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Elizabeth F. Klein

Elizabeth Flynt “Betsy” Klein, 82, of Wiscasset, Maine, passed away on Oct.

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Beth A. Barter

Beth Ann York Barter, Boothbay, passed away Sept. 27, 2026 at the age of 57.

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John W. Goodman

John W. Goodman passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2026, in Saratoga, Wyoming.

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Jody A. Reed

Jody A. Reed, 47, of Wiscasset passed away on Oct. 18, 2026 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.

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Irving W. Purington

Irving William Purington, 77, of Gorham and Boothbay passed away peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House surrounded by loved ones.

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Peter Hamblett

Peter Hamblett, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2026.

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Jean M. Howe

Jean M. Howe, passed away peacefully on Oct.

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George D. Richardson Jr.

The gale force wind that was George D. Richardson, Jr. fell calm on Oct.

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Joyce A. Davis

Joyce Ann Davis, 81, joined her husband in death on Oct. 10, 2026, having been surrounded by family in her home.

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Eleanor Yesmentes

Eleanor Yesmentes, formerly of East Boothbay died peacefully at her home in Milford, MA on October 5th just days away from her 89th birt

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Early deadline for Nov. 12 issue

Due to the U.S. Postal Service’s observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the newspaper is issuing an early deadline in order for the newspaper to be mailed on Tuesday, Nov. 10. All correspondence is due Friday, Nov.

Edgecomb School Committee welcomes new member

School board members Heather Sinclair and John Allen welcomed Maureen Heffernan Oct. 28 to the Edgecomb School Committee. Heffernan was appointed to fill a vacancy last month due to the resignation of Irene Marchenay.

Heffernan will serve out the unexpired term which ends in May.

Boothbay voting

U.S. Senator

Collins 866

Jackson 1,106

Governor

Bennett 132

Charles 680

Pingree 1,159

Representative to Congress

Pingree 1,221

Russell 740

State Senator District 13

Mitchell 770

Reny 1,125

Representative to the legislature District 48

Hobson 801

Nutt…

Bristol voting

United States Senator

Collins 799

Westport Island voting

U.S. Senator

Collins 225

Jackson 307

Governor

Bennett 51

Charles 174

Pingree 309

Representative to Congress

Pingree 336

Russell 191

State Senator District 13

Mitchell 182

Reny 325

Representative to the legislature District 48

Hobson 202

Nutt 3…

Nobleboro voting

United States Senator

Collins 606

South Bristol voting

United States Senator

Collins 261

Newcastle voting

United States Senator

Collins 400

Jefferson voting

United States Senator

Collins 901

Jackson 660

Governor

Bennett 123

Charles 768

Pingree 693

U.S. Representative

Pingree 733

Russell 82…

Damariscotta voting

United States Senator

Collins 424

Alna voting

Woolwich voting

Selectman (two seats)

Hepler 1,275

Shaw 1,298

St. John 433

School board - Woolwich resident

Dorr 1,093

Ritch-Smith 615

State and federal results to come for this town

Boothbay Harbor voting

United States Senator

Collins 536

Waldoboro voting

United States Senator

Collins 1,372

Jackson 1,210

Governor

Bennett 190

Charles 1,144

Pingree 1,252

U.S. Representative

Pingree 1,335

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Washington voting

United States Senator

Collins 508

Bremen election results

United States Senator

Collins 182

Jackson 388

Governor

Bennett 33

Charles 141

Pingree 395

U.S. Representative

Pingree 406

Russ…

Dresden voting

United States Senator

Collins 592

Monhegan voting

US Senator
Susan Collins - 13
Troy Jackson - 53
Declared Write - ins - 0
Blank - 0

Governor
Rick Bennet - 5
Robert Charles - 6
Hannah Pingree - 55
Declared Write-Ins - 0
Blank - 0

Representative to Congress (District 1)
Chellie Pingree - 59
Ronald Russel - 7

State Senator (District 13)
Edwin…

Boothbay Region Surveyors relocates to former Midcoast Conservancy building

Boothbay Region Surveyors new building sits on Route 1 in Edgecomb with a fresh coat of paint. The building had been vacant for almost a year after Midcoast Conservancy vacated the space in October 2025. Courtesy photo

After sitting vacant for almost a year, the former Route 1 headquarters of Midcoast Conservancy now has new inhabitants.

Salt Bay Farm interpretive panels explore the region’s rich environmental history

Four new interpretive panels at Coastal Rivers’ Salt Bay Farm Preserve highlight how natural resources have shaped human life in the Damariscotta region for thousands of years. Courtesy photo

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the installation of four new interpretive panels along the trails at the Salt Bay Farm Preserve.

Path opens for electric car chargers at Meadow Mall

After weeks of uncertainty, an agreement was reached for the Meadow Mall's electric vehicle charging stations at 185 Townsend Ave.

Citizen Talk on Adams Pond Nov. 20

Community members are invited to a “Citizen Talk” and information sharing meeting to learn more about what’s been happening to Adams Pond’s health. The meeting will take place at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20.

BBHWP's amended site plan application inches forward

Marines to celebrate 251st birthday

The gathering at the 2025 celebration, the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th Birthday, at Brady's. Courtesy of Jim Singer

It’s time to celebrate another birthday! Tuesday, Nov. 10 is the 251st Birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Marines -- and those who served with us -- will again be gathering at Brady’s Restaurant. We’ll gather together from 1200-1400 hours (Noon-2 p.m.), and the traditional cake cutting will occur around 1300 by the oldest and y…

Selectmen, Boothbay Region Land Trust discussing dog park proposal

The town of Boothbay and Boothbay Region Land Trust are in agreement about creating a dog park at Cross River Preserve. Nick Ullo is BRLT's executive director. He explained the trust's dog park proposal Oct. 28 during the Boothbay selectmen's meeting.

Shifting shadows, stories, haunt Boothbay Opera House

On Oct. 29, ninety-seven living souls dragged their bones across the creaky old floors of the Opera House of Boothbay Harbor (OHBH) to behold the magic of community spirit and the terror of storytelling.

Early voting turnout is high. Election fatigue is building

Voters lined up at Portland City Hall for in-person early absentee voting midday on Oct. 28, 2026, waiting more than an hour to cast their ballots. Photo by Emily Bader

Mainers are turning out in high numbers to cast their ballots early as a controversy-ridden campaign season nears the finish line in Maine.

DMR and UMaine collaborate on study of Marine Resource Monitoring Programs’ ability to capture impacts of climate change

The effects of a changing climate in the Gulf of Maine ecosystem include shifts in marine biodiversity, productivity, and timing of vital biological events like spawning.

Southport building permits

#4389 Jon and Linda Wicker, 4 Spruce Ledge Trail, new house

Maine Green Schools Network to host 3 regional gatherings this fall

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Environmental Education Association (MEEA) will host the first of three regional gatherings at the Wells Conference Center at the University of Maine Orono campus on Wednesday,

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