Boothbay Region High School held its annual Awards Night Wednesday, June 10 to recognize seniors who received scholarships and awards before their graduation on Friday, June 12. Also, BRHS juniors were presented with Book Awards from various colleges and universities.

On Primary Day, June 9, Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Ben Midgley topped their gubernatorial fields. Pingree led her four other primary candidates with 101 votes. Nirav Shah followed with 76. Shenna Bellows was third with 70.

AUGUSTA (June 9, 2026)—Although Maine home sales eased slightly year-over-year in May 2026, prices remained stable and many additional homes have recently come to market for the spring/summer season. According to Maine Listings, 1,206 single-family existing homes sold in May, and the medi…

They started at 11 a.m. but by 11:30 on Tuesday, June 9, dozens of blue and gold balloons had already been tied up, strung together and hung up in Porter Memorial Gymnasium.

The Maine State Aquarium has fin-tastic news: opening day for the 2026 season is June 17. The aquarium will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed on federal holidays. Admission information, visitor tips, and online ticket sales are available on our website. https://www.maine.gov/dmr/programs/education-divisio…

As part of the national celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Boothbay Region Historical Society is joining the Windjammer Committee and others to honor the US Navy. This exhibit highlights the long-standing connection between local shipyar…

Registration for the annual Maine Coastal Cleanup, an annual volunteer-driven initiative to clean debris from Maine’s coastal shores and waterfront communities organized by the Maine Coastal Program, is open now through Aug. 21, 2026.

The Church of All Saints by-the-Sea is looking forward to welcoming worshipers and seekers of all faiths to our 120th summer worship season beginning on Sunday, June 21. This historic chapel was consecrated in July 1906 and has occupied a sacred space on Southport Island and served as a spiritual home for many in our community for…

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Class of 2026 gathered to celebrate Fishermen's Festival Field Day on Friday, June 5, following marching practice. BRHS and the Class of 2026 would like to thank First National Bank, BBH Apparel, Pier One Pizza and Mill Cove Lobster Pound for sponsoring the event.

A gift to Southport United Methodist Church may result in affordable community housing for the island. In 2023, Marge and Eliot Winslow gifted over 20 acres to the church with an intent of providing community outreach, according to the church's board of directors. The church debated among its members…

Midcoast Literacy, a non-profit that provides free literacy programs to people of all ages, is seeking a part-time instructor for its Read With Me program in Lincoln County. The site instructor works during the school year visiting local Head Start Centers in Newcastle, Wiscasset, Whitefield and Wal…

Parents, healthcare professionals, and community members of all ages shared testimony in support of the labor and delivery unit at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital during a public forum at Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta on Tuesday, June 2.

Mid-Coast Audubon announces their annual membership meeting on Friday, June 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Salt Bay Farm, 110 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta.

Join us for our second annual Summer Read! This exciting community-wide summer book club encourages the Boothbay region to read the same book during the summer, then gather to discuss it with other community members.

Kate Race began her teaching career in Heidelberg, Germany. Since then, she has followed her military husband’s career to teaching jobs in Kingsville, Texas, Fayetteville, North Carolina and back to Brian Race’s home state of Maine.

5/5/26 #4337: Meg Rand, 50 All Saints Road, SZ tree cutting 

Midcoast Literacy held its annual Meeting and Celebration in Bath on May 31, celebrating 56 years of providing free literacy services in Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and northern Cumberland counties. The rainy weather moved the gathering inside but still brought together board members, staff, volunteers,…

With less than a week to the June 9 primary, local voters had an up-close view of Ben Midgley, a retired businessman who is one of seven candidates seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Midgley, of Kennebunk, is a first-time candidate.

We are excited to announce that Wiscasset Wormfest 2026 will be taking place June 11–14. This unique community celebration showcases the best of Wiscasset through local businesses, food, entertainment, family activities and a brand-new tradition—the inaugural Wormfest Inch by Inch 5K.