It's only an idea for now, not a plan. But the state might decide to send Edgecomb's southbound Route 1 motorists over Cross Road and put a traffic light at the intersection of…

While Lincoln County Healthcare has been working to adapt to changes in the healthcare environment, residents here have been struggling to understand what is happening, and when,…

Phillip “Rusty” McGuire, 85, died at his home in Newcastle on June 28, 2013.

He was born March 16, 1928 in Orland to Cecil and Adelma Stockbridge…

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

Arrests

On June 27, Dustin Dalton, 29, of…

The Town of Boothbay is in the process of updating the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan serves as a guide for making future decisions about our community. It also…

The future could look bright for Boothbay said Jerry Smith, the Emmy award-winning television producer who is ready to put the Boothbay region on the map.

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Latte lovers and cappuccino cravers, rejoice. Healthy eaters and gelato junkies, you, too. There's a new place to check out in Wiscasset Village, just in time for the Fourth of…

Rachael Miller's life changed forever when she took a vacation to Matinicus Island.  A nor’easter had washed piles of trash up along shoreline. Repulsed, Miller said she couldn't…

A plan that will mean millions in federal dollars for local healthcare has received a green light from the federal government.

In a letter dated June…

It appears that Mother Nature will suspend her fireworks show and allow the region to enjoy some of its own.

NOAA is reporting Thursday night to be…

Responding to a tough financial year and decreasing patient volumes, Maine Medical Center announced on Friday, June 28, that it will offer early retirement to approximately 400…

Which United States President first spoke of a government of the people, by the people, for the people?

The capital of the U.S. is Washington, D.C.…

A staff representative of Sen. Angus S. King Jr. will be at the Boothbay Town Office on Wednesday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to…

When Forrest Faulkingham checks the forecast before taking a fishing client out of Wiscasset Harbor, he isn't just determining whether or not to bring rain gear.

The Boothbay Harbor Police Department arrested Eric Matchett on June 27 in connection with reports of sexually inappropriate messages sent to area teenage girls via Facebook, said…

Richard Earl Brown, 82, died on June 24, 2013.

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While completing his training as a naval flight surgeon and later when he was a general surgery resident, Dr. Jack Fulmer sometimes filled in for family doctors in small rural…

Back To School Mission Outreach is being planned for Sunday, July 14. Members and friends of our community of churches are invited to bring donations of back to school supplies and…

Garden club members statewide seeking to grow in knowledge about their earthy passion attended the 82nd annual convention of the Garden Club Federation of Maine June 18-20.…

An early morning fire destroyed a home at 406 Cedar Grove Road in Dresden June 29, emergency officials said.

Homeowner James Crawson got out of bed…

On June 22, Positively Best Friends Dog Training in Edgecomb hosted a certification evaluation conducted by Steve Seekins and Naomi Howe of Therapy Dog International.

The editors and readers of Down East Magazine have spoken. The yearly Best of Maine edition is on newsstands, featuring the top spots in the state.

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Primary Residential Mortgage has opened a branch at 37 Court Street in Bath.

“Our mission is to be a nationally respected, locally known home loan…

With heavy rains expected to continue through June 28 into Saturday morning, June 29, a flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather…

The Boothbay Region YMCA's annual Silent Auction is an event which raises nearly $10,000 annually to benefit YMCA Youth Programs. This year's event will be held July 26 and 27 at…

The procreation drama at the Friends of the Library Used Bookstore continues to unfold, quickly. A week ago, the dove babies resembled miniature ducklings, peeking out for a quick…

Angelique Perkins, daughter of Lauri and Tom Perkins of Boothbay Harbor, is in the championship round of the WPXT's “Kick Start Maine,” a game show for Maine eighth graders,…

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Doris Rayl will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 1 p.m. at All Saints By-The-Sea on Southport Island. Doris died February 7, 2013.…

The seventh and eighth grade class of Edgecomb’s Center for Teaching and Learning spent three days at the University of Southern Maine, as participants in Maine’s Model United…

John Patrick McCormack, 74, died June 23, 2013 at Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn surrounded by his family.

He was born in New York City, N.Y.,…

Alex Gaeth, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine has completed the Kennebec Leadership Institute, or KLI.

KLI is…

Earl P. Wilder, 95, of Portsmouth, N.H. and Southport died Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the Langdon Place of Portsmouth.

He was born in Somerville, Mass…

Two bills signed by Gov. Paul R. LePage in the past week will help the Maine lobster industry take advantage of the recent historic abundance in the fishery.

PublishAmerica is proud to present “Our New Garden” by Sarah Brewer. Illustrations for this delightful children’s book were provided by Sarah and Dean…

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

Arrests

On June 18, Philip M. Harrington, 25…

The Edgecomb Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and Ordinance Review Committee will hold a joint meeting July 3, to review land uses on Davis Island.

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As part of its decision to close the St. Andrews Hospital emergency room, Lincoln County Healthcare has proposed greater emphasis on primary and outpatient care.

While the celebration of Windjammers welcomes a fleet of tall ships to Boothbay Harbor, another unique vessel will be trolling the waterways of the Boothbay region.

Planning is already under way in Edgecomb to avoid a 2014 repeat of a local Memorial Day flag…

The town of Boothbay Harbor has hired two new employees. One is the new deputy harbor master, Mark Warren, and the other is a temporary labor negotiator for the town, Annalee…

When Bob Cochran arrives at the front door with a package, seldom do people know their mail is being delivered by a two-time truck driving champion.

In…

On June 12, the Community on Track committee held a fundraiser at the Spruce Point Inn raising $1,428 toward its goal of building an 8-lane championship track to the peninsula.…

Single family existing homes in Maine continue to be a focus of real estate buyers; leading to impressive double-digit sales figures in May. According to Maine Listings, 1,214 home…

Volunteers from throughout Lincoln County Healthcare, as well as from the St. Andrews Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop and the Miles Memorial Hospital League Thrift Shop attended the…

The Maine Office of the Attorney General is warning consumers about an offer involving a Deed Processing Notice that is being mailed to consumers. The notice tells consumers that…

John McCormack died peacefully on Sunday June 23, 2013 at the Auburn Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

A time of visitation will be held…

Seventeen golf foursomes turned out for the annual Windjammer Days golf outing June 23 to help raise money to pay for the traditional fireworks display.

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Glass eels were on the menu at the Lincoln County District Court June 20.

Six defendants pleaded guilty to illegally fishing for elvers, or glass eels…

Historian Milton Van Vlack has been on a not-so-secret mission for 50-plus years: bring the truth about Silas Deane's life and activities during the Revolutionary War to light and…

There will be a religious service for the late Alan MacQueen at The Morris Farm in Wiscasset, on June 29 at 2 p.m. He died June 10, 2013. There will also be celebration of Alan's…