It won’t be long before Boothbay residents can say “Welcome neighbor” to the town’s newest members of the community.
First lady Ann LePage purchased a 12-year-old Colonial in Boothbay last…
News
The IRS has granted the status of 501(c)3 for the Boothbay Region Community Resources Council
The council would like to thank Melissa Whitt, Esq., the attorney who assisted with the…
The Knickerbocker Lake Association held its annual meeting on Monday, Aug. 4 at the McEvoy Lodge, Camp Knickerbocker, Boothbay.
The speaker, Rebecca Jacobs of Knox-Lincoln Conservation…
A gathering of remembrance for Virginia M. Hankinson will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 11 a.m., as she is laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Boothbay.…
Within a matter of minutes, Boothbay Harbor firefighters responded twice to reported fire alarms Friday morning. The first call was received at 8:42 a.m. from the Rocktide Inn on Atlantic Avenue…
Edgecomb Selectmen
The Edgecomb Board of Selectmen is looking for a community member, organizations or project which performs a commendable community service. Edgecomb is one of 100 Maine towns in six counties (…
One of Leslie Warner's first memories is of waves crashing onto rocks outside his bedroom window.
He moved onto the Cuckolds when he was five, with his father, lighthouse keeper Leo Warner,…
On Sunday, Aug. 17, starting at 1 p.m., students from Boothbay Elementary School, pre-K through 8th grade, Edgecomb Eddy, kindergarten through 6th grade and Southport Central, kindergarten through…
Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King participated in the quadricentennial celebration on Monhegan Island August 6, recognizing the 1614 settlement of Monhegan Plantation that began 400 years ago,…
Architects are constantly analyzing different sizes and shapes. For Tor Glendinning and the new additions at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, it’s easy to see how things…
A professional 45-piece band ensemble has been booked to perform during the Town of Boothbay’s 250th anniversary celebration. The U.S.Navy Band Northeast will perform a variety of musical styles…
While the returns on the interlocal agreement seem to be positive, there were several concerns raised during a joint meeting between Damariscotta and Newcastle Monday,…
BikeMaine, a seven-day bike tour created by the Bicycling Coalition of Maine, will be rolling into Boothbay Harbor around noon on September 10.
Others stops on the route include Westbrook,…
Rear Admiral Linda L. Fagan, newly appointed commander of the First District, toured Coast Guard Station Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, July 31, as…
The Board of Appeals rejected a variance for a second time for Mariner Tower to construct a 120-foot cell phone tower in East Boothbay.
The board ruled against all but one of the points of…
Boothbay Harbor Selectmen
Fran McBrearty of Rebuilding Together asked at the August 11 Boothbay Harbor Selectmen's meeting if building permit fees for projects being done could be waived.
“Projects are getting more…
Updated
Storms overnight Wednesday took out most of Southport’s power, closed the bridge to marine traffic, and caused a 26-foot Navy whaleboat to go “high and dry” on Horn Cove.
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Boothbay region towns were some of the hardest hit among Lincoln County towns that lost power in a strong storm August 13 and early August 14. Central Maine Power’s website at www.cmpco.com was…
It has been nearly three months since the Maine Department of Health and Human Resources ruled that St. Andrews Urgent Care Center in Boothbay Harbor would need to begin operating 24 hours a day…
Wings Over Wiscasset 2014
With a two-day turnout of about 7,500, Wings Over Wiscasset at Wiscasset Municipal Airport bettered its 2013 draw by about 2,500. This year’s event also raised more than $10,000 for veterans’…
Wings Over Wiscasset 2014
The man who has led the organizing of “Wings Over Wiscasset” its first two years will take a much smaller role next year, instead only booking the music.
Dennis St. Pierre said he wouldn’t…
A Bremen woman is in negotiations to purchase a River Road property in hopes of expanding her aquaculture business. The Edgecomb Planning Board heard about Tonie Simmons’ plan to expand her…
The Boohbay Harbor Police Department made six arrests between July 19 to August 4.
On July, 19, police arrested Larry Glidden, 32 of Wiscasset on Commercial Street. Glidden was arrested at…
Boothbay Harbor Selectmen
A variance hearing was held at the request of the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club at the August 11 Boothbay Harbor selectmen's meeting.
The variance requested that the requirement for…
Scott Isaac of Central Valley, Calif. (currently living in Warren) took home the $200 grand prize as the winner of the 10th annual Wannawaf waffle eating contest held on August 9 in Boothbay…
While much has been made of the Maine Eastern Railroad's return to the Midcoast, the region has another new mode of transportation.
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Boothbay Harbor Selectmen
Town Manager Tom Woodin announced at the August 11 selectmen's meeting that the tax rate for Boothbay Harbor residents has fallen for the 2014-2015 year, from 10.95 percent to 10.90 percent.
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A strong showing of community support has helped an East Boothbay couple recover from a barn fire August 4.
The community has rallied to provide Seth and Ann Hedgcock of 14 Fish Hawk Hill…
Although day two of Wings Over Wiscasset was all about high-flying stunts, the day remained grounded, as well.
Saturday, August 9 featured the war bird airshow featuring the Texas Flying…
Obituary
Albert “Al” Rofe, age 68, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Barters Island on August 6, 2014, after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born March 8, 1946, in Alexandria, Egypt…
Obituary
Joan Warland Leslie, 92, daughter of Marion Sortwell Warland and William Seaver Warland, died August 4, 2014 in Brunswick. She was born November 30, 1921, in Boston and grew up in Wiscasset and…
Woolwich
Several years ago when Tammy Doughty bought a small spot of land on Hunnewell Lane in Woolwich, she didn’t dare to imagine that one day she’d be opening her own state-of-the-art veterinary…
Just as a certain character in the television program “Cheers” was greeted with “Norm!” every time he walked into the room, a group of local residents will greet each other by name when they…
Julia Peters is a licensed massage therapist who has been working in the field for nine years. She was formerly at The First Bank working as a…
Boothbay Harbor Sewer District
Trustees of the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District met August 6 to review an agenda that included the application for a safety grant and proposed next steps in the Commercial Street…
Maine Marine Patrol investigates
MONHEGAN ISLAND — The Maine Marine Patrol is investigating the circumstances around the drowning death Saturday morning of recreational diver, Anna Krowczynska…
Pete Didisheim, senior director of advocacy, will be the featured speaker at the August 13 meeting of the Boothbay Region Garden Club.
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While Wings Over Wiscasset focuses on what comes out of a hangar, Friday night featured activities in a hangar.
As part of the second annual Wings Over Wiscasset, the Compag Big Band, along…
A federal probe has determined a 2013 helicopter crash in Burnham was likely due to the pilot’s failure to control the craft’s direction while flying low to track a black bear wearing a…
The Richards Library in Georgetown will hold its annual book and media sale August 15 and 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The sale will be held at the Georgetown…
“Fishes and Loaves: Keeping Fish Alive and Well in Maine,” a presentation and a panel discussion followed by a Gulf of Maine meal, will be held at Popham Chapel, Phippsburg, on Sunday, Aug. 31, at…
Gary Jobson, world famous sailor and TV sailing commentator, spoke at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club last week to a packed house of members and friends of sailing. Jobson is best known for his…
The Free Clothing Closet will close Saturday, Aug. 16 for restocking and repairs.
A…
The 17th annual Coastal Maine Antiques Show will be Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the scenic Round Top Farm, Business Route 1, Damariscotta.
This year’s show will take place…
A local dog kennel is changing locations. The Edgecomb Planning Board ruled Thursday, Aug. 7 that The Coastal Dog is an agricultural, not a commercial operation. This paves the way for owner…
Mike and Kathy Loewe of Boothbay downsized in a good way on Friday, Aug. 8.
With help from G & G Towing, a Baldwin classic piano, which the Loewes had purchased about 15 years ago for…
Wooden bowls make good vessels for salads and fruit, or simply as a centerpiece on a table, with candles standing guard next to them.
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Boothbay Selectmen
Boothbay selectmen hope diplomacy will persuade the consolidated school district’s trustees and committee to start seeing things their way. The selectmen believe the CSD has operated beyond the…
