Among the legal documents signed on June 5 was an escrow agreement between the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District and a Portland-based company, PGC2.

This…

The first time Jack Perkins visited Maine, NBC sent the veteran journalist to Bar Harbor to profile a new writer who was making waves.

That writer was…

A new nonprofit has been formed to inspire Boothbay region and Midcoastresidents and visitors to strengthen themselves and their community through the enjoyment of the…

Deane L. Brown died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 after a battle with cancer.

He is survived by his daughter, Jessica M. Brown; granddaughter, Chloe;…

The DaPonte String Quartet summer concert series will feature performances in some of Maine’s most beautiful landscapes and historic buildings.

While…

Samantha Fisk, a 2009 graduate of Wiscasset High School, graduated magna cum laude from the University of New England with a bachelor’s degree in applied exercise science.…

Robert Elwood Thornton, 85, formerly of Manchester, Conn., and of West Boothbay Harbor, died June 4, 2013 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford.

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John A. Roe Jr., 69, of Federal Street, Wiscasset died Thursday, June 6, 2013 at his residence.

He was born in Chelsea, Mass., on March 2, 1944 the son…

I am watching with great interest the development of the FARMS Community Kitchen on the top floor of Rising Tide in Damariscotta.

Heather Burt,…

Charles F. Giles II, 46, of Cambridge, Mass., and Boothbay died June 3, 2013 of complications from a chronic, progressive disease. He was born July 21, 1966 in Concord, Mass., to…

British author Julian Barnes has written a book that feels like a conversation with a friend you haven’t seen in a long, long while. He’s sitting in the chair opposite you sharing…

Robert Elwood Thornton, 85, formerly of Manchester, Conn., and of West Boothbay Harbor, died June 4, 2013 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford.

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Keep on coming! Day by day more friends and neighbors are arriving to open their doors, windows, and hearts to a wonderful summer ahead.

The early…

Three local soldiers who were deployed in Afghanistan since last summer returned to the United States last week. They are expected back in Maine by the end of this week.…

Until May 31, there was little to draw the eye to an empty lot across from Birch Point Road on Route 1 in Wiscasset. Now passing motorists beep their support day and night for a…

When the community tennis courts next to Boothbay Region High School fell into a state of disrepair last year, talks of building three new courts surfaced in the local school…

Otto J. Reinecke Jr., 92, died June 8, 2013 in the Gregory Wing at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.

He was born November 12, 1920 in St. Paul,…

One of my favorite memories involves introducing the woman who has since become my wife to the joys of motorcycling.

As I suspected, she took to it…

Watching various out of town athletic events of late which involved our grandchildren, including indoor games such as AAU and high school basketball, and outdoor sports such as…

All Saints by-the Sea, the Episcopal summer chapel on Southport, will open for the 2013 season on Sunday, June 16, with Holy Communion Services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. A coffee hour…

From life-saving medicines to electronics and building materials, chemistry has produced countless beneficial innovations. At the same time, the unanticipated effects of some…

The Boothbay Region Historical Society is pleased to introduce our 2013 raffle. “Coastal Maine,” a colorful limited edition giclée print by local artist, Tony van Hasselt, A. W. S…

The National Garden Bureau has designated the perennial for 2013 as wildflowers.

That’s a tall order. Maine has an abundance of wildflowers, including…

Parents.com has named Boothbay Harbor a top family getaway after asking their staff members for their favorite vacation picks.

In the Eastern U.S.,…

State Police are joining 83 other Maine law enforcement agencies for the next two weeks in the annual “Buckle Up – No Excuses” campaign cracking down on those who don’t use their…

Diane Langley makes her home on Westport Island but she has painted from Lubec to the prairie grassland in Lake Forest, Ill. Her painting adventures have also taken her across the…

In loving memory of Erwin M. Skillin on the anniversary of his death on June 4, 2012. We miss you and we love you!

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“Take time to unplug from technology,” advised Superintendent of Schools Eileen King during her speech to the graduates of Boothbay Region High School the afternoon of June 7. “Don…

The elderly, stray dog who captured hearts after a hit-and-run driver struck her…

He expects his students to do a lot of reading and writing, “so why should I expect anything less from myself,” says Normand L'Heureux.

L'Heureux, who…

The 2013 Summer Reading Program at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library starts June 21. This year’s event is entitled “Dig Into Reading,” a program designed for children to explore…

Healthy Kids recently received a $1,800 grant from the Frederic Future Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to improve the capacity of Healthy Kids in reaching a broader client…

Liam Conlin of Boothbay was one of three high school students from the Midcoast who received CEO status  June 3 at the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber’s (SMMC) Young Entrepreneurs…

12 students from Lincoln Academy were given an assignment: create 10 panels, each with its own personality, but with the ability to flow from one to the other. The result?…

A driver underestimated the proximity of his truck to the sign outside Janson's Clothing Store on Commercial Street the…

Rideout Marine has been hired by the town of Boothbay Harbor to rebuild the red processing building on the pier, which includes putting in pilings and creating a solid cement deck…

Boothbay firefighters Lieutenant Alex Arsenault, above left, and Captain Matt Wade, show off the department's new hose…

Folks from all walks of life packed the seats and lined the aisles of the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor to get a taste of this season's hottest hootenanny. Youngsters and not-so-…

Sea-Vu Farm in Boothbay debuted its first season under new management at the FEA Black Diamond Jubilee on June 1 and 2 at Skowhegan Fairgrounds.  

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The Rev. Charles J. Stephens, Minister Emeritus of the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing in Titusville, N.J., will lead the service at the Midcoast Unitarian…

Dear Editor:

Mr. Helman’s letter concerning the Memorial Day speeches was of interest to me, particularly his displeasure at Gerry Gamage’s reference…

Dear Editor:

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Politicians that forgo political correctness to say what they mean

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is kicking off a video series focused on Windjammer Days, with the help of the Boothbay Region Community Television (BRCTV) station…

For nearly 30 years, Gold/Smith Gallery has had the pleasure of exhibiting the wonderful paintings by Jean Swan Gordon. Her love of her subjects is obvious in her renditions. Each…

Stella M. McLaughlin, 93, wife of the late James E. McLaughlin, formerly of Abington and North Grafton, Mass., died at her home in…

Safe Havens residents joined people from Assisted Living for ice cream and a van ride to Ocean Point. That day, as they rode, they passed many beautiful gardens.

Currently exhibited at The First bank in Boothbay Harbor are wonderful art works by Eva McDermott, whose “Art in Photography” may be seen through July.

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Fine art, valuable paintings, rare glass and intricate silverwork, even a restored Jeep –  they have all made their way to Thomaston Place Auction Galleries appraisal events.…

The Rev. Dr. Judith Campbell will provide the reflection for the Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship serviceon Sunday, June 9. She is a community minister…

If you like rain, wind and cold, this past Memorial Day Weekend was perfect. As Jay Schweppe put it, “We’ve been here since Tuesday and it’s been awful.”

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