Ocean Pointer, international speaker and Audible best-selling author, Rev. Peter Panagore, MDiv, will lead worship and deliver the message at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Sunday, July 13, at 9:30 a.m. Margaret McEldowney will serve as organist. All are welcome! 

The West Harbor Pond Watershed Association’s annual meeting and potluck picnic will be held Sunday, Aug. 3, 1-4 p.m., at 226 Lakeside Drive. Our speaker this year will be Rachel Sipler, PHD, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.  Rachel’s topic is:   “Watching the Water: What…

With a cool breeze rolling over the water, Barrett's Park is the place to be for a refreshing dip as the July heat settles over the region. 

Step into a topsy-turvy world of whimsy and wonder at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s 2nd annual Storybook Ball: "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" happening Saturday, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Carousel Music Theater. This event is generously presented by Ryder Systems, Inc. and R.M. Davis Private Wealth Management…

The Maine Coastal Program, a Division of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), has opened registration for the annual Coastal Cleanup. The Coastal Cleanup is a volunteer-driven initiative designed to clean debris from Maine’s coastal shores and waterfront communities.…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Department is getting some help in dealing with people struggling with mental health issues. On July 1, Sheriff Todd Brackett introduced Danielle Pierce as the department's mental health liaison. Pierce will act as bridge between people needing mental services and resources available for them.…

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) received a funding package from USDA Rural Development for its sea wall construction project. This totaled about $3.83 million in loans and $400,000 in grant money.  

First National Bank recently announced a $1,000 contribution to American Legion Post 36 toward community banners honoring veterans in the Boothbay region. The bank’s contribution will help to replace missing brackets, as well as add and repair banners.

The Southport Memorial Library is excited to introduce two new librarians, Casey Martin and Chris Joule, who bring energy, experience, and a shared commitment to serving the Southport community.  Both librarians are Southport residents, who are deeply connected to the town they now serve in new roles.…

On June 27, Friends of Windjammers Days hosted a pier party and a display of antique autos and motorcycles. 

A huge thank you to everyone who turned out for Friends of Thai Daughters’ 20th Anniversary Sunflower Celebration in East Boothbay, on June 26, and made it such an unforgettable event. More than 100 guests came from near and far to meet the organization’s Thai Daughters and learn how FTD is eradicating c…

This year’s St. Giles church fair in Jefferson promises to be a lot of fun, with an auction, kid’s events, craft tables, music, and food.

The event takes place Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church grounds under the tall pine trees at 72 Gardiner Road in Jefferson.

It’s not often that one can look out on the Damariscotta River and see a glittering mermaid, a triton-wielding merman taming an inflatable orca, a human-sized lobster kayaking, and a child aboard a floating unicorn, but on June 14, at Hearty Roots’ 4th annual Paddle for a Purpose, that exactly what came up the river to the town landi…

Acclaimed lecturer Peter Blaze Corcoran will be the guest speaker at St. Giles Jefferson on Sunday, July 13, to honor Frances Perkins, former U.S. Secretary of Labor whose family home in Newcastle was recently declared a national monument. 

Ahold Delhaize USA Services reported, personal information of 95,000 Mainers who are current or former employees of subsidiary Hannaford have been affected by a data breach described by the company as an "external system breach (hacking)" that occurred Nov 5, 2024 and was discovered Nov.

Southport Town Clerk Donna Climo is shopping for a new sign for the town hall parking lot. On June 25, selectmen directed her to find a sign which would comply with state parking regulations. "We've been informed the town needs a handicap van parking area sign," said Selectman Gerry Gamage.

President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is up for debate in the Senate. To fund tax breaks for the wealthy it contains numerous provisions which will hurt Maine and Lincoln County, including deep cuts to SNAP benefits and Medicaid (MaineCare).

 After a short break in 2024, Bigelow Laboratory’s annual Open House is back next month! Visitors of all ages are invited to visit the institute’s East Boothbay campus on Friday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet researchers and engage in a day of fun science activities.

Henry Block, an experienced local expert on gardening with native plants, will be presenting at the next monthly meeting of the Boothbay Region Garden Club on W…

One can only imagine the years of work behind keeping these vintage vessels afloat and shining.

The Vintage Boat Parade, led by the Nellie G II in honor of George McEvoy who died recently, led the parade Friday afternoon, June 27 around the inner harbor. The parade is one of the special events of Windjammer Days. 

The Scott family can’t wait to tell you why they love Boothbay Region YMCA (BRYMCA), its diversity of programs and its community-based services that led them to their role as the Y’s Thrive 2025 Philanthropic Ambassadors.

Summer is decidedly here. Not only did it arrive with blistering temps this week, but the yacht club was bustling, most notably with several youngsters coming and going from the dock to the fleet of Opti’s and 420’s in the harbor.  

Burnt Island Lighthouse tours are now open for the 2025 season.

The Reverend Wesley A. Smith will lead the service this Sunday, July 6. Jim Swist will serve as organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!

The Rev. George Maxwell, Vicar of the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Georgia will preside over the celebration of the service of Holy Communion at 8 and 10 a.m. on July 6 and 13. We will continue to enjoy the organ talents of Mr. Henry Lowe on July 6 and will welcome Mr. Timothy Wissler to the organ o…

Due to weather and safety concerns Friends of Windjammer Days have had to cancel the 1 p.m. Server Shuffle and 2 p.m. tug of war.

A minor mystery is circulating around the halls of Boothbay's municipal building. The conundrum revolves around discoloration on a portion of the nearby roundabout. One section is now significantly darker than the original color. During the June 25 Boothbay selectmen's meeting, Town Manager Dan Bryer had no explanation. 

He hammers, forges and pounds metal into shapes of coins similar to those used by pirates and sailors maneuvering ships in the 16th and 17th centuries. Steve Lenhardt owns Black Spot Guild in Coldbrook, New Hampshire, but this week he demonstrated his metal works skills in Whale Park during Windjammer Days.

After 23 years of extraordinary leadership, Andy Hamblett has announced that he will retire as CEO of the Boothbay Region YMCA at the end of June 2026.