Being driven to the hospital for emergency medical services (EMS) used to be a morbid affair. Until the mid-20th century, funeral homes took over the duty of transporting patients since hearses, unlike most vehicles, were large enough to accommodate a stretcher.

During the month of August, Lincoln County Recovery Community Center will be collecting hygiene supplies throughout Lincoln County. All donated items will be distributed to those who may not have reliable access to these essential supplies. LCRCC appreciates the support in helping to improve the health, dign…

Midcoast Conservancy is pleased to announce it will be hosting the State of the Lake on Thursday, Aug. 20, 4-6 p.m., at the Jewell Lodge at Wavus Camp in Jefferson. 

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The First United Methodist Church of Boothbay Harbor will welcome five accomplished musicians for a special worship service on Sunday, Aug. 9, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend this inspiring musical service.

Southport selectmen approved a special amusement permit July 29 for the Lincoln Arts Festival. The license is for unamplified vocal or instrumental music. Lincoln Arts will hold a fundraiser Aug. 21 at Hodgdon Yachts from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A harpist will perform, according to the application.

This summer’s Salt Bay Chamberfest will bring audience members on a journey of exploration through time-honored masterworks, new works by living composers, and two world premieres. Titled ‘Music Unearthed,” the 32nd annual festival runs Aug. 4 to 16, with performances at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta, Center for Maine Contemporary…

The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 28, Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Cemetery District trustees voted unanimously for Tim's Tree Service to remove trees at Oceanview Cemetery. …

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The 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race takes place this year on Sunday, Aug. 16 on bridge-accessible Westport Island. "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race" had a great turnout in 2025 with over 60 runners and more than 15 participants in the "fun walk." It was our biggest turnout in the race's history!

A night out at the theatre became an opportunity to nourish neighbors across the Midcoast when The Waldo Theatre partnered with Veggies to Table during its June production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner.” Through a silent auction and raffles held across the production’s four performances, the community raised $2,530 for V…

Organizers of the 13th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show announced that “The Golden Gup” will be back to spin the old tunes for the show.

Elegant cakes, intriguing experiences, and a treasure trove of raffle items await the guests at Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual Preservation Party. The event, which takes place this year on Sunday, Sept.

With under two weeks to go, anticipation is building for the Boothbay Sea and Science Center’s (BSSC) inaugural Paddlepalooza on Linekin Bay! Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8 (rain date: Sunday, Aug.

In celebration of our country's 250th anniversary, Maine Historical Society (MHS) is on the road with its Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence Statewide Tour through October. MHS is traveling to all 16 of the state's counties, and on July 24 and 25 the tour arrived in East Boothbay at Bigelow Laborato…

During a July 21 Community School District (CSD) trustees meeting, Director of Facilities David Benner said he's requested that Encore Fire Protection do a walk-through of Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) to inspect the wet spri

12-year-old chess prodigy Raza Patel, a 1900-rated player, of New York City is returning to the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library on Wednesday, Aug. 26 for an Open Chess Social and fundraiser for BHML’s Children’s Library.

The big question of the weekend comes up on Sunday morning. Where do you want to go for breakfast?

There’s an easy answer for that. If it’s Sunday, Aug. 2, breakfast is ready for you at the American Legion Hall in Boothbay.

Sayon Camara, a Master Djembefola from Guinea, West Africa, returns to conduct drumming workshops at the Community Center in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor, on Saturday, Aug. 8, noon to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug.

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library welcomed community members of all ages for its second annual town-wide scavenger hunt July 25. The event transformed downtown Boothbay into an hour-long adventure as teams worked together to solve clues, answer questions and complete challenges while exploring business…

During a July 13 Boothbay Harbor selectboard meeting, the abutters of Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (BBHWP)’s Eastside Park, Joe and Jill Doyle, alleged there had been an inappropriate meeting at the town office between Select

Cross Point Road in Edgecomb is hosting its annual 5-mile yard sale Saturday, Aug. 8, beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. The Edgecomb Community Church will be the first stop on the road holding its annual yard sale and bake sale. The Thrift Store will also be open from 8 to 1 along with a bake sale and Busy Hands homemade items hos…

The next monthly meeting of Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 1:15 p.m. in the Boothbay Region Community Center, located in the Meadow Mall on Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor.

Visiting us will be Bethany Schmidt, of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. The resources of the library will be discussed at our meet…

Well-known throughout the Episcopal Church as a writer, retreat leader, spiritual advisor and teacher, The Rev. Martin Smith will lead services at All Saints by-the-Sea on Southport Island for the next two weeks.

The Rev. Scott Planting, former president of Maine Seacoast Mission, will lead the service at the Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point on Sunday, Aug. 2. This will be Maine Seacoast Mission's 102nd year leading service at Wilson Memorial Chapel. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!