In response to reports Wednesday that alleged Ku Klux Klan fliers were found in Boothbay Harbor, Maine’s Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett released the following statement:
“Simply…
News
In Boothbay Harbor’s last budget cycle, the select board and the budget committee approved a Kubota’s replacement. According to Town Manager Tom Woodin, the replacement will cost $21,300 and,…
If you use caller ID to screen your calls, you have probably noticed it is no longer reliable. Scammers can use various methods to…
A new school year is filled with potential - a chance to start new routines and habits, build new friendships and discover new possibilities and interests. It’s an exciting time for many kids,…
What if someone decides to develop a retail marijuana shop in Boothbay Harbor? A vote in November could make it possible.
This is the first article of a two-part series. The Boothbay…
The Lincoln County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to buy a license for a new software bundle for GIS mapping for the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission.
The new community development…
The following arrests occurred between July 17 and August 17.
On July-15-17 at 1100 Officer Brown arrested Scott Grady 33 years old of Boothbay at the Police Department on an outstanding…
Boothbay resident Brenda Bettinson has just been informed by the Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board that she has been selected to receive the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.…
The 13th Annual Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association Saltwater Fishing Tournament was held this past Saturday and Sunday, August 12th and 13th, and the nice weather drew a small crowd of…
On Nov. 7, 2017, Boothbay Harbor residents will determine which, if any, of the legal business uses of recreational marijuana will be permitted in the Town of Boothbay Harbor. To help voters…
Kim Hilgendorf of Boothbay said Monday night, she hopes to open a day care at the former NAPA store on Wiscasset’s Route 1 in January. The center, also with pre-school and after school programs,…
After several delays, the Route 27 sidewalk connecting Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor is slated for construction in the spring 2018. This mile-long pedestrian connection, which will be ADA compliant…
Richard E. Williams, 81, died peacefully at his residence in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, on the morning of Aug. 12, 2017.
Richard attended local schools, and was a truck driver for 50 years, “…
Martin Ronan Donohoe passed away at home in Portland, Maine on Aug. 3, 2017.
He was born in Ireland, raised in Caracas, Venezuela, and spent over 20…
It’s going to cost more to recycle shingle debris at the Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District. Directors voted Aug. 9 to increase disposal costs for shingles from $80 to $100 per ton beginning…
Prosecutorial District 6
Angel McCracken, 26, of Damariscotta, who was arrested in late May on prostitution charges, when several alleged clients were summonsed on charges, has not been charged with any crime, according…
There’s a change to the schedule for the artist talks this week during the Maine Coast Stone Symposium.
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Recently retired as provisional bishop of the Episcopal Diocese in South Carolina, the Right Reverend Charles vonRosenberg will be making his second visit to All Saints by-the-Sea this month.…
At a picnic table outside the clubhouse of Newcastle’s Harriet Gertrude Bird Playground Saturday night, Brigid Griffin of Whitefield said she times all her friends’ visits to have a community…
Harbor Fest opens Sept. 1. In the six years since Lori Reynolds started the annual festival, it has grown from one day to 10, and the Boothbay Harbor event continues to draw businesses, …
Single cell genomics technology has given scientists the ability to individually read the genetic blueprints of cells, the most fundamental units of life. Now, the…
The Free Clothing Closet at the United Methodist Church in Boothbay Harbor will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 26 for inventory control.
Please come to the Closet on…
The Boothbay Harbor Planning Board fielded two requests Aug. 9 — Jeff Sampson’s application to expand a deck at 61 Barrows Road, and Rahul Anand’s application for an amendment to a previous…
Boothbay selectmen changed the planning board’s proposed wording on a proposed recreational marijuana ordinance Aug. 9. Selectmen amended language regarding location and facility size for growing…
While it is illegal for youth to drink alcohol, 57 percent of Lincoln County high school students feel it would be easy to get alcohol if they wanted some, according to the 2015 Maine Youth Health…
Boothbay’s first property revaluation in more than a decade will likely begin later this summer. Selectmen approved the framework of an agreement with John E. O’Donnell & Associates of New…
Southport selectmen
Southport has waged a battle against disappearing street signs for many years. Some signs, like the ones for Cozy Harbor or Christmas Cove, disappear quite often.
“The sign for Dogfish Head…
Jack Sarmanian turned 80 on Aug. 4 and celebrated his birthday with 30 relatives Aug. 5 and 6. The celebration began with a quiet evening on Saturday, Aug. 5 with his wife Sandy and daughter Julie…
Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority
At the Aug. 9 meeting of the Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority, the board discussed in executive session the pending appointment of the new administrator. Chairwoman Mary Trescot said the board…
Central Maine Astronomy Society
Although the stars in late summer are fairly ho-hum as stars go, August usually provides a good show anyway, because one of the most reliable meteor showers can be seen every August, the planets…
First National Bank is proud to announce the winners of its tenth annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Fourteen color photographs have been chosen from over 150 entries, and each winning…
The Mission Committee of the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor is delighted to welcome Fatuma Hussein, who will speak about immigration on Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. in the…
On Saturday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m., at Sherman Field, Boothbay Harbor, the Boothbay Region Ambulance Service (BRAS) is hosting a Red Sox Alumni celebrity softball game with the help of New England…
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours for Sheepscot Eye Associates to help celebrate their 40th anniversary of doing business here in our region. The…
On Saturday, Aug. 19 at 4 p.m., the Lincoln Home in Newcastle will hold the second annual Lobster and More event. Tickets are selling fast, reserve yours now by calling 563-3350.…
Author, illustrator, artist and educator Thomas Block passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 23. His final completed work was commissioned by Sharon Pulkkinen for the 2017 Books in Boothbay…
The tent was up and the music was flowing on the lawn of Boothbay Region Historical Society on Sunday, Aug. 6 as the community and volunteers celebrated the Society’s 50th year.
“It’s about…
“There’s some seriously cool stuff here” was one of the many comments going around the Boothbay Common on Aug. 5 during the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club’s Annual Auction and Flea Market. This year…
Leo and Mary Lou Caron of East Boothbay and Augusta celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 6 with their actual wedding date being Aug. 3. The party was held at the Spruce Point…
Annual Antique Car Show
Cruise on in Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m., for The Lincoln Home's ninth annual vintage car show. Fun for all ages! Enjoy a root beer float and conversations with the…
Join Wiscasset guide Cathy Messmer for a special talk and tour of Castle Tucker focused on food and cooking. The program takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. Find…
The Rev. Edward J. Wynne Jr. will lead the service at the Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Aug. 13. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. This year the chapel celebrates…
Rounding out the summer’s Steeple Fundraising suppers, St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset, will host its third and final dinner on Monday, Aug. 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Haddock chowder…
The Edgecomb Community Church, UCC will be holding a Community Supper in support of the Edgecomb Fire Department Auxiliary on Saturday, Aug. 19, beginning at 5 p.m. The menu will consist of…
During the 2016-2017 school year, the Boothbay Region YMCA’s high school membership grew to 189 students. Over one-third of those high school aged members received free memberships through the Y’s…
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest 2017
Two giant pumpkins are growing in Edgecomb.
Have you ever wondered how a giant pumpkin is grown? If you think those pumpkins, weighing in excess of 100 pounds, featured in the annual…
Lincoln County Democrats have invited all announced Democratic Maine gubernatorial candidates to join them at their August family cookout and lobster bake Aug. 13 in Waldoboro, and a number have…
The American Red Cross of Maine is teaming up with local partners to make local residents safer by installing free smoke alarms in their homes on Saturday, Aug. 26.
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Obituary
Robert Anthony Lord, 77, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and East Boothbay, died Aug. 1, 2017, from complications of multiple myeloma.
Born June 19, 1940 in Rochester, N.H., and raised in…
Boothbay Region Community Resource Council is proud to present Set For Success for its sixth year.
The free back to school celebratory event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 1 to 3 p…
