Brian M. Carter of Richmond died unexpectedly at home on March 8, 2016.
He was born May 27, 1959 in Boothbay Harbor. He was the son of Robert D. Carter and Carolyn F. (Rice) Brewer. He…
News
The next Night of Joy gathering is on Friday, March 18 at Water of Life Church in Newcastle. Worship begins at 6:30 p.m. and lasts until 8. Night of Joy is an…
Lincoln County Operation Hope
A three-hour training session for “angels” met at the CLC YMCA on Monday, March 7.
The group of 19 people came to learn how to be of service to people who are suffering from opiate addiction…
Can you identify these two youngsters who reside on Southport Island. If so, send your response to news@boothbayregister.com Be nice and if possible, we will print your response in the March 17…
Some liked it. Some didn’t. And others wanted more information about the Route 27 traffic study before supporting or opposing it. Nearly 300 people attended the March 9 selectmen’s meeting which…
ReVision Energy, Maine’s leading installer of solar energy systems, will donate a 5.3 kW grid-tied solar electric installation to one Maine-based 501 (…
After a break in February, the Bath Antiques Show and Sale continues its 27th season at the Bath Middle School in Bath on Sunday, March 13.
During the time off, our dealers have been…
Our next meeting is Monday, March 14 at the Faith Baptist Church, 144 Mills Road, Newcastle at 5:30 p.m. Patty Palmer from Aboca Beads will teach us to make beaded scissor fobs. Bring your…
Richard Plunkett, area antiques dealer and appraiser, is offering his expertise to help support the Community Center at the Meadow Mall in Boothbay Harbor.…
Dana Dow of Waldoboro has announced his intention to run for Maine State Senate District 13 which includes communities in Lincoln, Knox and Kennebec counties.…
Dog trainer Jean Conte has started a new class, Canine Good Citizen Advanced, at the Central Lincoln County YMCA on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. If your dog…
On Eating and Loving Food
Does anyone not like biscuits? If so, I don’t know them.
The word biscuit evokes a warm, flaky, somewhat decadent indulgence. There…
“What’s so good about Good Friday?” This is a valid question as usually Good Friday is a very subdued event…
There's always something growing at Salt River Farm in Boothbay, home of the community garden and annual midsummer music festival. And in winter, what's growing are ideas, some of which Scott…
Joe Norton has been building walls for around 12 years. They're not the kind of walls that keep people out. In fact they do just the opposite. Their artful beauty draws people in.
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Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to announce the addition of Andrew Bezon to its staff. Andrew will take over the position of forest and recreation specialist from…
Food for thought: At some point in their lives, 12.9 percent of all children born in Lincoln County today will experience hunger, the majority as children or elderly adults, according to Healthy…
State Senator Chris Johnson of Somerville will hold his monthly office hours on Saturday, March 12 at the following locations: Waldoboro Public Library in Waldoboro from 9 to 10 a.m.; Maine Coast…
The Maine Department of Transportation is willing to spend an estimated $4,000,000 to $5,000,000 on traffic improvements for downtown Wiscasset that include new sidewalks, street lighting and at…
Maine Gov. Paul LePage explained his endorsement of Donald Trump March 5 during the Lincoln County Republican Presidential Caucus in Wiscasset. LePage addressed over 700 voters who attended the…
Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist Mark Delmar of the Hanger Clinic will discuss specialized shoes that can take the pressure off ulcers or…
The Damariscotta Police report the following activity from Feb. 29 to March 6, 2016
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Southport’s town hall held more than 100 residents and guests at its annual meeting on Monday, March 7.
Almost all of…
Edgecomb selectmen
Selectman and former committee member Mike Smith described Edgecomb Eddy School as a central part of the community’s future. Smith addressed the Edgecomb School Committee meeting March 1,…
Wiscasset has announced the resignations of its police chief, Troy Cline, and school resource officer, Tom Hoepner. More coverage to follow.
“It is with sincere regret and best wishes to…
The Edgecomb Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve a building permit for a 62-foot-by-100-foot, climate-controlled storage facility on Route 1. Ben Ellinwood will build the storage unit near his…
Not to be missed is the 13th annual talent show and comfort food this Sunday afternoon, March 13, starting at 4 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor…
The Medomak 8 team from Waldoboro won the 37th annual Boothbay Region YMCA Classic basketball tournament and Winterport won the 42nd annual Rotary girls tournament over the past weekend in…
The next monthly meeting of the Lincoln County TRIAD will be held on Thursday, March 17 at the Boothbay Harbor Municipal Building. The meeting will…
Second Congregational Church, UCC in Newcastle will celebrate Women's Sunday on March 13 as part of UCC Women's Week. The theme is “Plant Healing,” and for the…
Drew Blaney of Southport was recently promoted to manager in the tax practice at Baker Newman Noyes, an accounting and consulting firm in Portland where Blaney has…
Building on a long history of collaboration in areas vital to both communities, the towns of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor are now working together under a new…
The 16th annual Leprechaun Leap, a quick dip in the ocean for the benefit of local Special Olympians, will held Thursday, March 17 at 3:30 p.m. at Hendricks Head Beach on Southport Island.
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Maine Democratic Committee
Bernie Sanders won the Maine Democratic caucus on Sunday with 64.9 percent of all votes cast. Twenty-five delegates were at stake for the national convention, as well as five superdelegates. While…
Governor Paul R. LePage has announced he will hold his next town hall Thursday, March 10, in Bath where he will deliver remarks about moving Maine forward and answer questions from residents.
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) victory in Lincoln County March 5 was reflective of his strong showing statewide. Cruz received 325 of 746 votes cast in the County Presidential Caucus held at…
If you think you recognize these twins decorating themselves at a Cub Scout meeting, email your guess to news@boothbayregister.com. Have fun (and be nice). Look for the answer in this week’s print…
Obituary
James S. Townsend, 86, of Boothbay died March 3, 2016 at his home.
Born in Falmouth on…
Obituary
Nancy A. Williams, 76, died March 2, 2016, at her home in Plant City, Florida. She was with her husband of 58 years, Robert, by her side.
Nancy was born on July 28…
The town of Edgecomb and the Wiscasset Water District formalized an agreement Feb. 29 dating back six years. In 2010, the Wiscasset Water District amended its wastewater agreement with Edgecomb,…
Obituary
Richard Lawrence Charlesworth of Falmouth died at home in the presence of his family on February 29, 2016.
He was born in Orange, New Jersey on July 8, 1923, as the son of Harry Prescott and…
Mary Pinkham, the children's librarian at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library for 29 years, is retiring.
Always (or almost always)…
The town of Edgecomb doesn’t have a public boat access to the Damariscotta or Sheepscot rivers, but that might be changing. The town’s Conservation Commission is sending letters to three…
Lincoln County Democratic Committee
A large turnout at the Lincoln County caucus sites played an important role in the success of candidate Bernie Sanders, who won over Hillary Clinton in every town reporting results by 5:30 p.m.…
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz ot Texas received the most votes in the Lincoln County Republican Presidential Caucus Saturday. Cruz received 325 votes of the 701 cast at the countywide caucus held at…
The Route 27 traffic pattern plan presentation has been recorded by MDOT traffic consultant Mark Lenters with GHD, Inc., for public distribution and we have supplied it as an attachment here.
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Obituary
Timothy Patrick Shea, 58, of Bangor, formerly of Boothbay Harbor, died Feb. 18, 2016 at a Bangor health facility.
He was born in Syracuse, New York on August 23, 1957, the son of the late…
Families, friends, staff, board members and residents all gathered on the afternoon of March 1 to welcome the RN manager of Harbor View Cottage Tina Ham, RN, of…
The Lincoln Home
Many people know they should plan for their senior years, but they have no idea where to begin. The Lincoln Home Senior Living Community is back with one of its free popular education series,…
