/fishermen who bring products to your favorite farmers’ market and store this Sunday, April 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. The third annual Farm and Fish…
The Legislature’s State and Local Government Committee heard a wide range of opinions March 29 regarding Lincoln County’s budget process. A combination of 18 municipal and county officials,…
Prosecutorial District 6
Gov. Paul LePage on March 29 nominated six-term District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 6, Geoffrey Rushlau of Dresden, to a judgeship on the Maine District Court. Rushlau’s term would have…
Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) is pleased to announce its purchase of a 32-acre salt water farm located on Hodgdon Cove in Boothbay Harbor. After much planning, this purchase was made to…
Looking for an exciting, in-depth boating safety course? The United States Power Squadron is offering America's Boating Course on Saturday April 29…
Obituary
Thomas H. Davis of Wiscasset died March 29, 2017 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Tom suffered a massive heart attack from which he did not recover. He was 57 years old.
Originally from…
Obituary
Virginia Sortwell Brun, known by many as Sally, died peacefully at her Wiscasset home April 3, 2017 at the age of 100 and three months.
Until a few months ago, Sally was found daily in her…
Boothbay Harbor Rotary has announced it will donate to Rebuilding Together-Lincoln County its half share of proceeds from the annual Rotary-Watershed Soup Bowl supper. The event, sold out last…
A pancake breakfast fundraiser for the March of Dimes is planned for Saturday, April 8 from 9 to 11 am. at the Damariscotta Baptist Church. The event is hosted by…
Alison Beyea, executive director of the Maine affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, will give a public talk at Lincoln Academy, 81 Academy Hill Road, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11.…
The Second Congregational Church, UCC in Newcastle Eastertide has announced its Eastertide calendar of activities, open to all.
Palm Sunday, April 9, Worship Service and Childcare/Sunday…
The Boothbay Region YMCA is hosting Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education (MLDSE) on Wednesday, April 12 from 4 to 5 p..m and they will share how to live tick free this summer. They will…
Boothbay Region High School senior Molly Thibault credits her organizational skills with her ability to serve on various school committees, play three varsity sports, hostess at Robinson's Wharf,…
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the results of the Annual Community Awards survey nominees. The Chamber will conduct a final vote cast through its membership…
The Boothbay region’s first medical marijuana caregiver business is likely to open within 30 days. The planning board unanimously approved a change of use application March 30 presented by Jan…
Lincoln Academy approached Newcastle at the beginning of the year to help the school avoid paying federal taxes as it consolidates $10 million in loans.
Helen Telfer, Lincoln Academy’s…
Obituary
Robert L. Perkins, 88, died March 30, 2017 at St. Andrews Village surrounded by his loving family. He was the…
The Bath Antique Sale concludes its 28th season on Sunday, April 9 with over 50 dealers in quality merchandise and fine collectibles. Featured at this sale will be Richard Mori of Mori Books in…
Death Notice
Robert L. Perkins, 88, of Boothbay Harbor, died peacefully with his family by his side on the morning of March 30, 2017.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, April 9 from 2-4 p.m. at Hall…
The community is cordially invited to come celebrate the risen Lord Jesus, and the hope of new life in Him, at Boothbay Baptist Church across from the Boothbay Common during…
April 9: Palm Sunday Service, 10 a.m.
April 13: Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m., Service with Holy Eucharist
April 14: Good Friday, the church will be open all day for meditation; noon, Good…
Restorative justice promotes fundamental change within the criminal justice system and schools by responding to…
Boothbay Region High School teachers Manon Lewis and Mary Miller are traveling to Italy and Greece with high school students in February 2018. Adults are welcome to join the trip.
The trip…
Unsolved Cold Case Lincoln County, Maine
Researched and written by Sarah Sherman McGrail
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Boothbay Harbor Police Department
Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Bob Hasch said two men have been arrested in connection with a burglary on Barrows Road last week.
On March 24, Officer Scott Mercier responded to a report…
Resolution should come April 12 on the status of Two Bridges Regional Jail Administrator Mark Westrum, TBRJ Authority Chair Mary Trescot said Friday.
Westrum was placed on administrative…
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District officials issued a “no use” order for drinking water at both the elementary and high schools Friday morning, March 31. A low level of lead was…
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Cemetery District Trustees is notifying the public that all artificial flowers, flower pots and decorations on all cemetery lots will be removed by Sunday, April 30.…
On Sunday, April 23, the historic schooner Mary E, believed to be the oldest Maine-built wooden fishing schooner still afloat, will be arriving at her new…
This summer, there will be a new sweets shop in Boothbay Harbor. Wicked Whoopies, the world-renowned whoopie pie…
Kindergarten registration for the 2017-2018 school year at Edgecomb Eddy School will be held on Wednesday, May 10. All parents who will be registering…
Maine Restaurant Association announced March 29, Cheryl Lee Rust has won its Bill Zoidis Lifetime Achievement Award. Rust owns Wiscasset’s popular Le Garage restaurant and recently announced it…
Boothbay Harbor Selectmen
A determined West Harbor Watershed Association continues to seek ways to repair or replace a broken siphon in West Harbor Pond. The group’s ongoing efforts took them to the Boothbay Harbor…
lobbyists and legislators find ways to legally undermine the spirit of reforms
AUGUSTA — Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, came to a statehouse committee room on Feb. 27 to slay dragons.
His target: the lobbyists and special interests whose money and power, he said, “…
Is your small business creating jobs, but not tapping into state incentives? Maybe you’ve tinkered with a new product design – now what? Ready to look at exporting your product? On Tuesday, April…
The Boothbay Region YMCA warmly invites the entire community to attend the Annual Celebration, “We Are Family,” on Tuesday, April 11. Tickets are available at the YMCA Membership Desk, by calling…
Edgecomb Community Church, United Church of Christ, will be observing Holy Week with the following services.
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Vote early and often!
If you find yourself somewhat uninspired in these voting doldrums between the November election and the upcoming town elections, take heart, another great voting opportunity is literally at your…
A guest chef, students enjoying their new laptops, a new CNA graduation class and an upcoming meeting of the Garden Club of Wiscasset are highlighted in this week’s At a Glance column. Enjoy.
