Gary Lee Brewer, 73, of Boothbay passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2025 after a brave battle with cancer and his wife Linda by his side.
Gary was born Dec. 19, 1951 in…
News
In his peak seasons, Ken Elowe would build as many as 22 toboggans a year. In recent weeks, however, he’s been focused on construction oversight of three new wooden downhill racers—a project…
Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor firefighters recently participated in a cancer awareness and screening training course which focused on the unique health challenges and hazards that firefighters…
With Valentine’s Day tucked in the middle of the otherwise dreary month, February is considered a time of romance. However, it's also an opportunity to think…
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) hosts two experts on the labor movement at its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m.
The meeting will…
Spring is coming soon and veterans’ banners…
Obituary
Ann Niles of Whitefield, Maine died peacefully on Jan. 12, 2025, with her sons at her side.
Ann was born in Niagara Falls, New York on January 21, 1943, to Stephen and Jean Gulla. Born…
The Wiscasset Wolverines' Class D South Boys’ quarterfinal game Feb. 15 was all about missed opportunities. Too many turnovers and too many second chance points for Telstar/Gould received due to…
Obituary
Diane J. West, of Wiscasset (formerly of Boothbay), died peacefully on Feb. 12, 2025 after several years of declining health.
Diane was born on June 13, 1950, to Carlene (Young) and Percy…
Monday, Feb. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Lunch at Brady's will be a benefit for Robbie and Kristen Campbell who lost their home to fire on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Boothbay…
Last month, Boothbay selectmen proposed increasing their annual paving budget to $225,000. That's an increase of $28,000, but after further consideration, it looks like voters will decide whether…
Southport selectmen will not intervene in the vacant school bus driver position. On Feb. 12, the board called it a "personnel matter" after two Southport Central School parents asked for their…
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
With prices increasing, belt tightening has become routine for many peninsula residents. But what happens when the belt is as tight as it can be, it's winter and the cost of heating your home…
On Feb. 12 at 7:20 p.m., Lincoln County Emergency Communications received a 911 call from a resident at 238 West Side Road on Barters Island in Boothbay. The caller said she…
Obituary
David Waldo Carmolli, passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Miami, Florida, following a period of declining health. He was 86 years old.
Born on Aug. 10, 1937…
Boothbay Harbor
The Boothbay Harbor Planning Board approved changes to a site plan from Squirrel Island Village Corporation Feb. 12. The board allowed a lot at 35 Howard St. to be divided in preparation for a…
Midcoast Senior College, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing lifelong learning opportunities for area residents 50 years and older, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. Since its…
Their team name may be the “Mud Dogs,” but there’s no dirt on Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD)’s record. This is the third year in a row the district has taken home the trophy from Maine…
Zhen Chen pled guilty Jan. 28 in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court to a Class B offense of cultivating more than 500 marijuana plants and agreed to pay a $400 fine. He received a two-year…
Boothbay Region YMCA asked Boothbay Harbor selectmen's help Feb. 10 to put up a digital sign in front of the Y's Townsend Avenue location.
CEO Andy Hamblett said the…
During a board of trustees meeting Feb. 11, Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) reversed its decision to remove the district’s debt limit from its charter.
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Boothbay Harbor Police Department made one arrest between Jan. 4 and Feb. 7. On Jan. 4, officer Makenzi Strout arrested Brandon Cookson, 35, of Boothbay on a warrant.
BHPD responded to 525…
Obituary
Charles Scott Heino, 67, of Ripley, Maine died unexpectedly of natural causes on Jan. 30, 2025 at his home.
Scott was born in Rumford on Aug. 13, 1957, the son of Charles H. Heino and…
Nonprofit spotlight
It’s a dreaded noise – a clanking under the car. After a visit to the mechanic, the repair could come to hundreds of dollars in unanticipated expenses, ones many on the Boothbay peninsula…
On Jan. 31, Matt Thibault resigned as Southport's only school bus driver. Since then, the school has used Community School District substitute drivers to fill the void.
On Feb. 6, several…
During a special meeting Feb. 10, the Community School District Board of Trustees unanimously passed language for an up to $1.6 million bond referendum this spring. The district said the bond…
Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT), an accredited land trust since 2014, is pleased to announce that it is now applying for its second 5-year renewal of…
The Boothbay Region YMCA's Y Arts group were awarded two trophies in Sacramento at the iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival West, held over the weekend of Feb. 7-9.
Reported Y Arts director…
Area fire departments are on the scene of a fire in a garage at the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District on Sea Street. Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, Edgecomb, Southport and Boothbay Region Ambulance…
Obituary
Yvonne M. Kendley, 86, died Feb. 5, 2025 at Avita of Brunswick.
Yvonne was born Nov. 12, 1938 in Madera, California to Cressie Manning and Edna Johnson Manning. Yvonne grew up in…
Obituary
Abbie Ann Roberts, 94, of Nobleboro, passed away on Feb. 2, 2025. She was born in Waltham, Mass. on Jan. 15, 1931, to Robert and Clarissa Henry.
She attended Chandler School of Business.…
Dr. Mary Miller brought five Boothbay Harbor Region High School chorus students - Adaline Barter, Rose Campbell, Natalie Flagg, Hannah Hills and Owen Cox - to participate in the District III…
The Community Information Meeting at the Southport Methodist Church (from last Thursday Feb 6, due to snow) has been rescheduled to Monday Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
Obituary
Marjorie A. Davis, 89, of Trevett, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Feb. 6, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Born Marjorie Anna Lewis on Nov. 28, 1935 to…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2025 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online! Plants are available for pre-order, either online or by mail through…
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor hosted a free community lunch highlighting presenters from our own CRC (Community Resource Council) and Catholic Charities…
The Lincoln County commissioners are sending two employees to Dallas for the Conference on Crimes Against Women. This is the second year in a row witness advocate Abriana Delana…
Bobbie Robinson has worked 39 years as a full-time 911 emergency dispatcher and three years part-time, but later this spring she will end her career with Lincoln County. Communications Director…
Four hundred lobster bites in 90 minutes. It’s no small feat, but the Boothbay Craft Brewery crew pulled it off on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the 6th annual Chef Summit…
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts
In honor of Youth Art Month, the Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts is proud to present Maine K-12 Clay, a unique exhibition showcasing the incredible talent of young ceramic artists from…
Finding Our Voices urges lawmakers to prioritize domestic violence at State House rally. Survivors from five counties talked with Governor Janet T. Mills about changes they feel are needed for the…
Feb. 4, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District began the first of a series of presentations from local banks after expressing dissatisfaction with their investment portfolio returns with their current…
Obituary
Gary Carl Spurgat Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2025 at Miles Hospital in Damariscotta with his family by his side.
Gary was born on April 2, 1940 in Jersey City, New Jersey…
Due to the forecasted weather, the Boothbay Region YMCA will be closing at noon on Thursday, Feb. 6 to ensure staff and members make it home safely, the Y announced this morning via email.
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Obituary
Joanne M. Oberuch, 69, of Edgecomb, Maine passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Joanne was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and raised in Linden, New Jersey.…
The Morse High School Shipbuilders beat the Boothbay Region High School Seahawks, 80-61, in Unified basketball on Morse’s senior day, Monday, Feb. 24. The Shipbuilders honored 14 seniors, and…
