The Project Lifesaver program serves those with a brain disease, dementia, injury, autism, or other brain condition that can lead to wandering.
A case in May 2017 brought the issue to the…
News
Edgecomb’s ordinance committee on Jan. 3 discussed retail sales of marijuana.
David Nutt opened the conversation saying articles should be on the warrant at the annual town meeting on…
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Board of Trustees
The Boothbay Harbor Community School District Board of Trustees decided Jan. 2 to move forward with heating and ventilation work at Boothbay Region Elementary School projected to cost $3.5-$4…
Employees of First National Bank recently raised $650 for Boothbay Harbor Rotary. Employees made contributions to the Rotary after the sudden passing of one of their own, Elise Roberts.
…
Lincoln County Courts
The trial of Shawna Gatto, 43, of Wiscasset, alleged murderer of Kendall Chick, 4, of Wiscasset, has been continued to April 1, 2, 3 and 5, at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta, the county…
Obituary
Marvin Rosenblum, 89, longtime resident of East Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Dec. 29 at Hill House in Bath after a period of declining health.
Born in New York City on Oct. 8, 1929,…
Lincoln County Courts
The annulment hearing for Sharon Carrillo, 33, and Julio Carrillo, 51, on Jan. 3 in Wiscasset was continued, according to Sharon Carrillo’s attorney, Christopher MacLean of Camden. The Carrillos…
Carolyn Hardman will give an illustrated talk about Joseph Hopkins, a Newcastle/Nobleboro merchant ship captain at The…
Lincoln County Commissioners
Prior to the County Commissioners’ meeting Jan. 3, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap swore in recently reelected officials. William Blodgett, commissioner for the second district, Lincoln County…
2018 was an especially dangerous year for law enforcement officers. One hundred forty-four policemen died in the line of duty. The data compiled by the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund…
A new legislature was sworn in on Jan. 1, and on Jan. 2, a new governor was inaugurated. Janet Mills, former Attorney General, became Maine’s first female governor. Mills was inaugurated at the…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) and Beth Israel Congregation invite kids, adults, and families to a Tree Appreciation Walk at Thorne Head Preserve in recognition of the “New Year of the…
The calendar may have read Jan. 1, but the 43 F weather made it feel like mid-March as nearly two dozen Penguin Plungers took a quick dip in the ocean. As it has for 17 years, the Murray Hill…
Obituary
Ralva Orchard, 83, died on Dec. 25, 2018 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.
Ralva was born on March 21, 1935 to George and Josephine (Mooers) London. On March 17, 1956, she was united in…
It was an early start for a group of volunteers Jan. 1 determined to serve the first community breakfast of 2019. The Boothbay American Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary started a new tradition for the…
Obituary
Dr. Vaughn Carlton Anthony, 81, of Boothbay, died at his home in the presence of family on Christmas morning, 2018.
Vaughn was born on Jan. 30, 1937, in West Franklin, Maine, to Otis…
St. Giles' Episcopal Church on Route 126 in Jefferson will host the first of its free 2019 wintertime suppers for Midcoast residents Saturday Jan. 5 at 5 p.m.
As winter settles in, many in…
It should not be surprising that the approximately 20 public meetings on the proposal to change the zoning ordinances in the east side maritime district in Boothbay Harbor dominated the local news…
Area residents and businesses are being asked to help plan for improved broadband services by providing information on internet use, affordability and quality, and about their future needs.…
What happened to our Republican candidates during the Nov. 6 election?
The Boothbay Peninsula Republicans are hosting a follow-up assessment. The guest speakers are going to be Maine GOP…
Lincoln County Courts
The following are closed cases for November and December. All information was released by the Lincoln County Clerk of Court. Unless otherwise noted, all sentences are served at Two Bridges…
Obituary
Betty Bickford, 72, of Wiscasset, passed away surrounded by her family Dec. 30, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born April 21, 1946, a daughter of the late Seth and…
Obituary
Arthur Hale Veasey Jr., a life-long resident of Haverhill, Massachusetts and summer resident of Squirrel Island, Maine, died Dec, 26, 2018 at High Pointe House in Haverhill.
Born Nov. 7,…
Lincoln County Courts
Shawna Gatto, 44, of Wiscasset, charged with murder in the 2017 death of Kendall Chick, 4, of Wiscasset, requested a continuance through her attorneys on Dec. 28.
The trial is scheduled for…
Boothbay Region Ambulance Service
Boothbay Region Ambulance Service is holding its annual fundraiser with a goal of $100,000. The funds will go to relieving outstanding debt on BRAS’s recent acquisition of an emergency vehicle and…
From 1860 to 1930, schooners ruled the seas. Schooners were the fastest and most reliable means of transporting cargo whether it was sailing in the Pacific Ocean or along the Great Lakes. And…
More than 120 community members, families and friends gathered together at the American Legion Hall in Boothbay on Dec. 25 for a Christmas dinner.
Many businesses and individuals made this…
Spectrum Generations
Spectrum Generations has announced its January Lunch and Learn speakers and events. For more information, call (207) 563-1363. Spectrum Generations is located at the Central Lincoln County YMCA,…
Central Maine Power Co. is reaching out to customers to help them understand why portions of their bills may be higher in 2019.
Beginning in January, residential customers will receive a…
Obituary
Bernice Mae Spinney, 94, died Dec. 23, 2018 at LincolnHealth-Miles Campus in Damariscotta.
She was born May 19, 1924 in Boothbay to Donald Desmond Cunningham and Ruby Inez Stover. Bernice…
The eighth annual Haiti Benefit (‘Hearts and Hands for Haiti’) dinner hosted by the Lincoln County Ecumenical Committee for Haiti will be held March 1, 2019 at 5 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in…
Obituary
Mason Joseph “Joe” Carter, 71, passed away after a long illness on the evening of Dec. 21, 2018, at his home in Wiscasset.
He was born Aug. 14, 1947 in Bath, the son of Martin Carter and…
St. Andrews Auxiliary members, along with staff and regular volunteers, came together Dec. 13 to ensure that the holiday season would be merry and bright for the residents of the St. Andrews…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) is pleased to announce it has completed the principal steps required to submit its application for accreditation renewal. The land trust accreditation…
If you or someone you know needs help overcoming opioid addiction, the LincolnHealth Emergency Department in Damariscotta may be the best place to start.
“We can now begin treating…
The Bremen Public Library and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) are teaming up to present a new book club in Lincoln County focused on environmental issues. The group will…
Coastal Senior College
The Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta is showing the award winning 1993 film “Schindler's List” on Thursday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. and on Friday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. The film earned seven Academy Awards,…
Make an uplifting start to your New Year as you, your family members, neighbors and friends rise up singing with Inn Along the Way and Damariscotta Open Mic at Peaceful Beginnings starting at noon…
Maine Maritime Academy’s schooner Bowdoin, the official vessel of the state of Maine and a National Historic Landmark, is undergoing hull restoration at Bristol Marine, The Shipyard in…
In an effort to make New Year's Eve as safe as possible, local businesses are sponsoring Bo Bo’s Coastal Cabs for the eighth annual No Excuses program on Dec. 31.
Local sponsors include:…
Come one, come all to the American Legion Post 36 Hall, Boothbay for an all you can eat
New Year’s Day brunch buffet. Opening at 8 a.m. and serving til noon, the…
Obituary
Charles H. Heino, 87, of Belgrade, died peacefully at Lakewood Manor in Waterville, Maine on Dec. 22, 2018.
Charlie was born in Rockland, Maine on Sept. 6, 1931. He was the son of Charles…
Governor-elect Janet Mills announced this week that she will nominate Laura Fortman to serve as the commissioner of the Maine Department of Labor and John Rohde to serve as…
The deadline for advertisements and classifieds for the Thursday, Jan. 3 edition will be at noon on Friday, Dec. 28.
For press releases, letters, columns and community news, the deadline…
The Morris Farm will offer a series of four hands-on, interactive cooking classes this winter. This series is called “Now is the Time for Change. Become the CEO of your Body!” The classes are…
The Southport Planning Board will meet for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at the Southport Town Offices at 5 p.m. In the event of a weather postponement, the date…
For 138 years, the West Harbor Pond siphon has reliably removed salt water from the pond. But in 2009, the West Harbor Pond Watershed Association discovered a problem. After a heavy rain,…
Death notice
Mason Joseph “Joe” Carter, 71, of Wiscasset, passed away at his home on the evening of Dec. 21,2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on August 14, 1947, Joe was the husband of…
This time of year, there’s a lot of Christmas music, whether it’s in the car, at the store or at church. In recordings, full orchestras play behind professional singers, yet some of the sweetest…
