Boothbay Region High School wrestler Brandon Andrews sustained an injury during a Dec. 27 match and later transported to the hospital. Oxford Hill wrestler Jeff Merrill had Andrews in an…
News
From history to heartbreak, from sports to healthcare, the Boothbay region saw many changes and much upheaval during the year 2014.
On the water
It was a banner year for the region's…
Despite one of the warmest Decembers on record, 2014 will go out with a bite.
A month of above-average and above-freezing temperatures…
On Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 10 to 11 a.m., get out on the trails for a guided walk with the Boothbay Region Land Trust at the Penny Lake Preserve.
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Obituary
William H. Lewis, 81, died peacefully at his home in East Boothbay on Dec. 28, 2014.
Bill was born on March 15, 1933 in Bath, the son of the late Maxcy and Edna (Wilson) Lewis. Growing up on…
Wiscasset Police Department
A Wiscasset man who allegedly failed to comply with the sex offender registry could face prison time if convicted.
Aaron Ashton, 33,…
St. Giles' Episcopal Church in Jefferson is hosting a free supper for Midcoast residents Saturday, January 10 at 5 p.m. — the second in a wintertime…
The Bath Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at noon at Grace Episcopal Church, 1100 Washington Street, Bath. …
Obituary
Brenda Keene Gremillion, 67, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died Dec. 16, 2014 at Our Lady of the Lake hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
She was born in Boothbay Harbor, daughter of James E.…
St. Andrews
Amid festive Christmas decorations, music and song delivered by Fay Christy on the piano, and delicious baked goodies prepared by Amy Ronan and her staff at the…
At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, the Southport planning board will hold a site visit at 40 Town Landing Road, Newagen, (Map 8 Lot 35).
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A festive cooking celebration was enjoyed by the fifth grade students of Bristol Consolidated School last week at the FARMS (Focus on Agriculture in Rural Maine Schools) Community Kitchen in…
Obituary
Dr. William H. “Bill” Wanger of Alna died Dec. 14 at the age of 79.
Dr. Wanger was born in 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland…
Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association
On Saturday, Jan. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association ( SVCA) will host a full moon owl prowl at their Trout Brook…
Maine Listings, on Dec. 22, reported a 9.85 percent decline in sales of single-family existing homes in November. The median sales price (MSP) dipped 1.43 percent…
Rising Tide Community Market recently donated $341.13 to Lincoln County-based Community Housing Improvement Project (CHIP) through its Co-ops for Community Day program, which lets shoppers give…
ElderCare Network
ElderCare Network has a deep commitment to all seniors in the Lincoln County area. In addition to the seven assisted living homes, Eldercare can now help friends and neighbors find…
In an effort to make New Year's Eve as safe as possible, McSeagull’s, Pier 1 Pizza, Boat House Bistro, Robinson's Wharf, Mr. C's, Herringbones and China by the Sea will provide…
Daily exposure to toxins, including pollutants and diets high in processed foods, can ultimately disrupt the body’s endocrine, immune, nervous and reproductive systems.
To help patients…
Free Round Dance open house events will be held Mondays, Jan. 5 and 12 at 6:30 p.m. and free Square Dance open house events will be held Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Woodside…
Lyn and Daniel Lerner, Anna Marie and John E. Thron, and the Harold Alfond Foundation became the latest three “founders” of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences…
Obituary
John Lawrence Tibbetts Sr., 99, husband of the late Shirley (Johnson) Tibbetts, died peacefully on Dec. 16 at home in Burlington, Connecticut.
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A meeting hosted by the Maine Department of Marine Resources to discuss an addendum to the interstate striped bass fishery management plan recently approved by the…
Newcastle Selectmen
When it comes to constituent complaints, the top spot is a bit unusual, Rep. Mick Devin, D-Newcastle, said.
It isn't taxes, or jobs,…
The Boothbay Police Department made one arrest between Dec. 15-21.
On Dec. 21, police arrested Melissa Racz, 34, of Boothbay Harbor for allegedly failing to pay fines. Officer Chryplewicz…
Boothbay Region High School
Three members of the Boothbay Region High School Outing Club recently secured a grant from Teens To Trails, which will allow the group to take an overnight trip sometime in May.
These two…
There will be a fourth Sunday Damariscotta Area Shape Note Singing on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2-5 p.m. at St. Andrews Church in Newcastle, 11 Glidden Street. Participants…
A Christmas evening fire tore through a Boothbay Harbor home at approximately 8:30 p.m.
The 57 Lakeview Road home, owned by Kate and Matthew Rice, was engulfed in flames when firefighters…
Artist Barbara Ernst Prey has produced a striking new series of digital prints of her most iconic and important works, to be issued in limited edition this holiday season.
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Out of Our Past
For many years there have been copies of an image at the museum that I was uneasy about. The shot supposedly showed a fleet of battleships in the outer harbor, yet traditional…
Apple Inc. recognizes schools and programs all over the world who use the company’s products in a way that promotes leadership, innovation and educational excellence. These are called “Apple…
Dick McLean recently joined the board of Lincoln County Dental, at the invitation of Dr. James Olson, well-known local dentist and president of the Lincoln County Dental Board of…
New Hope for Women (NHFW) is pleased to be the recipient of a $500 HopeLine Grant from Verizon Wireless. NHFW announced receipt of the grant on Dec. 17.
HopeLine collects no-longer-used…
Boothbay Region High School Basketball
Strong first and last quarters gave the Boothbay Region Lady Seahawks girls varsity basketball team enough breathing room to pull out a low-scoring basketball game, 40-36, against the Mountain…
Russell Pinkham knows seafood. He's been selling it since the early '80s when his parents opened a wholesale clam business on River Road in Boothbay.
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Boothbay Harbor Sewer District
Trustees of the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District have approved the sewer district’s 2015 budget. A rate increase of 9 percent will yield a projected $1.2 million in revenue to fund the system…
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
On Saturday, Dec. 20, Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies and an employee of the Damariscotta Police Department conducted 36 alcohol compliance checks throughout Lincoln…
The Edgecomb Planning Board spent more time discussing what was not on the Dec. 18 agenda than was actually on it. The board was prepared to review Robert Burns’ application to divide his 9.1 acre…
Obituary
Christopher A. Bailey, 42, of Woolwich, died Dec. 21, 2014 at his mother’s residence in Wiscasset with his family by his side.
He was born in Bath on Oct. 27…
Boothbay Harbor Selectmen
Former Public Works Director Jody Lewis' appeal of his termination by the town of Boothbay Harbor was denied during a special executive session of the town selectmen on Dec. 22 and 23.
The…
There will be two services of worship on Christmas Eve at The Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. The 4:30 p.m. service is designed with children in mind. A participatory story, “Song of the…
Boothbay Region High School Basketball
Boothbay Region High School senior forward John Hepburn became the fifth Seahawk boys' basketball player to reach the 1,000-point scoring milestone during the third quarter of the home game…
Boothbay Region High School Basketball
The Boothbay Region High School boys basketball team enters the holiday break with an unblemished record at 6-0 after a pair of wins.
On Monday, Dec. 22, during the third period of a 77-38…
There will be a special Christmas Eve service for all ages, "Opening the Stable Door," in the Skidompha Library Atrium (Damariscotta) at 4 p.m. on Dec. 24.…
Obituary
C. Charles Ashton, 69, of Lowelltown Road, Wiscasset, died Dec. 18, 2014 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick after a courageous battle with cancer.
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Once again, the Damariscotta River Association’s annual holiday party drew a large crowd of supporters. Over 100 members attended the gala potluck held at the DRA headquarters on Belvedere Road.…
Obituary
William Alden “Bull” Dodge, 67, of East Boothbay died Dec. 18, 2014.
Bull was born May 7, 1946 and lived his whole life in East Boothbay. He attended local schools.
He worked for…
All state offices will be closed on the following days:
- Wednesday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Day (closing at noon)…
Obituary
Roscoe Elliot "Sonny" Rand Jr., 83, died at County Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka, Ontario, Canada on Nov. 14, 2014, after a…
