The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fun (BRSAF) awarded 30 scholarships to graduates of Boothbay Region High School, class of 2015. The scholarships were presented during awards night, May 27 by BRSAF…
News
A Porter man who was on bail conditions following an April arrest has been rearrested after he allegedly broke those conditions.
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Boothbay Region Schools
The CSD School Committee approved the contract drafted between the Boothbay Region Educators Association and the school district at its meeting on May 13. The agreement was signed May 21. The…
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is warning Maine residents that the infestation of a noxious invasive caterpillar is worse this year than last year and local…
The 47th annual Special Olympics Maine State Summer Games are fast approaching. Over 1,500 athletes, ages 8-88 have been training, planning, and now packing for…
On June 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Chapman-Hall House Stewardship Committee is holding an information and update meeting for all their docents and anyone interested in volunteering at the house…
During a special Skidompha Library Chats with Champions May 16, Boston Globe reporters and co-authors Jenna Russell and Scott Helman discussed their book “Long Mile…
On Saturday, June 20, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine will offer the public an opportunity to hear more about what qualifies a family to become a Habitat homeowner.
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The Bishop of the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church has appointed The Rev. Tom Kerr to a seasonal pastorate at the East Boothbay United Methodist Church.
Kerr retired…
Oscar Cronk has had many titles over the years, worm digger, hunter, trapper, dog trainer, husband, church elder, and renowned maker of hunting scents; just don’t…
Sarah E. Spencer and Daniel T. Austin have announced their engagement. The bride and groom are both graduates of Hall-Dale High School, class of 2009, and the University of Maine,…
Talking to Ralph and Elena Smith, you get the feeling they just don't know the meaning of “spare time.”
The Smiths are the owners/…
Boothbay Region Land Trust has selected two students as the recipients of the Barge/McKee Scholarship.
Kimberly…
Mary Ellen Barnes, executive director of the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission, was elected to the board of directors of United Way of Mid Coast Maine at…
Obituary
Elwood A. Perkins, 82, of Dresden died in his home on May 25, 2015 of a long illness. He was born Oct. 22, 1932.
Elwood was an avid hunter, snowmobiler and ice fisherman. He enjoyed the…
A higher than normal cell phone bill led to selectmen discovering former Town Manager James Chaousis added two unapproved cell phone lines to his municipal account. The Boothbay Board of Selectmen…
This time around, the booming came from outside.
Amid a thunderstorm booming outside, Damariscotta voters approved the 2015-16…
Lincoln County Animal Shelter has extended its weekly hours to better accommodate public demand.
“We’re doing this in…
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Top 10 Seniors
Senior Maya Schwehm, daughter of Chip and Katherine Schwehm of Boothbay and of the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2015 Top 10 seniors, is currently hiking the Appalachian Trail.
“She…
Not many know that when they volunteer to grow a giant pumpkin for the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta, they also have the opportunity to raise funds for their favorite local nonprofit…
A celebration of life for Cynthia Brown Manner, who died Dec. 29, 2014, will be held Monday, June 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., following an 11 a.m. Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church…
Brunswick
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency has charged two men in Brunswick with selling heroin.
They were arrested in the Linnhaven Mobile Home Park Wednesday.
The two are 33-year-old Nathan…
Boothbay Railway Village
On Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m., the Boothbay Railway Village will launch its new Summer Lecture Series with a workshop entitled “Researching Family, House & Community History: Connecting people…
Friday, May 29 is graduation day at Boothbay Region High School. Shortly after the 2 p.m. ceremony begins, 44 seniors will make their way across the stage to receive their diplomas from BRHS…
Harbor Fest 2015
This year, Harbor Fest takes place around Labor Day in September and lasts for a full 10 days, but the party is starting early down at Boothbay Craft Brewery and Watershed Tavern.
The…
A man who used to reside at a Wiscasset motel has been convicted of aggravated drug trafficking and will spend the next 66 months in prison.
…Following a successful eWaste collection last fall, and repeated requests, Lincoln County Recycling is offering another free collection opportunity. This event, on…
Deer hunters in Maine harvested 22,490 deer in 2014, the second-highest total in the past six years.
“Hunters had an unusual year with heavy snow hitting much of the state on opening weekend,…
“Hunters had an unusual year with heavy snow hitting much of the state on opening weekend,…
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced a $170,000 federal grant for the Jefferson Fire Department this morning. The funding will be used to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus devices…
A well designed and maintained perennial garden can provide years of color and enjoyment. Come learn the basics of perennial care and how to increase your perennial…
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Members of the Boothbay Region High School class of 2015 pitched in to help decorate the school gym on Wednesday morning, May 27 for graduation ceremonies.
Led by Boothbay Region Greenhouses…
If you'd like to protect your family and possibly save some serious money, you should consider getting a free Vessel…
Friends of Windjammer Days announced several new events that will take place during the weeklong festival in late June, including an oyster shucking contest and a…
President Kay Wilder welcomed Boothbay Region Historical Society members and guests to the 48th annual meeting at its Oak Street museum on May 19. Wilder called the meeting to…
BRHS Outdoor Track & Field
High school track athletes train and compete all season for the chance to compete in conference and state championship meets. After a successful season in small events, Boothbay Region High School…
Obituary
John C. “Jack” Laird, 79, died May 24, 2015 in the Gregory Wing of St. Andrews Village, Boothbay Harbor.
He was born Feb. 1, 1936 to John and Florence (Brown) Laird. He grew up in Saco and…
Chris and Cheryl Dilts’ four miniature dachshunds are all rescues. So when the Wiscasset couple, owners of Newkirk Inn, heard about the volunteer work their friends Paul and Kate Stoddard do for…
The next Boothbay Civic Association (BCA) meeting will be held Wednesday, June 3 at 7 p.m. in the Boothbay Town Office.
Member Joan Rittall said a few new faces showed up at the last meeting…
The barn at Morris Farm is filling up with a huge selection of heirloom tomatoes, hardy Maine-grown perennials, and herbs for the educational farm’s annual plant…
During his first term, Gov. Paul LePage, with support of the 125th Republican-controlled legislature, passed the largest tax cut in state history. The governor unveiled another major tax cut…
Lincoln County Superior Court
A woman who sold drugs to a teenager in 2014, then was arrested with a blood alcohol level three times the legal driving limit in 2015 has been sentenced to jail.
…The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta invites Maine artists to submit a design for this year’s official festival T-shirt. The selected design will be featured on the T-shirt commemorating the…
Top 10 Seniors
Top 10 senior Nicole LaBrecque likes to keep busy.
During her four years of high school, LaBrecque has been on the field hockey, softball, track, and swim teams, along with prom committee…
Top 10 Seniors
Salutatorian Sinead Miller is going to college to follow a family tradition of someday owning her own business.
Miller is the daughter of Daniel and Eileen Miller of Bremen. Her family owns…
St. Philip’s Church will be holding its 63rd annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
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Edgecomb
The Edgecomb planning board needs more information about a proposed three unit condominium proposal before granting a building permit. The board requested that land developer Anthony Casella and…
Camp Knickerbocker season is approaching fast, so please get your registrations in soon. The deadline for camp scholarships is May 29. Free…
Obituary
Robert W. Seaman of Southport died Sept. 4, 2014.
Bob was raised in Rockaway, New…
