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A Celebration of Life will be held for Richard L. Snyder, who passed away on Feb. 21, 2024, at the Southport Town Hall, 361 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport, Maine, on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 3 p.m.…

Mr. and Mrs. David Boucher are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Mandy to John Cork. The wedding took place June 11, 2024.

The couple were married on the Island of Arran…

Aug. 4, 2024 update: The Rockland area Coast Guard has cancelled public tours of the Eagle. 

 

The USCGC Eagle, a 295-foot, three masted barque carrying over 22,…

On a perfect Maine summer day, president Gloria Wakefield, welcomed our members and volunteers to our celebration of gathering together and thanking each other for our individual volunteer…

The July 17 benefit show for the Ed and Candie Crocker family featuring “American Idol” top 7 performer Julia Gagnon was a success beyond belief. Folks attending were treated to her unbelievable…

The West Harbor Pond Watershed Association’s annual meeting and potluck picnic will be held Sunday, Aug. 4, 1-4 p.m., at 226 Lakeside Drive. Our speaker this year will be Rebecca Jacobs, program…

On Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wiscasset Common will be overflowing with music, food, and an array of tables featuring handcrafted items, treasures, books, baked goods, and jewelry…

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On behalf of the Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort, The Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF) invites you to meet our military’s most elite Special Operations Leaders, who are looking…

Few people are as uniquely positioned to tell the story of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences’ (BLOS) first 50 years as Dr. Barney Balch, and on July 16, to a crowd of about 160 at the Opera…

Douglas Cornman, chaplain, and Dr. John Zavodny, president, of Maine Seacoast Mission will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, July 28. Jim Swist will serve as…

UPDATE: The driver of the car in this accident was Ray Egan of Boothbay. He was treated and released from the hospital and contacted the newspaper by phone on Tuesday afternoon.

At 8:14 p.…

The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association is hosting its Go Fish! auction fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the magical SaltWater Fields venue in South Thomaston, located…

The long anticipated Route 27 Reconstruction Project will likely begin in mid-August, according to Maine Department of Transportation. State Rep. Holly Stover announced the…

Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office

Update: Chief Deputy Strout told Wiscasset Newspaper Monday in response to an email request for any update, it is his understanding the four occupants of the Chrysler have all been released from…

The Boothbay In Bloom Summer Fair, held on Boothbay Common July 13 by Boothbay Region Garden Club, featured Club shops and region organizations offering information and fun for all ages.

Finding Our Voices was awarded $10,000 at the Westbrook Strong 5k by Laurie and Gary Rairdon who started the race event 11 years ago to commemorate their son who was killed in domestic violence…

Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) is an organization with a mission to conserve land for the public benefit. We accomplish our mission through land acquisition, environmental education, and…

Southport Selectman Gerry Gamage will contact Consolidated Communications regarding a request to move six veterans’ banner placements. Consolidated Communications didn’t specify the problem,…

The annual Fort Popham Concert featuring the Bath Municipal Band under the direction of Kathy Downing will be on Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.

This outdoor concert within the walls of the…

Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA) is proud to support the residents of Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). 

On July 22, MMCA’…

On July 17, the Boothbay Planning Board conditionally approved all three applications in its monthly meeting. The Twaddle-Wolcott Living Trust received conditional approval to replace a…

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I wonder if anyone still tells ghost stories around the campfire? This used to be one of the rites of summertime; like toasting marshmallows and sleeping under the stars when it grew too hot and…

Boothbay Selectmen made 10 municipal appointments July 10 retroactive from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. Selectmen Chuck Cunningham, Russ Pinkham and Julie Roberts voted unanimously on the…

At 5:45 a.m. Thursday, July 18, Lincoln County Communications received a 911 call for a commercial truck which had rolled over on Route 27 in Boothbay, near Knickerbocker Group.

Maine State Music Theater

MSMT is delighted to announce its enchanting summer production of the timeless classic Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Running from July 17 to Aug. 3, this heartwarming musical promises to bring…

A small crowd of about 40 gathered at the Edgecomb Community Church on Sunday, July 14, for a special service honoring Edgecomb’s 250th Anniversary. The service was officiated by their newly hired…

An April Maine Department of Health and Human Services inspection of Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb identified three critical and 11 non-critical violations of Maine Rules Relating to Lodging…

What’s better than having a cold one with your best friend? Well, if your best friend has four legs and barks, your options were limited. Now you can take your dog to a brewery and enjoy a cold…

You’re invited to hear about one of Maine’s traditional and most vital businesses, Wednesday, July 24 at the monthly meeting of the Lincoln County Republicans Committee. Dustin…

A featured boat is the Boothbay Harbor One Design – A Sailboat for Life

The Boothbay Harbor One Design or as popularly referred to as BHOD was designed by Geerd Hendel in the 1930s, one…

If you’ve ever wondered about how surgery is performed at LincolnHealth, you can get a closer look at a presentation slated for Monday, July 22 at 9 a.m. in the Arrowsmith Building, 40 Belvedere…

The Maine Coastal Program, a Division of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), has opened registration for the annual Coastal Cleanup. The Coastal Cleanup is a volunteer-driven…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 380 calls for service for the period of July 9 to July 16. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 7,341 calls for service.

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Our annual Lobsterbake and More returns to the Lincoln Home on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. Get your tickets early for a fun summer evening under the tent on the shores of the Damariscotta…

2024 OBD Williams-Fosset Vintage Car Show organizers are always happy to award the Outstanding Motorcycle trophy each year, one of six.  Now, they are making a special effort to invite interesting…

On July 11, three Chinese Nationals charged with illegal marijuana cultivation pled not guilty in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court during individual arraignment hearings. In January, Lincoln…

Boothbay Harbor business owner Don Kingsbury has pleaded “not guilty” to two charges in Lincoln County Superior Court, according to court documents. Kingsbury faces the charges after controversial…

Have you marked your calendars? The Boothbay Harbor Fire Department BBQ Fundraiser will be held Saturday, July 27, noon to 3 p.m. on the Boothbay Region High School football field, 236 Townsend…

Celebrate Edgecomb’s 250th!

Edgecomb’s 250th Birthday Committee has arranged a self-guided Shop Crawl to celebrate Edgecomb’s creative artisans and the extraordinary handcrafted work they produce. 

On Saturday, July…

As Tammy Kennon (USA Today) put it, “some yachts have stage presence. When they enter a harbor, every head turns. Trumpy motor yachts have that hard-to-define appeal. Like a Frank Lloyd Wright…

A Sept. 30 disposition hearing is set for a Boothbay Harbor man allegedly involved in a March 19, 2023 shooting incident at Campbell Creek Housing Complex. Matthew A. Plummer, 42, faces three…

After more than a year of meeting via Teams, the LincolnHealth Community Meetings will return to an in-person format on Friday, July 19 at 9 a.m. at the Community Room at the Watson Health Center…

Well-known throughout the Episcopal Church as a writer, retreat leader, spiritual advisor and teacher, the Rev. Martin Smith will lead services at All Saints by-the-Sea on Southport Island for the…

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The following is a recount of a boating rescue in the Sheepscot River, told by Sam and Jay, the rescuers, who are both sailors at Southport Junior Yacht Club.

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Tickets are now available for Veggies to Table’s French and travel-themed auction—and going fast! Veggies to Table aim to raise $150,000 to feed even more of the children and adults living with…

When planning a vacation, finding and paying for parking might be the last thing on people’s minds. This can become a problem when an unfamiliar parking system is…

The Maine Republican Assembly (MERA) will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 18 at 6 p.m. Arrive at 5:30 p.m. to have something to eat and meet and greet before 6. The MERA is…

At 11:07 a.m. Sunday, July 14, Lincoln County Emergency Communications received a 911 call concerning an exterior structure fire at 42 Union St. in Boothbay Harbor. Fire crews from Boothbay…

The Rev. Tom Lenhart will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, July 21. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!  

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML ) reached a special milestone; it celebrated its 100th anniversary on the library’s lawn Thursday, July 11, with music, food, laughter and…