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Ceremonies in the Boothbay region on Memorial Day 2020 were called “moving,” “touching” and somewhat “eery,” as the COVID-19 pandemic took away the annual marching of veterans, school bands and…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 25, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,074 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
Southport Select Chair Gerry Gamage has announced, a contract has been signed with Affinity LED Light LLC of Dover, New Hampshire, to convert the island’s 119 Central Maine Power street light…
The Boothbay Farmers’ Market opened for another season with 27 members selling a variety of vegetables, plants, coffees and beers. It was a lot like past markets except for one major difference.…

AUGUSTA — After a delay in releasing updated data by the promised deadline, the Maine CDC has updated its list, May 24, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,055…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 24, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 78.
The individual was a resident of York County and…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) will hold their monthly meeting at their headquarters, 241 US Highway 1, Damariscotta, on June 3. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting will…
The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club will be offering bikes for the use of seasonal workers working at the numerous hotels, restaurants and other businesses in the Boothbay region this summer. Unlike…

Boothbay Region Maritime Foundation is in the final planning stages for Carter’s Wharf, formerly Sea Pier. BHMF President Deanne Tibbetts, engineer Will Gartley of Gartley & Dorsky and…
Fake checks are the darlings of many scam artists, from bogus lottery winnings, fake employment opportunities, to phony grant awards. Whatever the story, the scam artist sends you…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 23, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 77.
Both individuals were residents of…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 23, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,013 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

Plans leading up to the Dedication Ceremony of the Veterans Plaza in Brunswick this fall continue to progress. The Town of Brunswick has selected award winning Atlantic Landscape Construction of…
Millers Holdings, LLC received planning board approval May 20 to tear down their East Boothbay restaurant and rebuild Lobsterman’s Wharf’s aging foundation. Owners Dan and Eileen Miller have…

Wiscasset Middle High School is proud to announce the five seniors in the Class of 2020 who have earned the distinction of being a “Top Scholar.” To be recognized as a “Top Scholar,” a senior…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 22, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 75.
One individual was a resident of Kennebec…

Mary Ellen Barnes, executive director of the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission, was elected chair of United Way’s Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting Wednesday, May…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 22, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,948 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
The Maine Community Foundation announced that the Boothbay Region YMCA Child Enrichment Center and the Boothbay Region Food Pantry were among the 130 recipients of COVID-19 Response Fund Grants…

Edgecomb’s Karen Potter had just gotten home from work at Dan’s Automotive in Boothbay Harbor Thursday when the family’s Labradors, on the deck, started barking.
“We’re like what’s that? Oh…

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded the Boothbay…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 21, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,877 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

On May 18, Lincoln County Courthouse’s doors opened to the Registries of Deeds and Probate for people who made appointments. The courts are open Mondays,…

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce that it will open to the public Monday, June 1. Gardens have long been places of healing, tranquility, and beauty — especially during times…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 20, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,819 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

Robin E. Anderson of Thomaston passed on with the caring support of The Sussman House in Rockport on May 16, 2020 after an arduous journey with lung cancer.
She was born in Bath, Maine on…
Think it sounds like a great gig to wrap your car with advertisements for money? It turns out that these offers can be perfect opportunities for scammers to steal your money. When you sign up,…
On behalf of two local organizations, Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust (Coastal Rivers), Colby & Gale initiated a fundraising campaign to…

Boothbay Harbor selectmen will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 via Zoom. The board will review several liquor, special amusement and victualer license applications.
To join the meeting via Zoom…
The Boothbay Region Health Center has been awarded a grant from the Maine Community Foundation to increase access to mental health services for local teens. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jennie…

The Wiscasset Select Board rescheduled the annual town meeting and election for Tuesday, Sept. 8, canceled the Fourth of July parade and fireworks, and approved a proposed ambulance contract with…

If your hair is more of a “hair don’t” than a hairdo, then you might want think about seeing a new stylist. And the newest place in Boothbay Harbor is Maci’s Hair and Nail Boutique at 66 Townsend…
With 70% of the town’s annual budget dedicated to education, Edgecomb selectmen are concerned how the new contract the teachers union and school committee have will impact taxpayers in the years…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 19, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 73.
The individuals were residents of…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 19, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,741 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

Suzannah “Suzie” Edwards, a Boothbay Region Elementary School eighth grader, received the school’s annual State of Maine Secretary of State Award in recognition of her outstanding citizenship,…
An early casualty of the coronavirus was Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District’s recycling program. District officials suspended the program due to concerns about spreading the virus, but the…

Thanks to Boothbay Region High School alumna and Seahawk track legend Angel Ames, …

The warm weather has arrived and with it Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) is moving ahead with a number of planned stewardship improvements across its preserves. Last October, as part of land…
Due to COVID-19 and social distancing you won't be seeing these ladies in the accompanying photo on the lawn of the Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church this Memorial Day weekend, which is…
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,…

After they responded to a survey, Boothbay Region High School seniors will come together at 2 p.m. June 5 for a full graduation ceremony. Principal Tricia Campbell and Dean of Students Allan…

An exuberant John Druce exclaimed “Did you ever see so many cars,” after a parade of vehicles exited his driveway May 15 to honor him on his 98th birthday. Druce is a Pennsylvania native who moved…

The following businesses will not open for summer 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Business owners who wish to be listed may send an email, with or without an explanation, to…
Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 is fast approaching. By the direction of the Governor and the requirement of social distancing, the peninsula’s parades will not be held. But, our fallen heroes, those…
St. Andrews Urgent Care Center will begin treating patients again on Thursday, May 28. The Center’s hours will be from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Services at the Center were temporarily…
Rain or shine, the Boothbay Region Food Pantry continues its regular schedule. It is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Friday. The pantry is located on the ground floor of the Congregational…