Boothbay Region YMCA’s Y-Arts performers will be competing in the iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival Atlanta Friday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 19 at The Cobb…
News
Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that legislation they authored to improve research, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment for tick-borne…
Boothbay Region Garden Club
On behalf of the Boothbay Region Garden Club, I would like to extend sincere thanks to all those in the community who contributed to our 2019 Festival of Trees event. Donations consisted of…
American Legion Post 36, Ladies Auxiliary and the Sons of the Legion are hosting their annual New Year’s Day Brunch on Jan. 1 from 8 to 11 a.m.
A delicious buffet of home cooked brunch…
Obituary
Thomas R. “Tom” Cavanaugh, 96, of Navarre Beach, Florida, passed away on Nov. 14, 2019.
Tom was born on July 19, 1923 in Danville, Illinois. He was the son of Hazel B. and Harry Cavanaugh…
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of 345 Atlantic Highway in Warren, the former longtime home of Scuttlebutt Antiques.
With its close proximity…
Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA has been announced as a recipient of the 2019 Quimby Foundation Nourishment Grant. Grant funding was awarded in the amount of $15,000 to support food programs and…
Vera Roberts, president of the board of directors of New Hope for Women, is pleased to announce the addition of Shelley Megquier and Sarah Robbins to its board.
New Hope for Women (NHFW)…
A healthy lifestyle does more than just keep your body strong, it also plays a role in maintaining an active mind. Those were the words of Steve Raymond on Dec. 11…
Recent grant funding has enabled the Boothbay Region YMCA to pilot a weekend meal service, “The Y Feeds Kids” that is open to any individual under the age of 18, members and non-members alike. The…
Maine Department of Education has approved Alternative Organization Structure (AOS) 98’s bid to take part in an education service center, Superintendent Keith Laser shared in an email Dec. 14.…
Lincoln County Commissioners
Lincoln County Administrator Carrie Kipfer on Dec. 17 recommended Sandy Gilbreath for community development specialist with Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission. Gilbreath replaces Harold…
“Incredible!”
“How do they come up with these ideas?”
“Wow – unbelievable!”
Comments like these were overheard throughout…
Joy to the World, the Lord has come. Let Earth receive her King. This is the familiar theme of Advent, a period from Dec. 1 to 25 which explains how Jesus Christ came into the world. For seven…
Obituary
Richard Austin Cain, MD, 89, of Bayville, Boothbay Harbor, Maine died peacefully at home after a valiant struggle against squamous cell skin cancer. He went to be with his Lord the morning of Dec…
Obituary
June E. (French) Caton, 84, died on Nov. 17, 2019 at her home in Wiscasset.
She was born in Exeter, New Hampshire on June 21, 1935, the daughter of Frank and Thelma (Seavey) French. She…
The Oratorio Chorale, under the baton of Emily Isaacson, performed a refreshed program of “Sing We Noel” at St. Paul’s in Brunswick Saturday, Dec. 14 for several performances. The Chorale will…
First United Methodist Church of Boothbay Harbor
Due to the prediction of snowy weather, the First United Methodist Church of Boothbay Harbor has moved their free “Quiet Christmas” music program from Tuesday, Dec. 17 to Thursday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.…
Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 passed all budget votes unanimously Dec. 10.
Superintendent Keith Laser got a contract extension through June 30, 2021 with a 2% increase in…
At this point in his life, Bill Burge finds happiness in the simple things: the comfort of his recliner, a good TV show, homemade cooking from his wife of 56 years, a visit from his granddaughter…
Press release
Food Trucks A-Go, the Midcoast’s newest dining experience, is excited to announce that the food court located on Route 27 in Boothbay will be open daily from Thursday, Dec. 19 through Tuesday, Dec…
Boothbay Harbor Planning Board
Boothbay Harbor town attorney John Cunningham suggested some heavy changes to language about food trucks in response to Code Enforcement Officer Geoff Smith and the planning board, its chair, Tom…
The monthly meeting of the Pemaquid Chapter, NSDAR convened in the activity room of the Lincoln Home on Saturday, Dec. 7. At 11:20 a.m. Regent Miller called the meeting to order. Miriam Buckley,…
Like most 8-year-old boys, Jameson Brooks of Barters Island is high energy, tired at the end of a school day, and has a lot to say about his likes and dislikes. Favorite singer? Taylor Swift.…
A celebration of life for Richard C. Wallace, who died Dec. 7, will be held at the Boothbay Railway Village on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. A service in the chapel will be followed by a reception…
Press release
A heavy rain like last Saturday’s reveals all the vulnerabilities in Adams Pond and Knickerbocker Lake watersheds. Conditions were particularly bad Saturday as the still frozen ground was…
Obituary
Robert A. “Ribet” Johnson Sr., 62, passed away Dec. 4, 2019 at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.
He was born Sept. 20, 1957 in Rockland, Maine, to Jesse J.…
Edgecomb Community Church invites you to come and celebrate the birth of the Christ child at their special Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. During this beautiful…
Press release
Last year, when members of the Community School District’s (CSD) Trustees learned the costs for necessary repairs and upgrades to their schools, they decided we needed a plan to move forward. The…
Tiffany Dauphin and Chantel Jacobs, both of Richmond, have been best friends for years. They went through cosmetology school together, shared the challenges of motherhood together – Dauphin has…
The Christmas Eve service of Lessons and Carols will begin at 4:40 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church, UCC in Newcastle with the Tower Ringers Handbell Choir playing arrangements of…
Press release
Shear Artistry Family Hair Salon in Boothbay Harbor has been named a recipient of the 2019 Best of Award with a five-star rating, presented by Masters and Powers Incorporated.…
On Sunday, Dec. 22, the children of the Congregational Church will present a traditional Christmas Pageant, telling the story of the birth of Jesus in scripture, drama, word, and song. The 10 a.m…
Bigelow Laboratory of Ocean Sciences
A single drop of seawater can contain a wide representation of ocean microbes from around the world – revealing novel insights into the ecology, evolution and biotechnology potential of the global…
Below is a listing of upcoming services at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor.
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On Thursday, Dec.12, the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office arrested William P. Young, 55, of Topsham on a warrant of arrest in connection with a multi-vehicle accident on U.S. Route 1 in Woolwich…
A bright idea by Boothbay Town Manager Dan Bryer may save taxpayers money and reduce the town’s carbon footprint. Bryer saw that several southern and central Maine and New Hampshire towns were…
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD School Committee
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District School Committee heard from Technology Integrator Abby Manahan and IT Coordinator Brynne Roseberry about the latest in the schools’…
One dozen handmade patriotic quilts made by members of the local Kwiltz 4 Kidz group, were delivered to the St. Andrews Village Gregory Wing in Boothbay Harbor Thursday, Dec. 12.
Making the…
Obituary
Reba Henson Pixley, 89, passed peacefully and went to be with her Lord on Dec. 9, 2019 after her most recent battle with cancer.
Reba Jane Henson was born on May 3, 1930 in Covington,…
Obituary
Edgar Reed II, 95, died peacefully Dec. 9, 2019 at the family’s home in Worcester, Massachusetts. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Alden and Florence (Morse) Reed.
Edgar graduated from…
Boothbay Region Elementary School announced Dec. 9, Assistant Principal Tricia Campbell is Maine’s Assistant Principal of the Year. The National Association of Elementary School Principals and…
It will be a new experience for Mary and Dave Patch on New Year’s Day. It will be their first participation in Boothbay Region YMCA’s Penguin Plunge which raises money for a local second grade…
Obituary
Brenton Gaudette, age 73, of Gray Maine, died on Dec. 12, 2019 at Maine Medical Center.
He was born in Damariscotta and grew up on Southport Island. He attended Southport Central School and…
Woolwich residents were promised Dec. 11, every effort will be made to keep Route 1 traffic moving during construction or reconstruction of the Station 46 bridge. The estimated $30 million project…
Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce
Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the Harbor Lights Lighted Boat Parade and window decorating contests.
Captain Lawrence Durfee of Lil Sistah…
Whether at work or school, December is the season for gift exchanges and scammers want to get in on the action. One pyramid scam often seen around this season involves a viral social media post…
How complicated can one line be? If it’s the Edgecomb sewer line, very.
When Edgecomb selectmen meet Monday, Dec. 16 to set the sewer rate, it will be the next step on a bumpy, 20-year path…
On Dec. 10, Wiscasset Police Department received a theft complaint from Wiscasset Ford. The business reported the theft of a 2018 Dodge Caravan and a 2019 Ford Ranger. The thefts were by checks…
There is another reason for dog owners to send their best friend to Boothbay Canine Daycare and Boarding. An experienced groomer is now on hand for beautifying dogs during their stay. Jasmine…
