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For Dawn Gilbert of Boothbay, being a Republican grassroots activist has been one big party for the past three decades. Gilbert has held nearly every office within the Lincoln County GOP committee…

Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District Board of Trustees, Wed., May 4, 5 p.m., Boothbay Region High School library

Annual CSD Budget Meeting, Wed., May 4, 6 p.m., Boothbay Region…

The proposed new ambulance building in Boothbay, being paid for through a $1.65 million donation by Paul Coulombe of Southport, will be twice the size of the current Boothbay Region Ambulance…

Snow falling in Maine hardly passes for news but when the calendar is 4 days from May, it certainly qualifies as something. Despite a forecast calling for an inch or less, the Boothbay region was…

Obituary

Rendall Elton Hyson, 82, of Boothbay Harbor, died peacefully in Damariscotta on April 25, 2016 with loving family by his side.

Obtaining a Maine Guide license allows one to lead day and overnight canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding on inland waters, backpacking, hiking,…

Winter is over and spring is (almost) here — don’t be caught without your plants!

Join us at the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District Spring Plant Sale, Backyard Conservation…

On Wednesday, May 4, the Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. at the town offices to consider:

The Damariscotta Police report the following activity from April 18 to April 24, 2016

April…

When was the last time students just let their inhibitions melt away, flexed their imaginations, and did something just because it was really, really fun? Mt. View…

On Sunday, April 24, the American Legion Charles E. Sherman Post 36 restarted our traditional every other Sunday breakfast. As many know, this was the first time in recent memory that we stopped…

"It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving." Mother Theresa

Wiscasset Police Department

Monday, April 11

Officers Benjamin Kolko and Nadine Crossley and Sergeant Alfred Simmons issued warnings for speed.

Crossley spoke to a…

The public is invited to the first-ever Coastal Job Fair from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 at the Boothbay Region YMCA.

A group of 20-plus local businessmen known as “The Taverneers”…

Boothbay Harbor residents who head to this year’s edition of the annual town meeting May 7 will be faced with a nearly flat proposed budget for the upcoming 2016/2017 fiscal year. According to…

Governor of Maine

Governor Paul R. LePage has announced he will hold his next town hall on Wednesday, April 27 in Damariscotta, where he…

Coastal Senior College is looking to add students, teachers, volunteers, and board members to its already successful program. The college, which conducts courses for seniors at various locations…

You may have heard that there is a new health center in the works for the Boothbay region. It is getting closer to coming to fruition and here’s more information…

St. Andrews Village hosted a “Paw Prints Luncheon and Fundraiser” on April 15for the Lincoln County Animal Shelter (LCAS). An estimated 60 people attended the luncheon to show support and make…

For the second straight year, Boothbay Region High School has landed in the top 10 of U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of Maine's best high schools, earning a silver medal from the…

For the past 12 years, over 120 local residents have had the opportunity to work on the homes of our less fortunate neighbors. This year, Rebuilding Together Day…

During the afternoon hours on Friday, April 22, Lincoln County Deputies conducted 30 alcohol compliance checks throughout Lincoln County. The checks were funded by state of Maine grant money…

Obituary

Ardon Berkeley Judd Jr. (RB) of Houston, Texas and Boothbay Harbor, died early the morning of April 25, 2016 in Houston, Texas.

Obituary

Gloria Lorraine (Brewer) Larkin of Woolwich died Febuary 9, 2016 at Central Maine Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Obituary

Maurice A. "Mossy" Foye, 83, and Audrey L. Foye, 78, of Willow Lane Wiscasset died April 18, 2016.

According to family…

Death Notice

Shirley Miete of Wiscasset died April 20, 2016 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

A service will be held May 21. Details to follow.

A full obituary will be published in an upcoming…

Obituary

Dorothy Malone, 89, of Bridge Road, Westport Island died Friday, April 22 at her home surrounded by her family.

Obituary

Allan Emmons Strouss, 69, of Boothbay died at home on March 27, 2016.

Allan was born November 20, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Margaret (Emmons) and Clarence Strouss, who predeceased him.…

The Boothbay Planning Board voted 4-0 April 20 to remove outdoor seating restrictions at The Watershed Tavern. In 2012, the board placed six restrictions on The Vintage House, Inc. owned by Win…

Damariscotta River Suites are new independent living apartments recently completed at The Lincoln Home. The public is invited to our ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, April 27 from 5…

It’s not surprising that David Patch, retired commander in the U.S. Navy, would know a lot about navigation.  And it’s a real benefit for local veterans that he…

College Guild (CG) in Brunswick will present student-prisoner poetry, artwork and testimonials, along with an overview of this unique school on Thursday, April 28 at 3 p.m. at the Patten Free…

Saturday, April 30 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medicines in your home,…

Obituary

Ruth C. Leavitt, 92, formally of Boothbay Harbor, died peacefully March 18 in Stuart, Florida.

She was born in Lamoine…

If you were asked to guess how many children were admitted to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in one year, what would be your guess?

Five thousand? Ten thousand? Thirty thousand? Not…

"To know her is to love her," is a quote from Laura Honey used often to introduce and describe her longtime friend Maxine Tourtillotte.

While students and educators were on vacation, the Boothbay Region High School parking lot hosted a regional “Bus Roadeo,” a joint venture between the Maine Transit Association and the Maine…

As the emerging sharing economy reaches the shores of the Boothbay region, both longtime and upstart vacation rental companies in the area are starting to feel the effect. With more and more…

Although fires can’t usually be planned, fire departments can plan how to fight them.

That’s what happened Tuesday,…

It all started with a good idea, willing partners, and a $5,000 corporate-sponsored research project. The idea germinated, blossomed, and grew into a $300,000…

It's the biggest secret around each spring. Who's getting this year's Lifetime Service Award (LSA) from the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club? I went to the top to find…

On Eating and Loving Food

Lunches are almost as important as dinners to me. But not quite.

During the work week, once I’ve had my bowl of Cheerios or raisin bran, with the requisite frozen blueberries beneath, making…

The Boothbay Region Land Trust is excited to announce that we will be partnering with the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) by adding three islands to their…

In celebration of our special neighbors, Edgecomb Community Church held its third annual luncheon on Saturday, April 16, honoring the residents and caregivers at the Wiscasset, Edgecomb and…

Midcoast Conservancy will offer two days of nature exploration, just in time for Earth Day. First, join us

The West Bath Seaside Grange will hold a public supper on Saturday, May 7 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The grange is located at 75 New Meadows Road, West Bath. Beans, hot dogs, casseroles, soups, salad…

Eighteen months ago Sheepscot Valley Children’s House added infant and toddler care to their repertoire of early childhood education. The community…

After being closed for around 15 years, the Carriage House Restaurant in East Boothbay will open its doors again, with a new owner and fresh ideas.

For the second consecutive year, Boothbay residents will conduct a referendum-style town meeting. Residents will vote Monday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and decide the 32-article, $1,999,107.95…

Trapped on the side of a mountain in Canada and suffering from hypothermia and frostbite, a young Peter Panagore knew he was dying.

“I felt myself being…