If you were asked to guess how many children were admitted to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in one year, what would be your guess?
Five thousand? Ten thousand? Thirty thousand? Not…
If you were asked to guess how many children were admitted to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in one year, what would be your guess?
Five thousand? Ten thousand? Thirty thousand? Not…
"To know her is to love her," is a quote from Laura Honey used often to introduce and describe her longtime friend Maxine Tourtillotte.
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While students and educators were on vacation, the Boothbay Region High School parking lot hosted a regional “Bus Roadeo,” a joint venture between the Maine Transit Association and the Maine…
As the emerging sharing economy reaches the shores of the Boothbay region, both longtime and upstart vacation rental companies in the area are starting to feel the effect. With more and more…
Although fires can’t usually be planned, fire departments can plan how to fight them.
That’s what happened Tuesday,…
It all started with a good idea, willing partners, and a $5,000 corporate-sponsored research project. The idea germinated, blossomed, and grew into a $300,000…
It's the biggest secret around each spring. Who's getting this year's Lifetime Service Award (LSA) from the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club? I went to the top to find…
Lunches are almost as important as dinners to me. But not quite.
During the work week, once I’ve had my bowl of Cheerios or raisin bran, with the requisite frozen blueberries beneath, making…
The Boothbay Region Land Trust is excited to announce that we will be partnering with the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) by adding three islands to their…
In celebration of our special neighbors, Edgecomb Community Church held its third annual luncheon on Saturday, April 16, honoring the residents and caregivers at the Wiscasset, Edgecomb and…
Midcoast Conservancy will offer two days of nature exploration, just in time for Earth Day. First, join us…
The West Bath Seaside Grange will hold a public supper on Saturday, May 7 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The grange is located at 75 New Meadows Road, West Bath. Beans, hot dogs, casseroles, soups, salad…
Eighteen months ago Sheepscot Valley Children’s House added infant and toddler care to their repertoire of early childhood education. The community…
After being closed for around 15 years, the Carriage House Restaurant in East Boothbay will open its doors again, with a new owner and fresh ideas.
…For the second consecutive year, Boothbay residents will conduct a referendum-style town meeting. Residents will vote Monday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and decide the 32-article, $1,999,107.95…
Trapped on the side of a mountain in Canada and suffering from hypothermia and frostbite, a young Peter Panagore knew he was dying.
“I felt myself being…
Join historian Jay Robbins of Richmond Monday, April 25, from 3 to 4 p.m. as he pours forth an interesting and illustrated talk, “An Economy of Spirits.” The role of alcohol in our local…
Coastal Senior College’s annual luncheon, open to all, will take place Thursday, May 19 at Water’s Edge in Edgecomb. A cash bar and hors d'oeuvres will be available…
On Saturday, May 7, the Rotarians are sponsoring a Kentucky Derby Party for the benefit of The Community Center. The $10 tickets include heavy hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, cash bar, and live…
Andrew Abello, local tree farming expert, handcrafted furniture maker and owner of Wind Ridge Farm, was keen to draw a connection for Garden Club members between trees and flower gardens when he…
Christopher Gilley, 31, of Topsham, was found guilty of one count of Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drugs. He was sentenced to 2 years probation and a fine of $400.
Shane Rines, 42, of…
Metalsmith Anita Roelz is motivated by two strong forces. First, to advance her art and second to support her partner, Pamela Creamer, in her struggle against Lyme disease.
Circle Stone…
Certain parcels that Wiscasset owns near Mason Station are moving into Phase II of brownfield assessment. The assessment, also called a Phase II investigation, will…
Milton “Milt” C. Van Vlack, 85, died at the Gregory Wing in Boothbay Harbor on April 15, 2016, joining his beloved wife, Jan, who predeceased him in February 2009…
John Calvin McCoid II of Charlottesville, Virginia and West Boothbay Harbor, died April 9, 2016.
Born December 1, 1928…
Business is booming at the Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District. Both municipal solid waste (MSW) and construction, demolition and bulk (CBD) waste show a substantial increase for the first…
Citing a lack of participants, Hodgdon Yachts has canceled this year’s Shipyard Cup, the annual super yacht regatta held during the last week of August in Boothbay Harbor. The three-day event was…
Arlene “Bunny” Lucas Dean, 74, of Boothbay Harbor, died April 16, 2016.
Bunny was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, on May 7, 1941 to Richard A. and Ruth Marie Lucas.
In 1959 she…
Rachel E. Anderson, 35, of East Boothbay, was found guilty on four of six charges of Possession of Sexually Explicit Material of a Minor under the age of 12 on April 11.
Anderson had…
The Camden Garden Club will host the annual meeting of the Medomak District of the Garden Club Federation of Maine at Point Lookout Resort &…
Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission highlights the county’s remarkable marine environment at its fifth annual meeting on Wednesday, April 27 at the Darling Marine Center in South Bristol.…
Mildred Lenore Johnson, 85, died March 10, 2016 at Autumn House West in York, Pennsylvania after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was the wife of the late Phil H. Tindall…
Craig Brice Johnson, 54, of Federal Street, Wiscasset died April 12, 2016 at his residence.
He was born in…
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) is working with a Boothbay shipbuilder to obtain a federal grant. Washburn & Doughty is seeking an approximately $800,000 Small Shipyard Grant. The boat…
The Garden Club of Wiscasset will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 7, from 8:30 a.m. until noon, indoor/outdoor at the Wiscasset Municipal Building…
Lyn Hamilton Lemieux of Harpswell and William W. “Skip” Simonds of Southport were married on Tuesday, April 12 in a private service at the home of Revs. John and Linda Eckhardt in Lisbon.
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The Moose Crossing Garden Center, at 3033 Atlantic Highway (Route 1), Waldoboro opened its doors for the 43nd season Friday, April 15.
Founder Jerry Lupien began operations with a single…
What a day it was at the Southport Library on Tuesday, April 12. About 30 friends and family gathered to hear students from Southport School grades 4 through 6 each give a short…
The Lincoln Home welcomes the public to join Ed Polewarczyk, Monday, April 18, from 3 to 4 p.m., to learn about a typical Space Shuttle launch and orbit at NASA. Ed’s presentation will include…
It is all about the hunt, and the Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary has spent the past month cleaning and sorting a wide range of donated items in preparation for the largest treasure hunt of the year…
The Boothbay Board of Selectmen will negotiate with Maine Department of Transportation to construct a proposed $3.3 million roundabout on Route 27. The selectmen voted 3-0 on April 13 to begin…
Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) will begin selling individual show tickets to the summer season on Wednesday, April 27. This summer the professional theatre will again present four main stage…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is currently circulating petitions for a vote to receive $50,000 from the residents of Westport Island.
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The Brunswick Coin & Stamp Club will hold its Spring Coin & Stamp show on Sunday May 1, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. Admission is free…
Gov. Paul LePage was expected at a town hall meeting in Newcastle on Thursday, April 14, but postponed the visit, owing to “unforeseen circumstances,’’ a sign at the venue stated.
The…
Carolyn Thompson Lemont, 85, of West Bath died April 5, 2016 in Bath after three years of health challenges, which she faced courageously with strength, a sense of humor and a determination to…
A person who constantly strives to improve the quality of people’s lives received the Boothbay Region YMCA’s highest honor during the organization’s annual meeting April 12.
BRYMCA former…
I'm a salt freak. I salt practically everything I eat. And pink is my favorite color. My salt of choice is, of course, pink Himalayan.
…Looking to get back out on some trails after a long winter? Perhaps you're a road runner who's always wanted to try trail running, but weren't sure…
The Edgecomb Planning Board voted 4-0 April 7 to approve a building permit for a Massachusetts couple. The board approved Conrad and Susan Wall’s application for building a 28-foot by 16-foot,…