Shoppers moved from store to store which were decked out in holiday lights on Men's Night, Dec. 17 enjoying sales with Christmas songs outdoors, to hum or sing along to, thanks to Janson's Clothing Store. 

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) has begun work on its phase 1 construction projects, Operator-in-Charge Chris Higgins told trustees Dec. 16. Crooker Construction has been conducting exploratory groundwork on BHSD property on Sea Street through test pits and radar scans to identify elevations, soil types and underground pip…

The deadline for advertisements, classifieds, press releases, letters, columns and community news, for the Thursday, Dec. 25 edition will be at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19.

Maine State Aquarium invites visitors to enjoy an under-the-sea holiday during its first “Sea of Lights” festivities. The aquarium will be open on Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., until Jan. 3.  

A small group of people have organized a Christmas Day dinner for a large holiday gathering. Dec. 25, a four-person group will make the day a little more special by hosting a community dinner at the Boothbay American Legion Hall. 

Lovers of the annual Gingerbread Spectacular at the Opera House here in Boothbay Harbor saw 27 imaginative, gingery structures this past weekend. Among them was the Burnt Island Lighthouse with two  deer in the scene. In case you didn't read the accompanying story next to the entry, read on.

Southport selectmen approved a Pratts Island resident's request Dec. 10 to join a statewide saltwater intrusion study. Selectmen made their decision a week after a Pratts Island homeowner's meeting discussing potential risks to the drinking water wells from potential blasting.

Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church, 81 Townsend Avenue, will be having their Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Come and help spread the word of the good news sent to us from above.

With newly discovered treasures from across the country to a look back at historic items with roots in the American Revolution, Antiques Roadshow, season 30 premeieres Monday, Jan. 5.

For over two weeks, certain segments of Boothbay have not received mail delivery which prompted two residents, on Dec. 10, to seek selectboard assistance. Kevin Bowler told selectmen she hasn't received mail for three weeks. Bowler later informed the newspaper that mail is distributed in the region throug…

Here is the list of award winning Gingerbreads in the annual Gingerbread Spectacular at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor:

Most Spectacular: Carla Warren: "Under the Sea"

Best Traditional Gingerbread House: Katrina Dunsmore: "The Sweet Lil Christmas Inn"

Most Creative: Shawn of the Sheep: "Merry Christmas Two Ewe…

The recent installation of state-of-the-art imaging equipment on the St. Andrews campus marks a significant advancement in the quality of images available at MaineHealth Diagnostic Imaging, located in the MaineHealth Urgent Care building in Boothbay Harbor.

As the year comes to a close, I would like to share with you the ways that Lighthouse Education & Nautical Studies (LENS) "Lit the Way" for learners of all ages.

Maine dentists have donated $325,000 in pro bono dental care to women survivors of domestic abuse in a groundbreaking program that fixes damage from emotional as well as physical trauma. 

Emergency Medical Services Chief Kristen Roberts has been learning all about her new job at Boothbay Region Ambulance Service. For Roberts, 42, of Damariscotta, the first few weeks have been all about becoming accustomed to the nearly three dozen employees, new ambulances and equipment. "A lot of listening and learning about the crew a…

The usable water supply in Adams Pond is higher than this time last year, General Manager Weston Alley told Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) trustees Dec. 9.  

A Holiday Museum Open House will be held at Sample's Shipyard/Bristol Marine on Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

The Sheepscot Chorus held its annual holiday concert in front of a packed church on Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church. The large chorus performed A Ceremony of Carols and other holiday favorites.

Rebekah Paredes, executive director at New Hope Midcoast, will step down from the position this week after seven years at the helm. 

Following a public hearing, the Edgecomb Planning Board approved a permit for 634 River Road LLC to construct an oyster processing plant across the street from Glidden Oyster Farm Co.

Andrew Johnson of Atlantic Resource Consultants described the project as packaging oysters brought up from the shore for packagin…

Shoppers arrived early to Boothbay Region Garden Club's annual holiday event, with several having to park on Emery Lane due to a full parking lot at St. Columba's Episcopal Church.

"They were standing at the door before we opened," said member Kevin Bowler, adding "The parking lot was full so people parked on (Emery Lane). We could barely keep…

Men's Night. Why is there a men's night? Because some men leave holiday shopping, or any shopping, to the last minute. According to The Good Men Project website, Canadian retail analyst David Gray said some men in North America, including him, have maybe put it off because they are "not fans of the shopping experience." 

Boothbay Harbor Fire Chief Nick Upham has resigned. The Boothbay Harbor Selectboard accepted his decision at their Dec. 8 meeting.  

“We accept the resignation and wish to thank Nick for his years of service,” said Chair Michael Tomko at the meeting. 

Boothbay Harbor got its own little slice of Bethlehem Dec. 6 during Our Lady Queen of Peace’s annual live nativity. The event, which also includes scripture reading and carols, marked its 35th performance this year.