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Obituary
Gary Lee Brewer, 73, of Boothbay passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2025 after a brave battle with cancer and his wife Linda by his side.
Gary was born Dec. 19, 1951 in…
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…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
This past week the Maine legislature voted on a…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
In addition to all the damage he has done to our federal government in just three weeks, Trump and his ideological clones have begun to distort our national consciousness as…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
When it comes to protecting health care for Lincoln County families, our Democratic legislators—Lydia Crafts, Holly Stover, Cameron Reny, Wayne Farrin, and Denise Tepler—have…
Pine Tree Society
Pine Tree Society is seeking submissions from artists for Maine holiday-themed artwork for its annual holiday card fundraiser. Founded in 1936, Pine Tree Society helps Maine people with…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I am writing this letter in response to the recently published article “Southport residents seek resolution to vacant…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Boothbay Harbor in the off-season can feel a little too quiet. The summer crowds are long gone, many storefronts are dark, and the energy that makes this town so special seems…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I am writing to express my frustration with the rising cost of elementary school in our town and the apparent disregard the school board has for taxpayers' concerns. Education…
Monday, Feb. 17, the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club hosted the Community Lunch at…
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…
Community of Hope
The proposed freeze on funding for over 2,600 federal grant programs has created a reality of uncertainty and turmoil for many nonprofits. This freeze has…
Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor firefighters recently participated in a cancer awareness and screening training course which focused on the unique health challenges and hazards that firefighters…
With Valentine’s Day tucked in the middle of the otherwise dreary month, February is considered a time of romance. However, it's also an opportunity to think…
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) hosts two experts on the labor movement at its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m.
The meeting will…
Shop Local, Share Local!
Agents of Mission Love Local, we have an important assignment for you. Your mission, should you choose to accept it (and we hope…
WEATHER CONDITIONS MAKE TRAVEL UNSAFE TODAY.
NO 2 PM MATINEE ON SUNDAY FEB 16.
STAY HOME. STAY SAFE.
SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES AGAIN SOON!
Spring is coming soon and veterans’ banners…
Obituary
Ann Niles of Whitefield, Maine died peacefully on Jan. 12, 2025, with her sons at her side.
Ann was born in Niagara Falls, New York on January 21, 1943, to Stephen and Jean Gulla. Born…
The Wiscasset Wolverines' Class D South Boys’ quarterfinal game Feb. 15 was all about missed opportunities. Too many turnovers and too many second chance points for Telstar/Gould received due to…
The holidays have passed, and for many, that means a stack of gift cards just waiting to be used. But before you check your balances online, beware of fake gift card balance-checking sites…
Snowlion Repertory Company
Snowlion Repertory Company 's production of “Faust in the Anthropocene," penned by Al D'Andrea, will debut at The Hill Arts (formerly St. Lawrence Arts) on Monjoy Hill in…
Obituary
Diane J. West, of Wiscasset (formerly of Boothbay), died peacefully on Feb. 12, 2025 after several years of declining health.
Diane was born on June 13, 1950, to Carlene (Young) and Percy…
Winter at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club is anything but quiet. While the waterfront may appear serene under a blanket of snow, a flurry of activity takes place behind the scenes to prepare…
Last month, Boothbay selectmen proposed increasing their annual paving budget to $225,000. That's an increase of $28,000, but after further consideration, it looks like voters will decide whether…
Southport selectmen will not intervene in the vacant school bus driver position. On Feb. 12, the board called it a "personnel matter" after two Southport Central School parents asked for their…
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,…
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
With prices increasing, belt tightening has become routine for many peninsula residents. But what happens when the belt is as tight as it can be, it's winter and the cost of heating your home…
On Feb. 12 at 7:20 p.m., Lincoln County Emergency Communications received a 911 call from a resident at 238 West Side Road on Barters Island in Boothbay. The caller said she…
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…
Obituary
David Waldo Carmolli, passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Miami, Florida, following a period of declining health. He was 86 years old.
Born on Aug. 10, 1937…
The parents of Rodi Mayne would like to share the announcement of Rodi’s achievement of making the dean's list his first semester at California College of…
Boothbay Harbor
The Boothbay Harbor Planning Board approved changes to a site plan from Squirrel Island Village Corporation Feb. 12. The board allowed a lot at 35 Howard St. to be divided in preparation for a…
STAY HOME, STAY SAFE TODAY.
Harbor Theater's 2 pm matinee on Thursday February 13 is cancelled due to dangerous weather conditions.
To Kill a Mockingbird WILL show at 2 pm…
Midcoast Senior College, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing lifelong learning opportunities for area residents 50 years and older, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. Since its…
Boothbay Region High School Athletic Director Allan Crocker announced this morning that today's Unified basketball game at BRHS vs. Hall-Dale has been postponed due to the weather. A make-up date…
Boothbay Region Food Pantry, like many of us, is suffering from inflation and uncertainty about government policies. Food costs more at the grocery store, as do diapers, toilet paper, paper…
Their team name may be the “Mud Dogs,” but there’s no dirt on Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD)’s record. This is the third year in a row the district has taken home the trophy from Maine…
Zhen Chen pled guilty Jan. 28 in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court to a Class B offense of cultivating more than 500 marijuana plants and agreed to pay a $400 fine. He received a two-year…
Buying or Selling?
Call Sara Rogers at Newcastle Realty!
(207) 380-7218 | sararogers@cheneycompanies.com
Sara is a…
Boothbay Region YMCA asked Boothbay Harbor selectmen's help Feb. 10 to put up a digital sign in front of the Y's Townsend Avenue location.
CEO Andy Hamblett said the…
Boothbay Harbor Police Department made one arrest between Jan. 4 and Feb. 7. On Jan. 4, officer Makenzi Strout arrested Brandon Cookson, 35, of Boothbay on a warrant.
BHPD responded to 525…
During a board of trustees meeting Feb. 11, Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) reversed its decision to remove the district’s debt limit from its charter.
…
Boothbay Region High School’s robotics teams ventured to Monmouth Memorial School on Saturday to compete in their final VEX robotics qualifying competition of the 2024-2025 season.
BRHS…
Obituary
Charles Scott Heino, 67, of Ripley, Maine died unexpectedly of natural causes on Jan. 30, 2025 at his home.
Scott was born in Rumford on Aug. 13, 1957, the son of Charles H. Heino and…
