The highest demand for subsidized housing in the Boothbay region is typically from older, retired people looking to downsize, housing committee member Ted Repa said at the group’s Nov. 14 meeting…
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A young married couple from Connecticut is happy to call Boothbay home. Mike, 31, and Harley Bartles, 28, were married in 2015, and the young couple enjoys living in a small, rural coastal…
On Nov. 6, Damariscotta, Newcastle and Waterville joined 17 other Maine communities who have passed plastic bag bans. Rep. Mick Devin (D-Newcastle) said the votes mark the tipping point of a…
LincolnHealth
LincolnHealth Facilities Manager for Senior Living Neil Genthner has received the 2018 Webster and Elise Van Winkle Excellence in Healthcare Award for his tireless commitment to patient and…
Lincoln County Democratic Committee
Bill Nemitz, political columnist for the Portland Press Herald, wrapped up the results of the 2018 Mid-term Elections in Maine to an…
If you want to understand someone, as the saying goes, walk a mile in their shoes. But if you want to help the community, the environment and a family in a developing country, donate your own…
The Boothbay Harbor Police Department reminds motorists that the winter parking ban is in effect for all streets in Boothbay Harbor.
Parking between the hours of 2…
The Nov. 14 Boothbay selectmen’s meeting lasted only 35 minutes, but one topic dominated it. For the second consecutive meeting,…
Boothbay Harbor Planning Board
The Boothbay Harbor Planning Board had a case of motion sickness Nov. 14. The panel went through failed votes and motions on…
Recruited by a police chief during college, Walpole resident Rand Maker has spent almost 30 years in Maine law enforcement.
A Machias native and graduate of UMaine Presque Isle, Maker…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Gardens Aglow event opened to the public Nov. 15. More than 650,000 LED lights have been woven through 14 acres of central gardens. In a press release announcing…
On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22 at 9 a.m., St. Columba's Episcopal Church, 32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor will be serving breakfast, followed by a Thanksgiving service at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. William J…
Obituary
Charles Francis Canning Jr. of Augusta, Maine, passed away peacefully on Nov. 13, 2018, with loved ones by his side.
Born in Portland, Maine in 1935 to Charles Francis Canning Sr. and Alice…
Boothbay Harbor selectmen
Fayette Town Manager Mark Robinson told Boothbay Harbor selectmen Nov. 13, he wants to “Raise the Floor”: Set a minimum of what school districts get from the state for education funds.
…
Obituary
Kenneth W. MacCormac, 84, of West Hartford, Connecticut and Boothbay Harbor, Maine died peacefully Nov. 8, 2018 after a period of failing health.
He was devoted to his family here, in…
This is the time of year when fresh food donations become scarcer at food pantries, while the line at the pantry door often gets longer. Twin Villages Foodbank Farm (TVFF) in Damariscotta has been…
That joyous time of year has finally arrived and the town is beginning to twinkle and sparkle, as we get ready to kick off Boothbay Lights for the 2018 season! We are looking forward to welcoming…
Obituary
John S. Peters, 90 of Edgecomb, Maine, passed away in his home on Nov. 6, 2018, after spending a busy, joyful weekend with much of his large family.
Born on October 2, 1928 in Queens, New…
Lincoln County Commissioners
Lincoln County commissioners has approved the purchase order for a 2019 Kenworth truck for the recycling center, for $83,039, and approved two vehicle buys for the Sheriff’s Department, including…
Dec. 15 is important for Boothbay Region Health Center. That’s the deadline to receive up to $100,000 in matching funds from a private grant.
According to BRHC board president Patricia B.…
On Wednesday, Nov. 7, nonprofit Maine Preservation announced winners of the 2018 Honor Awards, celebrating outstanding examples of historic preservation and revitalization statewide and…
A Boothbay Harbor specialty popcorn shop is sending veterans a sweet surprise. Coastal Maine Popcorn Co. collected surplus Halloween candy earlier this month for distribution to the region’s…
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The Oratorio Chorale, now in its 45th season, began with music from more than 400 years ago – Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and includes the Song of Mary,…
Obituary
Stephen “Stevie” Chadwick, 60, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Maine passed away unexpectedly Nov. 8, 2018.
Stevie was born in Manchester, Connecticut and then moved with his family to…
Obituary
Arthur Stanley Bolster Jr., 96, passed away on Oct. 16 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Facility in Richmond, Kentucky.
Known by his middle name, Stan was born in Bismark, North Dakota on…
As the days get shorter, it’s another sign the holiday seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas are near. But it’s also a sign another season — budget — is also rapidly approaching for municipal and…
Looking for something really cool to do on New Year’s Day? Perhaps one of your resolutions for 2019 is to help a great cause, to step (dip) out of your comfort zone, or to start the year off with…
Rebuilding Together-Lincoln County will be selling breakfast sandwiches and coffee beginning at 6 a.m. on the patio at the House of Logan, Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Nov. 17…
Obituary
Philip Orson Gregory III passed away after a brief illness on Nov. 6, 2018 at home with his family at his side.
He was born March 5, 1964 at St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor, the…
Since the end of World War I in 1918, the veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces have been honored each year on the 11th day of the 11th month for their service to the country.
One such…
Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen
The Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the town office on 11 Howard Street. The board will be revisiting a request to amend the Fish Pier business Harbor…
Boothbay Harbor Planning Board
The Boothbay Harbor Planning board will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the town office on 11 Howard Street. The board will be reviewing two application – one, expanding a nonconforming…
Hodgdon Yachts is announcing three limited-edition designs just in time for the holiday season. These special models may not match Transatlantic speed records, but they will surely make the…
Elena Hooley was in the region over the weekend visiting her mom and took these photos of huge waves out at Ocean Point, Boothbay on Saturday, Nov. 10. She said in an email message to the…
Obituary
Richard B. Riley Sr., 87, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children on Nov. 9, 2018 in Newcastle.
Richard was born on March 5, 1931. He was the son of Alvin S. Riley…
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its new slate of …
Obituary
Troy Nichols of Dresden, Maine died at home Nov. 4, 2018.
Troy, a wonderful father, devoted son, brother, cousin and friend, was born in Bath, Maine on Nov.…
For women who have been or are currently involved with a controlling partner, a support group can be a safe place to talk about the relationship, in an environment that fosters trusting and caring…
Living in New York City, Helen Mohney couldn't get to Saturday's Early Bird sale in Wiscasset. But an Instagram she shared that one of the participating businesses, Rock Paper Scissors, sent out…
Edgecomb selectmen are taking the next step in the town’s tax-acquired property procedure. On Nov. 5, the board voted 2-0 to put a 3.03-acre house lot out to bid. The town will advertise the newly…
For some area residents, VIP has an even more significant meaning. A local group called “Visually Impaired People” has been coming together for almost 18 years to support and encourage one another…
Obituary
Roy Webster Crawford Jr. of Chino Hills, California, formerly of Massachusetts, died on Nov. 6, 2018 at the age of 92.
He was predeceased by his wife, Anne. Roy is…
Boothbay Region High School
Boothbay Region High School celebrated the induction of 14 members to the National Honor Society Nov. 8. Principal Dan Welch welcomed parents and community members, introduced master of ceremonies…
United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s fall campaign succeeded in reaching its $1,750,000 goal, Chair Joel Merry announced at the Campaign Finale held at Bowdoin College. Volunteers on the Campaign “…
Lincoln County Budget Committee
On Nov. 8, the Lincoln County Budget Committee approved a total budget for 2019 of $10,429,874, up 3.92 percent from $10,036,096 for 2018.
In the final workshop, the panel approved the…
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Board of Trustees
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Board of Trustees on Nov. 7 made a list of upgrades that could cost millions of dollars. Besides prioritizing items from one to three, one highest, the board…
On Nov. 13, local residents along with federal and state project partners will gather in Coopers Mills, Whitefield, Maine, to celebrate the completion of the Coopers Mills Project along the…
The Friends of the Southport Historical Society board will meet Monday, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hendricks Hill Museum. Anyone interested in learning more about our island community and in…
Boothbay Region Garden Club
A featured shop for the upcoming Festival of Trees is Nature's Corner featuring works of art made from organic components such as bark, shells, moss, pine cones, seed pods and other natural…
