William LaBrecque of Southport just received his Second Assistant Engineer Certificate from the United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential. 

From rising sea levels to more frequent and intense storms, the impacts of climate change are a reality for coastal Maine. But climate resilience isn't built alone. Join the Boothbay Region Climate Action Team (BRCAT) at 6 p.m. May 15 at Barters Island Community Hall for an evening of community…

Alongside the welcome shift to warmer weather, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens once again opens its gates to the public on May 1. This year, the Gardens remains steadfast in its mission to connect people to plants and nature and promote plant conservation. Visitors of all ages are invited to escape to the Gar…

The ground may have been dampened by the rainfall, but people’s spirits weren’t as they came together April 26 to celebrate Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s (BHML) 8th annual Earth Day Fest.  

Spring has sprung, and that means it’s once again time to clear out last year’s amassed clutter. But where to drop it off? Luckily, several local places accept donations of clothing, furniture, books and everything in between.  

Boothbay Harbor:

St. Andrews Auxiliary Thrift Shop 

A new law leverages $39 million to help Maine communities build resilience as climate experts say storms will become more impactful. Gov. Janet Mills signed the bipartisan bill last week; her office said the law will improve how Maine communities, homeowners, businesses and emergency responders can p…

March 31, Boothbay Region TV and Media Center (BRTV) welcomed videographer, editor and producer Lang Sheppard as the new station manager. His career includes freelance editing and camera work for the PGA tour, CBS Sports, PBS Hawaii, Women's Tennis Association and surfing competitions, among others.…

St. Andrews Auxiliary (SAA) held its annual spring Meet n’ Greet Open House April 25 at the auxiliary’s Thrift Store. The celebration incorporated volunteer appreciation, and the bi-annual awarding of funds raised. Reven Oliver, MaineHealth Lincoln hospital director of philanthropy, received…

The next Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 6, at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center located in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor.

The St. Andrews Auxiliary Thrift Shop is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in our community.

What do you do when a loved one is lost in the chaos of addiction? For many, it’s a question that desperately needs answering, but it can be hard t…

There is a new regional emergency management agency director. John Oakes of Wiscasset recently received approvals from the Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay and Southport selectboards to receive the appointment.

Easter Sunday started early for two dozen people in Bayville. Boothbay Region Christian Fellowship hosted a surnrise service which included Pastor Glen Carter of Boothbay Baptist Church who led the sermon. 

AUGUSTA (April 24, 2025)—Buyers of single-family existing homes in Maine are welcoming a more balanced spring sales market, with an increase in available inventory and moderation of pricing.

Domestic abuse is one of the most difficult challenges facing our communities today. Join New Hope Midcoast, Midcoast Maine’s Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center, from 4-5:30 p.m.

The concept behind the proposed Damariscotta Green is simple: an in-town restorative greenspace dedicated to relaxation and recreation for all. The planning is well underway for this common space that will include a graded, eight-foot-wide trail around the property as…

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Voting for the following candidates at the Boothbay Harbor Municipal Building on Howard Street will be available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 2.

Peggy Splaine (incumbent) and Tom Perkins are vying for one seat on the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District School Board, a three-year term.

Voting for the following candidates at the Boothbay Town Office on Monday, May 5 will be available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Holly Stover, Geoff Smith and Brian McDonald are vying for one seat on the Boothbay Region Water District Board of Trustees, a three-year term.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 187 calls for service for the period of April 15 to April 22. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,172 calls for service.

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With technology part of daily life, parents and teachers often must try to keep kids’ attention on the real world instead of the digital one. Some ways were outlined in the final installment of a three-part series on psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book “The Anx…

From undersea helpers cleaning up pollution to mean rich girls making everyone’s lives worse, there was a diverse array of characters taking shape at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s (BHML) inaugural kid’s writing club for second through sixth graders. 

Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative’s final Forests to Faucets Lecture of 2025 isTuesday, May6…

Boothbay Region Elementary School’s (BRES) 2nd annual “Trashion Show” saw middle schoolers channeling their inner Project Runway contestants by turning clutter into couture. Potato sacks, milk cartons and chip bags were all the rage as models strutted across the gym for a crowd of their peers and community members.  …

Boothbay Harbor residents will vote May 3 on the 29-article town warrant which includes a proposed $6,424,935 FY26 budget and several ordinance revisions around housing and business. Elections are May 2.   

Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor residents have several upcoming opportunities for their voices and votes to be heard on school developments. The Community School District (CSD) will be hosting a bond referendum in April, the FY26 budget meeting is in May, and the Budget Validation Referendum is in June.  

Hearty Roots is thrilled to welcome four new board members to their team: Alyssa Allen, Lisa Steele-Maley, Deborah Mills-Scofield, and …

St Andrews Auxiliary has a strong, vibrant scholarship program that assists anyone in our area who is interested and qualified in pursuing certification or degrees in the medical field. We are fortunate through our support of our St. Andrews Thrift Shop to be able to award nearly $30,000 in scholarships this past year.