It’s been years since the Alna Fire Department has had to cut into a car to rescue someone, Fire Chief Mike Trask said. But the department has the equipment and still trains, for the next time.…
News
The Y-Arts annual spring concert on May 24 included four selections from the Kiddie Choir, solos by Jackie McLoon and Noelle Timberlake, a duet by McLoon and Timberlake, and four songs by the…
Back in 1973 Glenn "Sam" Stevens wrote the East Boothbay column in the Boothbay Register, as she had and would for many years. In the May 31, 1973 issue she wrote about a village…
Lisa Beth Hammer will lead a conversation, “On the Value of Vulnerability: Enhancing Authenticity,” as the second of a series of Inn Conversations at Inn Along the Way at Chapman Farm, 741 Main…
FairPoint Communications has unveiled FairPoint Connected Communities, a program recognizing non-profit organizations…
Lincoln County Historical Association
A special summer exhibit, “Dungeons and Dragons: Seafarers and Tattoos,” opens on Saturday, June 10 at Lincoln County Historical Association’s Old Jail Museum on Federal Street in Wiscasset. The…
Whether you have a small yard or acres of property, you can garden and landscape to entice many of your favorite birds to your home. Instructor Jody Telfair will help participants work to create…
Obituary
Richard W. Thompson, 76, died at his residence in Wiscasset on May 11, 2017.
He was the son of the late Isabel Amman and Forrest H. Thompson. He was a native of Dayton, Ohio and resided in…
Boothbay selectmen are considering a property revaluation for 2018. According to the town’s tax assessor Mike O’Donnell, Boothbay’s 2017 state valuation of $952,200,000 is ‘inflated” resulting in…
Cool, cloudy weather and ongoing utility construction may have slowed turnout for the second weekly Boothbay Farmers Market on Thursday, May 25 but did not dampen prospects for the summer to come…
In the Clover, a women's specialty boutique in Wiscasset, has new owners.
Kasey McNamara and her husband Jay took over the store and all its merchandise in…
Calling all crafters! St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset, will be holding its 65th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both inside and outside spaces…
The public is invited to the open house and dedication ceremony at the new Boothbay Region Ambulance Service headquarters in Boothbay on Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Being held…
Edgecomb Community Church, UCC will be holding its ninth annual celebration of the remarkable plant, rhubarb,…
When Lightning Lucy dropped by Edgecomb Eddy School on Tuesday, May 23, she brought several kinds of energy with her, including potential, kinetic, elastic, heat, light, sound, laser, neon, wind,…
Boothbay Harbor Sewer District
Throughout the summer, the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District Board of Trustees will move their meetings from Wednesdays to the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings begin at 5 p.m. at…
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ Spring Auction Weekend June 2-4 will present a collection of ancient and modern rarities from around the world. The auction will begin at 11 a.m. EST each day.…
There is a new place to store all those things you don’t have room for in your home, garage, basement, or attic. Ronnie Campbell of Boothbay Harbor has opened a new storage facility at 20…
The Barters Island Baptist Church will be celebrating its 150th anniversary (1867-2017) this Sunday, May 28 — honoring the past, present, with a vision for the future…
Boothbay-area voters who wish to have more influence on local, state, and national politics may be interested in a local group of activists that has sprung up in the wake of the January 21 Women’s…
This Sunday, May 28, as part of Memorial Day Weekend, at the beginning of the worship service, the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor will remember those now…
The St. Andrews Auxiliary Spring Luncheon will be held Wednesday, June 7 at noon at Newagen Seaside Inn, Southport. All members are invited to the luncheon honoring all Auxiliary volunteers who…
Healthy Lincoln County recently released findings from an assessment of Lincoln County’s top-ranked health issues: substance use and mental health disorders. The report’s release coincides with…
On Sunday, June 4, the Boothbay Railway Village will host its fourth annual day dedicated to dogs and their families. Admission to Family Free FUR All! including steam train…
Boothbay Harbor is currently accepting applications for part-time, seasonal parking enforcement positions. Previous experience is not required, training will be provided by the municipality.…
The Seaside Lodge Square and Compass Club invites the public to attend the second annual Pig Roast on Saturday, June 3 at 3 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 118 Ocean Point Rd., East…
Boothbay Harbor Selectmen
Since their reelection to the board of selectman, Wendy Wolf and Denise Griffin have swapped places on the board. Wolf is now chair…
2017 National Honor Society Induction
The 2017 Boothbay Region High School National Honor Society honorees were inducted on Tuesday, May 23 in the BRHS gymnasium. The half hour ceremony followed a long established ritual, where four…
The Boothbay Region Food Pantry is pleased to announce resumption of its voucher program that will enable clients to have increased access to fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables during the…
The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club is ready to provide loaner bikes to anyone needing transportation in order to work in the Boothbay region. Bike pick-ups will take place from 10 a.m. to noon every…
At its May annual meeting, United Way of Mid Coast Maine presented its Community Builder Awards to Hope & Resiliency in the Boothbay Region, and to the Midcoast Community Alliance in Sagadahoc…
Town of Edgecomb
Edgecomb selectmen are seeking advice from the Maine Municipal Association for developing a policy on tax-acquired property. Residents authorized selectmen to dispose of tax-acquired properties as…
The 19 By-Way project has completed its first phase. E.M. Wood Construction demolished the former Romar building ahead of the May 25 extended schedule…
Obituary
Kandy L. (Fairfield) Ward, 57 of Wiscasset, died May 21, 2017 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.
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Obituary
John Philip Berry Sr., 69, of East Waterboro died at his home on May 21, 2017 from complications after heart surgery.
John was born in Portland July 7, 1947, the son of George and Eva Mains…
Obituary
William A. Kautzmann 88, of Presley Drive, East Boothbay, died May 19, 2017 at Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta.
“Bill” was born in Englewood, N.J., the son of the late Fred and Louise…
At the recent Central Lincoln County YMCA’s annual meeting and groundbreaking ceremony, the Sprague family was honored for their vision, determination and philanthropic leadership in creating what…
The barn at Morris Farm is once again filling up with a huge selection of heirloom tomatoes, hardy Maine-grown perennials, vegetable and flower seedlings, and herbs for the farm’s annual plant…
Are you interested in helping protect a favorite local natural area? The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, in cooperation with Damariscotta River Association (DRA), is…
Obituary
Allen F. Brewer, 85, of Edgecomb, died May 20, 2017.
Allen was born in Boothbay Harbor, son to the late Harold and Ruth (Sherman) Brewer. He attended local schools, worked in the woods with…
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the annual Community Awards finalists in each category. The Community Awards…
Breck Holladay, a member of the Boothbay Region High School class of 1975, will be the guest speaker at this year’s Alumni Banquet on Sunday, June 4 at 6 p.m. at Boothbay Region Elementary School…
Wiscasset Fire Department
A chimney fire Tuesday at 179 Bath Road, across from the former NAPA auto parts store, led to extensive damage throughout the home, according to Wiscasset Fire Chief T.J. Merry. “The house is not…
LifeFlight of Maine is hosting a unique event for golfers and non-golfers alike at Boothbay Harbor Country Club, to be held this year on June 22, the first day of summer.
For golfers, the…
Obituary
James O. ‘Jimmy” Hanna, 89, died May 21, 2017 at home after a period of declining health. He was predeceased by his lifelong companion, Dolores (…
There will be a celebration to remember the life of Marilyn Ava Flint Landry on Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m. at the Wilson Memorial Chapel, Ocean Point, Maine. Marilyn passed away on Dec. 17, 2016. A…
Have you ever wanted to participate in a drum circle? Starting Saturday, May 27 you’ll be able to. A new drum circle will meet the fourth Saturday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community…
Boothbay Region Fish and Game Association
Members of the the Boothbay Region Fish and Game Association had hoped to introduce young people to outdoor skills at an open house on Saturday, May 20. According to Association President…
Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 is fast approaching. We are dedicating this year’s parade to our Korean War veterans. Once again, the peninsula’s five parades are being organized by the Boothbay…
AARP Maine is seeking nominations for its 2017 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors those individuals who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to…
