News Thomas R. Brown Technical difficulties on websites Lee R. Dickinson Deborah A. Phinney Chewonki owl program with Healthy Kids held in Thomaston Police, Fire and Courts Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests Edgecomb Fire Department March report Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 summonses Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests Obituaries ObituaryKaren J. TigerKaren Jaynes Tiger, 82, of Dacula, Georgia passed away peacefully on the morning of March 18, 2026, at home with her loving husband of 6 Celebration of Life for Joan SandstromA celebration of Life for Joan M. ObituaryAnne K. FordAnne K. Ford, 70, of Bourne, Massachusetts and Boothbay Harbor, Maine passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. ObituaryAmanda Balsdon Amanda Balsdon of Boothbay Harbor died unexpectedly on April 2, 2026 at the age of 50 in Brewer, Maine. ObituaryLinda L. Richardson Linda Lee Richardson, 73, died April 17, 2026 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. ObituaryJune L. WarnerJune Longfellow Warner, 88, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2026. ObituaryRebecca E. CoplandRebecca Eileen “Becky” Copland, 68, of Boothbay Harbor passed away on March 8, 2026 at Maine Medical Center, Portland with her three boys by her side. ObituaryGloria J. Barnes Gloria J. Barnes, 83, of Dresden passed away on April 2, 2026 at her residence. ObituaryOlma SullivanOlma Sullivan moved on peacefully Wednesday evening, March 25 at 7:21 pm. ObituaryBarbara ReedBarbara “Lori” Reed, 62, died March 30, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport where she was peacefully surrounded by family during her Elections Community Meet and Greet Planned for Charlotte Nutt and Senator Cameron Reny at Glidden Point May 17 Steven Lorrain Sr., Write-in candidate for CSD Board of Trustees-Boothbay Harbor Mike Bartles, Write-in candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor Patty Minerich, Candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor Kim W. Pinkham, Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee More News >> Residents pass first $12.1M CSD budget vote Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor voters approved the first of two public votes for the Community School District (CSD) proposed $12.1 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year. At the annual budget meeting April 28, around 70 residents passed the 18-article… 64th Windjammer Days celebrates US Navy & America's 250th The 64th annual Windjammer Days will commemorate the 250th birthday of America and the U.S. Navy. This year’s festival will take place Sunday, June 21 through Saturday, June 27 ushering in the summer season and celebrating the region’s rich maritime heritage. Edgecomb voters head to polls May 16 for municipal budget, elections and BVR Don’t miss the spring plant sale May 9 at Union Fairgrounds The Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District invites you to its annual Spring Plant Cash & Carry Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Union Fairgrounds. Donations sought for Grand March tuxedos For the Boothbay Region High School Grand March, students will wear tuxedos and white gowns. BRHS has a selection of gowns available for students to try on. Bangor Savings Bank supports ‘100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine’ with major donation Community Band members needed 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. BH selectmen nod Sample’s Shipyard pier expansion April 28, Boothbay Harbor selectmen voted 4-0 to approve construction work at Sample’s Shipyard, 120 Commercial St. Nurses’ role in shaping patient experience discussed at Lincoln Theater May 21 Boothbay Region Ambulance Service – A look at who we are and why it matters Veggies to Table awarded $5,000 grant 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. Boothbay Harbor warrant, budget votes set for May 2 Southport Planning Board 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: Edgecomb readies for May 2 public school budget vote 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… Boothbay Region High School Drama ClubCurtain goes up on 'Phantom of the Opera’ Friday! 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 LibraryLori Lynn Hoffer's 'Magical Maine' exhibition 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… Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission’s 16th anniversary celebrated April 15 at annual meeting The Lincoln County Planning Commission (LCRPC) held its annual meeting the evening of Wednesday, April 15 at Bigelow Labora Boothbay Region Food Pantry offering Hannaford vouchers again 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. BRSAF exceeds annual fundraising campaign goal 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. Edgecomb School Budget process and vote Public Hearing When: Wednesday, April 29, 6-8 p.m. Judy Milinowski’s first book on Amazon Judy Milinowski is a captivating storyteller whose writing gently yet powerfully invites the reader into her spiritual journey. Speech language pathologist featured at upcoming Parkinson’s Support Group 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… BHSD investigates unknown pump station Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) was surprised this month by the discovery of a pump station at 17 Wharf St. that was installed without the district's knowledge about 15 years ago. Cap’n Fish’s Cruises has been using the station to discharge wastewater, which enters public sewer via a shared plumbing line between the Mine Oyst… Southport residents attend hearing on Hendricks Head Beach project Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trusteeSara Fahnley, Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trusteeAddress: 47 Matthews Road Candidate for Boothbay School Committee memberRiley R. Mitchell, Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member Address: 301 Adams Pond Road Occupation: Destination Experience Coordinator - Boothbay Craft Brewery, Tavern, & RV Resort; Owner - First Light RV Solutions Candidate for Boothbay School Committee memberShani L. Bryer, Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member Candidate for Boothbay School Committee memberAbigail Jones, Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member Address: 397 Ocean Point Road Candidate for BH selectmanEvan Hepburn, BH selectman candidate Address: 29 Spruce Point Heights Candidate for BH selectmanDavid W. 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