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: 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…

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.

On Sunday, April 12, Veggies to Table held its annual Appreciation Day potluck in the beautiful Wavus dining hall in Jefferson, celebrating the collective effort behind its mission to end local hunger and nourish neighbors in need. From staff, board, pantries, local partners and volunteers, the afte…

Friends of the Southport Central School (PTO) is excited to announce our upcoming fundraising event to support the 6th grade field trip. Each year our 6th grade students look forward to a memorable trip to celebrate the culmination of their elementary years, and your support can help make this experience possible for the students.…

It's planting season, and Southport Central School students are hard at work preparing their community garden for another bountiful harvest. The garden began last year as a passion project for Principal Shawn Gallagher, who operated a small farm for several years in Whitefield and has wanted to bring hands-on gardening to…

When my wife and I had the opportunity to move anywhere in the Northeast for my job, we thought carefully about where we wanted to build our future. We had visited Maine before and always hoped that one day we could call it home. When that opportunity finally came, Maine stood out.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital continues to excel at recruiting, training and sustaining its share of dedicated volunteers. …

April 14, the Community School District (CSD) school committee voted 4-1 to approve the fiscal year 2026-27 warrant and set a June 9 budget validation referendum. Tom Perkins was the opposing vote for both. Stephanie Hawke was not present.  

Edgecomb is purchasing a used fire truck, and looking to sell two older models. On April 14, selectmen voted, 2-0 with one abstention, to buy Wiscasset's Engine No. 7 for $16,680. Fire Chief Roy Potter told selectmen he is now looking to sell two other used Edgecomb fire trucks to offset the cost. "We are looking to sell No. 3, and we already have…

Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be closing Route 27 at the Wiscasset-Dresden line to replace a culvert. Route 27 will be closed from Friday, May 8 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, May 10 at 6 p.m. 

Endorsement letters for political candidates in Edgecomb, as well as letters regarding the town's annual meeting warrant, will be published online and in the May 7 issue, with the deadline for submission being Monday, May 4 at 3 p.m. Letters will not be published online after May 4.

As is the newspaper’s policy, politica…

Maine Maritime Museum recently took the top spot for Best Maritime Museum in the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, a national honor recognizing outstanding travel and cultural destinations across the United States. This top accolade comes alongside a seventh ranking spot for Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in the…

Boothbay Harbor Planning Board meetings won’t last until midnight anymore, not if Linc Sample has a say in it. April 13, Boothbay Harbor selectmen voted 3-1 to appoint Sample as a second alternate for the planning board, effective immediately until June 30. Mike Tomko cast the opposing vote.

After an extensive search and interviews with potential candidates, Geoff Smith has accepted the position of public works foreman for the Town of Boothbay Harbor. Effective May 11, 2026, Geoff will begin his new role, bringing both long-standing municipal experience and a background in construction manageme…