The Boothbay Harbor selectboard has walked back parking fees after a steep increase last year. April 28, selectmen approved fee decreases and a first-offense warning for many violations…
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William LaBrecque of Southport just received his Second Assistant Engineer Certificate from the United Stat…
Edgecomb Eddy’s sixth graders go the extra mile for their community, taking to heart the school motto of the three Rs, Respect, Responsibility, and Reflection. As the oldest students of the…
After being closed since 2023, Montsweag Flea Market in Woolwich will reopen Saturday, May 3, under the new ownership of David J. Jones, owner of FO Bailey Real Estate in Falmouth. The flea…
AUGUSTA (April 24, 2025)—Buyers of single-family existing homes in Maine are welcoming a more balanced spring sales market, with an increase in available inventory and moderation of…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military…
Hearty Roots is thrilled to welcome four new board members to their team: Alyssa Allen, Lisa Steele-Maley, …
In the past year, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital volunteers donated more than 8,000 hours across departments and different facilities. Their support includes greeting patients, assisting with…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military…
Harborside 1901 Bar and Grill’s Erman Celikel and Metehan Sahin are expanding their operations across the harbor this summer. The pair is taking over food and beverage services at Oceanside Resort…
Veggies to Table, a nonprofit farm committed to providing fresh, sustainable produce to our community, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $1,000 check from the Damariscotta-Newcastle…
Coastal Rivers’ Estuary Water Quality Monitoring Program offers volunteers the chance to get out on the…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S.…
The week of March 31 saw a tumultuous turn of events as the Trump administration launched sweeping tariffs on trading partners across the world, many who have responded in turn. So far…
Governor Janet Mills swore in Carl…
Veggies to Table is thrilled to announce that the Dahlia Tuber Shop is now open for 2025. A limited selection of 100% organic tubers are available in various stunning varieties. All tubers…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military…
After almost a decade owned by Paul Coulombe, Boothbay Harbor’s Oceanside Golf Resort and Coastal Prime Restaurant is changing hands to Lafayette Hotels. The sale was finalized Dec. 27. Lafayette…
Horseshoe crabs will soon be arriving at the shores of the Damariscotta River estuary to lay their eggs. These fascinating creatures are actually not crabs at…
This week, Campspot crowned Boothbay Craft Brewery, Tavern & RV the 2025 winner…
The Boothbay Region Garden Club will be hosting the first of two evening meetings this coming Wednesday, April 9 at …
Every time a shark swims by, a blade of kelp sways in the water, or a tiny copepod poops, it leaves behind traces of DNA. These floating bits of genetic code, called environmental DNA, enable…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military…
This week, Bigelow Laboratory President and CEO Deborah Bronk was named a Mainebiz 2025 Business Leader…
After the purchase of the land now known as the Memorial Garden in Boothbay – located just west of the Boothbay Common - by the Boothbay Civic Association (BCA) in 1995, an effort, spearheaded by…
February home sales statistics in Maine show an increase in sales, prices, and homes available. According to Maine Listings, sales of single-family existing homes increased 6.51 percent in…
an insider's view of the world of seafood from deck to dining table
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents Bill Gerencer, Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all.
Bill Gerencer…
Heads of the Harbor is excited to have Nicole Rice, a local BRHS graduate join their team.
Nicole attended Spa Tech Institute in Boston, Massachusetts where she became a licensed…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military…
A recipe for revolution (circa 1773): chilled saltwater, 92,000 pounds of tea. Mix.
December 16, 1773, members of the Sons of Liberty boarded ships carrying British East…
Midcoast Conservancy is offering a one-and-a-half day Chainsaw Safety course at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson; the workshop is designed for participants who…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S.…
Since Tim Lewis’ parents Carl and Mary opened it on Aug. 6, 1955, Boothbay Harbor’s Mid-Town Motel has lived up to its tagline: “A True 1950s Classic.” It’s a time capsule of mid-century Americana…
Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) will facilitate a panel discussion with business support experts from APEX, CEI, SBDC, MTI, New Ventures Maine, and SCORE on Tuesday,…
After its funding was cut by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Maine Sea Grant may yet keep…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the termination of a multimillion-dollar award supporting the Maine Sea Grant this weekend. The…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected…
Ocean on Tap is an informal, ocean-centric speaker series organized by researchers from Bigelow Laboratory and hosted by Footbridge Brewery in Boothbay Harbor. Dr.…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military…
Sales of single-family homes in Maine rose by double-digits over the past year. According to Maine Listings, Realtors reported 853 properties changed hands in January, an increase of 13.28%…
Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) will facilitate a panel discussion with business support experts from APEX, CEI, SBDC, MIT, New Ventures Maine, and SCORE on Tuesday, March…
In his peak seasons, Ken Elowe would build as many as 22 toboggans a year. In recent weeks, however, he’s been focused on construction oversight of three new wooden downhill racers—a project…
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
On Thursdays, Ben Borkowski gets in his vehicle with an itinerary: St. Andrew’s Village, Hannaford, a doctor’s office, and several stops between. But he isn’t going for…
Grandfather clock sentries stand on either side of the entrance door. Crisp white walls and rich wood display cases present a wide array of nautically themed antique items. Paintings, sculpture,…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military…
Four hundred lobster bites in 90 minutes. It’s no small feat, but the Boothbay Craft Brewery crew pulled it off on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the 6th annual Chef Summit…
