At the July 19 County Commissioners’ meeting, buildings manager Matt Huntley said a 1000-gallon underground propane tank used to fuel the county courthouse’s emergency generator was corroded and…
News
The Rev. John Ineson of Damariscotta will be the guest preacher and celebrant at the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services at St. Columba’s, 32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor, on three…
Edgecomb has apparently won its contempt of court lawsuit against a Gleason Road property owner. Edgecomb Selectman Mike Smith announced on July 18 that a Wiscasset District Court judge ruled in…
The Reverend Garvey F. MacLean will preach at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point on July 24 at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome.
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Obituary
Sara “Sally” Nichols, a longtime resident of Wiscasset, died July 5, 2016.
Sally’s family and friends have been blessed with her many candid and compelling pieces…
Catherine McClinch helped direct the Hallowell Community Band’s Thursday evening concerts at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library for more than 20 years. Her contribution will live on with the…
Hope Haitian Choir is a group of 15 children who love to sing and dance! They are energetic, enthusiastic, and excited about sharing their message of HOPE, in…
Looking to sample wine before hosting your next summer gathering? Portland-based distributor Devenish Wines will be doing a free sampling at Rising Tide Community…
Bigelow Laboratory would like to congratulate the 2016 Keller Scholarship winners Elizaveta Maslak and Krisandra McNichol.
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The first ever American Legion Yard Sale is under our belt and was considered a success by the participants by all measures. We learned a lot, with great feedback from many, so next year’s yard…
Lucia Droby lives in a veritable garden of wonders. Her home, on Pleasant Street in Wiscasset, looks out over a courtyard full of delightful garden accessories, some old, some new, a variety of…
On Friday, July 1, 2016, there was an end — or at least a significant interruption — to one of the most distinguished careers in public service that this state has known. After 23…
Southport Code Enforcement Officer Henry Berne recently issued a violation notice to Diane Blasco for misuse of a boathouse on her property at Cameron Point.
Over the past several weeks,…
If Tom Prouty had a “gone fishin’’’ sign, it would be hung prominently now for all to see. After 43 years in the plumbing business in Boothbay, Prouty has decided to pack away his wrenches and…
This Sunday, July 24, at the 10 a.m. worship service, there will be a special celebration marking 250 years for the faith community now known as the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor.…
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce was recently awarded a Maine Tourism Grant of $7,000 from the Maine Office of Tourism. The grant will…
A Pennsylvania family sure has a fishing story to tell you about. On July 6, sixteen members of the Redfield family from Doylestown, Pennsylvania hooked 1,372 mackerel in 90 minutes. The family…
The next monthly meeting of the Lincoln County Triad will be held on Thursday, July 21 at the 911 Communication Center in Wiscasset. Meetings start at 1 p.m. The guest…
Wiscasset Criminal Docket and District and Superior courts
The following information was provided by the Court Clerk of Lincoln County. Unless otherwise noted, all jail sentences will be served at Two Bridges Regional Jail.
Amanda Porch, 34, of…
The solar panels attached to two Boothbay municipal and two Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) buildings are saving both money and the environment. The two public entities entered…
The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club will host the first of a two race Classic Boat series on Friday, July 22 in the waters of the outer harbor. The race is for traditional full keel sailboat designs…
Lincoln County Recovery Collaborative
Representatives from Lincoln County’s law enforcement agencies and the county’s hospitals and recovery centers met on Friday to sign a memorandum of understanding, officially kicking off the…
On Thursday afternoon, July 14, Republican candidates joined Lincoln County GOP leadership to officially open their new headquarters on Main Street in Damariscotta above Salt Bay Café. Entering up…
A crowd of more than 1,000 braved the heat for the 3rd annual Rails, Tails and Ales Midcoast Craft Beer Festival July 16 at the Boothbay Railway Village. The event featured over 10 Maine breweries…
The June meeting of the board of The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund marks the beginning of another year dedicated to raising funds…
LincolnHealth Registered Dietitian Elisabeth Mills, RD, LD will discuss the role of nutrition in controlling diabetes at the July 27 meeting of the…
If you drove by Knickercane Island on July 13 you might have seen several people standing at easels, painting.
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The Lincoln Home is hosting “Lobster & More: A Real Maine Event,” a fun-filled evening, August 13, on the banks of the Damariscotta River, starting at 4 p.m.…
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association announces the 6th annual benefit rally “Burgers, Bikes & Rods” to support Kieve's Veterans Camp on Saturday, July 23. The ride begins at L-A Harley…
The Chapman-Hall House Historic Site will hold its annual yard sale Saturday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located in Damariscotta, the 1754 Chapman-Hall House…
Obituary
Marion M. (Morris) Bradley of Bedford, Massachusetts, formerly of Southport, died July 8, 2016.
She was the wife of the late Rev. Edward W. Bradley. Mother of Karenlynne Bradley of San…
Southport Central School was the setting for the first ever kids' carnival. On July 13, more than 100 children, with parents in tow, went to the school for fun, food, games and activities.
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If you’ve noticed swarms of people staring and waving their smartphones at imaginary objects in Boothbay Harbor lately, you’re not alone. No, it’s not a case of mass hysteria but rather Pokemon Go…
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The $6,375 question in Boothbay is, will the proposed Route 27 roundabout benefit the community? An informational video produced by…
Times are a-changing at the Edgecomb Thrift Shop. Volunteer store manager Louise Hardina, who co-founded the enterprise nearly 11 years ago with Gloria Bailey, will no longer serve in that…
A kayak race took place on July 2. It started at the Sherman Lake rest area on Route 1 in Newcastle, and wrapped up 6.5 miles down the Sheepscot River in Wiscasset Harbor.
Organized by Scott…
Hiking, magical fairies, yard, lawn and pie sales and more are on tap this weekend. And be sure to check out our Summertime guide (publication and online) and the print version of our newspaper…
Hodgdon Yachts Services is excited to announce that gas and diesel fuel are now available for purchase at Hodgdon Marina (formerly…
Jimmy Hanna has been around the harbor for a long time. He came to Boothbay Harbor in 1972 to play guitar and sing at Rocktide Inn for two nights. He never left.
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With great joy, Katherine Beck Whittemore and her husband James M. Whittemore, Esq. of Harpswell and Bath announce the marriage of their daughter, Caitlin Alberta Erhard, to Raleigh Cubbison…
Wiscasset District Court
Information on the following closed court cases were provided by the Lincoln County Clerk. All the sentences will be served at Two Bridges Regional Jail.
Errol Staples, 31, of Topsham,…
Episcopal priest, experienced beekeeper, blogger and expert potter, the Reverend Charles LaFond brings a wide variety of perspectives to his ministry. His very…
Looking to get more local fruits and vegetables on a limited income? With support from Maine…
Lincoln County Republican Committee
The Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRP) announced the opening of its headquarters, located at 15 Courtyard Lane in Damariscotta (above the Salt Bay Café and across from the Best Thai…
The Lincoln County Democrats are holding A Treat For Two raffle. The winner and one guest will take part in the Sea Farm Supper at the…
Lincoln County Recovery Collaborative
After several months’ planning, the Lincoln County Recovery Collaborative will sign a memorandum of understanding, joining the efforts of Lincoln County’s law enforcement agencies and addiction…
The Garden Therapy team of the Boothbay Region Garden Club took the opportunity to "piggy back" on the upcoming House and Garden Tour theme of The Sea Around Us to…
Midcoast Conservancy
Join the experts on Thursday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a workshop on Women and Our Woods, an informative and interactive program dedicated to empowering…
Obituary
Donald H. Smith, 70, of Wiscasset died July 7, 2016 at Maine General in Augusta, surrounded by his family.
He was…
