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Wiscasset man gets 15 years for gross sexual assault conviction
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Sue Burge nominated for national award
Boothbay Region Community Resource Council (BRCRC) is proud to announce that Set For Success founder Sue Burge has been nominated for the 2019 Maine Mother of Achievement Award. This award is presented by American Mother’s, Inc., a national non-profit organization which actively honors the mission...
Nonprofits make pitch for municipal funding
Boothbay selectmen heard from four nonprofit organizations Feb. 13 seeking larger contributions for the next fiscal year. Three nonprofits — Boothbay Region Ambulance Service, Boothbay Region Community Resource Council and Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library — received municipal contributions this...
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Youth baseball in the Boothbay region, it’s a whole new ballgame
This spring, kids interested in playing baseball and softball ages 9 -12, will have a new opportunity with the Cal Ripken baseball league. For the past few years, our teams have had to play in a league that spans the ages of 9-12 on the same team. It is clear that there are physiological and...
Chatham County Line at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House
“Our band is a lot like this place,” says Chatham County Line guitarist, lead singer and songwriter Dave Wilson. His eyes wander across the original hardwood lanes of the mid-century Raleigh, North Carolina bowling alley where he just finished rolling and drinking two rounds ... Playing traditional...
Support the Camp Knickerbocker scholarship fund drive
The Boothbay Region YMCA is launching its annual Knickerbocker Fund Drive to support summer camp scholarships for Boothbay region children and youth. “Each year the Boothbay Region YMCA strives to support working families by raising funds for scholarships to help send children to camp. The Y’s goal...
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YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program continues
The Central Lincoln County YMCA (CLC YMCA) and Boothbay Region YMCA (BR YMCA) are continuing to offer the YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, designed to help participants with hypertension lower their blood pressure by following an evidence-based program that combines blood pressure...
Midcoast Humane holds local town hall meetings Feb. 27, March 1
Midcoast Humane is inviting residents and businesses to join them at two town hall meetings in Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor to hear how the community can continue to help them make life better for animals and people in Lincoln County. Trendy Stanchfield, Midcoast Humane Executive Director, will...
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD School Committee
Committee asked to change policy, discuss boys lacrosse
The Consolidated School District (CSD) School Committee received updates and further discussion on a few topics Feb. 14 including a potential Boothbay Region High School boys’ lacrosse team. Members also heard from BRHS teachers Mark Gorey and Skip L'Heureux on cyberbullying. CSD administrators...
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Post offices closed Feb. 18
Post offices across the state will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, as we celebrate Presidents Day. Street delivery on Monday will be limited to guaranteed overnight parcels and there will be no collection of mail. Full retail and delivery operations will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Many services,...
Lining up for the Cookie Walk
Forget the roses and chocolates. On Valentine’s Day those looking for a sweet way to celebrate were at the Community Center when it opened its doors for the fourth annual cookie walk. Forty-five bakers turned out their best work. Tables in the center were lined with trays and plates of cookies and...
Lincoln County Courts
Wiscasset man gets 15 years for gross sexual assault conviction
Eugene Sukeforth, 83, of Wiscasset, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, after he pleaded guilty in November to one count of Gross Sexual Assault, a Class A crime, involving a minor. The crimes took place when the victim was 7 to 14 years old, beginning...
Edgecomb
Budget committee reviews proposed FY 20 school spending proposal
Edgecomb residents are likely to see a hefty increase in the next year’s school budget. The school committee is recommending a $3,172,191 budget which reflects a 10.9 percent increase. Edgecomb school officials explained their proposed FY20 school spending plan on Feb. 13 to the budget committee...
Songs of love at St. Andrews Village
Love was in the air Thursday, Feb. 14 at St. Andrews Village. With the fourth and fifth grade chorus from Wiscasset Elementary School lined up on risers, Bob Drury, the home’s marketing manager, grabbed his wife, Carole, by the shoulders and asked a question of the kids: “Should I kiss her?” Note-...
Dr. Donna Beegle to keynote Lincoln County Food Security Forum March 2
On March 2, The Morris Farm and Chewonki will co-convene the 5th annual Lincoln County Food Security Forum at Chewonki. We are fortunate this year to bring Dr. Donna Beegle, a nationally renowned public speaker, author, and national poverty expert to Maine to give the forum’s keynote address. Donna...
Two on UMaine dean’s list
Madison Stahle and Alexis Welch, both of Boothbay, were named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at the University of Maine. To earn dean’s list status, student must complete 12 or more credit hours in the semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
KELT’s ‘Winter Read’ by Lisa Margonelli
While waiting for warmer weather indoors, exercise your brain cells and learn something new with the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) by reading a good book. The land trust invites the public to participate in KELT’s Winter Read, a community book discussion, and meet a local Maine author next...
Discover Girls Scouts at BRES Feb. 27
A Discover Girl Scout event for potential members and volunteers will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at Boothbay Region Elementary School. These events will bring together girls from kindergarten through third grade and their caregivers, and allow them to discover why Girl Scouting is...
Sewer district seeks charter change
The days of taxation without representation for some Boothbay Harbor Sewer District members may be numbered. The district is seeking a charter change to let Boothbay residents serve as trustees. The district was created in 1962 and incorporated Boothbay’s geographic region in 2006. But the charter...
New CLC chief meets with Edgecomb selectmen
Central Lincoln County Ambulance Service's new service chief, Nick Bryant, met with Edgecomb selectmen Feb. 11. Bryant explained he has been a full-time member of the service since joining in 2010, following his graduation from college. The Bristol resident was sworn in as chief Feb. 5 following...
Haystack scholarship deadline March 1
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts is an international craft school located on the Atlantic Ocean in Deer Isle, Maine. The school offers a two-week residency program for people 21 and older, and intensive studio-based workshops in a variety of craft media including clay, glass, metals, paper,...
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Midcoast Conservancy reflects on past and future
Midcoast Conservancy’s Conservation Committee recently met for the first time following the merger between Midcoast and Medomak Valley Land Trust. The event yielded a summary of progress to date and plans for the future, and offered a picture of a growing, thriving organization. Anna Fiedler,...
Rebuilding Together-Lincoln County to receive HUD grant
Rebuilding Together-Lincoln County, an affiliate of leading national nonprofit organization Rebuilding Together, announced Feb. 13 it will receive a $30,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grant will allow Rebuilding Together-Lincoln County to build...
YMCA, Power Squadron offer boating safety course
In anticipation of a summer season of boating ahead, the United States Power Squadrons® will teach a one-day recreational boating safety course at the Boothbay Region YMCA on Saturday, April 27. Save the date now! This is an eight-hour course which covers Maine boating laws, boat handling, and...
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD School Committee
CSD school committee postpones scheduled meeting
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD school committee meeting scheduled for Feb. 13 will be held on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. in the BRHS library.
Lincoln Theater launches ‘Talking Pictures’ Book Club
How do we know if a film is well-written, above and beyond snappy dialogue? What constitutes a great screen performance? What goes into praiseworthy cinematography, editing, and sound design? And what does a director really do? Come find out with The Lincoln Theater as we announce registration in...
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WinsMor Garage Door Co.is offering a 8x7 or 9x7 insulated steel raised panel door with a 1/2 HP...
Karaoke at the Bistro tonight
Boat House Bistro
2/15
The Boathouse Bistro is a fun and delicious experience in downtown Boothbay Harbor. We offer a well...
Cabin Fever Sale Book Sale
Wiscasset Public Library
2/14
Friends of Wiscasset Public Library Cabin Fever Sale Winter got you down? Come to Second Hand Prose...
Have a lovely Valentine’s Day
Kay Stephens Creative Content & Social Media
2/14
This tiny fairy door is handmade with red maple branches found on the ground on our property in...
Hump Day!!.... and a little snow
Brady’s
2/13
It’s Hump Day at Brady’s and we’ve tossed in a little snow to add to the fun! Today’s Quickie is...
DOG FOOD SALE
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2/9
Get these specials whilst they last or forever hold your pees. Manufacturer Type Size Reg Price...
Giving Away $25 Gift Certificates
Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
2/8
Saturday, February 9th 10-2 ONLY Get your new Furry Little Buddy at Midcoast Humane’s Special...
Boothbay Region YMCA Winter II Program Guide
Boothbay Region YMCA
2/6
The Boothbay Region YMCA starts registration for its Winter II programs on Monday, February 11th...
Brady’s Closed Valentine’s Day for a Wedding
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2/5
Brady’s will be closed all day on February 14th (Valentine’s Day) for a private event. We are...
Midcoast Escape Rooms
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2/16
Grand opening of Cleopatra’s Tomb today!! Come check out our newest room!! Be the first to escape...
Harbor View Cottage at The Lincoln Home Welcomes Bobbi Jo McFarland
The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees
2/15
The Lincoln Home welcomes Nurse Manager Bobbi Jo McFarland to our family of caregivers. Bobbi Jo...
Camden Victorian near Downtown offered by Newcastle Realty!
Newcastle Realty
2/15
Tucked between the mountains and the sea... at 46 Harden Avenue, Camden. This cozy Victorian is...
2/18: The History of Impeachment by Jerry Wiles at The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees
2/15
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Planned Giving Topic of Workshop for Local Non-Profits at Allen Insurance and Financial
Allen Insurance and Financial
2/15
Allen Financial of Camden advisors and wealth managers Abraham Dugal and Sarah Ruef-Lindquist, JD,...
Midcoast Escape Rooms
Midcoast Escape Rooms
2/14
Need something fun to do over school vacation? We will be extending our hours next week to be open...
Witlin Exhibit at WPL
Wiscasset Public Library
2/14
You are Invited to join Phyllis Chinlund, Author of Looking Back from the Gate: A Story of Love,...
BBH Selectmen- Public Hearing On East Side Zoning
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
2/11
2/11: Early Meeting Houses with Les Fossel at The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees
2/8
Since 1975, Les Fossell has specialized in the restoration of 18th and 19th century buildings. Les...
Stories from Maine
Quarry Hill
2/6
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Location: Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill (Snow date: 2/28) Presenters: Kristen Lindquist and Paul...
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