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Obituaries

A graveside service for Eleanor D. Dodge will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Oceanview Cemetery, located on Country Club Road, Boothbay, Maine.

Family and friends are invited to gather as we remember and honor Eleanor’s life.

Carl P. R. Schmidt

Carl Philip Rising Schmidt, 75, of Boothbay, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 1, 2026, following a long illness.

Jo-an Ross

Jo-an Ross, 79, from Bath Maine, passed away peacefully Sept.

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Patricia Q. Farris

Patricia Q. Farris, 82, passed away on Sept. 9, 2026, at her Bath, Maine residence.

Memorial Service for Kenneth E. Pinard Jr.

A Memorial Service for Kenneth E. Pinard Jr., who passed away on July 11, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at St. Columba's Episcopal Church, 32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor.

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John M. King

John M. King, 86, of Ocean Point passed away on Sept. 3, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia. He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Feb. 4, 1940, the son of Linn A. and Mary A. (Little) King.

Service for Alfred Marin

A service for Alfred Marin will be held Friday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. at Hall’s of Boothbay, located at 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay.

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Bruce Kinsey

Bruce Kinsey was born on July 11, 1944 to Lloyd and Happy Munro Kinsey in Edmonds, Washington, the second of four children.

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H. Ross Maddocks

Ross Maddocks, a lifelong sailor, devoted husband and father, decorated United States Navy veteran, harbormaster, storyteller, and beloved friend to many, passed away peacefully Aug.

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Martin F. Achilles

Martin Franklin Achilles, age 89, passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, 2026 at his home in The Highlands in Topsham Maine.

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Boothbay Dems Picnic canceled

The Community Center

Medicare enrollment workshop

On Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. the Community Center will welcome Spectrum Generations and its free 90-minute Medicare Workshop to the Center. They will provide important information for everyone – whether you’re new to Medicare or have questions about u…

Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative

Free movie event at Harbor Theater

Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative is bringing “Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong” to the Harbor Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. 

First National Bank named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Maine

First National’s Cole Chase, Kimberly Averill, Ann Clifford, Noelle Bruns, Jordan Bragg, Kayla Howard and Jessica Mullins. Courtesy photo

First National Bank has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine, recognizing the Bank among the state’s leading employers and reinforcing its commitment to creating a workplace where employees can grow, build meaningful

Local National Guardsman awarded the Legion of Merit recognizing 32 years of military service

Colonel Shanon Cotta was awarded a Legion of Merit and retired after 32 years of service from the United States Army on Sept. 13 in Bangor, Maine. After the retirement ceremony, he stands with his mother Helga Cotta of South China, Maine. Courtesy photo

Colonel Shanon W. Cotta, of Alna, Maine was awarded the Legion of Merit Medal by Major General Diane Dunn, the Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard, on Sept. 13 after serving over 32 years in the United States Army. His final assignment was serving as the brigade commander of th…

Town of Boothbay

Board approves 30K gallon propane tank installation

COGA 03, LLC, representing Colby and Gale Inc., received conditional approval Sept. 16 to install a second 30,000-gallon liquid propane tank at the Industrial Park, Route 27, Boothbay.

Babysitter training, Fix-A-Bike, and favorite teachers return to Boothbay-Wiscasset Adult Ed

Jennifer Harris, of First Point Training, holds a training infant used in the American Red Cross Babysitter Training. Courtesy of Raye Leonard

Natural Meditation,

Town of Edgecomb

Residents raise questions about timeliness of warrant questions

Edgecomb selectmen received negative feedback Sept. 15 regarding two warrant questions on the Nov. 3 special town meeting ballot. Resident Dr.

Blessing of the animals Oct. 4 on Wiscasset Common

Soon Wiscasset's Town Common will be graced with wagging tails and paw prints from our beloved pets! In honor of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures and our natural environment, we'll gather outside to share blessings for our favorite pets on Sunday Oct. 4 at 1 p.m.

SIA flu clinic Oct. 8

The Southport Island Association (SIA), in conjunction with Nathan's Pharmacy, is conducting a flu vaccination clinic at the Southport Town Hall on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. All are welcome.

Learning the language of the landscape

What can the natural features of our beautiful surrounding landscapes teach us about the ecological and human history of our environment?

Cow Spa reimagines wellness

CANCELED: Boothbay Region Democrats invite community to annual picnic Sept. 27

UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast of rain and wind, this event has been canceled.

Announcing FTD’s Sunflower Sweepstakes winners

Margaret "Mugsy" Schwab, left, and Katie Ryan, with their dog, Birdie. Courtesy photo

Barters Island-based nonprofit Friends of Thai Daughters is thrilled to announce the winners of their Sunflower Dream Trip Sweepstakes!

Franks and beans supper Oct. 2

Come hungry, bring a friend, family and enjoy a hearty meal and community spirit!

Student-made environmental film at Harbor Theater Sept. 28

After months of researching, interviewing and editing, Boothbay Region High School's (BRHS) Adolescents Driving Environmental Progress through Teaching and Technology (ADEPTT) club presents its new documentary on the regional effects of climate change, "Spark." It premieres…

Open house at Darrowby Farms Sanctuary Sept. 26

Amanda, with Fiona and Flash, residents at Darrowby. Courtesy photo

Everyone is invited to the fifth annual Darrowby Farm Sanctuary Open House on Saturday Sept. 26 from noon to 2 p.m. at 216 N. Mountain Road in Jefferson.

Before the next storm, Maine must stand ready

If you live in New England, especially Maine, you know weather is never just small talk.…

Announcing stream crossing installation practices training

Stream crossing. Courtesy of Knox-Lincoln SWCD

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring an in-person half-day event on Stream Crossing Installation Practices scheduled for Thursday, Oct.

Coastal Rivers expands Marsh River Bog conservation area with land purchase in Newcastle

A view across Marsh River Bog toward Coastal Rivers’ newest conservation land in Newcastle, expanding connected habitat across 112 acres of forest and wetlands. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the acquisition of 112 acres in Newcastle, expanding the permanently protected habitat around Marsh River Bog.

CSD trustees talk financials, capital reserve fund

Veggies to Table announces Harvest Dinner & Fundraiser at Contented Sole

View from the Contented Sole. Courtesy photo

Join Veggies to Table at The Contented Sole in New Harbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Legion Post 36 breakfasts canceled for 2026

It is with sincere regret that we announce the cancellation of all American Legion Post 36 breakfasts for the remainder of 2026, effective immediately.

Due to scheduling conflicts, we no longer have the staffing necessary to provide these breakfasts. We are, however, open to other nonprofit organizations interested in serv…

Fraud prevention talk at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home invites the public to a free Fraud Prevention Presentation, Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.

Sen. Reny celebrates Community Action Grants

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EMA director updates commissioners about Boothbay Harbor propane leak

It's been a busy summer for the Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency. In July, the department responded to a Damariscotta emergency. The agency assisted in the response to Chasse Marine Co.'s explosion that resulted in a massive fire. On Aug. 21, EMA responded to two emergencies: a Bristol plan…

First National Bank launches $5,000 grant to strengthen food security

Applications are open through Oct. 31 for First National Bank's Dream First Community Grant. Courtesy photo

First National Bank has launched the Dream First Community Grant, a new $5,000 funding opportunity supporting food security-related programming in the Maine communities the Bank serves.

BHSD investment portfolio holds steady

On Sept. 15, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) met with First National Wealth Management to get a performance update on its investment portfolio.

Maine Press Association announces three new Hall of Fame inductees

Pictured from left, Tux Turkel, Mike Lowe and Andy Molloy. Courtesy of MPA

The Maine Press Association will honor three distinguished Maine journalists when Andy Molloy, Mike Lowe and Tux Turkel are inducted into the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on Oct. 17 at the DoubleTree Hotel in South Portland.

Boothbay Harbor sees smoother parking, more arrests