Women who became shadows of their former selves after spending decades living in abusive domestic partnerships are walking out into the light. And they are speaking out, talking about what…
News
The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) Board of Directors made the difficult decision to cancel their onsite summer programming at the Ocean Point Marina until further notice. Instead they…
In 1820, the province of Maine broke away from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and became the 23rd state. As part of the Missouri Compromise, Maine entered as a “free” state and Missouri as a “…
Candidate for CSD School Committee, Boothbay Harbor
Address: 51 Union St., Boothbay Harbor
Occupation: Owner, Linekin Home Property Services, retired executive, life/safety industry
Education: USAF School for Applied Aerospace…
Candidate for CSD School Committee, Boothbay Harbor
Address: 31 Hutchinson Drive, Boothbay Harbor
Occupation: Physical therapist, currently employed at Mid-Coast Parkview Health
Education: Bachelor of science in health sciences,…
The North Nobleboro Community Association regretfully announces the decision to cancel the 48th annual North Nobleboro Day due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The association made this decision because…
Pentecost Sunday, May 31 was a huge success! We cleaned, sanitized, opened doors, and prayed for the presence of God and God’s blessing upon all those who would come for worship and those who…
Boothbay Harbor will soon have its own Eastside Waterfront Park.
A centrally located property at 65 Atlantic Avenue is currently under development for this purpose. This community park will…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 1, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,349 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
Obituary
Charles B. Davidson, 89, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on May 22, 2020.
He was born on Jan. 21, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to L. Otis and Sarah Davidson. He graduated Clarion…
The Boothbay Region High School Class of 2020 began its first day of marching practice for the June 5 graduation ceremony on Monday morning, June 1.
Dean of Students Allan Crocker explained…
Boothbay Region High School
Members of Boothbay Region High School Class of 2020 will march on together at 2 p.m. June 5. Essential staff will accompany the 30 students to keep the gathering to 50 people per Gov. Janet Mills…
Friends of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library regret that we are still unable to open the Used Book Store for the 2020 season.
Our snug old abode does not allow for proper safe distancing…
The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club regretfully has decided to cancel the 63rd annual Rotary Auction scheduled for the first Saturday in August. All the tents were ordered, committees formed and our…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 31, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,325 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
Boothbay selectmen will make their first attempt at returning to a normal meeting schedule in the COVID-19 era by meeting June 10 in the municipal building’s conference room. Since March,…
Memorial Day weekend saw some changes at Southport General Store – new signs outside, new furnishings inside. Owners Todd and Barbara Leland of Southport hope the changes will be seen as a nod to…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 30, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,282 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
A Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency search team was a real lifesaver May 27 for an 82-year-old East Boothbay woman. Lincoln County Communications received an emergency call around 11 a.m…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 29, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 85.
The individual was a resident of Cumberland…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 29, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,226 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
Wiscasset school committee
From virtual marching practice to fielding parade questions and planning a fun summer break sendoff for elementary school families, Wiscasset’s school department is working toward the school year’…
Wiscasset School Department announced Friday, Wiscasset Middle High School’s Class of 2020 will graduate at Wiscasset Speedway instead of in the school lot as first announced. The fireworks at the…
As the 2019-20 school year winds to a close, in Edgecomb, it’s more of an end of an era than the end of school. This school year marked the 30th and last one for Administrative Assistant Judy…
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District Board of Trustees have two seats up for election, one in each town. No one took out nomination papers for either seat.
Incumbents Chair…
Nicole Evans has joined the American Red Cross of Northern New England as executive director of the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter.
Evans brings more than 20 years of experience in…
AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap and the Maine State Archives have launched the New Century Community Grant Program for the preservation of archival collections.
This grant…
A mother mallard led her eight ducklings across the road for a swim in the pond at Southport Central School on Wednesday, May 27. Traffic stopped so the swim party could commence.
On Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m., Boothbay Region Elementary School administrators and grades 7-8 staff will hand out promotion certificates to eighth graders who will be in a family car. The cars…
AUGUSTA — Secretary Matthew Dunlap has clarified provisions currently in place regarding vehicle registrations, during the statewide emergency closures and reduction in public services due to…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 28, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 84.
The individuals were residents of…
The Maine Judicial Branch announced May 27 the release of the State of Maine Judicial Branch COVID-19 Phased Management Plan. The plan creates a five-phased process for reopening Maine Courts and…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 28, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,189 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
Boothbay’s T&D Variety went to new owners Max and Sage Patel May 18. Deb Frenkel and Tim Simmons said the idea to sell the convenience store and gas station after seven years came a few months…
AUGUSTA — During the May 27 daily COVID-19 briefing in Augusta, Governor Janet Mills addressed the issue of gathering for annual town meetings and school budget meetings this summer.
“We’…
Boothbay Harbor selectmen
Like many towns and cities in Maine and across the U.S., Boothbay Harbor will put off July 4 fireworks. Following the canceled Windjammer Days by a week, the event would be in the middle of Gov.…
What happens in Adams Pond and Knickerbocker Lake watersheds has a big impact on lake water quality. Watershed property owners play an important role in keeping our public water supply lakes…
Recently, partners from Midcoast Conservancy, the Town of Alna, Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) met onsite at Head Tide Dam.
“We have had many inquiries…
Boothbay Public Works employees spent Wednesday morning placing graduation banners for the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2020 on Route 27 on the light posts around the Boothbay Common. Here…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 27, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 81.
The individuals were residents of Cumberland…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 27, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,137 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
Please join the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor for live virtual worship Sundays at 10 a.m. You can join us at www.congochurchbbh.org,…
There are many things quintessentially Boothbay region, but few more so than a bustling footbridge and packed Squirrel Island parking lot on a balmy July afternoon. That might be a different…
Obituary
On May 23, 2020, John Lothrop passed away in the arms of his wife and daughter at his home in Newcastle.
John was born in 1942 to Reverend Donald and Helena Lothrop in Cambridge,…
Obituary
Rex Mason Johnson, 61, passed away at his home in Alna on May 21, 2020.
He was born on June 6, 1958 to Raymond and Janet Johnson in Seattle, Washington.
…
Holbrook’s Pond is back to looking like it’s supposed to and not like an overgrown mud puddle. This wasn’t the case last summer after a small dam gave way threatening the Wiscasset landmark at the…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 26, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 79.
The individual, a male in his 80s, was a resident…
Wiscasset’s eateries are gradually reopening or opening for the season as the state allows, according to interviews and the businesses’ Facebook pages.
Red’s Eats is gearing up to open May…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 26, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,109 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
Habitat for Humanity’s Topsham ReStore is reopening to the public with new safety precautions in place. As an essential business, we know that there is a high demand for our ReStore merchandise…
