Emergency Medical Services Chief Kristen Roberts has been learning all about her new job at Boothbay Region Ambulance Service. For Roberts, 42, of Damariscotta, the first few weeks have been all about becoming accustomed to the nearly three dozen employees, new ambulances and equipment. "A lot of listening and learning about the crew and the service," she said. "My focus now is on compliance, management and leading." 

Janson's Clothing, $25 gift card, Riley Sullivan, Natalie Allen, Kelly Camp and Monica Swan.

Mama D's, $40 gift certificate, Daphne, Christmas ornament, Cindy.

Mung Bean, $100 gift certificate, Tiffany Tsang.

Three Buoys & Souvenirs, Dionis skincare gift basket, Martha Schnepp.

Sweet Bay, $25 gift card, Megan Guertler and Suzanne Norton.

Pier 1 Pizza, $25 gift card, Rachel Eimen.

Gimbel's/Smiling Cow, $200 gift basket, Bonnie Wormwood.

The Hutch, knit hat, scarf and four pair of socks, Cherise Bishop.

SEARSPORT — An iconic billboard statue erected in homage to one of Maine's former — and lucrative — industries will soon be back alongside Route 1, this time in the Midcoast, taking up position in Searsport in front of the Penobscot Marine Museum.

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library calls for all hands on deck for our third annual Giving Tuesday (Week!) matching gift campaign. Would you give $10, $25, or $50 knowing that your donation would be DOUBLED? If so, our library is in luck!

All donations made during Dec. 2–Dec. 6 will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to several wonderful library patrons and trustees who wish to inspire you to give! Every gift makes a difference. Donate online, by check, or with cash to support this fundraising effort. 

The next Ocean on Tap is at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.  Dr. Kara Gadeken, of the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, will be speaking about her research on marine worms, their bizarre shapes, and the many roles they play in marine ecosystems.

You can add the town of Cushing to a growing list of communities that are putting local limits on large scale aquaculture. On Nov. 4.  the voters of Cushing approved a moratorium on industrial-scale aquaculture by a wide margin of 467 to 193. Cushing is the latest community to adopt a moratorium on industrial scale aquaculture in its coastal waters and now will build its own permanent ordinance to protect Maine waters against the damaging community impacts of such operations.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, which runs Jan. 5 through Feb. 12, 2026. Applications are due by Dec. 5. 

The turnout was big again for the weekly Monday lunch at Brady's.

A new layout for the lunch was introduced and with the exceptions of a couple little hiccups, went very smoothly. Next week numbers will be placed on the tables, we will then invite a couple of tables at a time to come up to the buffet. This will prevent the bottleneck which occurs when 75 people jump in line at once!

Remember, just because the plane has stopped does not mean you should leap up and stand there for 20 minutes!

Mark your calendar to set that alarm Friday night, Nov. 21, so you don't miss out on all the early morning fun on Saturday, Nov. 22; Boothbay Harbor's Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party! That's right, sleepyheads, rise and shine, no need to change out of your jammies, just grab your shopping list and drive downtown. And this year marks the return of the Early Bird Bed Races – more on that later.

Lincoln Home staff and residents recently gathered to wish Jamie Baribeau well in his retirement and welcome Chef Shana York in her new role as culinary director.

Jamie brought great leadership and vision to the culinary team over the last five years, encouraging creativity in our chefs and bringing his commitment to serving healthy, locally sourced food.

The popular Bremen Library Wreath Sale Fundraiser will be taking place this month, in time for the winter holidays.

The Edgecomb Community Church will be holding its annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at both the church at 15 Cross Point Road in Edgecomb, and at Ames True Value on Route 1, Wiscasset. Pies of various sizes and varieties will be available at a price range of $6 to $22.  Apple, blueberry, pumpkin, rhubarb, pecan, and chocolate cream are just a sampling of what will be for sale.   

The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is in the process of replacing the existing pier, gangway, and float system on Burnt Island to support safer access to the property, and to ensure resilience to sea level rise driven by climate change.

There may be great white sharks in Maine waters, but that doesn’t mean the plot of "Jaws" is likely to unfold. That was one of the main takeaways from the Nov. 6 public forum on regional shark management hosted by the Department of Marine Resources (DMR)’s Matt Davis, marine scientist, and Corrin Flora, marine resources management coordinator. 

Looking for some good deals at great prices for everyone on your holiday list? Get yourself over to the Edgecomb Community Church Thrift Store, which is againoffering its Holiday Sales beginning on Saturday, Nov. 15 and continuing through to Saturday, Nov. 29.

Mark your calendars and join Cape Newagen Farm on Southport for a special free Holiday Open Farm Day, a festive celebration for the whole family on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Education through newspapers is a very viable way to educate. Especially today when, in this day and age, handheld newspapers are harder and harder to find. Let alone develop and turn them into ongoing reliable news and community information outlets. 

"It's just an old time, warm feeling ... A lot of places have coffee or tea. A lot of people come out in pajamas ... It's like a throwback to how it used to be," when the retail holiday shopping season began around this time and not "a month ago," Allen "Big Al" Cohen said Monday about Wiscasset's annual Early Riser, a day of sales around town. The event returns this Saturday, Nov. 8.

The next Ocean on Tap is Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor. Peter Brannen, award-winning science journalist, will be speaking about his second book on the remarkable role of carbon dioxide in shaping the history of planet Earth and society. Should be a very relevant, fascinating conversation!

HospitalityMaine is proud to announce the creation of its Legislative Champion Award, recognizing lawmakers who demonstrate strong leadership and a deep understanding of the challenges Maine’s restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses face. The award honors those who ensure the industry’s voice is heard loud and clear in Augusta.

This year’s inaugural recipient is Representative Holly Stover of Boothbay.