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MR and MRS KIRBY NICHOLS

Kirby T. Nichols of Westport Island and Colleen M. McDonnell of Newcastle were married on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The ceremony took place in Whitefield, at sunset.

Christina Flood was maid…

Driver arrested

WALDOBORO — A young man who had been riding his bike in Waldoboro was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday night, Nov. 22.

According to Police Chief William Labombarde, at approximately 8:…

Maine Squeeze Accordion Ensemble

The Edgecomb Congregational Church will be hosting an afternoon of "Holiday Music From Around the World" played by the Maine Squeeze Accordion Ensemble on Sunday,…

At a few minutes before 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, Bunny Blanchard was busy pointing out the different steps to a new dance as half a dozen women behind her mimicked…

Obituary
Edgar J. Krebs, 88, passed away Nov. 19, 2014 at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. He was born Jan. 18, 1926 in Germany to Karl…
Obituary

Susan Reynolds Brown, born in Dover, New Hampshire on Feb. 28, 1934, died Sept. 27, 2014.

Susan was predeceased by her husband, Robert Sanford Brown and their son, Peter Edmund Brown. Susan…

It won’t be long until Santa Claus makes his first of several visits to the Boothbay region this Christmas season. Santa arrives in Boothbay on Nov. 29 to spread Christmas cheer and learn what is…

Boothbay Region Health & Wellness Foundation

Thanksgiving week normally marks the beginning of the ski season, but most of us don’t start thinking about it until there is a heavy coating of snow on the ground. For those of us who are winter…

On Friday, Nov. 7, at the FARMS Community Kitchen, Peter Arnold and Peter Fischer introduced their exciting new aquaculture business, Maine Fresh Sea Farms, with an…

Perry, Fitts, Boulette and Fitton CPAs, located in Bath and Oakland, recently hired George Woods as the chief operating officer, Jennifer Hight, CPA…

Out of Our Past

Last time I wrote about the historic names for our region: Winnegance, Townsend and Boothbay. I also covered some of the theories about the origin…

‘We’re a flying ICU’

PORT CLYDE — On Aug. 11, 2013, both of Maine’s LifeFlight helicopters touched down at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. 

One of those helicopters carried 9-year-old Dylan Gold of Cohasset…

Bells will be ringing again this holiday season as the well-known red kettles of the Salvation Army appear at local businesses beginning on Monday, Dec. 1. Organizers have set a goal of $10,000…

The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) today announced the fourth round of available funding from the Maine Technology Asset Fund (MTAF). MTAF is a competitive award program funded by Maine State…

An Alna man was hospitalized with a head injury Nov. 22 following a shooting incident on West Alna Road in Alna, authorities said. AJ Lang, 22, has been released from Maine Medical Center, a…

Twice a year Y staff and volunteers hold a Fill the Y Bus Food Drive to give back to our community. This year, Bigelow Laboratory staff and volunteers have partnered with the Y to host the drive…

It was cold at 6 a.m. on Saturday morning, Nov. 22. It was 26 degrees Fahrenheit in Boothbay Harbor to be exact.

But that didn’t keep a lot of early risers, or “early birds,” from venturing…

The Honorable John Jenkins provided two tailored inspirational seminars to the 2014 State Conference of the New Jersey Association of Student Financial Aid Advisors…

No barking. No problem. The Edgecomb selectmen received news on Nov. 17 that tension between a local dog kennel owner and her neighbor has eased since the noise levels have been “greatly reduced…

Exactly 40 years after Peter and Nancy Gilchrist bought the Ebb Tide restaurant — 7 p.m. on Dec. 4 — the doors will close for the season, and the couple will retire.

The restaurant has been…

At the Boothbay Region YMCA, we know our community is strongest when everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential and contribute their energy and talents…

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce’s 29th annual Harbor Lights Festival will be held the weekend of Dec. 5-7.

Ernestina-Morrissey

A Massachusetts landmark is coming to Maine.

Make that a Massachusetts sea legend.

The schooner

The Boothbay Harbor Police Department made two arrests between Nov. 4-17.

On Nov. 10, police arrested Wayne Manson, 40, of Lewiston for an alleged burglary charge. Officer Mercier made the…

David and Susan Rockefeller have made a “significant contribution” to the Cuckolds Fog Signal and Light Station, according to the Cuckolds Council.

On receipt…

Photo of Kenniston Hill Inn

Despite months of hard work and thousands of dollars raised, time has run out for the Kenniston Hill Inn on Boothbay Common.

Demolition of the 1790s era building is expected to begin next…

This weekend only at Trevett Country Store, stop by and pick up one of the Boothbay region store’s many specials, including a crabmeat roll with chips for $8.75 or a blueberry pie slice at $2.75…

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Edgecomb residents Bob and Carol Leone’s names were added to an exclusive list in their community. Their names were placed alongside the Edgecomb Congregational Church’s, fire…

It’s a night that has been in the making for 75 years. The Rotary Club of Boothbay Harbor will mark its 1939 origination during a Dec. 4 ceremony. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the new clubhouse…

Hop on the Candy Cane Train Dec. 13 and 14 for some holiday fun and meanwhile help Tri-County Literacy.

The ninth annual Candy Cane Train from Bath to Wiscasset and back on Saturday and…

Dianne Daniels is joining Sarah J’s Fitness teaching staff.

Beginning in…

Truly a Christmas concert for all ages and tastes, the Boothbay Region Community Band will perform at 3 p.m. at the annual Opera House event, “The Gingerbread Spectacular.”

The Spectacular…

Damariscotta

Although candidates came from all over, the Damariscotta Police Department didn't have to look far for the best person for the job of sergeant, Chief Ron Young said.…

After the morning shopping spree at Saturday’s Early Bird sales event, stop by Eventide’s wine tasting event from 12 to 3 p.m.

Early Bird is all about great bargains, but at Boothbay Harbor’…

Obituary

Jeannette E. Annable, 95, died Nov. 19, 2014 at the Gregory Wing of St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor with her loving family and caregivers by her side. Jeannette was born Oct. 27, 1919 in…

When the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fishery Service put…

Spirit of America awards
Spirit of America

When this year's Spirit of America Foundation Tribute winners for Lincoln County collected their awards in Wiscasset on Tuesday, no recipient had more people step up to help honor…

Boothbay/Boothbay Harbor

The Boothbay/Boothbay Harbor joint Economic Development Committee has been meeting for the past two months. The committee has been discussing the best way for the two towns to work together and…

Linda Campbell of Wiscasset is looking for the remaining fixings she needs to make a Thanksgiving stew for the animals at Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Edgecomb and Coastal Humane Society in…

On Tuesday, Nov. 19 local residents reported fraudulent robo-calls claiming to be from Bath Savings Institution. The calls said the recipient’s bank debit card was locked and asked for account…

Ashton A. Nickerson and Eric D. Rego were married Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor with the Rev. Sarah…

Raffles for themed gift baskets will be on sale at the annual Christmas Fair at St. Patrick’s Church on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cheverus Hall at St. Patrick’s…

Maine Sea Grant has announced the Oct. 1, 2014 appointment of Damian Brady as assistant director for research.

Brady, an assistant research professor in the School of Marine Sciences at the…

Obituary

Catherine Anne Chenoweth, 45, died Nov. 7, 2014 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after a long illness. She went to the university hospital hoping for a lung…

The Community Ice Rink At the Boothbay Fire Station was prepped for its seventh year of being in operation, thanks to the many volunteers who helped out on Sunday, Nov. 16.

Hearty thanks…

Boothbay Region Community Resources

The Boothbay Region Community Resources Council is excited to introduce Amy Winston, Ph.D, as its new Community Navigator. Amy started her new job on Nov. 12 and is…

Union Church of South Bristol is holding its annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center on Middle Road.

#GivingTuesday

This is the fourth of a series of articles on Boothbay Treasures, a group of 26 local nonprofits from the Boothbay region who are collaborating to…

Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.: Y Arts Presents: "Broadway in Boothbay" at the Boothbay Playhouse

Saturday, Nov. 22, 7-10 p.m.: 5th-8th grade dance

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m.: Annual Dolphin…