A kayak race took place on July 2. It started at the Sherman Lake rest area on Route 1 in Newcastle, and wrapped up 6.5 miles down the Sheepscot River in Wiscasset Harbor.

Organized by Scott…

Hiking, magical fairies, yard, lawn and pie sales and more are on tap this weekend. And be sure to check out our Summertime guide (publication and online) and the print version of our newspaper…

Hodgdon Yachts Services is excited to announce that gas and diesel fuel are now available for purchase at Hodgdon Marina (formerly…

Jimmy Hanna has been around the harbor for a long time. He came to Boothbay Harbor in 1972 to play guitar and sing at Rocktide Inn for two nights. He never left.

With great joy, Katherine Beck Whittemore and her husband James M. Whittemore, Esq. of Harpswell and Bath announce the marriage of their daughter, Caitlin Alberta Erhard, to Raleigh Cubbison…

Information on the following closed court cases were provided by the Lincoln County Clerk. All the sentences will be served at Two Bridges Regional Jail.

Errol Staples, 31, of Topsham,…

Episcopal priest, experienced beekeeper, blogger and expert potter, the Reverend Charles LaFond brings a wide variety of perspectives to his ministry. His very…

Looking to get more local fruits and vegetables on a limited income? With support from Maine…

The Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRP) announced the opening of its headquarters, located at 15 Courtyard Lane in Damariscotta (above the Salt Bay Café and across from the Best Thai…

The Lincoln County Democrats are holding A Treat For Two raffle. The winner and one guest will take part in the Sea Farm Supper at the…

After several months’ planning, the Lincoln County Recovery Collaborative will sign a memorandum of understanding, joining the efforts of Lincoln County’s law enforcement agencies and addiction…

The Garden Therapy team of the Boothbay Region Garden Club took the opportunity to "piggy back" on the upcoming House and Garden Tour theme of The Sea Around Us to…

Join the experts on Thursday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a workshop on Women and Our Woods, an informative and interactive program dedicated to empowering…

Donald H. Smith, 70, of Wiscasset died July 7, 2016 at Maine General in Augusta, surrounded by his family.

He was…

Southport selectmen on July 6 heard from a summer resident calling attention to the island’s ongoing speeding problem and offering a…

The American Red Cross has thousands of Good Samaritans and one Jack Sarmanian. The 78-year-old retired social worker has provided his counseling services as a Red Cross Volunteer since 2010.

UPDATE: Two trucks and a car were involved in an accident shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 on Route 27 just north of Hammond Lumber.

Boothbay Harbor police and fire departments and…

Economic development is something every Maine town talks about. But the towns across the Boothbay peninsula have joined forces to get beyond talk to promote…

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is hosting its annual open house on Friday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bigelow Laboratory…

Cameron Webb, a summer resident of Southport, Maine, a junior at Alpharetta High School, Alpharetta, Georgia and a Boy Scout with Troop 69, has created and…

On Tuesday, July 19, the Community Center will host a talk by Healthy Lincoln County about practical ways to store drugs and alcohol safely. It is important information for parents and…

We invite the public to join us Monday, July 18, 3 to 4 p.m to hear Jean Lawrence, president of Waldoboro Historical Society, share the significance of 1742, 1773…

The Lincoln Home hosts special guest artist Polly Steadman,…

On Sunday, July 17, the cast from the Carousel Music Theater will be offering their musical talents to the Worship service at the Southport Methodist Church.

Also, come and meet the newly…

Jazz lovers have a special place in their hearts for the singers — those uniquely gifted performers who guide us through the musical twists of improvisation and, using only their voices, bring us…

A meditation group, open to anyone interested, meets every Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 at the Community Center in the Meadow Mall. Meditation is a practice in which one learns to quiet the mind…

OK guys, I’m going to apologize before I even start this week because what I’m about to tell you could ruin your resolve to lose weight for your summer attire. Be forewarned.

Ellie Logan is going for the gold again. The two-time Olympic gold medalist is part of the U.S. women’s rowing team for the third time. She is one of an estimated 10,500 athletes representing 206…

The Taste of Local Flavor Event will once again take place over Labor Day Weekend, September 2-September 4. As in past years, passport holders will visit each…

In a swift meeting July 11, the Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen updated the public on the continued progress of the Joint Economic Development Committee of Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor. According…

William “Billy” Burton Latter, 79, died peacefully at his home on July 12, 2016.

Billy was born on August 16, 1936 to Richard Mitchell Latter Sr. and Mary…

On the off chance anyone thinks Wiscasset is lacking for interesting, new shops or galleries, it isn't.

There are new businesses (…

A November 8 ballot initiative calling for closing of current loopholes in the law requiring background checks on gun purchasers in Maine will be the topic at the next meeting of…

District 6 District Attorney Geoffrey Rushlau has been D.A. for the four-county coastal area, including Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties, for six terms, making him one of the longest…

The Rev. Edward J. Wynne Jr. will lead Ocean Point Wilson Memorial Chapel service at 9:30 a.m. on July 17. All are welcome.

Did you know that one of the most frequent complaints bringing patients to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care Center is dental pain? Good oral health and proper oral…

Everyone who loves their pets wants to be reassured that they're in the best care possible when they can't care for them themselves.

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During the 52nd anniversary of Antique Auto Days on July 16 and 17, you'll see dozens of classic, vintage, antique, hot rods, muscle cars and much more all parked…

As part of a now summer tradition, the Boothbay Region YMCA Annual Fund Drive will kick off this week with the mailing of over 700 letters to current and prospective supporters. This year’s…

On June 30, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Agency awarded Goranson Farm of Dresden a $2,939 grant to purchase and install a reverse osmosis system. After…

Orne's Candy Store's 13th Rock Skipping Contest took place over the weekend. The skippers braved a chilly, rainy day to participate in this contest.

Mike "Skimpy" Godsy was the winner in…

The Southport Memorial Library at Newagen has four tall stacks of used books, puzzles, DVDs and CDs? Did you know there are fiction paperbacks and hard cover books alphabetized by author and a…

Come with your pets to Edgecomb Community Church, UCC, for our annual community Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, July 17 at 9:30 a.m…

On Saturday, July 9, at 5:55 p.m. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies and an animal control officer responded to Old County Road in Bristol on a report of a dog being shot. The dog’s owner,…

GOLF TOURNEY

Mark and Mariann Powell, Nick Christopher and Jeff Sulamatso

ONE DESIGN RACES

Pat Berger

MISS WINDJAMMER…

Stuart H. “Sonny” Bailey, 91, of Woolwich and a former winter resident of Tampa, Florida, died July 5, 2016 after a 23-year battle with heart disease.

Dr. Stella Clifford Gray, 96, of East Boothbay, died peacefully on May 31, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 5 p.m. at the East Boothbay Methodist Church, Two…

On a warm summer’s day at the end of June, Stephanie Berry peacefully ended her lifelong battle with depression. She separated from her only child, William, her friend and former husband, Tom, and…

Saturday’s rainy weather was perfect for curling up with a good book. Anyone who ventured to the Books in Boothbay event, presented by the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Boothbay Railway…