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…
News
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…
Town of Southport
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…
Obituary
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…
Obituary
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…
Obituary
Sylvia Ragon, 80, of Manchester, Maine, died peacefully Aug. 27, 2017 at her home.
Born in Augusta, Maine on Feb. 3,…
Obituary
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…
Obituary
Marguerite “Peggy” Adams, 95, of Center Township, Monaca, Pennsylvania died peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice, Brighton Township, Pennsylvania on…
Laura Whitney and Matt Brewer of Freeport were married on Saturday, July 29 at the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Josh Fitterling and followed by…
September is National Preparedness Month
There are many things we may regret in life, but being prepared for emergencies is not one of them. You might say I have a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I was forced to…
It’s that time of year again — school may be back in session, but summer is not yet over!
Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) invites you to come out and enjoy the final weekend of summer at…
The Reverend Martin Smith will celebrate Holy Communion at the 8 and 10 a.m. services on Sept. 3 and 10…
It seems there is no better time to bring the community together and introduce a new brew than during the upcoming Maine Firefighters Convention. Boothbay Craft Brewery is doing both Sept. 8…
Dead River Company in Boothbay Harbor presented $1,000 to Lynn and Mike Martin for the Lincoln County Fire Chiefs Association on Thursday, Aug. 24. The $1,000 will be raffled off as either No. 2…
GARDINER – Maine Securities Administrator Judith Shaw announced that Robert H. Edmunds III, formerly of Nobleboro, has been sentenced in Lincoln County Superior Court to 18 months in…
Obituary
Ernest H. Giles Jr., 69, of Marden Road, Boothbay, died peacefully at home with his beloved family at his side.
Ernest was the son of Ernest Giles Sr. and Ida Andrews Giles.
Ernest…
Noah Sherburne, 2017 graduate of Boothbay Region High School, Boothbay Harbor, is the Region 7 Winner of the first Redefining Ready! National Scholarship.…
Marijuana growers would be treated differently than other manufacturers in the Industrial Park if Boothbay approves a zoning ordinance this fall. Residents will vote on two local referendums…
Eclipse 2017: These series of photos of Monday’s eclipse were take by a staff photographer on Southport Island between 1:31 p.m. and 2:56 p.m. In Maine, Monday’s solar eclipse was only partial. At…
Obituary
Marjorie Melzar Emery died on August 21, 2017, at her home in Wayne, Maine.
She was …
This is the second article in a two-part series on what a cannabis retail shop might look like in Boothbay Harbor. The Boothbay Register spoke with five companies from across the U.S. about…
Topside Inn owners Mark Osborn and Buzz Makarewicz are busy running their Boothbay Harbor bed and breakfast during these prime summer months.
But not known for resting on their laurels,…
Schooner Cove is hosting a lunch and learn to discuss the basics of Medicare on Friday, Sept. 8 at 11:30 a.m. in the library.
Come join us for lunch and to…
A local legislator wants to change wording on the referendum this fall calling for expanding Medicaid. Rep. Stephanie Hawke (R-Boothbay Harbor) joined four other House Republican lawmakers and a…
A new medical marijuana caregivers’ business will be opening in Edgecomb Sept. 1. Downeast Medicinals received planning board approval Aug. 17 to begin operating on Route 1. The business is owned…
Gertrude B. Seybold, known by most as “Trudie,” turned 100 years old on Monday, Aug. 21. Her birthday was celebrated at her home on Back Narrows Road, Boothbay, which she shares with her daughter…
The deadline for editorial and advertising submissions for the Sept. 7 edition is Friday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. The Boothbay Register office will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day.…
death notice
Marjorie Emery died peacefully on Aug. 21, 2017 at the young age of 100.
There will be a private family burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay. A Celebration of Life Service will be held…
UPDATE: Lincoln County Communications confirmed Tuesday evening, Alna’s Timothy Jordan has been located and is safe.
Original post: The Lincoln County Sheriff Office is seeking the public’…
Registration is now open for the 18th annual Midcoast Maine Tour de Farms, scheduled for Sept. 30. Enjoy an early fall bike ride while supporting local farmers and producers. The Morris Farm Trust…
