Oct. 28, Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) General Manager Weston Alley assured trustees that local water sources were still in good condition despite the county’s continuing D2 severe drought.  

Looking for a new volunteer opportunity? Interested in learning about amazing Maine nonprofits? Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library for a Virtual Volunteer Fair.

During an Oct. 29 Boothbay Region Cemetery District trustee meeting, President Bernard "Skip" MacPhee recounted a recent accident at Boothbay’s Evergreen Cemetery. 

Police Chief Doug Snyder and Finance Officer Thomas Browne gave an annual parking and finance report to Boothbay Harbor's selectboard Oct. 27. Overall, business seemed as usual, with stable finances and a slight decrease in parking revenue. 

The Boothbay Region Democrats urge all voters to vote no on Question 1 in the Nov. 4 election.

For the month of November, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library will offer a free community “continental brunch” every Saturday. Brunch items will be available for drop-in meals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2. Turn your clocks back one hour that day.

Southport selectmen discussed concerns about potential problems stemming from placing too large a culvert near the beach. During the Oct. 22 meeting, selectmen read an email from Christine Dillman.

Are you a veteran, active duty service member or veteran’s spouse or family member? If yes, then please let the Rotary Club and the High School Rotary Interact Club thank you for your dedication and service at the 20th anniversary of the annual Rotary Club Veterans Appreciation Dinner held this year on Thursday, Nov 13, at 6 p.m. at the Ro…

It was a day of tricks and treats Oct. 25 as costumed children and adults descended on Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRV) for its annual SPOOKtacular. Marketing Director Lori Reynolds reported 750 people attended, 250 more than last year’s event.  

On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame held their 18th annual Induction at the Rockland Elks Club.

Nearly 120 local women gathered at Wanderwood in early October to support and celebrate the impactful work of local non-profits. After a social hour at the event, the names of three member-nominated area non-profits were drawn. Members heard details about the work being accomplished at Steppin…

The next monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Persons group will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center/Boothbay Region Health Care Center located in the Meadow Mall in Boothbay Harbor.

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Class of 2026 hosted Spooky Walk & Halloween Movie, Oct. 25-26 at the school. The event, organized by students and parents, was the first major event to raise funds for Project Graduation. A little rain did not deter thrill-seekers, more than 200 over the weekend.

RePower Wiscasset has a big idea and wants the Lincoln County Commissioners to support it. On Oct. 21, Peter Arnold represented Repower Wiscasset and addressed its hopes regarding a project that would provide geothermal energy, potentially at the town-owned land on Old Ferry Road opposite the former Maine Yankee nuclear power plant. 

Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental health care. Sen. Reny is one of 20 senators to earn a perfect score for their 2025 voting record.

A couple Boothbay/Wiscasset Adult Education graduates learned a last-minute lesson Oct. 23 prior to receiving their diplomas. Colin Mettle, 24, of West Boothbay Harbor and Peter Young, 22, of Boothbay received instructions on tassel placement on their mortarboards.

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. The agenda is as follows:

On Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. at the Edgecomb Town Hall, speaker Kevin Johnson, photo archivist, will highlight historical views of Edgecomb, Maine and the surrounding area through postcards photographed during the early 1900s.

Boothbay Region Fire Auxiliary will be hosting its third annual drive thru event before the Gardens Aglow community night on Friday, Nov.14, from 4 to 6 p.m. Stay in your warm car while we bring your freshly prepared meal to you.

The Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026 will be holding a two-day event to raise funds for their Project Graduation trip after graduation in June.

The Boothbay Planning Board approved three applications Oct. 15. The board approved an expansion and renovating a single-family home at 3 Salter Lane which is within the 75-foot shoreland setback. Michael Tomko represented the applicant, Jennifer M. Klein Living Trust of Huntington Beach, California.

Coastal Rivers is offering a start-to-finish guide pack basket-making class on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Denny Conservation and Education Center at Round Top Farm in Damariscotta. This class is for all ability levels, from beginner on up.

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees hosted their first workshop to determine the budget for the 2026 fiscal year and set user rates Oct. 21.  

Viles Arboretum and the Children’s Discovery Museum are teaming up once again to host the Trail of Treats and Discovery, a family-friendly fall adventure like no other, on Saturday Oct. 25 at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Street in Augusta.

Since April 2024, River Road residents have complained about loud noise and fast traffic they attributed to the nearby Glidden Point Oyster Farms. Resident David Tonry lives 600 feet from the farm and along with several other neighbors has issued several complaints to the code enforcement officer and selectmen about the farm's operation.