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Jeremy F. “Jerry” Grenier Jr., 81, of Litchfield, passed away on March 21, 2021, from complications relating to pneumonia, following a long battle with cancer.

Jerry was born on May 15,…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 1, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

Edgecomb school committee members voted unanimously March 30 to support new warrant items involving the proposed 2021-2022 budget. The amendments on additional local funds and language on…

Barges and cranes owned by Reed & Reed Construction of Woolwich circumnavigated Barters Island in Boothbay last week. The 10-mile nautical trip resulted in the barges and cranes ending up…

Three key sectors of Maine’s economy, agriculture and food production, aquaculture and biopharmaceuticals, are poised for growth and are well-positioned to tap global trends and transform the…

ROCKLAND — For the second year in a row, the Maine Lobster Festival will not be held because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival’s board of directors announced. 

“The Maine Lobster…

Kerrin Erhard, Boothbay Region High School librarian, held the basket of raffle ticket entries and Larry Brown, Boothbay Harbor police officer, who donated the raffle prize to help the BRHS Class…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 31, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, March 31, an additional five COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 743. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19…

A group of concerned community members and professionals, known as Boothbay Region Housing Trust, has just received approval for its 501 (c) (3) status. With the goal of adding dozens of homes to…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, March 30, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 738. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 30, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

The big gray Rotary Barn Sale opens this coming weekend! Winter sure went fast this year and already it is Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club Barn Season. The official opening is this…

LincolnHealth President and Chief Executive Officer James Donovan retired March 30. Donovan came to LincolnHealth, formerly Lincoln Medical Partners, in 2008 from over 20 years of healthcare…

Boothbay Region Elementary School

Boothbay Region Elementary School Principal Shawna Kurr updated families and the public March 29 that two more positive cases of COVID-19 were discovered from contact tracing and follow-up tests…

Good Friday, April 2

Tai’ze-Style, Time of Prayer and Reflection. Carve out a little time for yourself and be immersed in the healing presence of God. Tai’ze-style pre-…

Obituary

Patricia Anne Conley, 85, of Boothbay, passed away on the evening of March 23, 2021 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. 

Pat was a devout Christian who lived her faith. She was born on…

“He took our infirmities and bore our diseases.” Matthew 8: 17b

Please join the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor for live worship Sundays at 10 a.m. You can join us at …

Obituary

Karyl Bannister Conant passed away peacefully on March 18, 2021.

She grew up in Boston, where she later graduated from MassArt with a degree in illustration. Her career as a graphic artist…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 29, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 7 at 5:15 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. Masking and social distancing will be required for all attendees.…

In a special March 25 emergency joint meeting with school officials, Edgecomb selectmen approved two additional warrant questions for the May town meeting referendum election. Selectmen met with…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 28, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, March 27, an additional five COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 736. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19…

We will be breaking ground very shortly to create the long- awaited Eastside Waterfront Park. The park will guarantee for generations to come free public access to beautiful Boothbay Harbor along…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 27, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

Edgecomb will pay tribute to a former selectman by dedicating the 2020 Annual Town Report to him.

Banking has changed quite a bit thanks to the internet. But many people still prefer the brick and mortar experience when dealing with their money. However, just because you’re not depositing…

On May 28, 2020, Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (Eastside Waterfront Park Project) was informed that our $10,000 grant request from the Davis Conservation Foundation for Building the…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 26, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

The Ship Ahoy property at 112 Cape Newagen Road in Southport is pending sale and owner-to-be Swingbridge Partners is seeking an eight-lot subdivision. Code Enforcement Officer Henry Berne and…

In April, Boothbay selectmen will vote on a…

AUGUSTA - The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the Office of Chief Medical Examiner have released drug overdose data for February 2021, which draws attention to the continued devastation…

The Frances Perkins Center (FPC) in Newcastle will present its seventh annual Public Policy Forum, Conscience and Courage: Frances Perkins and Dr. Feng Shan Ho, focusing on immigration and refugee…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 25, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

Maine Department of Marine Resources

Augusta – Despite unprecedented market losses, Maine fishermen earned over a half billion dollars for their catch in 2020. Valued at $516,796,614, the ex-vessel value of Maine’s commercially…

The FCC recently adopted a Report and Order establishing the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, a $3.2 billion federal initiative to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for eligible…

PORTLAND---Maine parishes will host Masses and services to celebrate the Easter Triduum, the culmination of Holy Week, on April 1-4. The Triduum, the summit of the liturgical year, is from the…

MIDCOAST — A total of 51 businesses in Lincoln County received aid money from the second phase of the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program. 

The grant program, backed by $200 million in…

“He took our infirmities and bore our diseases.” Matthew 8: 17b

Please join the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor for live worship Sundays at 10 a.m. You can join us at …

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 24, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

Boothbay Harbor selectmen

Boothbay Harbor selectmen unanimously approved the town warrant March 22. The proposed budget totals $4,891,291. Town Manager Julia Latter said it is up $61,073 or 1.26% over last year.

The…

Two-term Selectman Mike Smith headlines the 2021 Edgecomb municipal election ballot. Voters will head to the polls Friday, May 21 to elect new municipal officers and approve a town and school…

Boothbay business Bay Beauty joined forces with Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce March 18 in the Chamber’s sixth ribbon-cutting ceremony this year. Sole proprietor and esthetician Abby…

On April 5, Edgecomb Town Hall will again begin hosting municipal meetings. The select board voted unanimously March 22 to hold a combination in-person/Zoom conference for their next meeting.…

Under federal statutes and Maine law, video service providers in Maine have an obligation to support community access television stations.  Called Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) cable…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, March 23, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 731. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 23, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters owners Don and Lianna Kingsbury have donated an animal microchip reader to Boothbay Harbor Police Department. Officer Larry Brown accepted the $375 handheld device, a…

High demand for single-family existing homes across Maine continues, despite the yearlong COVID-19 pandemic. Maine Listings released new housing statistics today for the month of February 2021,…