Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees hosted their second workshop to determine the budget for the 2026 fiscal year and set user rates Nov. 4.   

Winter will arrive shortly bringing ice and snow to the area and Boothbay Area Sand for Seniors (BASS Project) is back offering free buckets of sand.

The Blaine House Commission, in collaboration with the Maine Arts Commission, invites Maine artists to submit existing three-dimensional sculptural works for acquisition and installation on the west lawn of the Blaine House, the historic residence of Maine’s governor.

This new public artwork will:

* Honor t…

"It's just an old time, warm feeling ... A lot of places have coffee or tea. A lot of people come out in pajamas ... It's like a throwback to how it used to be," when the retail holiday shopping season began around this time and not "a month ago," Allen "Big Al" Cohen said Monday about Wiscasset's annual Early Riser, a day of sales…

The next Ocean on Tap is Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor. Peter Brannen, award-winning science journalist, will be speaking about his second book on the remarkable role of carbon dioxide in shaping the history of planet Earth and society. Should be a very relevant, fascinating con…

It’s that time of year when we have switched out our closet, moving the summer clothes to another closet or bins and filling the coat racks with our vests, scarves, and assortment of outerwear from rain-proof light jackets to 10-pound, down-filled, hooded coats of varying lengths.

With recent reductions and delays in federal SNAP program benefits, the Boothbay Region YMCA is partnering with the Boothbay Region Food Pantry to meet the rising needs of local families. The Y will begin collecting non-perishable food items immediately and delivering them weekly to the Food…

Yogurt, fresh fruit, granola, bagels, juice and Pop Tarts were on the menu for Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's Saturday brunch. On Nov. 1, the library held its first brunch in an effort to ease the burden on people impacted by the federal government shutdown. 

Halloween only ended hours prior, but the Christmas season was on the minds of volunteers early Nov. 1 as Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce (BHRCC) prepares for Boothbay Lights.  

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in October:

The Southport Memorial Library will host a Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11 to remember and honor those who served. All are invited to gather inside the library at 10:45 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 11 with a quiet moment as the flag is lowered outside. The ceremony will continue with prayers, song and the pl…

HospitalityMaine is proud to announce the creation of its Legislative Champion Award, recognizing lawmakers who demonstrate strong leadership and a deep understanding of the challenges Maine’s restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses face. The award honors those who ensure the industry’s voice is he…

Coastal Car Wash and Harbor’s Choice Laundry was embracing the Halloween spirit Oct. 31 as it hosted its first-ever pumpkin decorating competition.

It was the first ever State of the Schools address given Oct. 28 to the Edgecomb selectboard. Following last spring's budget negotiations, Michael Maxim, selectboard chairman, and Heather Sinclair, school committee chairman, discussed ways of providing residents more information on school operations and finances. So the concept of an address during t…

All First National Bank branches are collecting items for local food pantries throughout the month of November. 

If you would like to help, First National Bank welcomes donations to your local branches. Most-needed items include: canned meats/fish, chili, soup, skillet meals,…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH) celebrated its recent Pathway to Excellence Designation with a flag-raising ceremony Oct. 20 on the Miles Campus. The achievement came after 18 months of dedicated and diligent effort to meet the criteria established by the American Nursing Credentialing Center. …

#4279 Thomas Hoppin, Squirrel Island, install solar panels 

Oct. 28, Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) General Manager Weston Alley assured trustees that local water sources were still in good condition despite the county’s continuing D2 severe drought.  

Looking for a new volunteer opportunity? Interested in learning about amazing Maine nonprofits? Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library for a Virtual Volunteer Fair.

During an Oct. 29 Boothbay Region Cemetery District trustee meeting, President Bernard "Skip" MacPhee recounted a recent accident at Boothbay’s Evergreen Cemetery. 

The Boothbay Region Climate Action Team (BRCAT) invites volunteers to participate in a King Tide observation on Friday, Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the west end of the footbridge. Dottie Yunger from the Department of Natural Resources will present on King Tides and talk about a community science initiative to document coasta…

Police Chief Doug Snyder and Finance Officer Thomas Browne gave an annual parking and finance report to Boothbay Harbor's selectboard Oct. 27. Overall, business seemed as usual, with stable finances and a slight decrease in parking revenue. 

The Boothbay Region Democrats urge all voters to vote no on Question 1 in the Nov. 4 election.

For the month of November, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library will offer a free community “continental brunch” every Saturday. Brunch items will be available for drop-in meals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2. Turn your clocks back one hour that day.

Southport selectmen discussed concerns about potential problems stemming from placing too large a culvert near the beach. During the Oct. 22 meeting, selectmen read an email from Christine Dillman.