The 2015 Harbor Fest officially ended this past Sunday afternoon, following 10 days of successful events that spanned across most of the Boothbay peninsula. Food,…
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Carolyn F. (Rice) Brewer of Freeport died peacefully on Sept. 10, 2015.
She was born on June 29, 1928, in Boothbay Harbor. She was the daughter of Baxter M. Rice and Rheta (Bridges) Rice and…
After more than two years of discussions and planning, the former tennis court area will begin its transformation into a recreational park.
The Boothbay Harbor selectmen voted unanimously at…
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James Robert Fisk, 49, of Wiscasset died Sept. 14, 2015, at Mid Coast Hospital, in Brunswick after battling a long illness with cancer.
Born in Springfield, Vermont, on Jan. 14, 1966,…
Raffle winner Jarryl Larson and her husband, Byron Johnson of Edgecomb, headed off to North Haven Island recently to take part in the "American as Apple Pie" cooking class given by U.S.…
There is now an easy way for LincolnHealth patients to recognize the great care they received from the LH nursing staff.
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State Sen. Chris Johnson of Somerville will hold his monthly office hours on Saturday, Sept. 26, at three locations around the region…
Finding the courage and confidence to age “my way” in “my community” can be a challenge. At this year’s fourth annual "There’s No Place Like Home 2015 Aging in Place Symposium" on September 17 at…
The public is invited to attend a talk on Monarch butterflies from 3 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, at The Lincoln Home in Newcastle.
Audubon staff naturalist, Doug Hitchcox will give an…
The Oct. 3 meeting of Maine Media Women will be a Christmas card-making workshop led by Carol Jaeger, owner of Salt Bay Art Supply in Damariscotta. This enjoyable…
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Eva A. Russell, 87, of Rockland died Aug. 17, 2015, at her home following an extended illness.
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A gala event on Westport Island, on a picture perfect September evening, attended by some 175 persons, raised more than $15,000 for the Sheepscot Valley…
A fundraising supper will be held at the Edgecomb Community Church on Saturday, Sept. 19, to benefit the Edgecomb Fire Department. Sponsored by the Mission Outreach Committee, it will be held in…
Boothbay Region Adult Ed’s fall classes begin Oct. 13.
The fall brochure will be out this week and available at the following locations: Hannaford, YMCA, Video Loft, Memorial Library,…
Sometime overnight Sept. 10 into Sept. 11, the office of Shore Hills Campground in Boothbay was broken into and a safe was taken, the business’ co-owner Jean Reny said Sept. 11.
Between the…
On Saturday, Sept. 19, join photographer Mike Leonard at The Lobster Dock in Boothbay Harbor as he shows you how to make your “Best Shot of a Sunset.” Leonard will show you some basic camera…
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Wellesley Mortimer Humason, 92, died Sept. 8, 2015, at Country Manor Nursing Home in Coopers Mills.
He was born in…
It was gone, but now it’s back. Edgecomb.org returned last week after a three-day absence. The website is owned and operated by former Selectman Stuart Smith.
The website’s hosting plan…
Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District
Beginning Sept. 28, the Boothbay region’s transfer station will look a little different. The compactor room repairs will begin with the removal of the No. 2 unit: the inside one. This is the first…
If your water tastes like dirt, then you’re not alone.
The Boothbay Region Water District Trustees expect complaints about the water’s taste this month. The root of problem is a moss growing…
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Edythe "Edie" (Ayers) Wilkie, 77, of Boothbay Harbor, formerly of Maynard, Massachusetts, died Sept. 6, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Russell T. Wilkie…
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Leo W. Barter Sr., 88, died Sept. 12, 2015, at his home in Boothbay.
He was born June 9, 1927, in Boothbay Harbor. Leo grew up in Boothbay and graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School. He…
The Eaton Farm Preserve of Chewonki’s Back River Trail system offers some of the most scenic hiking in Wiscasset.
To get there, drive 3.2 miles south from the Wiscasset Municipal Building on…
A Newcastle man was arrested and charged with Class D criminal OUI, Class E operating after suspension and Class E leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage after he allegedly…
Boothbay Region High School
When the schedule for Boothbay Region High School changed last year to just four classes a semester, the extracurricular eligibility policy remained the same so as not to make too many changes at…
Pemaquid Oyster Festival
David Seybold, coordinator of the Maine Champion Oyster Shucking Contest, has issued a challenge to oyster…
A Bristol man who was recently arrested in Wiscasset pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor charges.
Matthew Plummer, 32, of Bristol, pleaded not guilty to one count each of resisting…
Timely forecasts of storms and effective management of commercial fishing are essential in the wake of extreme weather events and unprecedented warming in the Gulf…
LincolnHealth staff served a special “thank you” brunch to about 200 volunteers at St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 10.
LincolnHealth President James Donovan and Chairman…
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Heather Anne Redman of Bend, Oregon, died peacefully on Sept. 2, 2015, at St. Charles Hospital surrounded by her loving family and dear friends.
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The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club on Thursday granted its annual Hometown Heroes awards to members of the town’s own rescue services.
“We are fortunate to have his knowledge and dedication,”…
Friday, September 11
BRHS Varsity Football: At Maranacook, 7 p.m.
BRHS Field Hockey: At Winthrop, 4 p.m.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, thirty painters set up their easels at the Boothbay Common during the weekly farmers market.
They were there…
Boothbay Region YMCA
With a new school year upon us, the Boothbay Region YMCA is seeking to expand offerings for its members, including middle and high school students enrolled in the after-school program.
“We…
In celebration of the 70th anniversary year of the end of World War II, Jerry Wiles, well known historian, will give a talk on the life of Harry S. Truman at The Lincoln Home in Newcastle.
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The Rocktide Inn in Boothbay Harbor will host a remembrance and celebration of Kathy N. Fish from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. The public is invited.
There will be music and appetizers…
The Boothbay Railway Village and the Boothbay Information Center will once again be presenting the Fall Foliage Festival on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 10 and 11. A…
Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson is excited to be offering another series of events as part of the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend on Sept. 25-27. All events are free and open to the…
Longtime educator Tricia Campbell has taken a new position, closer to home and closer to her heart.
She is the new assistant principal of Boothbay Region Elementary School, replacing Brandon…
Boothbay Charities Classic is proud to announce its 25th annual event on Sept. 25 and 26. This event has been a success over the years, last year bringing in $60,000…
The Lincoln Home held its annual meeting on Monday, Aug. 31, and welcomed Anne Poole of Newcastle and Mary Ann Reynolds of Boothbay to the board of directors. Both new members bring a…
This year's Spirit of America Award from Damariscotta went to the organization that helped keep the community warm during the past few harsh winters.
The Community Energy Fund was given the…
To combat rising numbers of cats in the shelter, the Lincoln County Animal Shelter is hosting a “Free-Fur-All” special promotion on adult cats one…
The Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor will welcome back Sunday School children this week. While renovations will not be complete until late November, the Sunday School will meet in the…
Wednesday, Sept. 9
BRHS cross country: At Winthrop, 4:15 p.m.
BRHS field hockey: Home vs. St. Dom’s, 4 p.m.
BRHS girls soccer: At Dirigo, 4 p.m.
BRES cross…
The Community School District Board of Trustees has two major projects planned for the beginning of the school year: having new bleachers installed at the high school and updating the crosswalk…
The Boothbay Region YMCA will hold a golf tournament beginning at noon on Thursday, Sept. 17…
In 1983, Henry C. Rowe had completed 20 years working at the Central Intelligence Agency. At age 50, as far as Rowe was concerned,…
Thanks to a grant from the United Way, ElderCare Network residents have been able to participate in the Therapeutic Horticultural class led by Irene Brady Barber at the Coastal Maine Botanical…
Wiscasset Speedway kicked off the final month of racing Saturday with a full card of action in its Group 1 divisions. Near perfect weather greeted a large and enthusiastic crowd at Maine's fastest…
