After 27 years as president of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA), the state’s oldest fishermen’s organization, lobsterman David Cousens of South Thomaston will step down…
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Local taxpayers are being asked to account for about one third of the proposed Edgecomb school budget increase. The school committee presented its proposed $2,869,172 budget for next year during…
Obituary
Leroy H. Yereance, 92, of Newcastle, formerly of Boothbay Harbor and Southport, died peacefully Feb. 8, 2018 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.
He…
The Lincoln County Animal Shelter was gifted with a truckload of goodies from the Community Center on Tuesday, Feb. 6, when Center Director Jane Good dropped off donations. The Center featured the…
The Boothbay junior varsity boys basketball team lost in the first Frozen Court final held Feb. 10 at Boothbay Region Elementary School in Boothbay Harbor. Boothbay hosted a six-team field…
As the Maine high school basketball season comes to a close, First National Bank is pleased to report the successful results of their signature athletic programming sponsorship…
Obituary
Susan Leach, 61, died at the University Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Jan. 30, 2018, from complications of the flu.
Susan, affectionately known as “Dude” to family and friends,…
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Gordon Look Newell of Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, formerly of Westborough, Massachusetts, died Jan. 26, 2018, at the age of 98.
“Gus,” as his friends called him, was born in Uxbridge,…
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee invites the public to enjoy great food, friendly company and lively discussion at a lasagna dinner on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 5-7 p.m. at Mobius, 319 Main…
Obituary
Landon L. “Lanny” Oliver, 81, died peacefully Feb. 9, 2018 with his family by his side at Lincoln Health - Miles…
State Senator Dana Dow, representing the members of the Senate and House of Representatives for the State of Maine, joined in recognizing Michael Hall, owner of Hall Funeral Homes with locations…
Boothbay Region High School
Boothbay Region High School students Kayla Lewis, Brooke Harmon and Sierra Murray are putting on a Bingo Afternoon in support of Freedom 424, an organization committed to ending the injustice of…
If you worked hard last year and need help preparing your taxes, Midcoast CA$H has trained volunteers ready to assist. Individuals who make less than $54,000 are eligible to have their taxes…
Obituary
James A. Brown, 93, of Wickliffe, Ohio died peacefully on Feb. 2, 2018 at Lake West Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born Aug. 21, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late…
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Kenneth L. Bergquist, 93, died Jan. 20. 2018. He was born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine July 30, 1924 to his loving parents Elmer and Addie Bergquist.
He had a wonderful Maine childhood, and…
Lincoln County Republicans will assemble on Saturday, Feb. 17 from noon–4 p.m. at the Great Salt Bay School, 559 Main Street, Damariscotta to affirm support for Republican core principles and to…
The February Garden Therapy project brought to the Gregory Wing by members of the Boothbay Region Garden Club got right to the heart of the matter. Though the group of residents was small for…
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Landon L. “Lanny” Oliver, 81, died peacefully with his family by his side at Miles Lincoln Health Hospital in Damariscotta.
Friends are welcome to…
On Tuesday, Jan. 30, Boothbay Region High School English teacher Mark Gorey was one of 50 Maine teachers to become new National Board Certified Teacher inductees. He traveled to Augusta to the…
Maine Lobstermen’s Association
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association is once again offering a one-day bus trip to Seafood Expo North America (formerly known as the Boston Seafood Show) on March 12. And this time the trip is free…
Lillian Sherburne is one of two students chosen as Maine’s 2018 top youth volunteers by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Sherburne will receive an engraved silver medallion, a $1,000…
The Mountain Valley Conference girls basketball championship at Boothbay Region High School today at 2 p.m. is a go, according to BRHS Athletic Director Allan Crocker via email.
The…
Saturday, March 31: Easter Eggspress Come celebrate Easter with steam train rides noon to 3 p.m., and Easter egg hunts at Alna Center! Locate a golden egg and a large basket of goodies is yours!…
Despite the February chill, the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center in Walpole is gearing up for a busy summer field season. Applications are now being accepted from…
Kimberly Smith of Riverdog Yoga in Edgecomb will host a class to benefit the Boothbay Region Community Resource Council…
A service for Patricia P. Wright, who died Feb. 4, 2018, will be held Friday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 32 Emery Way, Boothbay Harbor. A reception will follow the…
Obituary
Jessica Lynn Gatcomb (Merrill), 34, of West Bath died Feb. 7, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Bath on Sept. 6, 1983, and daughter of Terri L. (Merrill)…
St. Columba's Episcopal Church will offer an Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist Service with the Imposition of Ashes on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at 32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor. All are welcome…
Obituary
Grace D. Calhoun, resident of Boothbay, Maine for all 96 amazing years of her life, passed away peacefully in her home, as she wanted on Feb. 6, 2018 with her family right at her side.
…
The Joint Economic Development Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 6 debriefed on the Feb. 1 economic master plan roll-out and on the Festival of Lights.
Regarding the master plan, the committee…
Obituary
Charles Edmund Spear, 90, of Portland died peacefully on Jan. 28, 2018 after a long illness. The youngest of seven children, he was born on Dec. 8,…
Boothbay Region High School senior Isabelle Curtis has received a Gold Key from the Maine Scholastic Writing Awards. Her eight-piece portfolio “Fact and Fiction” earned her the prestigious award…
Midcoast Federal Credit Union (FCU) announces the promotion of Liza Reno as vice president retail services, Bath and Edgecomb. Liza has a strong background in member service from her 10+ years…
Grants of up to $20,000 are available through the Maine Community Foundation to help nonprofits implement energy efficiency measures in historic buildings they own.
The community…
Obituary
Sewall T. Maddocks Sr., 79, formerly of Boothbay, died peacefully on Feb. 2, 2018 in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
He was born to Grace (McLaughlin) and Harmon Roscoe Maddocks on Nov. 4, 1938…
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Shirley M. (Weaver) Peaslee, 90, of Jefferson died Feb. 5, 2018 in Jefferson at her home, where she was surrounded by family.
Shirley was born December 19, 1927 in South Jefferson to Albert…
Lincoln County Commissioners
Lincoln County Commissioners on Tuesday joined a class action lawsuit against companies that manufacture and distribute opioid drugs, to recoup the costs of law enforcement, emergency medical…
Debbie Gagnon loves dogs. She loves all animals. When not serving lobster rolls to her customers at her eatery Red’s Eats in Wiscasset, you can generally find her…
Senator Dana Dow (R-Lincoln) has announced the local transportation projects included in the Maine Department of Transportation Work Plan for Calendar Years 2018, 2019 and 2020. The estimated…
The Joint Economic Development Committee hosted business leaders and community members throughout the Boothbay region for the final economic development and strategy action plan on Thursday, Feb.…
Last spring, local school officials projected a record low enrollment. Edgecomb Eddy School projected 59 students for 2017-18. But a new pre-kindergarten program, an agreement with Alna and…
Department of Corrections
Dr. Joseph Fitzpatrick, commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections, has submitted a report to the governor’s office and the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations, proposing taking…
A public forum was held Jan. 31 to ask what qualities the community wants to see in a new superintendent for Alternative Organizational Structure 98. Steve Bailey, executive director for the Maine…
The Boothbay Sea and Science Center has received a $2,000 donation from Friends of Windjammer Days. The money will go toward helping young…
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is thrilled to announce that we have added a new librarian to our team. We’re thrilled to have the library once again fully staffed; we’ve had a vacancy since…
The AOS 98 Superintendent of Schools office has announced that due to the impending storm tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday Feb. 7, Boothbay Region schools, Edgecomb Eddy School…
The AOS 98 Superintendent of Schools office has announced that due to the impending storm tomorrow afternoon, the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District Board of Trustees meeting…
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memorandum on Thursday, Jan. 4 overriding the Obama Administration-era…
Obituary
Paul Turner Gahan, 83, of Newmarket, New Hampshire died peacefully at his home on Jan. 20, 2018.
Born on April 7, 1934 in Exeter, he was the son of Arthur M. and Helen M. (Turner) Gahan.…
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Patricia (Penny) Pendleton Wright, 49, died Feb. 4, 2018 after a long, hard fought battle of three and a half years with a brain tumor condition.
She was born Nov. 5, 1968 at the Lankenau…
