From the Boothbay peninsula to points north, Lincoln County residents looking out the window Monday morning should expect about two more inches of snow on top of what started piling up mid-weekend…
News
Gleason Fine Art remains open after sustaining damage to its ceiling, floor and electronic systems on Feb. 4 after the sprinkler system burst and flooded the gallery.
The sprinkler system…
Special sweet treats of all kinds will be sold at the “Sweets for the Sweet” Valentine Bake Sale Friday, Feb. 13, at Mid Coast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive. This popular fundraiser is from 8…
New Hope for Women
In collaboration with the National Youth Advisory Board of LoveIsRespect.org, New Hope for Women is working with seven local high schools to participate in Respect Week.
…The Maine Public Broadcasting Network announces a one-day Radio Pledge Drive slated for Saturday, Feb. 7. Occurring the week prior to Valentine’s Day, the theme for the one-day drive is “Show Your…
University of Maine researcher Ivona Cetinić is one of four Maine scientists featured in The Oceanography Society’s “Women in Oceanography: The Next Decade,” a supplement to the December issue of…
Obituary
Robert T. "Bob" Wright Jr., 68, of Bowling Green, Virginia, died Jan. 19, 2015 at his home.
Born in Somerville,…
Despite the snowy weather, parents, students and community members came to Boothbay Region Elementary School on Feb. 3 to enjoy the Family Night book fair and spaghetti supper to support the…
Recent winter storms may have halted progress on Southport’s water project, but plans to hook up the island’s water supply with the rest of the Boothbay region remain on schedule for summer…
Five Maine jails are facing a funding shortfall, and are in need of a supplemental $2,500,000 to continue operations through June; should the funds not be made available by Maine’s Legislature, it…
Boothbay Region High School
BRHS Athletic Director Allan Crocker has announced that the girls basketball games (JV and varsity) rescheduled for Saturday in Madison are now going to be played at 10 and 11:30 a.m. The games…
The 38th annual Nequasset Lake Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Woolwich Firefighters Association, will be held on Nequasset Lake, Woolwich on Sunday, Feb. 15. Hours are daylight to 3 p.m.
A…
Boothbay Region Lions say “Stay safe and support four local causes.”
Does anyone remember the blue and gold antenna ribbons of 2001? Let’s make it happen again. Given the high snow banks at…
Nick Erickson is doing something many have dreamed about, but for any number of reasons, never did.
Eri…
On Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m., the Boothbay Railway Village will host an illustrated talk about the 38th voyage of the Charles W. Morgan. …
Twenty Special Olympians from the Boothbay region traveled to the 46th annual Winter Games, held at Sugarloaf on Jan. 25, 26 and 27.
Athletes were Ronda LeConte, Brenda LeConte, Matt Farnham…
The Feb. 5 snowstorm dumped a heavier, wetter snow on the Midcoast region than storms’ past.
Reports of cars sliding off the roads were numerous during the morning’s commute.
Central…
The Boothbay Railway Village is planning a special exhibit honoring the first 50 years of the Village Museum. This exhibit will take place this summer, and they are looking for photos of people…
Healthy Kids' Chocolate Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Lincoln Theater. This annual event is a great way to spend a winter’s evening…
Boothbay Region High School
UPDATED: Guess what? Another Boothbay Region High School basketball game has been rescheduled because of snow.
BRHS Athletic Director Allan Crocker has announced that the…
The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is closed today, Thursday, Feb. 5, due to snow.
A Gleason Fine Art gallery’s sprinkler system went off unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, causing a flood.
The staff, Boothbay Harbor Police and neighbors removed artwork from a room located…
Obituary
Gerald Bernard Hyson, 85, a lifelong resident of East Boothbay died peacefully surrounded by his family on Feb. 1, 2015.
…
When it comes to the Twin Villages and the Pemaquid region, Damariscotta is right at the center.
Now, Damariscotta will be at the…
Great Maine Outdoor Weekend
Only a few weeks ago, Hidden Valley Nature Center's annual Liberal Cup Biathlon was postponed due to a lack of snow.
…
Valentine's Day is almost upon us. A time of year when no one wants to sit at home munching on leftovers when they can step out and have a yummy, hearty lunch with friends and other community…
People living on the midcoast are starting to feel like our snow shovels are permanently attached to our hands, and the snow saga continues this week.
According to the National Weather…
The Boothbay Region Y in partnership with the Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA are offering a combined and expanded summer camp experience, with transportation, to give kids and teens in Lincoln…
On Friday, March 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association will host an owl prowl at their Trout Brook Preserve in Alna. Lynne Flaccus, a…
Lincoln County Superior Court
A pair of women have been arrested and charged with crimes alleging they possessed Oxycodone, a prescription painkiller.
According to…
Boothbay Region High School Athletic Director Allan Crocker has announced the upcoming sports schedule from February 4 through February 9. All contests are on but…
One of the many services New Hope for Women (NHFW) provides to victims of domestic violence is emergency shelter, known as a “safe home.”
…
The Boothbay Region High School Senior Class will be holding a spaghetti supper on Feb. 3 in the BRES cafeteria from 5-6:30 p.m.
In the event of inclement weather, it will be held on Feb. 5…
Frank Fassett is baffled by the Boothbay selectmen’s decision not to retain James Chaousis as town manager. Fassett questioned the board on Jan. 28 for not agreeing to a contract extension for…
Winter is a special time of year during which we get to observe the patterns and habits of our animal neighbors as they hunt, breed, nest and struggle to meet the demands of winter.
Their…
Letting Mason Station challenge Wiscasset’s pursuit of back taxes now would encourage foot-dragging in other civil cases, the town argues in a new legal go-round with the company.
The town…
Miranda Sherman of Southport and Anthony Filipiak of Fort Wayne, Indiana were married on Aug. 16,…
Winter 2015
Three storms have hit the region in the space of one week (Jan. 24, 27 and 30).
As a result, over three feet of snow has accumulated, and many Midcoast residents are thoroughly sick of the…
Obituary
Patricia Ann Giles of Boothbay died peacefully at the Winship Green in Bath on Jan. 30, 2015.
Patricia…
Boothbay Selectmen want the Lincoln County Commissioners to explain why the commissioners decided not to join the Midcoast Economic Development District. This is the second consecutive year the…
Boothbay Region High School
The Boothbay Region High School boys junior varsity and varsity basketball games scheduled for February 2 have been rescheduled to Friday, Feb. 6 at 5:30 and 7 p.m., respectively, due to today’s…
The school/church in the village of Lamarre, Haiti, was successfully constructed during a 10-day trip in the middle of January. The 52 by 30-foot building is ready for use after a six-month…
It’s a song they’ve all heard hundreds of times before: “It’s Now or Never.”
The classic 1960 Elvis Presley song is being played in the Harbor View Cottage’s music room.
A guest…
Be advised: The Boothbay Town Office will be closed today, Monday, Feb. 2 due to the weather.
On Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, people can share their love of swimming and the YMCA's Dolphin Swim Team by participating in the first ever Aqua-thon.
From 11 a.m. to noon, the Emery Pool will…
Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center
Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, located at 521 Main Street in Damariscotta, will host its weekly Lunch and Learn program on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 11:…
The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) invites families to celebrate winter at Winter Fest which will be held Saturday, Feb. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. at Round Top Farm, 3 Round Top Lane,…
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have introduced legislation (the Veterans Access to Community Care Act of 2015) that would require the…
Eighth Annual
The eighth annual Karl’s Kids Ski Day fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Sugarloaf.
Karl’s Kids honors the late Karl Berger by helping less fortunate children up to the age of…
