Principal Tom Landberg has submitted his resignation effective June 30 to the Edgecomb School Committee. On April 15, Landberg thanked the committee, school and community members for the past…
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Alcohol Awareness Month
“My recovery must come first, so everything that I love in my life doesn't have to come last.”
Harry Hall, 50, of Boothbay still tears up when…
A committal service for Robert G. Splaine, who died on Jan. 30, 2025, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 1 at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Newcastle.
Arrangements are entrusted to…
The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund (BRSAF) is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Senior Administrative Assistant to support our volunteer Board of Directors and Part-time Executive…
A solution to an ongoing Edgecomb road problem may be at hand. April 1, selectmen denied a request by Old County Road residents to assist in repairing the discontinued road. Residents requested $1…
It's hard to believe, but 11% of Midcoast area adults don’t read or have serious reading…
Spectrum Generations’ Lincoln County Community Center in Damariscotta has a new home! You can now find us just a short walk from our previous location at 741 Main Street, Damariscotta.
We…
The Boothbay Region High School Alumni Association will meet again on Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in the BRHS Library to talk about the Grand March and Alumni Cookout.
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It's been a busy time for the East Boothbay United Methodist Women. The ladies prepared Easter baskets for guests who attended the Palm Sunday brunch and church service. They also prepared a pre-…
"Snow White" - (PG; 1 hour, 34 minutes) - A bold reimagining of the timeless fairy tale, Snow White (2025) brings a fresh perspective and musical magic to the beloved story.…
We are currently hiring for a pharmacy technician.
All candidates please stop by for an application today.…
Baseball
Wednesday, April 23: At Winthrop, 1 p.m.
Friday, April 25: Home vs. Monmouth, 4 p.m.
Monday, April 28: Home vs. Hall-Dale…
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust will host its seventh annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour at 7 p.m. on May 15 at the Lincoln Theater with a curated…
BRHS girls tennis
Having one of the top players in the state who has yet to lose a regular season match has been a blessing to Boothbay Region High School girls tennis coach Alex Arsenault. It’s been a guaranteed…
Obituary
John O. Fullerton, 76, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away on April 12, 2025.
He was born on April 12, 1949 in Bath, Maine to parents Aubrey N. Fullerton and Elsie Lillian Haines. He is…
Leigh Sherrill, for 23 years and three months, was known by readers of the Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper as the columnist for Southport. She shared Island news – including reminders…
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…
On Aug. 30, 1972 in New York City, John Lennon played his only full-length show after leaving The Beatles, the "One to One" benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, a rollicking, dazzling…
A proposed $400,000 road maintence budget and selectmen's pay increase are among the biggest changes appearing on this year's Boothbay town meeting referendum ballot. Monday, May 5, residents will…
Sunday will be a Funday at Brady's starting at 8am for breakfast! Come enjoy 5 different breakfast specials for $5.99 including coffee…
"OOOOOK-lahoma! Where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain, And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet, When the wind comes right behind the rain..."…
A group of Lincoln County citizens will be conducting a Save Democracy Town Hall event at the Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro on Monday, April 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The event…
Nick Pucello of Rockport has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as a commercial lines producer, specializing in marine insurance.
Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in small vessel…
After a six long months of hibernation, Wiscasset Speedway is prepared to open their gates once again for an exciting 26-event race season.
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In January, Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission applied for a $150,000 Department of Economic and Community Development Grant to search for possible sites for expanding sewer and water for…
Press release
A "Rally for Democracy" will take place on Saturday, April 19, from noon to 2 p.m. on the Boothbay Common in response to the 50501 National Call to Action.
Organized by local grassroots…
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra concludes its 35th season with a concert entitled “Ethereal Weaves of Air” on Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m., at the Franco Center in Lewiston, and Sunday, May 18…
Obituary
Francis Patton Twinem Jr., known by family and friends as "Pat," died peacefully in Bradenton, Floridaon March 20, 2025…
David Lynch In Memoriam Series
Kicking off the Waldo's "David Lynch In Memoriam series," Waldo After Dark brings you one of the original midnight movies - "Eraserhead." Screening on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m.
Henry (…
We have a beautiful assortment of fresh baked focaccia! Some are olive and some are tomato & sea salt. YUM!!
We had a very exciting addition to our dining room today! Artist Sarah Steedman installed her stunning 56”x56” oil painting, Maine Summer Dinner.
Through…
Katahdin HouseMobius, Inc. is honored to announce a generous $20,000 donation from Mike and Sue Risinger in loving memory of their daughter, Kylee Risinger Turcotte. This meaningful gift will be…
Obituary
Clinton Aaron Gold, age 42 of Wiscasset, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 14, 2025 after an extended period of illness. He was born on Feb. 7, 1983 in…
Finding Our Voices three-day event
Finding Our Voices is proud to announce Bath and Brunswick coming together to get really loud about domestic abuse with a multi-faceted program May 9 - 11. The educational march, survivor-led…
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…
You're Invited: Our last free Soup Night of the season! Join us on Saturday, April 26 at 5 p.m. for an evening of comforting food, warm conversations, and positive vibes. Don’t miss this chance to…
FAMILY FILM DEAL!
Get two FREE admissions (1 Adult ticket and 1 Child's ticket) and one FREE large popcorn per family.…
Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) recently demolished its maintenance garage, which was destroyed by a Feb. 10 electrical fire.
The slab under the building still needs to be removed…
BRHS boys tennis
Mark Gorey, veteran coach of the Boothbay Region High School Seahawk boys tennis team, has started his 13th season and he said the goals remain the same – to win the Mountain Valley Conference…
Join us for a special free screening of PBS’ “Free for All: Inside the Public Library,” a powerful documentary celebrating the people behind America’s public libraries.
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A Bird's Tale
Certain birds are kind of magical. They exhibit qualities that command extra attention. Cranes are in that category. Across the world, each of the fifteen crane species occupies a special…
On Wednesday, April 30 at 6 p.m., Seaside and Bayview Lodges will hold a Rusty Nail Night with a Corned Hake dinner at the Masonic Hall, Route 96, East Boothbay. The purpose of the night is to…
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…
From the assistant editor
Wiscasset, like a lot of other towns, doesn't have the numbers of students in its school buildings it once did. Not even close. And last week, for the "peace and usefulness of the schools," in the…
Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District's new building is headed for completion. During the April 10 meeting, interim station manager William Johnson updated directors on the project's progress…
From the editor
The National Day Calendar has the month of April being National Month of Hope. Hope comes in many forms, personally and reaching outwardly to those needing verbal encouragement, instruction, gifts…
April 9, the Boothbay planning board determined two projects needed little action from the town.
The board determined applicant Carlton Yentsch did not need review or permitting for…
