Bishop Robert P. Deeley has announced that, starting Dec. 5, Fr. Dominic Azagbor, OP, has been appointed as parochial vicar of All Saints Parish (St. Charles…
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Obituary
Brenda Lee Lord, 57, of Boothbay died peacefully at her home Nov. 13, 2016 surrounded by family after a two year battle with lung cancer.
Brenda was born on Feb. 24, 1959 in Worcester,…
The Coastal Humane Society of Brunswick, recently partnered with Lincoln County Animal Shelter of Edgecomb, has hired Morgan Fuller as their new…
The Central Lincoln County YMCA announced this week that a gift of $400,000 has been received from the Arthur N. Berry and Marion D. Berry trusts, putting the Y just one million away from reaching…
The Thistle Inn in Boothbay Harbor, which re-opened on Nov. 10 under the stewardship of Anya Heyl and Dick Reid after abruptly closing its doors this past summer, will be hosting its first…
Boothbay Region Refuse District officials are happy with their health insurance plan despite an 11.25 percent premium increase. On Nov. 10, Superintendent Steve Lewis reported the upcoming premium…
Did you know that many of our neighbors are suffering from the effects of Lyme disease and the Midcoast is the center of the current epidemic in Maine?
According to Paula Jackson Jones,…
As a young, First Lieutenant Marine, John Druce fought against the Japanese Empire during World War II. In 1942, the Boothbay Harbor native trained at Marine bases in Parris Island, South Carolina…
Healthy Lincoln County
With the likely passage of Question One, which legalizes marijuana use for recreational purposes in Maine, the Substance Use Prevention Partnership, a subgroup of Healthy Lincoln County, plans to…
Sen. Chris Johnson, D-Somerville, will hold his final regular office hours at locations through Lincoln County on Saturday, Nov. 19.
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obituary
D. Reid Weedon Jr. died Nov. 2, 2016 at his home in Cohasset, Massachusetts at the age of 96.
Born in Newton, Massachusetts and a 1941 graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,…
The town of Wiscasset has gained a few new shops over the past year, making it an even better destination for holiday shopping than it's been in the past.
And merchants, with help from the…
It began as a way to give local kids more post-secondary education options. Today, it is one of the largest funds of its kind in Maine. The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund is in its 52nd year and…
Cookies, muffins, bars, bread and other goodies will be available at Yellow Front Grocery, Business Route One, Damariscotta on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m for the benefit of Lincoln…
Well, it's happened again. Another year has flown by, and THE SEASON is almost upon us.
The 28th annual Boothbay Area Early Bird sale will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19.
The annual…
Hannaford Supermarkets announced Thursday the 2016 launch of Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger, a charitable campaign focused on helping feed individuals who do not have access to enough nutritious…
United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s fall Campaign raised $1,946,193, well surpassing its $1,850,000 goal, campaign leaders announced at the Campaign Finale. It is the highest amount…
obituary
Leota D. Horstman: a life of love, well lived. With remarkable grace and perseverance, "Lee" valiantly battled lung and bone cancer in her last year of life. Her cheerful outlook and enthusiasm…
Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office
A rush hour accident at George Wright Road and Route One closed the state highway in Woolwich from George Wright Road to Nequasset Road on Thursday, Nov. 10 for five hours. The crash occurred just…
Moratorium on Northern Shrimp Commercial Fishing continues for 2017
In response to the depleted condition of the northern shrimp resource, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Northern Shrimp Section extended the moratorium on commercial fishing for…
On Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, the Boothbay Harbor Planning Board and the Knickerbocker Group moved forward concerning the potential sale of the Romar bowling alley property.
…
Obituary
Robert Harrington “Bob” Clark, 82, of Boothbay Harbor, Maine and Stuart, Florida died Nov. 9, 2016.
Born August 8, 1934 in Augusta…
Town of Boothbay
With all the votes counted, the Boothbay selectmen’s focus now is implementing the Route 27 Redevelopment Project. During their Nov. 9 meeting, the selectmen moved forward with the transportation…
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
Chief Deputy Ken Mason of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has won a closely contested race for Kennebec County Sheriff. He won Tuesday’s election with 33,387 votes over the acting sheriff,…
Newcastle
In the fellowship hall following Second Congregational Church services on Sunday, Nov. 6, a dozen church members shared ways in which their faith leads them to support different causes…
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s Volunteer Awards, to be presented at its annual meeting and volunteer appreciation, Dec. 8 at Wavus Camp. Each award…
The Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce is excited that Santa has accepted our invitation to visit Damariscotta on Saturday, Nov. 26. Santa is taking a break from making his…
Lincoln County Probate Court
Outgoing Probate Judge Thomas Berry was treated to a surprise retirement party on Nov. 9, including lunch and cake and punch at the Lincoln County Courthouse. About 50 people attended.
Berry…
BRCTV, the local non-profit television station in Boothbay Harbor, has gone through some changes.
After nine years at the…
Are you a veteran and want to know about the VA and if you are eligible? Are you in the VA healthcare system and have questions about your care? Did you know that there are 2 VAs at Togus, one is…
Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority
At the Nov. 9 meeting of the Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority, the board agreed to keep Administrator Mark Westrum on paid administrative leave following his arrest for OUI on Oct. 7 in Bath.…
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our newspaper will be printed on Tuesday, Nov. 22 and distributed starting on the same day.
The deadline for the November 24 issue will be Friday, Nov. 18,…
Edgecomb selectmen
Edgecomb selectmen on Nov. 7 discussed seeking a lien against a Gleason Road property for legal fees the town is owed. In July, Edgecomb was successful in its contempt of court case against the…
Lincoln County Republicans and Democrats held events separately, in Damariscotta. On the afternoon of the election, Republicans held an open house at their headquarters at 15 Courtyard Lane, with…
For almost three weeks, Boothbay residents voted, voted and voted. By Nov. 4, 950 residents voted early and on Election Day 1,663 more voted. Boothbay had a whopping 84.9 percent voter turnout,…
Two Edgecomb first-time presidential voters agreed on Maine referendum questions 1 and 3, but not on who the next commander and chief should be. For Alex Smith, 18, this was his first general…
The Morris Farm, 156 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset will host a Community Thanksgiving potluck on Wednesday, Nov. 16. There will be two seatings — at 5 and 6:30 p.m.
Come feast and help us give…
At press time, here are the results we have for Tuesday’s Election Day voting:
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It was a long night for Democrats at the Lincoln County Headquarters in Damariscotta.
The evening started on a high note, with Mick Devin, D - Newcastle, reading aloud Newcastle’s vote tally…
Elections 2016
U.S. President: Clinton: 241 Trump: 219
U.S. Congressman: Holbrook: 252 Pingree 246:
Senate District…
U.S. President: Clinton: 262 Trump: 176
U.S. Congressman: Holbrook: 192 Pingree: 277
Senate District…
Elections 2016
U.S. President: Clinton: 447 Trump 513:
U.S. Congressman: Holbrook: 549 Pingree: 498
Senate District…
Elections 2016
U.S. President: Clinton: 827 Trump:1,001
U.S. Congressman: Holbrook: 1,125 Pingree:856
Senate…
Election 2016
U.S. President: Clinton: 332 Trump: 229
U.S. Congressman: Holbrook: 255 Pingree: 351
Senate District 13: Dow: 275 Johnson: 333
House District 89: Hawke: 180 Wolf: 260
House…
Elections 2016
U.S. President: Clinton: 218 Trump: 179
U.S. Congressman: Holbrook: 209 Pingree: 212
Senate District…
Elections 2016
U.S. President: Clinton: 980 Trump: 899
U.S. Congressman: Holbrook: 987 Pingree: 1,060
Senate…
Elections 2016
U.S. President: Clinton: 767 Trump: 454
U.S. Congressman: Holbrook: 499 Pingree: 823
Senate District…
Elections 2016
U.S. President: Clinton: 864Trump: 1,164
Local question: Firefighters’ personal vehicle-washing: 1,502 yes, 707 no
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Elections 2016
U.S. President: Clinton: 786 Trump: 380
U.S. Congressman: Holbrook: 454 Pingree: 780
Senate District…
Elections 2016
U.S. President: Clinton: 729 Trump: 541
U.S. Congressman: Holbrook: 595 Pingree: 756
Senate District…
