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Here we go again, folks. It’s that time! Get your Christmas lists ready for the Early Bird sales in Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay.
The 29th annual Boothbay Area Early Bird sale is…
Boothbay is one of several Maine communities with a lapsed cable franchise agreement with its provider. Boothbay’s agreement expired in 2007, and based on the contract, it continues in perpetuity…
Seawicks Candle Company in Boothbay Harbor is making and selling some new, pretty, blue candles.
But they’re not just…
Kenneth Hatch III, facing multiple charges of sexual assault and giving drugs to his alleged victims, will likely take the stand in his own defense, his attorney Richard Elliott said before court…
Boothbay Harbor Selectmen
The Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort was met with an upset audience at the Monday, Nov. 13 board of selectmen meeting. The resort, at 35, 37 and 41 Atlantic Ave., proposed extending the south…
No stop work order has been issued to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, but one may be coming in the next few days or weeks. On Nov. 9, the appeals board denied a permit for CMBG’s expansion…
On Sunday, Nov. 12, seven Wiscasset Municipal Airport pilots and an airplane mechanic showed up with chainsaws in hand to help airport neighbor Maureen Wilkinson clean up after the Oct. 29-30…
Boothbay Harbor
The Boothbay Harbor Police Department has announced that a winter parking ban will be in effect for all streets in Boothbay Harbor from Nov. 15 through March 31, during the hours of 2 a.m. to 6 a.…
The second annual Boothbay Festival of Lights kicks off on Nov. 17 with a sparkling series. The Festival of Lights is a celebration of signature holiday events in Midcoast…
Thanksgiving is one week from today, and Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa are, respectively, a little over two weeks and four weeks after that. It’s not too early to plan your end-of-year gifts to…
The Rotary Club of Boothbay Harbor honored Veterans during the “Service Above Self” dinner gathering at the club on Montgomery Road on Thursday, Nov. 9.
“Those who believe in service above…
On Dec. 1, the Festival of Trees silent auction, raffles and the five shops of the Garden Club will open their doors at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House. Donors and…
The Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to provide them with information about damages to their homes and businesses from the Oct. 30 storm and subsequent loss of power…
The November meeting of the Pemaquid Chapter, DAR was held at 11 a.m., Nov. 11, at Head Tide, in the birthplace of Edwin Arlington Robinson, one of America’s award-winning poets, and the current…
Obituary
Holly Rae Sanborn (Peachey) died Nov. 9, 2017 due to sudden complications from a long time illness.
She was born on Oct. 14, 1953 in Augusta, Maine…
Boothbay Region Garden Club
Short days, plunging temps, hearty soups and turkey talk — all sure signs of a change of season. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Garden Therapy team…
Two Bridges Regional Jail
The Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority on Nov. 8 gave Administrator James Bailey the authority to enter into a contract with the Bernstein Shur law firm. The firm, chosen following a request for…
The local emergency planning committee for Lincoln County held its quarterly meeting Thursday, Nov. 9 at Bigelow Laboratories in Boothbay. Updates concerning hazmat training and table top…
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD School Committee meeting Nov. 8 marked the second to last meeting for Superintendent Eileen King before she departs Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98…
At United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s Campaign Finale, volunteer Chair Bill Brillant said that while there were “hundreds of examples of tremendous generosity and caring,” the…
Join St. Philip's Episcopal Church and The First Congregational Church UCC of Wiscasset for a Community Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. This year's service of thanksgiving…
It may be hard to believe, but the holidays will soon be here!
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 18 for the Central Lincoln County YMCA’s 37th annual Holiday Bazaar and start your holiday shopping…
The Department of Marine Resources in Boothbay Harbor held a Career Day seminar Nov. 8 for students from 10 schools — Washington and Monmouth academies and Boothbay Region, Cony, Wells, Hall-Dale…
Do you just love homemade pies for your holiday meals? No time to make them or don’t know how? This year plan on buying those homemade pies at the Edgecomb Community Church’s Thanksgiving Pie Sale…
Boothbay Region High School won the 2017 Class E football title with a 20-14 win over the Maranacook Black Bears at Sherman Field, BRHS Friday night, Nov. 10. The victory capped an undefeated…
In a 3-2 decision, the Boothbay Appeals Board denied a permit for Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ expansion. In December, CMBG received unanimous planning board approval to begin a $30-plus…
Death notice
John M. Gleason, 80, of Sheepscot Road, Newcastle died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 at his residence. A celebration of his life will be held in the spring…
Family and friends gathered Nov. 7 at Skidompha Library to thank and celebrate Lincoln Home resident Billy Flanagan for her 20 years of volunteer work at the library. Billy has monitored the…
Attention all boat owners — show your holiday spirit and help the region celebrate the 32nd annual Harbor Lights Festival and the Boothbay Festival of Lights by participating in the Lighted Boat…
Boothbay selectmen
Boothbay selectmen dipped into the municipal capital improvement account Nov. 8 to purchase new fire and public works equipment. The board authorized purchasing a Kohler 20RES generator for $8,205…
According to Boothbay Region High School teacher Mark Gorey, literacy at the school is slipping. At the Oct. 11 CSD School Committee meeting, he voiced his concern and accepted an invitation to…
The First Congregational Church UCC of Wiscasset will be honoring our veterans at Ames Supply in Wiscasset on Saturday, Nov. 11. From 8 to 10 a.m., free coffee and homemade baked goods will be…
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Somali Bantu farmers from New Roots Cooperative Farm in Lewiston will give a presentation about their new farm at the Friends Meetinghouse in Damariscotta. The event is…
Red, white and blue were the dominant colors of dress, and songs, words and decorations in praise of veterans filled the Southport Town Hall as the town’s school children and staff, as well as…
Boothbay Region High School is looking for local tradespeople to share their experiences, backgrounds, and expertise with students interested in working in that particular field. We have lots of…
For the third year running, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is welcoming visitors back to its annual seasonal celebration, Gardens Aglow. This year, CMBG is taking its dramatic…
Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop & Café in Damariscotta will host a book signing with Laurie Apgar Chandler, author of “Upwards: The story of the first woman to solo thru-paddle the Northern…
On Thursday, Nov. 16, from 2-4 p.m., Paul Kando will offer a two hour free public presentation and discussion at Friends Meeting House, 77 Belvedere Rd. in Damariscotta that will explore the…
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, recently announced the fall 2017…
Boothbay Harbor Sewer District Superintendent Chris Higgins announced Wednesday, the crew working on the Union Street pump station and underground lines will soon begin work on Oak Street.
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This Sunday morning at 10, veterans will be recognized and thanked during worship at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. There will be a special reception honoring veterans following…
Friday, Nov. 10 will mark the 242nd Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. There will be a celebratory party hosted by local Boothbay area Marines to mark the occasion,…
Lincoln County commissioners hosted their eighth annual Spirit of America awards ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Among those recognized for their many hours of community volunteerism were a retired…
There are early deadlines approaching for the print editions of the Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper during the holiday season.
These deadlines are for all copy, ads, columns…
On Tuesday, Edgecomb voters supported three of four state referendum ballot questions. The only ballot question not receiving local or statewide support was a measure which would have allowed slot…
Edgecomb
With the wind storm over and power restored, local school committees are now looking toward making up for lost time. In Edgecomb, the school committee began discussing possible ways for recouping…
Boothbay voters adopted two new local ordinances during Tuesday’s state referendum election. One local ordinance regulates retail marijuana and the other establishes nine drug-free zones.
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Of the four questions on the state ballot – Question 1, the York County casino issue; Question 2, Medicaid expansion; Question 3, the transportation bond; and Question 4, a constitutional…
Lincoln County Commissioners
The Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency and the Communications Department had something of a trial by fire the week of Oct. 30. And as of Tuesday, Nov. 7, the county still had 1,743 roads…
