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Christine June Gudroe, 94, of Topsham, Maine, formerly of Old Bath Road, Wiscasset, Maine, passed away July 15, 2019 with her family at her side.

She was born in Sheepscot, Maine on June 6…

The summer season at Lincoln County Historical Association’s Chapman-Hall House got a great kickoff with a Father's Day demonstration of traditional blacksmithing methods by Jeff Miller that…

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 Marie Borroff, distinguished scholar, poet, translator and teacher of English literature, and one of the pioneering women at Yale University, died at her Branford, Connecticut, home on July 5. …

The annual Rotary Auction is fast approaching and there are some exciting improvements this year. There will be a new set up which will create a midway, allowing better access to all the tents…

On Tuesday, July 30, the Harbor Theater in Boothbay Harbor will be the location for a 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. forum on the Boothbay Region’s water supply, which will also serve as the Knickerbocker…

Boothbay Railway Village

During the 55th anniversary of Antique Auto Days on July 20 and 21, drivers, their passengers and all visitors to The Village will have close-up views of over one hundred visiting classic, vintage…

Maine lobstermen have found an ally in their battle against new federal regulations designed to protect the endangered Atlantic right whale. Maine Gov. Janet Mills called a National Oceanic and…

Over the course of a couple of hours July 11, about 100 people showed up for fun, friendly competition, and food at the annual Family Fun Day at Southport Central School.

Now in its fifth…

MIDCOAST—Meet, Dallas a Belgian Malanois, a breed known for their intelligence and loyalty. He is…

The Homeward Bound Hospice Choir arrived at Apifera Farm in Bremen and presented the farm animals with a special concert. Apifera Farm is a non-profit organization with a mission of sheltering and…

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC)  monthly meeting is an opportunity to meet members, participate in discussion, hear from political candidates, public officials and other speakers…

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Mrs. Elizabeth Britton Creamer, 99, passed away peacefully with loving family by her side on Oct. 26, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Elizabeth was born in Chesterfield County, Virginia on…

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Neil O. Cunningham, 75, of Elloree, South Carolina, passed away July 10, 2019.

He was born on August 7, 1943 in Bath, Maine, son of the late Guy and Hattie Coffin Cunningham.

In…

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Suzanne Claire Bazinet, 71, of Augusta, Maine, passed away on July 3, 2019 in…

A brilliant summer day greeted the annual Dresden Summerfest on Sunday, July 14.

Peter Walsh played master of ceremonies to the event which featured horse drawn wagon rides, face painting,…

The Windjammer Days Lighted Boat Parade was delayed twice but the weather finally cooperated on Saturday, July 13 and several boats participated.

According to the Friends of Windjammer…

A Celebration of Life for Alice Trask Fossett, who died on Feb. 21, 2019, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 81 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. A…

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Emma J. Squillante, 94, of Boothbay Harbor, Maine passed away peacefully July 8, 2019.

She was the daughter of Carl and Jennie Manna, born in Boston, Massachusetts on Jan. 2, 1925. Emma…

UPDATE, Monday afternoon: Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office has issued this latest press release with new details including names of those involved:

A 2016 GMC Penske cargo van driven by…

Nearly 15 years ago, Dr. Aqui Alamo was approached by colleagues who asked him to consider taking the necessary coursework to be able to prescribe Suboxone for people addicted to heroin or opioids…

Boothbay Region Garden Club House and Garden Tour

The July 19 Boothbay Region House and Garden Tour is focusing on historic homes and it would be hard to imagine one better known and more likely to elicit nostalgia for the past than this…

The Rev. John W. Alden will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, July 21. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. Clarissa Brown will serve as organist.…

Boothbay Harbor Planning Board

With no applications July 10, Boothbay Harbor’s planning board discussed several lingering topics including a blasting ordinance, historic building inventory and mobile food vending.

Board…

The Human Genome Project forever changed the field of biology when it published the first genetic blueprint of a human being in 2000. Today, scientists have expanded upon those methods and are…

Bath Housing has received a $100,000 grant from Maine Housing to help older Mainers and Mainers with disabilities to stay in their homes. Bath Housing’s program, Comfortably Home, provides high-…

Edgecomb Eddy School

If you missed your spring planting and miss getting your hands dirty, Edgecomb Eddy School’s new gardeners are looking for extra hands. Alternative Organizational Structure 98 teacher Ingrid…

2019 marks the 45th annual running of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta July 27 and 28. The BHYC regatta is a premier event on the Gulf of Maine Ocean Racing Association (GMORA) sailing…

Waterford World’s Fair, July 19-21

Pittston Fair, July 25-28

Notice something different? We hope so.

We've…

Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority

Two Bridges Regional Jail – now without its largest contributing county,  Waldo – is considering other options to fill space. Among them is working with the federal government to accept…

AUGUSTA – Governor Janet Mills will join the Maine Bicentennial Commission in launching the commemoration of the State of Maine bicentennial, at events across the state on Wednesday, July 30, 2019…

Boothbay Harbor selectmen have scheduled an executive session for 6 p.m. Monday, July 15 at the town office. The session is pursuant to Title 1 MRSA 405 6(A), personnel discussion, and Title 1…

Boothbay selectmen want another perspective before seeking a request for proposals to expand and broaden the region’s internet accessibility. The board voted 4-0 to table using Maine Community…

The vicar of the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Georgia, the Rev. Canon George Maxwell will be the next guest minister at All Saints on Southport Island for the next two weeks. Services for…

Coral reefs are retreating from equatorial waters and establishing new reefs in more temperate regions, according to…

You might wonder what all those cars are doing in the Boothbay Region Y (BRYMCA) parking lot every day? It's because the Y offers so many wonderful options for everyone. Over 45 year-round classes…

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and the Midcoast Conservancy invite the public to discover the fascinating lives of the most widespread heron in North America, the great blue heron. Join Danielle…

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Deane Lawrence Hutchins, M.D., 94, passed away July 8, 2019, at home in Camden, Maine, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Harold and Hazel Hutchins from Kingfield, Maine. He married…

Isabel Wise and Robert O’Gara were married at Newagen Seaside Inn on Southport Island, Maine, on July 6, 2019, which is also the groom’s birthday. Sarah (Sally) Bullard officiated.

Isabel…

The Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in June:

Alna: Coombs, Michael W. and Russin, Katherine A. to Favaloro, Kristina and…

All it takes is a quick look at the Maine Office of the Attorney General’s website to recognize that the variety of scams --- and the sophistication of them --- are growing. A scam, as defined by…

The Boothbay Region Historical Society is pleased to announce a second summer raffle opportunity. Imagine the joy and excitement of riding aboard a shiny red pumper engine fire truck. Surprise! It…

Churches on the Boothbay peninsula will take a moment for mission outreach on Sunday, July 14 in support of Set For Success, the region’s annual back to school event.

Members and friends…

Don’t get Cindy Collamore wrong.

The motorcycle-riding, glacier-hiking, vegetable and herb gardening, fundraising, dancing, Red’s Eats co-owner, longtime Wiscasset school administrative…

Boothbay Harbor selectmen

Selectmen voted 5-0 July 8 to accept Tom Woodin’s resignation as town manager of…

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Ernest F. Johnson, 52, 0f Eastport, Maine passed away unexpectedly at home on June 30, 2019.

Ernest was born in Boothbay Harbor on Sept. 16, 1966, son of Olaf and Judy Johnson of Boothbay…

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Sensible, Timely Relief for America’s Nuclear Districts’ Economic Development (STRANDED) Act. The…

The Maine Department of Transportation will begin two major projects in the Bath/Brunswick/Woolwich area. Bridge wearing surface repairs to the Sagadohoc Bridge, located on the Bath and Woolwich…

The Boothbay Region Garden Club’s garden therapy team met at the Gregory Wing on Tuesday, July 2 to guide residents through a project designed to preserve the best of summer --- since we have…

Wiscasset

Despite some predictions of gloomy sales and business failures if the Maine Department of Transportation project took away Main Street parking, most businesses were doing a brisk business Monday…