Among family and friends, gifts might come with wrapping paper and Scotch tape. But when a town is on the receiving end, the tape may be red.
Edgecomb selectmen are…
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Animal House Adoption Center
Lucky Pup Rescue, a Maine-based dog rescue organization, will be featured at The Animal House Adoption Center, on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Shayla,” pictured here, is one of…
Boothbay
Tune up your putting game and sign up to compete in the 20th annual Maine State Mini Golf Open at Dolphin Mini Golf in Boothbay September 7 and 8.
Owner Lee Stoddard will be giving away a…
Tim Sample: Stories I Never Told You
Like most folks, I’ve gradually developed an idealized internal image of myself that’s often wildly out of sync with the me that outside observers experience.
That’s OK. I understand. They’…
Boothbay Region Lions Club
Pictured are newly elected Boothbay Region Lions Club President Mike Giles with his wife and daughter, club treasurer Susie Giles and Jennifer Hyson, who is the immediate past…
Southport Selectmen
On August 21, Southport selectmen Smith Climo, Gerry Gamage and Mary Lou Koskela drafted a town warrant article asking Southport residents for permission to secure funding to purchase the former…
The Boothbay Region Cemetery District recently completed extensive repairs to the stones and grounds at the Kenniston Cemetery in Boothbay. The stone repairs were done by Thomas A. Stevens…
Wiscasset Speedway
Wiscasset Speedway had a lot of action on August 24. On the roster was its group two lineup of divisions: Strictly Street, Mini Truck, Outlaw Mini’s, and Late Model Sportsman. The Wicked Good…
Edgecomb
Sometimes, things just fall into place.
They did for the 1846 Salt Marsh School in Edgecomb and those who sold and bought it earlier this month.
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What’s Cooking
The farm stands and markets are full of colorful, fresh, juicy fruit and fruit desserts are a perfect ending to a late summer meal. Hmm, maybe I’ll make a rhubarb buckle – no,…
Sen. Angus King (I-ME) recently praised Danielle Lorrain of Boothbay, an intern in King’s Washington, D.C. office. Lorrain is…
Obituary
Robin Lynn Farrin, 59, of Boothbay, died peacefully Saturday evening, August 24, 2013 at home with her family by her side.
She was born on October 4, 1953 in Amityville, N.Y., the daughter…
Get those cameras out or search your favorite photos taken in the Sheepscot River Valley. The deadline for the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association’s fifth annual “People’s Choice”…
Maine Artists
The artists of the “Painting Maine IV” art show at the Damariscotta River Grill are ceaselessly inspired by Maine's beauty: its rugged landscape, strong character…
Letter to the Editor
For 75 years, we have provided assistance to worthy local residents to help them pay their hospital bills. And regardless of what changes occur regarding the status of our local hospital, we plan…
Letter to the Editor
Kudos to the staff, board, and volunteers of the Opera House for an outstanding summer of performances and concerts. Since mid May we have enjoyed more than a dozen shows and have tickets in hand…
Community Tennis Courts
Construction of the community tennis courts officially started August 21, after the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District board of trustees awarded bids to E.M. Wood Construction of…
Get to Know...
If you've liked having a consignment boutique in town in recent months, not to worry. FEnique Boutique on Route 1 has changed hands and its name, but will still offer high-end fashion…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
A standing ovation for yet another summer of great music theater we enjoyed at the…
What kind of fish is this?
Bruce Gilmartin of Boothbay took these pictures from his boat August 18, over in John’s Bay…
Boothbay Railway Village
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Boothbay Railway Village will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with steam train rides offered frequently throughout the day. Weekend hours of operation…
Mary’s Musings
The Obama administration and Congress are unsure whether or not to send Egypt a scheduled one billion dollars in view of the turmoil in that country before, during…
Monhegan Island Column
On August 17, there were two very successful fundraisers on Monhegan Island. One was for the Outer Islands Teaching and Learning Collaborative (TLC), an organization that aids the schools on the…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
The Hidden Valley Nature Center community recently hosted another annual Volunteer Appreciation cookout. HVNC would never be possible without a great core of…
Financially Speaking
The new tax law has extended the 50-percent bonus depreciation through 2013. That will mean bigger deductions for buyers of new vehicles purchased new and placed in service this year. The cars,…
Boothbay volunteer firefighters used a boat, buckets, rakes and a portable pump to quickly control a woods fire on a small East Boothbay island Saturday afternoon, Aug. 24.
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Agenda
Meeting: Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, 7 p.m., town office.
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Damariscotta and Newcastle
Join everyone to celebrate the fourth Twin Villages ArtWalk, Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. It is a free, self-guided walking/driving tour of…
Wiscasset native Mary Rafter has returned to join Wiscasset Family Medicine.
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Boothbay Region Community Resources
On behalf of Boothbay Region Community Resources, it is with heartfelt gratitude that we say thank you to the community for each and every person’s…
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013 is the first student day for Boothbay Region schools grades K-9, Southport Central School, and Edgecomb Eddy School.…
Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay fire deparments responded to a chimney fire at 97 Bay Street in Boothbay Harbor at 3:35 p.m. on August 23.
The homeowner, Fred Daniels, a summer resident from…
Columbia College
Roy Arsenault, of Boothbay, received a bachelor’s degree in Music from Columbia College Chicago during commencement ceremonies held in May.
The College awarded undergraduate and graduate…
Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor
The Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor invites youth of all ages to join us on Sunday mornings for Sunday School and our Youth Service…
The Knickerbocker Lake Association held its annual meeting on Monday, Aug. 12 at McEvoy Lodge at Camp Knickerbocker. Guests included John Zeigra and John Orne from the region's water district.…
The Board of Directors of Mobius are pleased to announce that the agency has been selected by the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) to receive two…
Pemaquid Paddlers
Join the Pemaquid Paddlers on September 3 as we visit Muscongus Bay. Long before the Mayflower, English explorers were…
The Boothbay Harbor One Design Association has scheduled a meeting featuring a discussion by David Nutt on his plans to build new fiberglass One…
Ron Blake and Carole Palmer were the winners of Overlook's annual tennis tournament, held at Spruce Point Inn on August 18.
First runner up team was Roxanne Smith and York Fischer.
A…
The Reverend George Maxwell Jr., Vicar, Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, Ga., will preach and conduct services at All Saints by-the-Sea next Sunday, Aug. 25. The service of Holy Communion will be…
Sales of single-family existing homes in Maine rose by impressive double-digits last month. According to sales statistics released by…
Ocean Point
The Rev. Dr. Judith Blanchard will be preaching at Wilson Memorial Chapel, Ocean Point, on Sunday, Aug. 25. The service is at 9:30 a.m. and all are…
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree
There are many questions we can ask in the wake of a tragedy like the terrible derailment of a freight train in Lac Megantic, Quebec. The most important is, “What can we do to prevent it from…
Maine Artists
Donald Demers, well-known maritime artist, and Peter Egeli, well-known portrait artist, have donated works of art in support of Boothbay Region Land Trust’s (BRLT) Stewardship…
Maine Contractors and Building Alliance (MCBA) this year was loaded with great food including everything from shrimp kabob, chicken burgers and hot dogs…
SVCA
The Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association is working with area community groups to put on a day of fun and education to celebrate the Sheepscot River and the communities of the Sheepscot…
Maine Artists
Douglas Gimbel is intrigued by ideas and by conveying them through art.
Throughout three decades as a painter, sculptor and singer/songwriter (currently with his band, HDRnB), Gimbel, now…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
Join renowned fisherman, guide, and instructor Ken Sassi for a hands-on 1.5 hr casting lesson. Ken will work with students during each session to teach them the official casting practices of the…
Boothbay Region YMCA
The Boothbay Region Y Dolphin swim team season begins with a stroke clinic September 23 to October 4, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4-5:30 p.m., and season practices begin the week…
