The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two people who died in a …
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Boothbay Region Garden Club
Gardens and plants of the world will be the focus of the presentation by Rodney Eason at the Wednesday, Sept. 10 meeting of the Boothbay Region…
Wiscasset Speedway
The Wiscasset Speedway held a fan appreciation day at the track last Saturday. Fans were able to gather on the track to both meet and talk with drivers before racing. There…
Boothbay Region Water Distict Supervisor Jon Ziegra advised that the water main on Pear Street was repaired around 3:30 a.m. and that all Pear Street residents were "back in water."
Ziegra…
Thursday, September 4 was a clear, beautiful day in Boothbay Harbor — a perfect day to be out on the water. More than 50 veterans and many volunteers met at Tugboat Inn at 9:30 a.m. for a cruise…
The break in a water main on Pear Street is located just below the cemetery, near Union Street, according to Boothbay Region Water District Supervisor Jon Ziegra just before 12:30 a.m. Sept. 6.…
UPDATE: 10:50 p.m.
Latest report from BHWD employee Trevor Morin: As water is restored, residents should boil water…
The Members of Midcoast Outreach and Peace Center, an initiative of the Midcoast Friends (Quaker) Meeting, are shocked and saddened by the death of Michael Brown in…
A proposal to change East Boothbay’s zoning has some Murray Hill residents wondering how it may impact the neighborhood’s character. Two Murray Hill residents told the comprehensive planning…
Get To Know...
Courtney Brewer, a senior at Boothbay Region High School, is a Renaissance young woman, of sorts. She's into karate, photography, medical science, has played basketball, served on her church's…
The National Science Foundation announced grant funding for two Maine projects totaling $2.5 million on Sept. 5. The largest funding, $1.8 million has been awarded to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean…
Ginette Rivard, President of Maine State Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union (MSEA-SEIU) announced recently that the organization supports Sen. Chris…
Two people died in a single vehicle car crash on the Wiscasset Road in Boothbay Sept. 5.
Investigation at the crash scene revealed the vehicle, a GMC Envoy sport utility vehicle, was…
The Maine Department of Marine Resources has proposed regulations that will implement management measures to sustain the growing and valued black sea bass population.
“Black sea bass have…
The IRS continues to warn the public to be alert for telephone scams and offers five tell-tale warning signs to tip you off if you get such a call. These callers claim to be with the IRS. The…
Harbor Fest 2014
What do nets, hooks, buoys, gaffes and rope have in common?
For one, they are all staples in this sea faring and fishing community.…
To help fund the cost of having an athletic trainer at the Boothbay Region High School football games this season, parents and students are holding a fundraiser at the Good 'N You Mobil station on…
The St. Andrews Auxiliary is celebrating more than 60 years of service to the Boothbay region while honoring the memory of a generation of auxilians who have gone before us.
On Wednesday,…
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
If you enjoy fine wine, good food, beautiful music and stimulating poetry, then you’ll not want to miss the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s 2nd Annual Poetry of Wine event at Mine Oyster on…
For his first eight years, Olu, a Brooklyn, New York native only knew the hustle and bustle of a big metropolitan city.
His summer experience was limited to a hot and sticky environment…
Election 2014
Chester F. Fossett of Boothbay Harbor, who has served as Lincoln County Register of Probate since 1987, announced last week that he is retiring and will not seek the Register of Probate position…
Area kids and teens of all ages are invited to the annual FASCAR rally at Boothbay Baptist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6:15 p.m.
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Boothbay Region Land Trust
Celebrate the start of fall with a hike and cookout featuring seasonal foods and spectacular views.
Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in celebration…
The Restorative Justice Project of the Midcoast (RJP) is offering a free training for volunteers interested in mentoring young people involved in the criminal justice system.
An…
The Boothbay Region High School class of 2015 is beginning to raise funds for its Project Graduation trip in June 2015.
Next week, class members and parents will be selling food at the BRHS…
A discussion of jail budgets and rulemaking authority took center stage at Tuesday’s meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners.
Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry, who is also chairman of…
Morning Catch
When do you read your emails? In the morning when you wake up? Over breakfast or morning coffee? At the office? Maybe you just check in every few days. However and whenever you do check those…
Maine's Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection has released a new resource designed to protect consumers and business owners from financial scams. “Gone Phishing — Identifying and Avoiding Consumer…
In 2012, Michelle Peele built a barn next to the Sheepscot River in Wiscasset, as a drying house for lavender and to serve as part of the seasonal venue business she planned to start for weddings…
Rep. Tim Marks, D-Pittston, received a perfect rating for the 126th Legislature from Maine Conservation Voters for his votes supporting Maine’s natural resources-based economy.
“As a part-…
Maine State Police say three people have been arrested following a burglary last month at Cousin’s Sawmill on Route 105 in Windsor.
The three arrests took place Tuesday in Pittston. Stolen…
Experts from Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will share their knowledge of how to best culture and grow macroalgae (seaweeds) at the Maine Seaweed Festival on the Southern Maine Community…
Democratic Senator Chris Johnson of Somerville received a 100% rating from the Maine Conservation Voters for his support of environmental issues during the second session of the 126th Legislature…
Friends of Seguin Island Light Station ( FOSILS) are pleased to announce the long awaited return of the original 1857 Naylor/Sheffield fog signal bell to Seguin…
The Harbor Fest 5K and first Half Marathon on Aug. 31 was a great event that could only be made possible by so many volunteers and helping neighbors.
All 175 runners, donors and volunteers…
Tickets for the 2014 Harbor Fest event, Fishin' for Fashion, on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. at Rocktide Inn are still available.
Tickets are $25 for adults (includes hors d'oeuvres and wine…
Sept. 2 was a hot night for Democrats.
Approximately 1,600 Mike Michaud supporters filled the steamy Portland Exposition Center to hear their candidate for governor — and his special guest…
Obituary
Dwight E. Brown died at home on Aug. 28, 2014 with his family by his side.
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Obituary
Joseph Frank Fodera, 91, died Aug. 26, 2014, at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick, after a long respiratory illness.
He was born Nov. 12, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York to Vincent Fodera and Vita…
Obituary
Susan June “Susie” Owen Harrington, 50, died peacefully August 29, 2014 at Central Maine Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
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Obituary
Patricia J. Dighton, 70, of 9 Cheney Drive, Wiscasset died Aug. 30, 2014 at her residence with family by her side.…
The effort to save the Kenniston Hill Inn from demolition is off to a good start. The plan to raise funds by general appeal to give the structure a new home at the…
While most summer residents are getting ready to leave the Boothbay region, a new resident has arrived.
Skylar, a pound-and-three-…
Obituary
Gladys "Glady" Pratt, 93, of Boothbay Harbor died Aug. 26, 2014 at her home, Pratt’s Harmony Farm.
Glady was born in Watertown, Massachusetts, on July 25,…
Dr. Nichole Price, a marine ecologist who studies life on the seafloor, has been named a senior research scientist for the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in…
Obituary
David S. Sherman, 62, most recently of Machias, died Aug. 26, 2014 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.…
The Boothbay Regional Student Aid Fund has awarded 63 academic grants to Boothbay Region High School graduates totaling $245,400 for the 2014-15 academic year.…
The Boothbay Region Lions Club held its first summer cookout at Mike and Susie Giles home on Sunday, Aug. 31 with 21 members in attendance, along with spouses and…
A graveside service for T. Marie McLellan, who died Jan. 18, 2014, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at Evergreen Cemetery in…
