The Boothbay Planning Board approved two building permits and discussed a potential future application during the Dec. 16 board meeting. The planning board voted 5-0 in approving building permits…
News
A Boothbay Harbor couple is extolling the virtues of the Affordable Care Act in a statewide advertising campaign. Abbie and Brian Shaw are a self-employed married couple featured in an Enroll 207…
The statistics are grim and they are getting plenty of attention.
The U.S. Center for Disease Control reports that since 2000, the U.S. has seen a 200-percent increase in overdose death…
Help keep our youth safe from alcohol and illegal drugs this holiday season. If you hear about or witness an underage party, send an anonymous tip…
Obituary
Ronald R. Parry, 82, died December 17, 2015.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Andrew and Annie…
Maine Coast Stove & Chimney is pleased to announce that Greta Huff, an AmeriCorps Vista volunteer, and Hannah Court, a first-year resident farmer at Morris Farm…
Abigail Williams and Edward Snell, both of Portland, were wed on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 in Buxton at the Snell Family Farm.
The bride is the daughter of Berry Lancaster and the late Todd…
With her arms outstretched, knees slightly bent and left leg turned out, yoga instructor Sharon Goldhirsch erects the warrior pose. This is one of about 20 yoga poses she teaches her “Yoga Over 60…
The Boothbay Region High School junior class will be hosting a community assembly on Monday, Dec. 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the BRHS gym.…
A 23-year-old Boothbay man was airlifted to a Boston hospital Saturday with a head injury after a tire exploded and killed another man in Salem, New Hampshire, Salem police reported. Adam Sproul’s…
Cody Beal, 21, of Damariscotta, was indicted on 11 counts of Class B burglary, four counts of Class C theft by unauthorized taking, one count of Class D theft by unauthorized taking, and six…
Obituary
Lawrence W. “Butch” Greenleaf Jr., 55, died unexpectedly at his home in Trevett on Dec. 11, 2015.
Butch was born in Boothbay Harbor on September 30, 1960 to Lawrence W. Greenleaf Sr. and…
Small businesses in Maine are using an old-fashioned approach to countering the hate speech that has become part of the national discussion in recent months. They are hanging welcome signs in…
In the spirit of the holidays, Pinkham's Seafood will be spreading cheer — in the form of seafood chowder.
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For a mid-December night in downtown Boothbay Harbor, you could say the streets were bustling with shoppers.
Wednesday, Dec. 16 was the annual Men’s Night sale in Boothbay Harbor and there…
There was no snow on the ground. Temperatures were topping out at 50 degrees. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Nice, but not looking a lot like Christmas…
A prominent University of Maine oceanographer will deliver a lecture named in honor of her inspiration, pioneer marine biologist Rachel Carson, at the American…
On Sunday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m., the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Ave., will hold a "Blue Christmas" service. This is a quiet prayerful worship experience for anyone who is…
Boothbay Baptist Church
Christmas services at Boothbay Baptist Church will be as follows:
Thursday, Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m.: Christmas Eve candlelight service, giving glory to God in the…
The American Chiropractic Association Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders is proud to announce that Dr. Ron Bouffard, The Boothbay Chiropractor, has…
Rachel Peters and Logan Abrahams were married on Oct. 10 in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Woodruff-Fontaine House in Memphis, Tenn., with a reception…
Boothbay Region Elementary School
Last year students at Boothbay Region elementary and high schools participated in the “Hour of Code” initiative, which teaches kids programming skills using games and fun activities. This year,…
Every year, Mark Gorey's junior students engage in a graded debate to learn how to make persuasive arguments using logic, reason and facts. The students are pitted on either side of an issue, and…
Of the many ways the St. Andrews Auxiliary interacts with the community to support good health care delivery, one "giving" opportunity that is very high on our priority "to do" list this time of…
For the second time in two years, state inspectors found no deficiencies during an unannounced inspection of the Gregory Wing at St. Andrews Village.
Cathryn…
The Boothbay Register office will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
There is no need for an early deadline for advertising or news copy as the office will be open the following…
It seems there is a problem with the Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District’s new compactor room. Giles Rubish Inc. owner Dan Giles expressed concerned about the railing’s width leading into the…
There are any number of important stops deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office make every week in the course of their law enforcement duties. Among these…
Woolwich recently became home to a glassblowing artisan when Ben Coombs relocated his Casco Bay Glassworks from Portland to the corner of Nequasset Road and Route 1…
Boothbay Harbor Selectmen
Boothbay Harbor selectmen approved a per-meeting stipend for the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District trustees on Dec. 14.
Superintendent Chris Higgins approached the board to request the stipend…
A different model of elder community is coming to Maine. Thanks to many generous donations, on December 15 the nonprofit organization Inn Along the Way was able to…
The Good Shepherd Mobile Food Bank will roll into Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Look for the truck in the parking lot on Eastern Avenue adjacent to the Congregational…
The Edgecomb town columnist is searching for her replacement. Jo Cameron, 79, has written the weekly column since 2002. She is looking for a replacement due to health problems: her own and her…
Wiscasset Police Chief Troy Cline arrested a 30-year-old Pittston man on Monday, Dec. 14 after the man allegedly assaulted Cline and damaged a police car.…
Evy Case, who qualified for two events in states at the Boothbay Region High School Seahawks swim team's first meet, qualified for two more events, the 200-yard IM and 100-yard freestyle, at the…
The holiday season is here and can be a challenging time for those who have friends or loved ones with memory loss and dementia.
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Most men give wives their hearts. Few give a kidney. On Tuesday, Dec. 15, Doug Goldhirsch donated his kidney to his wife, Sharon. The two traveled to Portland for the operation at Maine Medical…
Each year, Maine Rural Water Association (MRWA) recognizes one water district in the state for its outstanding water operations. At the 35th Annual MRWA Conference in Bangor on December 8, the…
The Coastal Humane Society is looking for homes for the holidays for its latest group of rescued animals – 35 puppies from Blairesville,…
A meeting was held Dec. 11 between the members of Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority and the legislative delegation for Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties. …
The Damariscotta police report the following activity from Dec. 7, to Dec. 13, 2015:
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Obituary
Leon B. Grover, 89, a resident of Mid Coast Senior Center, Brunswick, formerly of Wiscasset, died Dec. 14, 2015 in Brunswick.
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The loss of a longtime program that served Lincoln County families at Christmas has led to plans for CLC YMCA in Damariscotta to start one in 2016.
Looking for ways to meet the community’s…
On January 31, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson will host the fifth annual Liberal Cup Biathlon. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate.
Biathlon is an…
At their annual holiday gathering, the staff of the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) plans on celebrating the life of Ms. Lila Fay Achor, their…
Boothbay selectmen have two important questions for Boothbay Region Water District Manager Jon Ziegra. The selectmen want to establish a municipal capital reserve account similar to one used by…
Lincoln County Board of REALTORS
The Lincoln County Board of REALTORS and the American Red Cross recently combined to sponsor a blood drive at the Boothbay Region Elementary School in Boothbay Harbor. This first ever event at the…
The First Congregational Church of Wiscasset is pleased to present John Rutter’s “Gloria” during the 10 a.m. Advent service on Dec. 20. Under the direction of Leela Koilpillai, the four-part choir…
The past few weeks the industrial arts room has been buzzing with activity as Wiscasset Middle High School tech ed. students put the finishing touches to dozens of toy tractors. Most will be…
