Russell William Powis died quietly in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Nov. 17, 2016, while preparing for a ride. He loved to go on rides…
News
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce didn’t have to look far last month finding a new executive director. The executive committee selected Patricia Royall, who previously served as the…
It is with great pleasure that Charles and Elaine Fossett Rittershaus of Sprucewold and Malden, Massachusetts announce the engagement of their daughter, Annaliese Trask Steele…
We continue to experience a heightened need for volunteers to drive those people to their health related appointments. FISH (Friends in Service Helping) has been serving the Boothbay region for…
It’s impossible to make it as a mother living on low wages
Joanne R., 38 years old — “and pushing 60,” she said — has worked since she was 11…
Melanie “Nana” Cook wiped away tears Saturday as granddaughter Charlotte Dakin, 6 months, and Dakin’s mother Sasha Gieseman stepped down from the Lincoln Theater stage. Mother and daughter had…
All are welcome to attend the Boothbay Region Health and Wellness Foundation’s last board meeting of 2016 on Monday, Nov. 28. Join with our board in a visioning session for the local services,…
We are getting there! With just a bit over $11,500 to go, we are so close to reaching our goal of raising $50,000 by Dec. 31 of this year thanks to…
Join the Boothbay Region YMCA and community volunteers Tuesday, Nov. 29 as they work to fill one of the Y buses with non-perishable food items to support the Boothbay Region Food Pantry. This food…
West Bath District Court
Mark Westrum pleaded not guilty through his attorney to a charge of OUI (alcohol) prior to his scheduled arraignment on Tuesday, Nov. 22. He did not appear in person.
Westrum, who is…
At a Glance is a new feature we will post on our website each week of the photographs and cutlines which make it into print but haven't appeared online during the week. The beginning words of…
The Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor will host an amazing group of chamber singers from Mt. View High School on Saturday, Dec. 3. The free public concert will begin at 4 p.m. with doors…
As families push back from the Thanksgiving table this month, others in the Midcoast will begin designing and baking their entries for Boothbay Harbor’s magical Gingerbread…
Like their adult family members, students at Boothbay Region Elementary School have been preparing for Thanksgiving, too.
Kindergartners have been making Pilgrim hats and other grades have…
When Tyler Hodgdon set out in his lobster boat, At Last, on Halloween, he never expected to haul a trap and find a pumpkin-colored lobster in it.
…The Boothbay Fire Department will hold a training session with a controlled burn of a large house at 30 Sea Ledge Road, which is located off Fort Island Road and Back Narrows Road, on Saturday,…
Obituary
Ronald S. Miller Sr., 69, of Waldoboro, died peacefully at home with family by his side on Nov. 19, 2016.
He was born May 29, 1947 in Rockland, Maine to Conrad and Lilla (Johnson) Miller.…
The 54 students in the kindergarten and first grade classes at Boothbay Region Elementary School had a busy start to Thanksgiving week. On Monday, Nov. 21 — also Pajama Day — the students were…
Obituary
John Hart Fish of Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts died unexpectedly at home on Nov. 16, 2016. He was 24 years of age.
Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he was the son of Margaret B.…
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
On Saturday, Nov. 19, an accident occurred on Route One in Edgecomb involving Alison M. Cook, 21, of East Boothbay, and Randy L. Lester, 61, of Boothbay, authorities said. Cook was making a…
American Legion Post 36 in Boothbay held its final public breakfast of the year on Sunday, Nov. 20 and there was a good turnout of people, who saw and heard three presentations.
Post…
Death Notice
Bruce J. McColl, 61, of Wiscasset, died peacefully on Nov. 21, 2016.
Friends and family will gather at his home on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. to celebrate his life.
Lincoln County District and Superior courts
These are the closed cases reported by the County Clerk for the period between Nov. 1 and Nov. 11. Unless otherwise noted, all sentences will be served at Two Bridges Regional Jail.
Michael…
State Senator Chris Johnson, D - Somerville, held his final series of office hours on Saturday, Nov. 19, after losing the election to Dana Dow, R - Waldoboro, on Nov. 8.
Johnson said that…
Hundreds of shoppers, from the peninsula and beyond showed up in the pre-dawn hours for the 2016 Early Bird Sale in Boothbay Harbor on Saturday Nov. 19. Many were first-time shoppers in the harbor…
The Edgecomb Planning Board approved permits for a California man to construct a back lot driveway and a Damariscotta oyster farm to build a pier at its River Road location.
The board voted…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' Gardens Aglow opened to a wide-eyed, appreciative crowd of hundreds Thursday, Nov. 17 at its special preview event, before the…
Bowdoin International Music Festival
The Bowdoin International Music Festival has announced the appointment of Daniel Nitsch as executive director. Nitsch joined the Festival staff in 2015 as director of admissions and operations. He…
Rewriting the federal farm bill always brings political fights, but the next bill could be better for Maine farmers thanks to America’s increasing appetite for organic and locally grown goods, U.S…
Now that demolition work on the old viaduct is being wrapped up, contractors are beginning to build the new Bath Viaduct. MaineDOT wants drivers to know what to expect and is advising all to plan…
Two Bridges Regional Jail
Two Bridges Regional Jail will be having its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the jail Nov. 19. All items are inmate made: furniture, toys, games and novelty items - something for…
For a second time, the Boothbay Planning Board tabled a building permit request from Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The board voted 4-0 Nov. 16 to delay voting on the proposal. The board wants…
Let’s make it viral!
We’re starting the ball rolling on getting the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce’s new idea of promoting the Boothbay…
The vestry of St. Columba's Episcopal Church is pleased to announce that the Christian Theological Seminary, in its role of administering the Lily Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program, has…
On Thursday, Nov. 10, representatives from over 25 Vacation Rental Companies throughout Maine came together at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport, Maine for an educational annual meeting.
The…
Boothbay Harbor Selectmen
The Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen voted Nov. 14 to fill two vacancies on the Boothbay/Boothbay Harbor Joint Economic Development Committee (JEDC). John Dunsford and Jeff Teel were chosen to…
St. Patrick Church in Newcastle is assisting the town’s ecumenical food pantry in providing Thanksgiving baskets for over 230 families in Lincoln…
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be the sponsor of the 31st annual Harbor Lights Festival. The festival runs from Friday, Dec. 2 through…
Santa Claus will make his annual trek to Boothbay on Saturday, Nov. 26. He’s scheduled to arrive at the Boothbay Common on a fire engine at 6 p.m. to meet with children on the gazebo.
To…
The Animal House in Damariscotta will be hosting a "Girl's Night Out" on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. to support Team Garron in raising money for the Maine Chapter of the March of Dimes.
…On Sunday Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be an open house on Southport Island in two locations to shop locally for the holidays: the Tibbetts located at 766 Hendricks Hill Road and…
The Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce expects to be joined by children from across the region as Santa comes to town on Saturday, Nov. 26, at noon! He’ll be brought down Main…
A veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars shared her experiences Nov. 10 as the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club saluted the service of local veterans and the U.S. Marine Corps 241st anniversary.…
The Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary holiday bazaar and wreath sale is scheduled for Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mid Coast Hospital Café and Conference Rooms, 123 Medical Center Drive in Brunswick…
One of the things LincolnHealth Registered Nurse Mona Buffum likes best about her job is being able to spend a lot of time with patients.
“We get to know them pretty well,” said Buffum. “The…
Make the holidays easy on yourself ... Another super good thing is happening at the Boothbay Region Community Center!
Take advantage of the Early Bird Sale…
Friends of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library announce the Used Book Store will close for the year on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 4:30 p.m. So, come in and stock up for the holidays and the winter soon…
At a Glance is a new feature we will post on our website each week of the photographs and cutlines which are scheduled to make it into print but haven't appeared online during the week. The…
On Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, the first ever “How to Survive the Holidays” LGBT+ group meeting will be held. This first meeting will be for those of the LGBT+ (…
Saturday, Dec. 3
8 a.m.-10 a.m. Breakfast with Santa! $5 per child or $10 per family. Belgian waffles and more!
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Christmas Fair and Lunch, including cookie walk, gifts…
