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Steneck shares climate impacts on lobster industry in DMC virtual seminar

Governor to sign Executive Order requiring coastal businesses enforce State’s face covering mandate
President Trump’s memo on the lobster industry and Maine Governor’s response

Local foundation speaks up for fishermen in time of need

Amidst the “seafood crash of 2020,” which was caused by a perfect storm of export shutdowns, COVID-19 lockdown, and government regulation changes, the fishermen have experienced a crash more...
Press release

Maine delegation calls on administration to reject petition for lobster fishery closures

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) today urged Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to reject a...
includes water parks, amusement parks

Outdoor amusement businesses must do this to reopen

AUGUSTA — The checklists for businesses falling under Phase 3 of Maine’s reopening plans have been released. The following is what outdoor entertainment and amusement businesses, such as water and...
includes bowling alleys, arcades

Indoor amusement businesses receive guidance to reopen

AUGUSTA — The checklists for businesses falling under Phase 3 of Maine’s reopening plans have been released. The following is what indoor entertainment and amusement businesses, such as bowling...
Skidompha Book Shop volunteers hope to re-open in July

The Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta has been closed since March 16 due to the pandemic and remains closed for now. However, according to Rosie Bensen, co-manager of the shop...
Maine home values remain strong despite decrease in sales

AUGUSTA (June 22, 2020)—Sales of Maine’s single-family homes eased in May, due to effects from COVID-19 and limited supply; however, value and demand for available homes remained strong. According to...
Rising Tide Co-op to host fish market Mondays

Rising Tide Co-op in Damariscotta is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a local Fish Market every Monday, on the side lawn, from 3 to 6 p.m., starting June 29. Currently, the South Bristol...
Fireworks a go, Footbridge Brewery to have outdoor seating

Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort has announced it will hold private fireworks July 4 around 9 p.m. The announcement came shortly after selectmen decided against holding the town’s annual...
Labor officials promote solutions to help businesses, employees return to work

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is reminding businesses and employees about important policies and programs to support Maine’s workforce during the unprecedented economic disruption caused by...
Maine issues guidelines for charter boats, windjammers, daysailer

The State of Maine issued an operational checklist for charter boats, daysailer and windjammers June 16.Pre-Trip ConsiderationsVessels that take 6 guests or fewer, “6 packs,” can run at maximum...
New hire for Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home and Harbor View Cottage are pleased to welcome Brigit Cavanaugh to the staff. Cavanaugh brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her new job as director of community outreach...
‘Open Air Market’ in Damariscotta June 20

Downtown Damariscotta will once again host an “Open Air Market” on Main Street on Saturday, June 20. The Market will open at 11 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. Last week’s pilot was successful and brought...
New owner: No big changes to T&D Variety

T&D Variety’s new owner Max Patel and his family are getting into the swing of things after a smooth transition of ownership May 18. Former owners Tim Simmons and Deb Frenkel ran the store and...
Health concerns result in Edgecomb tax collector’s resignation

Due to health concerns about the coronavirus, Edgecomb Tax Collector Deb Boucher has resigned after 11 years on the post. Boucher sent an email resignation last week to selectmen citing concerns...
Midcoast Hospitality Group offers ‘Pay what you can’ for June, July

Midcoast Hospitality Group is making guests an offer they simply can’t refuse. It’s called “Pay what you can” as potential guests fill out an application and offer to pay what they can for a minimum...
Darling Marine Center

Waller, local marine scientist, granted tenure

Dr. Rhian Waller, a University of Maine associate professor based at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole, was recently granted tenure. Waller lives in Jefferson and is a cold-water coral biologist...
Lewis reports Fiberight’s future in doubt

In 2016, Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District, as a member of the Municipal Review Committee, decided to end its 25-year relationship with Penobscot Energy Recovery Company and send the district’...
Turtles of the estuary lecture June 25

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and the Midcoast Conservancy invite the public to learn about the lives of turtles in the estuary! Join Karen Robbins, citizen scientist and amateur herpetologist, for...
Downeaster to resume weekday round trip between Brunswick and Boston

The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) announced June 9 that the Amtrak Downeaster will begin Phase 1 of Service Restoration beginning June 15, 2020. Service will resume with one...
Workshop on raising pigs for home use June 16

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free online workshop about raising pigs for small-scale use from noon to 2 p.m June 16. Topics will include appropriate housing, health and...
Arsenault receives medical degree

John (Jack) Arsenault, who grew up in Boothbay, graduated May 24 with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He was...
‘Open Air Market’ is a go for Main Street in Damariscotta

The “Open Air Market” on Main Street in Damariscotta will be piloted in June, beginning Saturday, June 13. The idea, which is being done in several other Maine communities, is to have locals and...
BRLT introduces ‘This week in Nature: Notes from a Naturalist’

The following is the first in a weekly blog series by Environmental Educator Tracey Hall of Boothbay Region Land Trust. Tracey will be sharing her observations of nature and providing insights...
Cruising into unknown waters

Memorial Day has come and gone without one of Bill Campbell’s Balmy Days Cruises vessels: Balmy Days, Novelty, Bay Lady, or Miss Boothbay, on the water; without the graceful...
Serbian couple buys The Harborage Inn

There are new owners of the Boothbay Harbor bed and breakfast which boasts of possessing the “Oceanfront Hot Tub.” A Serbian couple bought The Harborage Inn Feb. 28, after working for five years in...