In 1991, Al and Becky Roberts organized the Boothbay Region Alumni-Community Band to honor the troops coming home from Operation Desert Storm. The director was Katherine Cook, former music teacher of Boothbay Region schools.

April 28, Boothbay Harbor selectmen voted 4-0 to approve construction work at Sample’s Shipyard, 120 Commercial St.  

Veggies to Table is honored to announce it has received a $5,000 Nourishment Grant from the Quimby Family Foundation in support of its mission to grow and donate organic produce and flowers to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at 5 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. The agenda is:

For the second year in a row, Edgecomb residents will vote separately on the school and municipal budgets. The school budget vote will be in-person on Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m. in the school. This year's proposed budget is $4,539,384 which is a 9.16% spending increase. The proposal would also result in a 17.4% rise in the town's assessm…

A lengthy search of decades-old municipal documents has shown, Glidden Point Oyster Farm is in compliance with all town ordinances except one. April 16, Code Enforcement Officer Marian Anderson reported her findings dating back 10 years regarding River Road, LLC, Glidden Point Oyster Farm Co. and Ryan M…

As the school year draws to a close, Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) is proud to announce a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary masterpiece, “The Phantom of the Opera.”

Southport Memorial Library's next art show features the oil paintings of Lori Lynn Hoffer in May and June. Lori Lynn’s vibrant work is based on an intrinsic impulse to convey the glory of nature. An opening reception will be held Saturday, June 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Library located at 1032 Hendricks Hill Road on Southport…

Thanks to some very generous members of our community, Boothbay Region Food Pantry is, once again, going to be able to issue our customers every 28 days special vouchers to be used at our local Hannaford.

The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund (BRSAF) 2025–2026 Annual Campaign General Fund donations have reached more than $417,000 exceeding our goal of $275,000 and reflecting the continued generosity and commitment of our year-round and seasonal communities in support of Boothbay Region High School graduates.

Public Hearing

When: Wednesday, April 29, 6-8 p.m.

Lincoln County commissioners approved six local grants April 21. The grants are awarded through Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission and are called ASK grants (assistance with specific know-how). Executive Director Emily Rabbe explained grant details for each recipient.

Boothbay residents will decide a 34-article town meeting warrant which includes a proposed $2,884,527 in municipal spending during their Monday, May 4 annual town meeting referendum election. The proposed budget reflects a 4.51% increase.

Judy Milinowski is a captivating storyteller whose writing gently yet powerfully invites the reader into her spiritual journey.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital invites community members and caregivers to attend its next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Thursday, May 7, at 2 p.m. The session will be offered in person at Chase Point Assisted Living Facility, with a Zoom option available. A link will be shared the day…

Address: 301 Adams Pond Road

Occupation: Destination Experience Coordinator - Boothbay Craft Brewery, Tavern, & RV Resort; Owner - First Light RV Solutions

Address: 397 Ocean Point Road 

Address: 29 Spruce Point Heights

Address:  32 McFarland Point Drive

Occupation:  Retired Fire Chief, Salem, Massachusetts. 

Education:  Associate Degree, Fire Science, North Shore Community College, Beverly, Massachusetts

Address: Union Street

Occupation: Business owner

Address: 14 Commercial St.

Occupation: Retail store owner

Education: University of New Hampshire

Political History (Board, Committees): Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen

Clubs/Organizations: Past Rotarian; Director of Windjammer Days

During their March meeting, I had the privilege of attending the “I Love A Mystery” book club which is excellently led by retired librarian and longtime BHML circulation volunteer, Shirley Sirois. Shirley and members of the club welcomed me warmly and were more than happy to respond to some questions I had for them abo…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and the MaineHealth Medical Group announced today that the MaineHealth Urgent Care Boothbay Harbor will be converted to the MaineHealth Walk-In Clinic Boothbay Harbor, sometime in the spring of 2027.

Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI), a grassroots organization working to preserve and support our democracy through direct, local, and peaceful action, today released its 2026 Gubernatorial Questionnaire. LCI undertook the effort to help voters evaluate the positions of the candidates in advance of this…

Three candidates are battling for one Boothbay seat on the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Superintending School Committee: Incumbent Abigail Jones, Riley R. Mitchell and Shani Bryer. The position is for a three-year term.

Four candidates are vying for two open seats for three-year terms on the Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen: David Cody, Evan Hepburn, Jennie Mitchell Plummer and incumbent Mark Gimbel.