With a winter storm heading our way, the American Red Cross is providing steps you can take to stay safe with the cold, snow and ice. Whether you’re trying to keep your home warm or need to be out…
News
Patrick Shorey, 26, of Augusta, was granted a bail reduction Jan. 14. His bail was reduced from $10,000 cash bail to $5,000. In September, Shorey pled not guilty to Manslaughter, Class A, and five…
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Board of Trustees
Close it, fix it, build a new one. The three choices showed yet again at the Jan. 16 Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Board of Trustees meeting as the stewards of the two…
On Monday, Jan. 21, Midcoast Conservancy will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day at its Hidden Valley Nature Center. Volunteers are needed to help get local kids outside and connected to the…
After years of teaching at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay with humor and dedication, Senior Research…
Obituary
Gloria Helen (Soule) Jones, 78, of Wiscasset, passed away Jan. 15, 2019 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick after a brief illness. She left this earth surrounded by her family and friends.
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The longest federal government shutdown is entering its fourth week, and there is no end in sight. The partial shutdown effects an estimated 800,000 federal employees who have missed at least one…
It wasn’t your typical science lesson for over 100 Southport and Edgecomb elementary school students who learned about energy from a “mad scientist.” “Catalyst Corey” is one of nine educators who…
University of New England
On Wednesday, Jan. 23, the University of New England will present a lecture from world-renowned political activist, academic and author Angela Davis as part of its annual Martin Luther King Jr.…
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Board of Trustees
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Board of Trustees were set to vote on a general obligations bond of up to $5 million Jan. 16. After much heated discussion with a strong representation of both…
Obituary
Bryan Burns James Buck died at home surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 27, 2018. He had been diagnosed with a rare cancer just months before.
Born on Aug. 5,…
Southport
The annual Souper Bowl lunch, sponsored by the Southport Memorial Library Aides and scheduled for Monday, Jan. 21 at the Southport Town Hall, has been canceled due to the weather forecast of heavy…
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency investigations many times start with a tip from the public and now the agency has a new way for citizens to forward those tips, and do so anonymously. MDEA Director…
The Boothbay Planning Board will hold a workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. Finalizing timber harvesting standards
2. Reviewing handling of…
Tracy Moskovitz and Bambi Jones, a couple from Whitefield, recently returned from a 10-day trip to Cuba. They were joined on the trip by two other couples, one from Chicago and another from…
A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to…
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to welcome Addie Halligan as its water resources manager. Her position is a newly created one, resulting from reorganization following the recent merger with…
Tony McKim, president and chief executive officer at First National Bank, has announced that the bank’s trust and investment management division, currently known as First Advisors, is changing its…
Obituary
Judith W. Nichols, 81, of Pittston died Jan. 11, 2019 at the Lamp Alzheimer’s Residential Care in Lisbon.
She was born in Gardiner, Maine on Jan. 5, 1938, the daughter of Harold and Phyllis…
Lincoln County Commissioners
On Jan. 15, Lincoln County Commissioners heard from Michael Hallundbaek of Mid-Coast Connector, an agency running a public transportation service for residents of Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and…
On Dec. 27, 2018, Midcoast Conservancy acquired its newest preserve: The Long Meadow Brook Preserve in Nobleboro and Waldoboro. These 179 acres are rich in wildlife with a mix of forest, wetlands…
Anna Fiedler was promoted to director of conservation at Midcoast Conservancy on Jan. 1. In her new role, Dr. Fiedler will be planning and directing the organization’s crucial work to protect the…
Eleven of Edgecomb Eddy School’s 90 students are from Alna and Westport Island, but local school officials are still looking for more. Principal Ira Michaud is still receiving inquiries from Alna…
Boothbay Harbor selectmen
Boothbay Harbor Planning Board Chair Bill Hamblen presented his board’s recommendations for two zones on Atlantic Avenue Jan. 14. Then, MRLD Landscape Architecture + Urbanism’s Mitchell Rasor…
Our beloved neighbors serving in the Coast Guard are not being paid during the government shutdown. Chief Adam Smart is permitted to receive donations to assist Coast Guard servicemen and women…
On Monday, Jan. 14, after a public hearing to answer questions, 22 Edgecomb residents unanimously voted to amend the town’s TIF agreement for a second time since its creation in 2005.
The…
There was plenty to warm guests attending the tea at St. Columba’s in Boothbay Harbor on a freezing cold afternoon Saturday, Jan. 12.
From clotted cream to lemon curd to cucumber sandwiches…
Obituary
Charlotte (Hollis) Heaton Gowen, a resident of St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor, died Jan. 11, 2019.
Charlotte was born on Feb. 5, 1921 and grew up in Cohasset, Massachusetts, raised…
Citing a continuing problem with opioid addiction in the coastal community of Boothbay Harbor, one of the area’s largest employers. Paul Coulombe, and a Southport summer resident,…
Boothbay Harbor firefighters quickly extinguished a car fire at Signal Point Tuesday morning, Jan. 15 but much damage was done.
Car owner Duey Graham said he discovered the fire in his 2007…
Disposal fees for construction, bulky waste and demolition debris will cost more in the next fiscal year. The Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District Trustees voted unanimously Jan. 10 to…
The directors and volunteers of the Boothbay Region Food Pantry are eager to offer assistance to any community members who are furloughed by the federal government, and who are not receiving…
Lincoln County Courts
The grand jury rose on Jan. 7 and 8 and released the following indictments for eight people in Lincoln County.
Jonathan Roberts, 44, of Waban, Massachusetts, was indicted on one count of…
The Down to Earth Storytelling Project released its new film showcasing Maine climate change solutions on Jan 9 at the State House in Augusta. Film producer Andy (Anne D.) Burt, of Edgecomb, and…
Obituary
Michael David Harkins Sr., 60, of Five Islands Road, Georgetown died Jan. 8, 2019 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick with his family at his side.
Born in Bath on Dec. 16, 1958, he…
Lisa Arsenault and Lee Martin were married on Aug. 6, 2018 in Ipswich, England. They were married at the Ipswich Register Office, St. Peter House with a reception following at the Orwell Yacht…
It’s time once again for the annual Souper Bowl at the Southport Town Hall, Monday, Jan. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Southport Memorial Library Aides, the luncheon is open to…
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) is pleased to announce the final design selection for the new State of Maine Honorable Service coin and plaque, which will honor all Maine veterans,…
Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority
The Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority agreed Jan. 9 to move the jail’s unallocated fund balance to a fund for capital projects. The authority also voted to pay off the balance on the HVAC…
Boothbay Harbor Sewer District
The Boothbay Harbor Sewer District held a public hearing on Jan. 7 on replacing a sewer line running from the Route 27 and Route 96 intersection to Simmons Trailer Park and to extend lines to…
It’s an exciting time of year at the Boothbay Region Ambulance Service!
Our fundraising goal is to raise $100,000 this year in hopes to pay off the new ambulance loan and support…
At its annual meeting, the membership of Edgecomb Community Church voted unanimously to become an Open and Affirming congregation. This means, simply, that everyone is welcome to worship at this…
Boothbay Harbor selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 in the meeting room at the town office.
On the agenda are updates on the JEDC and from Barney Baker on the footbridge, as well…
Coping with your own or a loved one’s mental health challenges? If so, a combined support group meets monthly. The group meets at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor. The…
People United Against Racism (PUAR) and Lincoln Academy are offering several events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day again this year. All the events are free and open to the public and are…
Boothbay selectmen held a 45-minute executive session to consult with the town attorney on “their rights and duties” relating to a school finance issue prior to their Jan. 9 board meeting. The…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee’s traditional Lincoln Day Dinner will be held at the 1812 Farm in Bristol on Saturday, Feb. 16. This year’s dinner will feature live music and a seafaring…
The Friends of the Southport Historical Society board will meet Monday, Jan. 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. Anyone interested in learning more about our island community and in…
Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in December:
Alna: None recorded.
Boothbay: Cook, Michael P. and Cook, Karen A…
Obituary
Shirley M. Hill, 85, of Gardiner Road, Wiscasset died Jan. 6, 2019 at her residence surrounded by friends and family.
She was born in Boston, Massachusetts…
