After several delays, the Route 27 sidewalk connecting Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor is slated for construction in the spring 2018. This mile-long pedestrian connection, which will be ADA compliant…
News
Richard E. Williams, 81, died peacefully at his residence in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, on the morning of Aug. 12, 2017.
Richard attended local schools, and was a truck driver for 50 years, “…
Martin Ronan Donohoe passed away at home in Portland, Maine on Aug. 3, 2017.
He was born in Ireland, raised in Caracas, Venezuela, and spent over 20…
It’s going to cost more to recycle shingle debris at the Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District. Directors voted Aug. 9 to increase disposal costs for shingles from $80 to $100 per ton beginning…
Prosecutorial District 6
Angel McCracken, 26, of Damariscotta, who was arrested in late May on prostitution charges, when several alleged clients were summonsed on charges, has not been charged with any crime, according…
There’s a change to the schedule for the artist talks this week during the Maine Coast Stone Symposium.
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Recently retired as provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese in South Carolina, the Right Reverend Charles vonRosenberg will be making his second visit to All Saints by-the-Sea this month.…
At a picnic table outside the clubhouse of Newcastle’s Harriet Gertrude Bird Playground Saturday night, Brigid Griffin of Whitefield said she times all her friends’ visits to have a community…
Harbor Fest opens Sept. 1. In the six years since Lori Reynolds started the annual festival, it has grown from one day to 10, and the Boothbay Harbor event continues to draw businesses, …
Single cell genomics technology has given scientists the ability to individually read the genetic blueprints of cells, the most fundamental units of life. Now, the…
The Free Clothing Closet at the United Methodist Church in Boothbay Harbor will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 26 for inventory control.
Please come to the Closet on…
The Boothbay Harbor Planning Board fielded two requests Aug. 9 — Jeff Sampson’s application to expand a deck at 61 Barrows Road, and Rahul Anand’s application for an amendment to a previous…
Boothbay selectmen changed the planning board’s proposed wording on a proposed recreational marijuana ordinance Aug. 9. Selectmen amended language regarding location and facility size for growing…
While it is illegal for youth to drink alcohol, 57 percent of Lincoln County high school students feel it would be easy to get alcohol if they wanted some, according to the 2015 Maine Youth Health…
Boothbay’s first property revaluation in more than a decade will likely begin later this summer. Selectmen approved the framework of an agreement with John E. O’Donnell & Associates of New…
Southport selectmen
Southport has waged a battle against disappearing street signs for many years. Some signs, like the ones for Cozy Harbor or Christmas Cove, disappear quite often.
“The sign for Dogfish Head…
Jack Sarmanian turned 80 on Aug. 4 and celebrated his birthday with 30 relatives Aug. 5 and 6. The celebration began with a quiet evening on Saturday, Aug. 5 with his wife Sandy and daughter Julie…
Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority
At the Aug. 9 meeting of the Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority, the board discussed in executive session the pending appointment of the new administrator. Chairwoman Mary Trescot said the board…
Central Maine Astronomy Society
Although the stars in late summer are fairly ho-hum as stars go, August usually provides a good show anyway, because one of the most reliable meteor showers can be seen every August, the planets…
First National Bank is proud to announce the winners of its tenth annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Fourteen color photographs have been chosen from over 150 entries, and each winning…
The Mission Committee of the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor is delighted to welcome Fatuma Hussein, who will speak about immigration on Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. in the…
On Saturday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m., at Sherman Field, Boothbay Harbor, the Boothbay Region Ambulance Service (BRAS) is hosting a Red Sox Alumni celebrity softball game with the help of New England…
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours for Sheepscot Eye Associates to help celebrate their 40th anniversary of doing business here in our region. The…
On Saturday, Aug. 19 at 4 p.m., the Lincoln Home in Newcastle will hold the second annual Lobster and More event. Tickets are selling fast, reserve yours now by calling 563-3350.…
Author, illustrator, artist and educator Thomas Block passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 23. His final completed work was commissioned by Sharon Pulkkinen for the 2017 Books in Boothbay…
The tent was up and the music was flowing on the lawn of Boothbay Region Historical Society on Sunday, Aug. 6 as the community and volunteers celebrated the Society’s 50th year.
“It’s about…
“There’s some seriously cool stuff here” was one of the many comments going around the Boothbay Common on Aug. 5 during the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club’s Annual Auction and Flea Market. This year…
Leo and Mary Lou Caron of East Boothbay and Augusta celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 6 with their actual wedding date being Aug. 3. The party was held at the Spruce Point…
Annual Antique Car Show
Cruise on in Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m., for The Lincoln Home's ninth annual vintage car show. Fun for all ages! Enjoy a root beer float and conversations with the…
Join Wiscasset guide Cathy Messmer for a special talk and tour of Castle Tucker focused on food and cooking. The program takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. Find…
The Rev. Edward J. Wynne Jr. will lead the service at the Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Aug. 13. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. This year the chapel celebrates…
Rounding out the summer’s Steeple Fundraising suppers, St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset, will host its third and final dinner on Monday, Aug. 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Haddock chowder…
The Edgecomb Community Church, UCC will be holding a Community Supper in support of the Edgecomb Fire Department Auxiliary on Saturday, Aug. 19, beginning at 5 p.m. The menu will consist of…
During the 2016-2017 school year, the Boothbay Region YMCA’s high school membership grew to 189 students. Over one-third of those high school aged members received free memberships through the Y’s…
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest 2017
Two giant pumpkins are growing in Edgecomb.
Have you ever wondered how a giant pumpkin is grown? If you think those pumpkins, weighing in excess of 100 pounds, featured in the annual…
Lincoln County Democrats have invited all announced Democratic Maine gubernatorial candidates to join them at their August family cookout and lobster bake Aug. 13 in Waldoboro, and a number have…
The American Red Cross of Maine is teaming up with local partners to make local residents safer by installing free smoke alarms in their homes on Saturday, Aug. 26.
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Obituary
Robert Anthony Lord, 77, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and East Boothbay, died Aug. 1, 2017, from complications of multiple myeloma.
Born June 19, 1940 in Rochester, N.H., and raised in…
Boothbay Region Community Resource Council is proud to present Set For Success for its sixth year.
The free back to school celebratory event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 1 to 3 p…
Southport Historical Society
The Hendricks Hill Museum on Southport Island has added a new program this year, featuring small group tours of some specialized museum exhibits. We are pleased to announce that Southport summer…
The Edgecomb Fire Department responded to 15 calls between July 1 and 15.
On July 1, the department responded to a fire alarm on Shore Road triggered by an overhead leak. Firefighters…
A celebration of the life of Anita M. Howe will take place on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. at her home 54 Landing Road, Southport. Please note the time has changed from 3 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Obituary
Emmalin Christiansen Welch of Newcastle, Maine, died at midnight on Aug. 2, 2017. She was 95 years old.
Although Emmalin was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, she spent most of her…
Obituary
Kyle P. Closson, 49, died Aug. 5, 2017.
He was predeceased by his father, Jerry Closson.
He is survived by his mother, Donna Closson, of Boothbay Harbor; his brothers, Wayne and his…
Local puppeteers Elisabeth Ferrero and Joanie Dean of Primrose Puppets will bring a Russian folktale to life with their silk marionettes at the Pownalborough Court…
When Jay and Stella Kochiss decided to travel across the U.S. beginning last May, it was with the intention of telling the story of American immigration. As they…
Paul Doiron, noted author of the Mike Bowditch series of crime novels set in the Maine woods, will be at the Southport Memorial Library on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. to discuss his latest book, “…
UPDATE: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office provided information Monday on Sunday’s two midday accidents in Edgecomb. In the first one, at Routes 1 and 27, two of the drivers, Timothy Badgley, 59…
On Wednesday, Aug. 9 and Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 5:30–7 p.m., Dr. W.E. “Ed” Bosarge, Ph.D. and Dr. Marc Steven Penn will discuss “The Coming Medical Revolution: Adult Stem Cells & Related…
The Rt. Reverend Mark Beckwith returns to All Saints by-the-Sea this week, to conduct the 8a.m. and 10a.m. celebrations of Holy Communion on Aug. 13.
After the 10a.m. service refreshments…
