What happened to our Republican candidates during the Nov. 6 election?
The Boothbay Peninsula Republicans are hosting a follow-up assessment. The guest speakers are going to be Maine GOP…
News
Lincoln County Courts
The following are closed cases for November and December. All information was released by the Lincoln County Clerk of Court. Unless otherwise noted, all sentences are served at Two Bridges…
Obituary
Betty Bickford, 72, of Wiscasset, passed away surrounded by her family Dec. 30, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born April 21, 1946, a daughter of the late Seth and…
Obituary
Arthur Hale Veasey Jr., a life-long resident of Haverhill, Massachusetts and summer resident of Squirrel Island, Maine, died Dec, 26, 2018 at High Pointe House in Haverhill.
Born Nov. 7,…
Lincoln County Courts
Shawna Gatto, 44, of Wiscasset, charged with murder in the 2017 death of Kendall Chick, 4, of Wiscasset, requested a continuance through her attorneys on Dec. 28.
The trial is scheduled for…
Boothbay Region Ambulance Service
Boothbay Region Ambulance Service is holding its annual fundraiser with a goal of $100,000. The funds will go to relieving outstanding debt on BRAS’s recent acquisition of an emergency vehicle and…
From 1860 to 1930, schooners ruled the seas. Schooners were the fastest and most reliable means of transporting cargo whether it was sailing in the Pacific Ocean or along the Great Lakes. And…
More than 120 community members, families and friends gathered together at the American Legion Hall in Boothbay on Dec. 25 for a Christmas dinner.
Many businesses and individuals made this…
Spectrum Generations
Spectrum Generations has announced its January Lunch and Learn speakers and events. For more information, call (207) 563-1363. Spectrum Generations is located at the Central Lincoln County YMCA,…
Central Maine Power Co. is reaching out to customers to help them understand why portions of their bills may be higher in 2019.
Beginning in January, residential customers will receive a…
Obituary
Bernice Mae Spinney, 94, died Dec. 23, 2018 at LincolnHealth-Miles Campus in Damariscotta.
She was born May 19, 1924 in Boothbay to Donald Desmond Cunningham and Ruby Inez Stover. Bernice…
The eighth annual Haiti Benefit (‘Hearts and Hands for Haiti’) dinner hosted by the Lincoln County Ecumenical Committee for Haiti will be held March 1, 2019 at 5 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in…
Obituary
Mason Joseph “Joe” Carter, 71, passed away after a long illness on the evening of Dec. 21, 2018, at his home in Wiscasset.
He was born Aug. 14, 1947 in Bath, the son of Martin Carter and…
St. Andrews Auxiliary members, along with staff and regular volunteers, came together Dec. 13 to ensure that the holiday season would be merry and bright for the residents of the St. Andrews…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) is pleased to announce it has completed the principal steps required to submit its application for accreditation renewal. The land trust accreditation…
If you or someone you know needs help overcoming opioid addiction, the LincolnHealth Emergency Department in Damariscotta may be the best place to start.
“We can now begin treating…
The Bremen Public Library and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) are teaming up to present a new book club in Lincoln County focused on environmental issues. The group will…
Coastal Senior College
The Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta is showing the award winning 1993 film “Schindler's List” on Thursday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. and on Friday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. The film earned seven Academy Awards,…
Make an uplifting start to your New Year as you, your family members, neighbors and friends rise up singing with Inn Along the Way and Damariscotta Open Mic at Peaceful Beginnings starting at noon…
Maine Maritime Academy’s schooner Bowdoin, the official vessel of the state of Maine and a National Historic Landmark, is undergoing hull restoration at Bristol Marine, The Shipyard in…
In an effort to make New Year's Eve as safe as possible, local businesses are sponsoring Bo Bo’s Coastal Cabs for the eighth annual No Excuses program on Dec. 31.
Local sponsors include:…
Come one, come all to the American Legion Post 36 Hall, Boothbay for an all you can eat
New Year’s Day brunch buffet. Opening at 8 a.m. and serving til noon, the…
Obituary
Charles H. Heino, 87, of Belgrade, died peacefully at Lakewood Manor in Waterville, Maine on Dec. 22, 2018.
Charlie was born in Rockland, Maine on Sept. 6, 1931. He was the son of Charles…
Governor-elect Janet Mills announced this week that she will nominate Laura Fortman to serve as the commissioner of the Maine Department of Labor and John Rohde to serve as…
The deadline for advertisements and classifieds for the Thursday, Jan. 3 edition will be at noon on Friday, Dec. 28.
For press releases, letters, columns and community news, the deadline…
The Morris Farm will offer a series of four hands-on, interactive cooking classes this winter. This series is called “Now is the Time for Change. Become the CEO of your Body!” The classes are…
The Southport Planning Board will meet for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at the Southport Town Offices at 5 p.m. In the event of a weather postponement, the date…
For 138 years, the West Harbor Pond siphon has reliably removed salt water from the pond. But in 2009, the West Harbor Pond Watershed Association discovered a problem. After a heavy rain,…
Death notice
Mason Joseph “Joe” Carter, 71, of Wiscasset, passed away at his home on the evening of Dec. 21,2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on August 14, 1947, Joe was the husband of…
This time of year, there’s a lot of Christmas music, whether it’s in the car, at the store or at church. In recordings, full orchestras play behind professional singers, yet some of the sweetest…
AUGUSTA (December 19, 2018)—Values are increasing for Maine’s single-family existing homes. According to the Maine Listings, the median sales price (MSP) for homes sold in November reached $219,…
The Boothbay Harbor Public Works Department, Nick Upham, Nick Livingston, Clyde Burnham, Bruce Fabiano and Eric Hyson, would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Our sixth…
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 82 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor - Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. and Christmas Day at 9 a.m.
St. Patrick Church, 380 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle - Christmas…
Children, adults and that jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, helped spread the Christmas cheer as the Boothbay Region YMCA Y-Arts program held its annual Christmas concert, “Sing We Now of…
Maine Public Utilities Commission
Liberty Consulting, the group the Maine Public Utilities Commission hired to conduct an audit into higher than expected electric bills for Central Maine Power customers at the start of 2018 and…
Area schoolchildren have joined the Community Center’s fundraising effort to collect old shoes and are now helping to fill barrels before the January deadline.
“Shoes With Heart” started in…
On Dec. 19, bar, restaurant and convenience store owners and staff received training that provided them with tools to help reduce underage drinking and drunk driving. The Responsible Beverage…
The Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation in Washington, D.C. is actively seeking to register all female veterans (past and present) in the United States. According to their…
Obituary
Carolyn V. Erskine, 79, of Chewonki Neck Road, Wiscasset died Dec. 18, 2018 at LincolnHealth Miles Campus in Damariscotta.
She was born in Boston,…
Shoppers were out and about, despite the cold temperatures, Wednesday night, Dec. 19 for the annual Men’s Night shopping event in downtown Boothbay Harbor.
Over 30 businesses were open to…
A few weeks ago, the Woodchucks sent out a request for funds to purchase a much-needed dump truck in order to make it easier and more efficient to carry out their mission of providing good…
A new quarter-million-dollar monument honoring all veterans of all branches of the service and the Merchant Marines has been designed and may be under construction as early as this summer. Plans…
Highlighting its nationally-recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, LincolnHealth was named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for the seventh time in eight years. The…
LincolnHealth, in partnership with Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA, will be offering free blood pressure screenings during select dates of the Friday farmers' markets. The screenings will be…
Lincoln County Commissioners
After a larger project for research into Lincoln County’s housing issues was sidelined during the budget process, Lincoln County Regional Economic Developer Mary Ellen Barnes came to county…
Obituary
Patricia Ellen “Patty” Porter passed away peacefully Dec. 14, 2018 at her home in West Gardiner after a lengthy battle against several illnesses.
Born Jan. 29, 1951, she was predeceased by…
Representatives of Edgecomb’s planning board met with selectmen Monday, Dec. 17 to discuss the town’s options concerning marijuana.
Planning board members David Nutt, Barry Hathorne and…
It’s going to cost more for locals to dispose of their trash next year. The Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District trustees approved a small rate increase for Giles Rubbish customers and…
Newcastle Chrysler has collected hundreds of toys again this year to help families in need. They are collaborating with Healthy Kids and the CLC YMCA to distribute toys during this holiday season…
