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…
News
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…
Dresden held its 11th annual Summerfest on Sunday, July 10 during a midday break between rain showers that kept many fairgoers away. The event was held at the Pownalborough Courthouse.
A…
Obituary
Theresa Evelyn (Dutile) Call of Waterville, Maine, formerly of Northfield, Massachusetts and Lemoyne, Nebraska, died with her daughters by her side on July 2, 2016.
She was born February 1,…
A licensed Reiki therapist is considering opening a treatment center in Edgecomb. Jenna Alphonse, a Plymouth, Massachusetts native, moved to Maine recently with her boyfriend and is looking to set…
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The Boothbay region community is developing a winter tourism program to join with the success of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' Gardens Aglow.
What should it…
The Boothbay Region Historical Society’s fifth annual yard sale, held in the red building next to Hawke Motors on Saturday, was a rousing success.
Donations were collected in boxes and on…
A Celebration of Life service for Dwight N. Eames will be held Saturday, July 23 at the Southport Town Hall from 2 p.m. on. Please come and share your memories.
Obituary
Sally Ann Sherman died peacefully on July 8, 2016 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine. She was a lifelong resident of Boothbay and made her home on Barters…
Maine waters are being invaded! As with a serious illness, early detection is key; the earlier the introduced invader, such as Eurasian water-milfoil or zebra…
On Thursday, July 14, a public meeting is being held at the Bath City Hall Auditorium from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Chuck Piper from Sundog Solar will review…
Boothbay Region Health Care, Inc.
Lynne and John Seitzer of Joy to the Wind Gallery have donated a framed, signed and numbered limited edition giclee print, “Harbor Island,” to Boothbay Region Health Care, Inc. (BRHC) to help…
Emergency responders rescued four people after a 23-foot Sea Ox skiff struck rocks nearshore at Spruce Point just after midnight on July 9.
Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Bob Hasch said police…
Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Edgecomb will host a Summer Lovin' adoption event on Saturday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 pm. at the shelter on Atlantic Highway…
A dermatologist for 30 years, Dr. Ronald Rovner spends most of his daylight hours examining and diagnosing cancers and other skin ailments.
But after hours he does something that has nothing…
The summer is well underway and so are the Lincoln County Historical Association’s (LCHA) events. All three LCHA historic sites are now open for the season: Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta and…
Obituary
Martha L. Shepard, 88, of Topsham, Maine died peacefully on July 3, 2016 of natural causes. She was a long term resident of The Highlands.
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Jean Conte, instructor, is starting her new session of dog training classes July 12 at the Central Lincoln County YMCA, Business Route 1, Damariscotta. There are still positions open.
Have…
Dana Browne-Spinney makes aprons.
Sounds a little old-fashioned and boring, doesn't it.
But PaperDoll Aprons aren't old-fashioned, and they're anything but boring. These aprons are not…
Even in high school, people in crisis were drawn to Rochelle Wolf, RN.
She had a way of helping friends and family look at problems from a different…
What was feared to be a homemade explosive devise left at the town office Thursday morning, July 7 and forced the evacuation of the Woolwich Municipal Building turned out to be altered consumer…
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is releasing a sketch of the suspect in the…
Despite winning re-election to a second term last November and receiving more votes than any gubernatorial candidate in the past three decades, Gov. Paul LePage believes the public is still “…
THOMASTON — Wellness Connection of Maine, a nonprofit and the state's largest medical marijuana dispensary group, said July 7 that it will…
On Saturday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts will host their 22nd…
The Woolwich Town Office was closed and evacuated Thursday morning, July 7, after what appeared to be a possible explosive device was discovered at Nequasset Park, Selectmen’s Chairman David King…
When asked what he did in the winters after a baseball season ended, Hall of Fame infielder Rogers Hornsby famously replied: “I stare out the window and wait for spring.” For Massachusetts-based…
On two Sundays in July, Edgecomb Community Church welcomes visiting ministers, The Reverend Dr. Eileen Sypher and The Reverend Dennis Wilson.
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Have you visited the Frances Perkins Homestead in Newcastle yet? There are three opportunities this summer to enjoy guided tours of this National…
On Wednesday, July 13, the Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. at the Town Offices to consider:
1. A request by James and Kathleen Helming of 58 Cozy…
If you haven't been to Robinson's Wharf on Southport lately, you should go. It has gone through a few changes over the past year, and it…
Obituary
Alice Bond, recently featured in this paper as the oldest resident of Woolwich, died June 22, 2016 at St. Andrews Village Nursing Facility, Boothbay Harbor after a short illness. She had been…
After nearly 20 years practicing her trade in Boothbay Harbor, Donna Begley didn’t have to go far to find a perfect location for her new salon Head to Toe. In fact, she never had to leave home.…
On Eating and Loving Food
It’s summer. Hamburgers abound.
According to the Serious Eats website, a form of hamburger may have actually begun with Mongols who stashed raw beef under their…
Meet more than 30 of Maine’s best writers, adult and children’s authors, including international, national and State award winners at Books in Boothbay on Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at…
Wiscasset Criminal Docket
The following individuals were arraigned on June 30 at Lincoln County District Court. The information was provided by the Lincoln County Courts. Arraignments are court appearances on charges.…
Boothbay Region Water District
On Saturday, July 3, the Boothbay Region Water District Board of Trustees honored Harry Pinkham and John, Howard and Stuart Thompson for lifetimes of service in a thoroughly water district way.…
Lincoln County Commissioners
In a quiet Lincoln County Commissioners’ meeting after the holiday, Administrator Carrie Kipfer announced that the county employees raised $213 during a “Dress-Down Friday” fundraiser held for…
Like the rest of the nation, Boothbay Harbor is struggling with drug addiction and its costs. Here, police say the drug problem, particularly heroin addiction, is widespread. Hidden in plain sight…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences opened its doors to the public on July 1 for a tour of several of its research facilities. About 100 individuals had indicated they would attend, according to…
The Boothbay Civic Association’s 30th annual Fourth of July celebration eventually attracted a good crowd after a slow start — perhaps due to the hot sun beating down on the Boothbay Common. Many…
Obituary
Laban Wingert Leiter, M.D. died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 1, 2016. Throughout his many years, he shared his love of life and boundless curiosity for learning…
Service Notice
Jane Blake Ross, 79, died June 26, 2016 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 10 at Oceanview Cemetery, Country Club Road, Boothbay, Maine.…
Obituary
Frank M. Auvil, 60, of Bath, formerly of Wiscasset, died July 3, 2016 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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Runners, take your marks! Midcoast Conservancy is taking registrations now for two exciting races. The first is the Maine Summer Adventure Race (…
Obituary
Carole Ann Bodmer,76, of Westport Island, Maine died June 19, 2016 at Maine General in Augusta.
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday identified the swimmer rescued in a…
Maine Business and Consumer Court
The civil suit over majority ownership of the parent company for McSeagull’s restaurant in Boothbay Harbor has been settled out of court, a lawyer for one of the parties confirmed June 29.
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The Rev. Scott Planting, president of Maine Sea Coast Mission, will lead the service at the Wilson Chapel on Ocean Point on Sunday, July 10. The…
