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William Arthur “Willie” Poore, 52, died at his home in Stonington, Maine, on July 23, 2019.

He was born Dec. 13, 1966 in Boothbay Harbor to Arthur and Leona Poore. He grew up in Boothbay…

Boothbay Railway Village was filled with mystery, adventure and humor July 27 as 35 Maine authors gathered to discuss their latest books. Writers and readers alike packed the Boothbay Town Hall at…

On Saturday, July 27 at a regularly scheduled meeting, the directors of the Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation Board voted to establish an endowment for future Eastside Waterfront Park…

Two passengers were waiting for the southbound bus of Concord Coach Lines Monday morning at the company’s new pickup and drop-off location at the Circle K Irving store on Route 1, Wiscasset.

Those of us who aren’t usually around superyachts had the chance to dream a little over the weekend of July 26, when 11 world class yachts came into Boothbay Harbor for the Westport Yacht owners’…

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Craig Leland Giles, 75, died July 23 of cancer at his home in Boothbay Harbor surrounded by his family.

He was born Feb. 15, 1944 to Leland and Ruth Bryenton Giles. He was married to Sarah…

Griffin Kane of Boothbay graduated (PIR) from Navy boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois on July 3.

During the nine weeks of training, recruits undergo intense training in physical fitness,…

The Rev. Virginia “Ginger” Rickeman, retired pastor in the United Church of Christ and member of the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, will be the guest minister this Sunday, Aug. 4.

Mr. John Zavodny, president of Maine Seacoast Mission, will lead the service at the Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point on Sunday, Aug. 4. This is the mission’s 98th summer visiting the chapel.…

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s Annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake will take place on Sunday, Aug. 11, noon to 3 p.m., at Cider Hill Farm, 785 West Main St., Waldoboro.

There will…

Thirty people gathered at 35 Campbell Street in Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday afternoon, July 24 to help Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine celebrate the start of their next new home construction…

All Saints by-the-Sea is pleased to welcome for the first time the Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan from Baltimore, Marylan to celebrate services of Holy Communion at 8 and 10 a.m. on Aug. 4 and 11.…

A recent email sent to Boothbay selectmen epitomizes the challenge for some residents seeking accessible internet and cable television service. Bud Costello of Riverview Road wrote selectmen for…

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Dr. Judith Eve Sandick of 113 River Road, Edgecomb, Maine passed away July 24, 2019 surrounded by her family following a long struggle with depression.

Judy was born in Pittsfield,…

A Celebration of Life for Ellen Hunter Scott will be held Saturday, Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. at the All Saints by-the-Sea chapel, Southport. The Rev. Kit Sherrill will be presiding.

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Alice Marian True Larkin Larrabee, 93, of Boothbay, Maine, died on July 24, 2019 at her home in Boothbay.

Born Sept. 5, 1925 in Skowhegan, Maine, she was the daughter of Elise (Martindale…

Boothbay Harbor Town Clerk Michelle Farnham recently completed her third year of studies at the New England Municipal Clerks’ Institute at Plymouth (NH) State University. Year Three is the final…

As of Wednesday, July 31 the Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse, off Southport Island, will be closed. Innkeepers have given their notice to the Cuckolds Fog Signals and Light Station Council – the 501(c…

Approximately 50 of his family, friends, colleagues and fellow model railroad enthusiasts gathered this past Thursday, July 18, in an emotional dedication of the building where the late Ron…

LincolnHealth’s Cove’s Edge, which offers skilled rehabilitation and long-term care services, has been recognized as a 2019 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health…

The Lincoln Home is hosting its fourth annual Lobster and More! event Saturday, Aug. 17, at 4 p.m. Dine on delicious Maine lobsters, mouth-watering barbecue chicken, and Maine blueberry desserts…

In May, a project to provide lobstermen with safer lifejackets landed in the Boothbay region. And in July, the Lifejackets for Lobstermen vans returned to Maine, with four August stops planned on…

Sales of single-family existing homes in Maine eased 7.18 percent comparing June 2019 to June 2018, according to Maine Listings. Values, however, increased 5.09 percent over that same time period…

Lincoln County Courts

Konstantinos Rigas, 31, of Boothbay Harbor is scheduled for a dispositional conference at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, according to the clerk’s office at Lincoln County Courts in Wiscasset. 

Knickerbocker Lake Association is looking to bring a conversation about clean drinking water to the community. The association was formed nearly three decades ago by summer and year round lake…

Boothbay Harbor selectmen

Boothbay Harbor Finance Officer Julia Latter was raised to acting town manager July 22 shortly after selectmen received a town manager search presentation from Don Gerrish of Eaton Peabody. Latter…

On Aug. 1 at 2 p.m., artist and curator Leith MacDonald will present on “Island Inspiration, Monhegan's Art Colony 1895-2000,” drawing from his recent research for a catalog of Mohegan art. Using…

Beer and shades of yesteryear were part of the main event Saturday, July 21 as Boothbay Railway Village hosted Rails, Tails and Ales and the 55th annual Antique Auto Show.

Turnout was a bit…

Obituary

On July 17, 2019, veteran and long-time Boothbay Harbor resident Lee Stout Harris III passed away at the age of 86.

Lee (“Stouty”) was born on Jan. 26, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to…

Boothbay Region Elementary School

The first phase of $5 million in projects in Boothbay Region elementary and high schools has been moving along this summer, according to Facilities and Transportation Director Dave Benner.

The wandering spotlight will be lighting up Damariscotta as it moves from Lincoln Theater to the streets around it as movie fans begin arriving for the first MidCoast Film Festival. The excitement…

State still looking

Update: The U.S.Coast Guard reported over Twitter Tuesday night, crews have suspended the active search, “pending further developments.” And Wednesday afternoon, Maine Department of Marine…

Thirty-nine authors from all over Maine and New England will converge at the Boothbay Railway Village on Saturday, July 27, for the 15th annual Books in Boothbay Book Fair.

From 9 a.m. to 1…

Boothbay Harbor Planning Board

The Boothbay Harbor planning board has released a questionnaire ahead of an Aug. 7 workshop to…

A good speaker knows his subject. A great speaker turns information into experience, presenting it so memorably it stays with the listener.

On Wednesday, July 17, Pulitzer Prize-winning…

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a quiet neighbor in East Boothbay, barely noticed as cars drive by. But to international scientists wrestling with issues that affect our planet, it’s a…

Press release

The Northeast Lumber Manufacturers Association (NeLMA) announced in July that it has given Hammond Lumber Company four awards for outstanding safety performance during 2018 at Hammond’s sawmill…

Lobstermen gathered on the Stonington Commercial Fish Pier to draw greater attention to the issues facing the survival of their industry and the livelihoods of coastal Maine communities.

July 19 was warm and sunny for Boothbay Region Garden Club's 2019 House and Garden Tour, "The Sea Around Us." People gathering to board buses were full of anticipation and were not disappointed.…

Edgecomb selectmen opened the only bid on Monday evening, July 15 for Engine #4.

Peter Gagnon of Wiscasset submitted the sealed bid of $5,555.55. Selectmen approved the sale. It was…

For the month of August, First National Bank’s Waldoboro, Boothbay and Wiscasset locations are collecting pet food and supplies to support Midcoast Humane.

Midcoast Humane is a non-profit…

New stop will be at Circle K

Concord Coach Lines’ service to Wiscasset resumes this Wednesday, July 24, according to a Concord statement Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chair Jean Beattie shared Saturday…

First Congregational Church of Wiscasset

On Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Wiscasset Common will come alive with First Congregational Church’s Summerfest. Music by a ragtime band and the Clarinotes will fill the air.…

Obituary

Shirley Irene Marden passed away on July 17, 2019, at the age of 91.

Born on Dec. 12, 1927, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Edna (Burns) Marshall of West Forks and Bertrand Marshall of…

A two-day Americana auction event featuring the contents of a stately 18th century Colonial home in East Boothbay known as The Murray House will be held July 27 and 28 by John McInnis Auctioneers…

Lincoln County Historical Association

Lincoln County Historical Association again offers Summer with the Past, a week-long…

The 57th annual Windjammer Days were a draw for nearly 10,000 people, according to Friends of Windjammer Days.

“Like the last six that we've run, I felt we did a good job with the…

Seafood and pepper jelly were among the offerings at the Boothbay Farmers Market on Thursday, July 18.

Tom and Tracy Penneman of Pemaquid Lobster and Seafood of New Harbor have been market…

A familiar building is getting a whole new look. The former Pinkham’s Seafood Store is getting demolished and a new snack food business will emerge. The Boothbay planning board approved Lester…

Obituary

Lincoln Morse Furber, 87, died July 16, 2019 at his home on Southport Island, Maine.

He was born Sept. 28, 1931, in Quincy, Massachusetts and grew up in neighboring Milton, attending Milton…