The Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor would love for your family to join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt, during the Easter Sunday service…
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Obituary
Frank W. "Bud" Brower Jr. died peacefully on March 9, 2016 having been surrounded during the last few weeks of his life by all of his children, their spouses, his grandchildren, and adoring wife,…
Obituary
Catherine Anne (Riemer) “Kate” Seeley, born July 31, 1922, died peacefully at Bridges Cornell Heights in Ithaca, New York on March 6, 2016.
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Mondays in winter months can be a quiet time in our area, but “quiet” is not the first word that comes to mind on Mondays at the Boothbay Region Community Center.…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences was recognized for its philanthropic transparency and accountability by the GuideStar Nonprofit Profile with a gold level designation. GuideStar is the world’…
On Saturday, March 19 at 2 p.m. at the Community Center, we’ll be discussing the rapid shift towards personalized medicine and how we, in Boothbay,…
The Edgecomb Board of Selectmen is seeking a contempt of court ruling against a Gleason Road property owner in hopes of resolving a longstanding land use ordinance dispute.
Selectmen Jack…
Excerpts from “Lively Stones”
This is the third of twelve monthly articles celebrating our region’s first church from 1766 to 2016. “Lively Stones”…
Lincoln County Superior Court
The Lincoln County Superior Court rose on March 14 to dispose of a number of criminal cases.
Among them was the case of Michelle Heald, 38, of Jefferson, who had been indicted last March on…
Two Bridges Regional Jail
Two Bridges Regional Jail employee Matthew Atwood received the Colonel’s Commendation for saving a fellow jail employee from choking. He was publicly recognized at the Jail Authority’s meeting on…
Discover the Midcoast
Just a five-minute drive from Bass Falls Preserve on Route 218 in Alna is the 126-acre Trout Brook Preserve also open to hiking, fishing and hunting.
The Sheepscot Valley Conservation…
St. Andrews Village
Last week, workers were putting the finishing touches on the new Zimmerli Pavilion at St. Andrews Village in anticipation of its first patients. Rev. Dr. Mary Jo Zimmerli, for whom the new center…
The sighs of wellbeing were audible at the March 9 meeting of the Boothbay Region Garden Club as our presenter, Ellen Gibson, from…
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
The officers and Search Committee are pleased to announce that Charles Barclay will return to Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club as adult sailing director (ASD) and high…
Juniper Hill School
There was a time when “education” meant the same thing to everyone, but times have changed, and in most cases, for the better. In this area, Juniper Hill School for Place-Based…
The Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) is one of a number of communities ending its 25-year relationship with PERC (Penobscot Energy Recovery Company). In 2018, the refuse district…
Boothbay Harbor Selectmen
The Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen gave a standing ovation to local resident Palmer Payne, the 2016 recipient of the “Spirit of America” volunteer award.
“(We are) honored to nominate…
Lincoln County Superior Court
Casey S. Kleykamp, 28, of Boothbay Harbor accepted a guilty plea for Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled Drugs (heroin), a Class A felony, and Importation of Scheduled Drugs (heroin), a Class C…
A WCSH 6 television news crew was in Boothbay Harbor March 10 shooting video of Hannah Morley for the station’s…
Obituary
Joanne Elsie Mallett, 75, died peacefully at her home in East Boothbay on the morning of March 5, 2016.
She was born May 24, 1940 and was raised in the Bronx and South Hampton, New York.…
Judy Dorr is looking forward to having some fun with some of her students.
On May 10 she’ll be taking 12 eighth grade students to…
A story ran in the August 4, 1972 issue of the Portland Press Herald with the headline: “A Future for Seaweed?”
The answer is yes.…
The Damariscotta Police report the following activity from March 7 to March 13:
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The Boothbay Region YMCA is hosting a Bingo Luncheon for Active Older Adults at the YMCA Coastal Club room on Friday, March 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon…
Obituary
Dennis C. Gaecklein, 52, died peacefully on March 4, 2016, with his loving family by his side, surrounded by love.
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Completing an arduous season of intense competition, the Boothbay Region High School Seahawk mathematics team held off stiff competition from several other schools to claim second place for the…
Obituary
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…
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…
