AUGUSTA — Ground-level ozone concentrations will be climbing in Maine on Monday, June 18, and are expected to reach unhealthy levels according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection,…
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ozone and particle pollution to reach unhealthy levels
On June 6 at the Newagen Seaside Inn, over 55 members of the St. Andrews Auxiliary were greeted by an atmosphere of gratitude at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Handmade placemats…
A shucking competition on Saturday, June 16 capped off the three-day Damariscotta Oyster Celebration.
Twelve ranked shuckers from the Northeast states converged in Damariscotta to…
Obituary
Barbara Nowack Carswell Hinckley Winslow Williams died at home June 14, 2018.
She was born on April 27, 1924 in Bar Harbor, Maine to Hazel and Carl Nowack.…
A gathering in memory of Bruce F. Cameron will be held Saturday, June 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Edgecomb Town Hall on Route 27 South in Edgecomb.
Boothbay Harbor Planning Board
The topic of the June 13 BoothbayHarbor Planning Board meeting was further discussion of…
The first Damariscotta Oyster Celebration continued into the second day with tours of local oyster growers and the Ira C. Darling Center. The day ended with a multi-course dinner featuring…
Obituary
Guy H, Ribble died May 30, 2018.
He was born the son of Guy and Dorothy Ribble on April 18, 1926
Guy attended Tufts University where he earned his engineering degree and he also was…
Obituary
It is with deep sadness we mourn the passing of Montgomery Atwater Woolson, Jr. on Nov. 3, 2017.
The son of Lucina and Montgomery Atwater Woolson Sr. born in Waterbury, Connecticut, he was…
Over the years, the Boothbay Region Garden Club has supported advanced education for local students pursuing studies in ecology, horticulture, conservation, marine biology or earth sciences…
On Thursday, June 14, Washburn & Doughty Associates of East Boothbay launched its latest tugboat to be purchased by Moran Towing Corporation of New Canaan, Connecticut.
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David B. Soule Jr. and William W. Logan, partners in the firm of Soule, Soule & Logan, are pleased to announce that Jeffrey S. LaCourse is now associated with the firm.
Attorney…
Analysis
This article continues a series on the economic issues of Boothbay Harbor and the surrounding region, following…
During the June 11 Boothbay Harbor selectmen’s meeting, John and Lynne Seitzer shared emails they said local…
Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce
It was New Year's Eve and -9 degrees Fahrenheit not counting wind chill. Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Patricia Royall stepped into the building the Chamber calls…
Tickets - $30/advance and $35 on tour day - for the Boothbay Region Garden Club’s Home and Garden Tour, “The Sea Around Us” on Friday, July 20 are available at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber…
The Boothbay Region Lions Club celebrated its 65th anniversary on Wednesday, June 13 with a special tribute to founding member Harry Pinkham.
Pinkham received the…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites birders of all abilities to join KELT and Maine Audubon Staff for a walk at KELT’s Sewall Woods Preserve on Saturday, June 16 at 8 a.m. to learn about these…
Boothbay Harbor Town Clerk Michelle Farnham reports the following voting results from Tuesday’s primary.
People’s Veto regarding ranked-choice voting: Yes 306 No 244
Republican…
Boothbay Town Clerk Lynn Maloney reported the following voting results from Tuesday’s primary.
People’s Veto on ranked-choice voting: Yes 412 No 332. A total of 750 ballots cast
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A memorial service for Beth G. Conant, who died Dec. 26, 2017 in Boothbay Harbor, will be held Saturday, June 23 at 1 p.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor.
Boothbay Harbor Selectmen
Boothbay Harbor selectmen on Monday discussed the possibility of exploring the benefits of a tax…
Boothbay Railway Village
The Artisan Days program at the Boothbay Railway Village is getting a big boost this season because of grants from the Davis Family Foundation and the Belvedere Traditional Handcrafts Fund of the…
In a move long in the making, Mark and Dianne Gimbel, owners of the Smiling Cow and Gimbel’s Country Store in Boothay Harbor, have turned over their other retail outlet, the Log Cabin Shoes, to…
Obituary
Isabelle Levin Manahan, a beloved freshman at Lincoln Academy, passed away last Friday afternoon in a car accident.
She's survived by her parents, Bryan Manahan and…
The Westport Island selectmen's meeting on Monday, June 11, was the setting for a surprise celebration for newly retired fire chief Robert “Bob” Mooney.
Believing he needed to attend the…
Obituary
William Alan Cumming passed away at his home in Wiscasset surrounded by family on June 9, 2018.
He was born on July 14, 1934 in Presque Isle, Maine to John Anson and Emilie (Elliott)…
Obituary
Phyllis J. Van Siclen, 86, of Ridgefield, Connecticut, formerly of St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor, died peacefully at home May 29, 2018.
Phyllis was born to Carl and Mildred (…
Free entry for all Maine residents to state parks and historic sites. All vehicles bearing Maine license plates will be allowed free entry from 9 a.m. until closing.
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A candlelight vigil for Isabelle Manahan, 15, of Newcastle, was held at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta around sundown June 11. More than 200 people attended. Many were fellow students at…
The discovery of a mature American chestnut tree on a bank of the Kennebec River near the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden offers hope for a revival of the species. Because there are no…
On Sunday, June 17, the Reverend Maria Hoecker, rector of St. Columba’s in Boothbay Harbor, will open the All Saints summer season. Together St,Columba’s and All Saints represent the Episcopal…
The First National Bank once again supports The Lincoln Home as a major sponsor for its Annual Lobster & More fundraising event. The Lincoln Home hosts this special fundraiser to support the…
The Boothbay Region Elementary School Library and Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library have teamed up to make books on the Maine State Book Award 2018-2019 title list available to area kids over…
No matter where you are throughout 2019, a glance at photographer Robert Mitchell’s “Around Boothbay Harbor” calendar will transport you to the Boothbay region, with a side trip to Monhegan Island…
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Now through Wednesday, June 20 Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ latest online-only sale, “The Curious Collector,” will satisfy yearnings to acquire rare and unusual vintage…
The Boothbay Region team of Boothbay Harbor and Wiscasset police departments, Lincoln County Sheriff's Department and Two Bridges Regional Jail carried the torch for the 49th annual Maine Special…
The Boothbay Farmers’ Market will return to Boothbay Common on Thursday, June 21. They will set up on the Common from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays through Oct. 4. The market on…
There will be a tugboat launch at Washburn & Doughty Shipyard in East Boothbay on Thursday, June 14. Ceremonies begin at 11:30 a.m. Complimentary refreshments! General public is welcome (all…
It was a sell-out crowd on Thursday, June 7 for the 18th annual fundraising dinner at Newagen Seaside Inn in support of the Southport Volunteer Fire Department. Over 130 people gathered at the Inn…
The Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick and sister shelter Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Edgecomb are welcoming over fifty puppies and dogs from an overcrowded facility in Lucedale, Mississippi…
A celebration of life for Jeff Hodgdon and Frank Wiley will be held Saturday, June 3o at 1 p.m. at 36 Porcupine Pt., Boothbay (Trevett).
Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken wings and pulled pork…
St. Andrews Village is pleased to welcome Mark McKenna, MLA, LSW, as executive director and administrator. McKenna has worked with seniors for more than 28 years and has held a multi-level nursing…
First National Bank recently presented Boothbay Region High School with a check for $1,500 in support of their Lobster Jam basketball tournament.
The Lobster Jam is in its eighth year and…
That’s right, lobster boat racing fans and racers. The 33rd season begins right here in Boothbay Harbor at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16 with the Charles Begin Memorial races.
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Veterans from around Maine and beyond took part in the third annual veterans’ cruise on Sunday, June 10.
Seven lobstermen volunteered their boats and time to provide a tour from the Tugboat…
Edgecomb Planning Board member David Nutt has a new role and job within municipal government. Nutt was both appointed to the ordinance review committee and named chairman during the June 6…
Obituary
Daniel James Gagnon, 26, formerly of Boothbay Harbor, died unexpectedly in Brunswick.
He was born April 6, 1992 in Damariscotta to Danny Gagnon and Susan Stockwell. Daniel grew up in…
Come and peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker on a Behind Closed Doors Tour, Friday June 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. There is something new to see whether you are a first…
“Understanding ISIS” will be the topic of the Chats with Champions talk by Jonathan Berkey at Skidompha Library at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26 in the library’s Porter Meeting Hall.…
