News

That joyous time of year has finally arrived and the town is beginning to twinkle and sparkle, as we get ready to kick off Boothbay Lights for the 2018 season! We are looking forward to welcoming…

Obituary

John S. Peters, 90 of Edgecomb, Maine, passed away in his home on Nov. 6, 2018, after spending a busy, joyful weekend with much of his large family.

Born on October 2, 1928 in Queens, New…

Lincoln County Commissioners

Lincoln County commissioners has approved the purchase order for a 2019 Kenworth truck for the recycling center, for $83,039, and approved two vehicle buys for the Sheriff’s Department, including…

Dec. 15 is important for Boothbay Region Health Center. That’s the deadline to receive up to $100,000 in matching funds from a private grant.

According to BRHC board president Patricia B.…

On Wednesday, Nov. 7, nonprofit Maine Preservation announced winners of the 2018 Honor Awards, celebrating outstanding examples of historic preservation and revitalization statewide and…

A Boothbay Harbor specialty popcorn shop is sending veterans a sweet surprise. Coastal Maine Popcorn Co. collected surplus Halloween candy earlier this month for distribution to the region’s…

Obituary

Stephen “Stevie” Chadwick, 60, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Maine passed away unexpectedly Nov. 8, 2018.

Stevie was born in Manchester, Connecticut and then moved with his family to…

a review

The Oratorio Chorale, now in its 45th season, began with music from more than 400 years ago – Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and includes the Song of Mary,…

Obituary

Arthur Stanley Bolster Jr., 96, passed away on Oct. 16 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Facility in Richmond, Kentucky.

Known by his middle name, Stan was born in Bismark, North Dakota on…

As the days get shorter, it’s another sign the holiday seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas are near. But it’s also a sign another season — budget — is also rapidly approaching for municipal and…

Looking for something really cool to do on New Year’s Day? Perhaps one of your resolutions for 2019 is to help a great cause, to step (dip) out of your comfort zone, or to start the year off with…

Rebuilding Together-Lincoln County will be selling breakfast sandwiches and coffee beginning at 6 a.m. on the patio at the House of Logan, Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Nov. 17…

Obituary

Philip Orson Gregory III passed away after a brief illness on Nov. 6, 2018 at home with his family at his side. 

He was born March 5, 1964 at St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor, the…

Since the end of World War I in 1918, the veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces have been honored each year on the 11th day of the 11th month for their service to the country. 

One such…

Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen

The Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the town office on 11 Howard Street. The board will be revisiting a request to amend the Fish Pier business Harbor…

Boothbay Harbor Planning Board

The Boothbay Harbor Planning board will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the town office on 11 Howard Street. The board will be reviewing two application – one, expanding a nonconforming…

Hodgdon Yachts is announcing three limited-edition designs just in time for the holiday season.  These special models may not match Transatlantic speed records, but they will surely make the…

Elena Hooley was in the region over the weekend visiting her mom and took these photos of huge waves out at Ocean Point, Boothbay on Saturday, Nov. 10. She said in an email message to the…

Obituary

Richard B. Riley Sr., 87, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children on Nov. 9, 2018 in Newcastle.

Richard was born on March 5, 1931. He was the son of Alvin S. Riley…

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its new slate of

Obituary

Troy Nichols of Dresden, Maine died at home Nov. 4, 2018.

Troy, a wonderful father, devoted son, brother, cousin and friend, was born in Bath, Maine on Nov.…

For women who have been or are currently involved with a controlling partner, a support group can be a safe place to talk about the relationship, in an environment that fosters trusting and caring…

Edgecomb selectmen are taking the next step in the town’s tax-acquired property procedure. On Nov. 5, the board voted 2-0 to put a 3.03-acre house lot out to bid. The town will advertise the newly…

Living in New York City, Helen Mohney couldn't get to Saturday's Early Bird sale in Wiscasset. But an Instagram she shared that one of the participating businesses, Rock Paper Scissors, sent out…

For some area residents, VIP has an even more significant meaning. A local group called “Visually Impaired People” has been coming together for almost 18 years to support and encourage one another…

Obituary

Roy Webster Crawford Jr. of Chino Hills, California, formerly of Massachusetts, died on Nov. 6, 2018 at the age of 92.

He was predeceased by his wife, Anne.  Roy is…

Boothbay Region High School

Boothbay Region High School celebrated the induction of 14 members to the National Honor Society Nov. 8. Principal Dan Welch welcomed parents and community members, introduced master of ceremonies…

United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s fall campaign succeeded in reaching its $1,750,000 goal, Chair Joel Merry announced at the Campaign Finale held at Bowdoin College. Volunteers on the Campaign “…

Lincoln County Budget Committee

On Nov. 8, the Lincoln County Budget Committee approved a total budget for 2019 of $10,429,874, up 3.92 percent from $10,036,096 for 2018.

In the final workshop, the panel approved the…

Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Board of Trustees

The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Board of Trustees on Nov. 7 made a list of upgrades that could cost millions of dollars. Besides prioritizing items from one to three, one highest, the board…

On Nov. 13, local residents along with federal and state project partners will gather in Coopers Mills, Whitefield, Maine, to celebrate the completion of the Coopers Mills Project along the…

The Friends of the Southport Historical Society board will meet Monday, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hendricks Hill Museum. Anyone interested in learning more about our island community and in…

Boothbay Region Garden Club

A featured shop for the upcoming Festival of Trees is Nature's Corner featuring works of art made from organic components such as bark, shells, moss, pine cones, seed pods and other natural…

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our newspaper will be printed on Tuesday, Nov. 20 and distributed starting on the same day.

The deadline for the Nov. 22 issue will be Friday, Nov. 16, at…

Edgecomb is encouraging motorists seeking a shortcut between Boothbay and Newcastle to use another path. Motorists are increasingly using the Dodge and Middle roads to avoid the U.S. Routes 1 and…

Two Boothbay Region students recently became the first to complete the Community Center’s program to teach area students how to sew.

Under the guidance of Angel Ames, member of the Center’s…

Nearly 30 dogs seized from a Brunswick residence in August will go up for adoption at Midcoast Humane at noon on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the shelter’s Brunswick campus at 30 Range Road.

USCG Station Boothbay Harbor

“Sailor of the Quarter” is an honor voted on by the personnel at the station and recognizes the contributions of individual service members for outstanding performance and support of the Coast…

Twenty-five percent off is a sale so big, some fireworks will be below cost, Big Al's Super Values and Big Al's Fireworks owner Al Cohen said about his stores' early bird sales on everything, from…

2018 elections

Dana Dow (R-Waldoboro) has won the race for Maine Senate District 13 against Laura Fortman (D-Nobleboro) by a total of 10,262 to 9,762. 

 

2018 elections

According to Natasha Irving’s campaign manager Melissa Sterry, Jonathan Liberman called Irving this morning to congratulate her, and concede the race. At that point, Irving had pulled head with…

Governor

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Sawyer’s Way Auction Company is pleased to announce auctioneer Jeff Dowdy has joined his wife Jen to become a REALTOR® team with Keller Williams Realty. Jen has served as a licensed REALTOR® since…

Lincoln County EMA’s Project Lifesaver Program will light up teal on Nov. 8 to raise Alzheimer’s awareness as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) Light the World in Teal® program…

Everybody knew the Maine House legislative race between Holly Stover and Stephanie Hawke would be close. And  it was. Democrat Holly Stover won a narrow victory in District 89, 2,559 to 2,447.…

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Forty-eight years ago, Dave Patch was stationed on a destroyer and minesweeper in Vietnam. Patch served three tours of duty in the Vietnam War and remained in the U.S. Navy until 1986. Today,…