The Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen hosted a public educational session on marijuana through speaker Ted Kelleher on Thursday, Aug. 31. Kelleher — a Portland attorney who specializes in…

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present the chefs who will compete in the sixth annual Claw Down Maine Lobster Bite Competition. The event will take…

Philip W. Simpson, 82, a lifelong resident of Wiscasset, died peacefully Sept. 2, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side.

“Cry Out America” is a national call to prayer being held on Sept. 11, Patriot Day, all across the country.

An…

LincolnHealth and Coastal Senior College are excited to offer a new series of educational meetings designed to deliver practical information to you from healthcare professionals. “Staying in…

Charles Joseph O’Brien, 82, of Cape Newagen, Southport Island, Maine, died surrounded by family on Aug. 9, 2017, after months of battling health issues. He went to the angels…

Harbor Fest featured a Wellness Fair held in conjunction with the half marathon and  5K races on the grounds of Boothbay Region High School on Saturday, Sept. 3.

“It is a…

One of the most important services New Hope for Women (NHFW) provides to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking is the toll-free 24/7 Hotline.

Last year, New Hope for…

Surrounding yourself by the calming beauty of the sea is a lovely way to grow closer to God through the beauty of creation. The Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor invites you worship at…

The public is invited to visit Mook Sea Farm and its grow-out sites and enjoy delectable oysters at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Knox-Lincoln Counties annual…

On Tuesday, Sept. 19, chefs from central and Midcoast Maine will compete in Spectrum Generations fifth annual Celebrity Chef Challenge at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath.

No one was hurt in a fire late Saturday afternoon in a room at Pioneer Motel on Route 1, Edgecomb Fire Chief Roy Potter said at the scene. According to Potter, the room’s guest Dave Luby of Mooers…

The Coastal Humane Society is teaming up with Petco of Topsham for “ALL FOR SAVING LIVES,” a mega adoption weekend on Sept. 9 and 10 at the Topsham store at the Topsham Fair Mall. Dozens of…

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) invites curious observers of nature to join a walk to discover the ferns of Merrymeeting Fields Preserve in Woolwich on Saturday, Sept. 9…

The Hope & Resiliency Coalition welcomes community members Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. to Barrett’s Park, Boothbay Harbor to honor and remember loved ones lost to suicide. Hope & Resiliency…

The FARMS Community Kitchen will host four wonderful cooking classes that will highlight this season's bounty. Join Youth Program Director Karen Kleinkopf for these fun, informative, hands-on…

The Anthony family’s appeals board hearing is going into overtime. The board scheduled an additional meeting Aug. 31 after a Barters Island Road resident urged it to review a 2014 Wolfeboro, New…

The Coast Guard encourages anyone headed out to the water this weekend to take several precautionary steps beforehand. Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of the traditional beach and…

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) announced today that it will award 16 $1,000 Scholarship Prizes to 16 NextGen® 529 plan accounts, randomly selecting one winner from each of the 16 counties…

In the 1970s, when people were turning to India and Eastern religions to learn meditation techniques, a group of Catholic monastics gathered at St Joseph's Abbey in…

There are a limited number of tickets still available for the sixth annual Claw Down – Maine Chef's Lobster Bite Competition. The competition features 10 Maine chefs who will compete with their…

Debby Schling, a successful real estate broker with Newcastle Realty for over 10 years, was named the 2017 Realtor of the Year by the Lincoln County Council of the Merrymeeting Board of Realtors…

Dennis Hilton, president and owner of the Cheney Financial Group, has pledged to be a major supporter of the Damariscotta River Association’s soon-to-be announced capital campaign. Hilton owns the…

With Boothbay Harbor’s annual Harbor Fest almost upon us, there are a few things worth noting, over and above all the fun events, food extravaganzas and shopping opportunities that will be offered…

The Lincoln Home shouts out a huge thank you to over 200 people in our community who came to join in the fun at the Lobster & More event Aug. 19.

All ages danced to the…

This was the 2017 season ending “Day Trippers” event for the DEYC. These Day Trips have proven to be a popular way for DEYC members to gather, raft up and enjoy lunch with great friends. We plan…

On Thursday, Sept. 14, the award-winning documentary film, “A Plastic Ocean,” will be screened at the Portland Museum of Art at 7 Congress Street, followed by a panel discussion with Rockport’s…

NAPA Auto Parts in Wiscasset is providing a discount to area first responders, including fire, police and EMS.

Kevin Brewer, who put together the program, is the son of two of the owners,…

Boothbay Harbor Selectmen’s Chair Wendy Wolf announced that the town received a dividend payment of $4,360. The payment was from the Maine Municipal Association, the town’s financial officer Julia…

Southport resident Tom Myette spoke to the selectmen on Aug. 23, concerned that his neighbor, Diane Blasco, had exceeded the limitations of her permit in renovating her boathouse.

In April…

Hurricane Harvey has affected us all. It’s difficult to look at the heartbreaking events in Texas without wanting to help in some way.

Scammers know this and are eagerly trolling, hoping to…

Edgecomb selectmen on Aug. 28 approved the sale of one of two tax-acquired properties and agreed to a process for selling the other.

The properties have been in public hands for months. The…

Raymond Sanger Wilkins Jr., 92, of Boothbay died of natural causes on Aug. 22, 2017.

Raymond was born in Boston, Mass. on Dec. 31, 1924. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy before serving…

Archie Wilmont Brewer, 72, of Wiscasset died on Aug. 21, 2017 at his residence after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Starting Thursday, Sept. 21, New Ventures Maine and Boothbay Region Community Navigator are partnering to offer My Money Works, a free five-week class that will help participants gain the skills…

Local quilters, friends, and committee members of the Chapman-Hall House have contributed their skills to produce an adaptation of a signature quilt from its collection, the Esther Jameson Newbert…

Grace Church, 1100 Washington Street, Bath  is hosting Rosalind Benton in “Fancy That: Tea with Rosalind,” an educational as well as entertaining performance on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m.…

Paul Hunt, environmental director of the Portland Water District, was the featured speaker at the Knickerbocker Lake Association’s annual meeting on Aug. 14. He gave an overview of the Sebago Lake…

The Boothbay Fire Department will host the 54th annual Maine State Federation of Firefighters. This year’s convention begins on Friday, Sept. 8 and ends midday on Sunday, Sept. 10.

“It was…

Local landscape designer, Cathy Conn, brought inspiration and sound planning principles to an eager audience at the Boothbay Region Garden Club August meeting and left members clamoring for more…

The Lincoln County Registry Of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in June:

Alna: None.

Boothbay: Stevenson, Lawrence to  Warren, Harold and…

There is a new code enforcement officer in town and his name is Jason Lorrain. Boothbay selectmen officially welcomed Lorrain during the Aug. 23 board meeting.

Lorrain replaces interim CEO…

Saturday, Sept. 2 is the second annual Sunrise Lighthouse Photography cruise aboard the Balmy Days (Pier 8, Boothbay Harbor) and hosted by professional photographer Michael Leonard.…

Alyson Dey Grover and Daniel Peter Boyd were married on July 15 at Newagen Seaside Inn on Southport, Maine. The ceremony was officiated by the Reverend Charles…

Boothbay Region Health Care hosted a talk on Monday, Aug. 21 designed to help empower people to take charge of their own health.

Participants heard Hannah Tompkins, aging and disability…

Sylvia Ragon, 80, of Manchester, Maine, died peacefully Aug. 27, 2017 at her home.

Born in Augusta, Maine on Feb. 3,…

Ruth Jones Applin, 100, of Churchill Street, Wiscasset died Aug. 25, 2017 at her residence. She had the Boston Cane for Wiscasset.

She was born on April 16,…

The Rev. Cannon John L. C. Mitman will lead the service at the Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Sept. 3. Carol Smith will be the…

Marguerite “Peggy” Adams, 95, of Center Township, Monaca, Pennsylvania died peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice, Brighton Township, Pennsylvania on…