The joint economic development meetings between Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor selectmen are off to a strong start. The two boards have met only twice, but the neighboring towns are already…
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Seahawks Cross Country
Fall is officially here, temperatures are perfect for running, and it is shaping up to be another amazing cross country season for the Boothbay Region High School Seahawks.
On Wednesday,…
The 24th annual Boothbay Charities Classic weekend of events kicked off with the annual meet and greet Thursday night that brought together all manner of sports celebrities and…
On the fisheries, small business, marketing Maine, marijuana
When independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler came by Knox Mill in Camden recently …
Pumpkinfest 2014
The leaves are changing, the nights are getting cooler, scarecrows and jack-o-lanterns have taken the place of summer guests, and soon pumpkins will will be spewing…
A Bristol man was arrested Sept. 20 by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office on a slew of charges, including assault and violating the conditions of his release.
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There is a new District Nurse in the Boothbay region but to many patients and medical providers she is already a familiar face.
Lauri Andrews, who replaced…
For one day only this weekend, on Sunday, Sept. 28, get 25 percent off almost everything at Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters in Boothbay Harbor.
Come stock up on your favorite treats and toys…
Nearly two dozen people gathered at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Tuesday evening, Sept. 23, to learn from a local health practitioner about the dangers of the overuse of antibacterial…
Mel's Place is finally open.
After four months of people poking their heads in the door of Mel's Place asking if they were open yet,…
Obituary
Nathaniel E. Merrill, 20, of Old Bath Road, Wiscasset died Sept. 22, 2014.
He was born in Damariscotta on…
Lincoln County residents are encouraged to eat locally on Thursday, Sept. 25, to support United Way’s annual “Extra Helping” event. Twenty generous restaurants in…
Obituary
Donald Hugh Hardwick died peacefully at his home on Sept. 10, 2014 with his devoted daughter Sandra by his side.
Donald was born Dec. 26, 1922 in Boothbay…
Obituary
Liam Alan Lewis passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on Sept. 21, 2014 at Maine Medical Center. Liam was born Aug. 19, 2014.
During Liam's short 33 days here on earth with us…
Boothbay Charities Classic
The Boothbay Charities Classic, the annual lobster bake, sports auction and celebrity golf tournament taking place this week for the benefit of Special Olympics Maine, Sept. 26 and 27, received a…
The Edgecomb School Committee needs to clear one more hurdle before the town will approve a tractor loan.
The school committee purchased a new tractor this fall, and voters will decide on…
Pat Farrin struggled to find the words describing what it’s like helping a friend.
Farrin is one of many community volunteers who came to the aid of Geoffrey Marston, who lost his home in a…
On May 20, 2013, Shirley Fox of Newcastle, Oklahoma was hiding in her house's safe room as a EF5 tornado ripped through her town.
Fox survived, as did her house, though there was some minor…
Wiscasset Public Library
Paul Betit likes to tell stories.
“I really do. And being a sportswriter or newspaper reporter was the only way you could tell a story and guarantee you’d get paid for it,” the 67-year-old…
The High Holiday schedule at Beth Israel Congregation, 862 Washington Street, Bath has been announced.
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The Great State Debate, an important event at the Opera House during election years since 2004, will not be held this year.
…The Boothbay Region Health and Wellness Foundation is sponsoring a 10-week program on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 starting Oct. 2.…
Hodgdon Yachts has appointed Cyril Le Sourd as European sales and marketing director, operating out of the company's new Monaco office. Le Sourd is charged with developing Hodgdon's business…
Three departments respond to dryer fire
The Boothbay Harbor Fire Department extinguished a blaze Tuesday morning in the Rocktide Inn laundry room. Smoke filled the room after a dryer caught fire around 8:40 a.m. Fire fighters had the…
Kickstart Stables will host a Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.…
There is a long-standing legal maxim that we only have “one bite of the apple,” meaning that for any given legal matter, we usually have only one opportunity to come before a court and have our…
The ownership of the Boothbay post office building may be changing hands. Paul Weaver, of Wenham, Massachusetts, owns the building located on 16 Corey Lane.
Weaver contacted municipal…
Boothbay Region Land Trust
Tickets are still available for Boothbay Region Land Trust’s (BRLT) The Great Hike event, Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly festival will take place at…
The change in the weather hasn’t changed the busy calendar of fun events taking place the next few weeks in Damariscotta, Newcastle and on the Boothbay peninsula. It’s also a great time of the…
What kid hasn't dreamed of having a treehouse?
Although a treehouse is usually thought of as a haven for children, mention “treehouse…
Seahawks Cross Country
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for the Seahawks’ home meet on Sept. 17 at Boothbay Region High School; and once again, both boys and girls teams turned in super performances.
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Boothbay Harbor Sewer District
Boothbay Harbor Sewer District trustees moved through a lengthy agenda at their meeting on Sept. 17.
The first topic to be discussed was a review of the bids that had been submitted for the…
The people spoke and the committee listened.
The Comprehensive Planning Committee complied with a request by Murray Hill residents on Sept. 15 not to zone the entire East Boothbay village as…
Rocktide Inn Executive Chef Dwayne Whitelocke was still flying high on Sept. 19 after taking home two awards at the annual Claw Down Chef of the Year event on the previous Thursday evening.
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A graveside service to honor the lives of Gerald Smith and Isabel Reed Smith will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m., at the…
Boothbay Baptist Church will host its second annual flu clinic on Sunday, Oct. 5, beginning at noon downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Rite Aid pharmacists will be…
Lincoln County Grand Jury
An area man with a lengthy criminal record has been indicted for a Class B felony charge.
Dustin Bibber, 25, of Boothbay, was indicted…
The Edgecomb Planning Board unanimously approved an application on Sept. 18 for a new oyster house in the town.
The board’s decision paves the way for Bremen businesswoman Tonie Simmons to…
The Boothbay Public Works Department will continue road repairs on Back Narrows Road for the next few weeks. For the week of Monday, Sept. 29 through Friday, Oct. 3, no through traffic will be…
Update: Hodgdon Yachts announced Thursday that the vessel launching is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10:45 a.m. and that the boat is planning to leave for sea trials on…
Lincoln County Grand Jury
A trio of women, who were being held at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset, have been indicted by the Lincoln County Grand Jury on charges claiming they trafficked…
The Boothbay Planning Board granted David Stimson conditional approval to move his boatbuilding and repairing business to his home. The board voted unanimously on Sept. 17 approving Stimson’s…
Lincoln County Grand Jury
A Wiscasset man has been indicted with a Class A crime following a July arrest.
Nathan Brewer, 27, of Wiscasset was originally…
Obituary
Judith H. Dawson, 73, of Hallowell and Ocean Point, died peacefully, Sept. 18, 2014 with her family by her side.
She was born Judith Henry, April 19, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the…
Local beachcombers are invited to join volunteers from the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center on Friday, Sept. 26 to help cleanup Pemaquid Beach. This…
Rising Tide Community Market in Damariscotta recently donated $428.59 to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter as part of its Co-ops for Community Day program, in which…
The Boothbay Region Fish and Game Association's August meeting was the occasion for a long-awaited day — the dedication of the recently overhauled and upgraded…
Lincoln County Grand Jury
A Damariscotta woman has been indicted on six counts stemming from an incident in which she allegedly fought with police.
Tammy Elliot…
