Many people are looking forward to fun festivals this summer. As usual, scammers are taking advantage of the building excitement. This time, they are cashing in with phony tickets—and even fake…
News
Bangor Savings awarded the Boothbay Region YMCA with a generous donation of $7,500 to aid in the extensive improvements planned for McEvoy Lodge at Camp Knickerbocker, a facility integral to…
Boothbay Harbor Police Department made four arrests between May 30 and June 30.
On June 7, Deakon Wilson-Harrington, 21, of Edgecomb was arrested by Officer Zachary Barry for operating…
Not only does Edgecomb have a full-time fire chief, but it also has an official municipal fire department. On July 1, residents voted 21-6 to establish an ordinance creating a municipal fire…
62nd annual Windjammer Days
There was a new event at this year’s Windjammer Days, the server shuffle. Teams of two waitstaff raced down the Footbridge with glasses, champagne flutes and other containers of water on serving…
The Maine Marine Patrol will once again be looking out for anyone violating Maine’s boating under the influence laws and sharing safety information during the national Operation Dry Water weekend…
The Waldo Theatre is proud to announce the receipt of a gift of $1,000 from Maine State Credit Union (MSCU) in support of their community arts and education programs. MSCU has signed on at the…
Summons
Taylor Tweedy, 20, of West Gardiner was issued a summons June 29 for Minor Consuming Liquor on Hiawathia Trail, Boothbay, by Deputy Kasey Doyle.
Arrests
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An antique car show followed the antique boat parade June 28 as part of Day 6 of Winjammer Days at Bristol Marine Shipyard.
On Wednesday, July 17, the Southport United Methodist Women are once again holding their annual Lobster Roll Luncheon and Cookie Sale at Southport’s Town Hall, 361 Hendricks Hill Road, with…
Linekin Bay Resort in Boothbay Harbor went through a transformative renovation and expansion during the 2023/2024 off-season. Known for its classic coastal charm and breathtaking views of Linekin…
Obituary
Rudolf R. “Rudi” Giger, a long-time Boothbay resident, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024 at age 78.
He was an expert sailor, avid skier and skilled tennis player…
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) named Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, as the 2024 National Social Worker of the Year. This national recognition follows Crafts’ earlier…
A team from Fuller Marine Services won the 2024 Tug Across The Harbor June 29. Fuller Marine Services workers also took the trophy at last year’s tug with help from other crew members working on…
The regular monthly meeting of the Southport Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, July 10 at 5 p.m. in the Town Hall immediately followed by a public hearing on proposed Appendix E to the…
A critically ill child was flown to Maine Medical Center from Boothbay Harbor by LifeFlight June 30, according to Boothbay EMS Chief Dan Gardner. Gardner said the child is expected to make a full…
With a name like Cary Stone, what options do you have but to win a rock skipping contest? Managing 20 skips across the inner harbor, “Mr. Stone” won both the men’s division and most overall skips…
Obituary
Richard Ernest Delano, 83, of Woolwich passed away on June 22, 2024 at Bella Point in Freeport.
He was born in Phippsburg on Oct. 19, 1940, a son of Arthur Delano and…
Obituary
Albert Leon “Bud” Pinkham Jr., 67, of Wiscasset, passed away on June 26, 2024 at home with family.
Born in Gardiner, Maine on June 18, 1957, Bud was one…
Death notice
Joyce A. Sirois, 85, of East Boothbay died peacefully at her home on June 30, 2024 with her family by her side.
A memorial service to celebrate Joyce's life will be…
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said she grew up without electricity or running water. Instead of TV, she went to the nearest library where she could borrow five books a week, what she…
The Vintage Boat Parade was held on Day 6 of Windjammer Days in the inner harbor June 28. A large crowd assembled at Whale Park to watch the antique boats.
The Reverend Wesley A. Smith will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, July 7. Victoria Harvey will serve as organist. The renowned Maine duo Castlebay will be…
Brady's deck will echo the American Idol stage on Wednesday, July 17 when Maine's Julia Gagnon performs to raise funds for the Crocker family whose Abenaki Road home in Edgecomb was lost to a fire…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences officially celebrated its 50 anniversary on July 1. In the five decades since its founding in 1974, the institute has continually pushed the…
Chat With Champions
Chats with Champions is proud to present Paul Zalucky on Thursday,…
Boothbay
As summer kicks into high gear, the utility extension project on Butler Road, Boothbay is nearing completion. Work began in earnest on the water and sewer infrastructure improvement project…
Salt Bay Chamberfest 30th Anniversary
Damariscotta’s Salt Bay Chamberfest (SBC) celebrates its 30th season in August. To mark this auspicious milestone, the 2024 festival has chosen the theme of “Music in Blue,”…
The Edgecomb Community Church will offer a special Sunday worship service on July 14 to commemorate Edgecomb…
Camden Shakespeare Festival
“The Comedy of Errors” is Shakespeare’s hilarious farce about two sets of twins who end up in the same town, each unaware of the other. This show will have a lot of music,…
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 7 and 14. We will…
Obituary
Amy M. Poole of Edgecomb, passed away peacefully in Riverside at Chase Point on June 29, 2024 at the age of 97.
Amy was born on Aug. 24, 1926 in South Bristol, the…
Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in June:
Alna: Desroches, Ruth J Tr, Ruth J Desroches Living Trust and Desroches, Ruth J…
The grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House in Dresden will be filled with the sounds of a perfect summer day on Sunday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. This annual free event, open to…
Moving on ...
"Filled with gratitude for the countless ways this ... has enriched our lives," Teresa and Dan Williams say in thanking the "wonderful community" they have called home in a letter sent to the…
New Hope Midcoast
New Hope Midcoast will hold its annual sale of new and gently used boutique clothing and accessories for the entire family July 11-13 at the Flanagan Center, 61 Limerock Street in Rockland.…
Chocolate peanut butter, mint chocolate, chocolate walnut, rocky road, and penuche … strawberry, peanut butter, watermelon, banana, blueberry, molasses, root beer, licorice, cinnamon ...
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The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) has tapped Stephen Wicks, Ph.D. to be the campaign manager for the 2024 election season.
Wicks, a lifelong progressive, will work out of…
Former CIA Director John Brennan will address the challenges and opportunities facing the United States on Monday, July 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle. Michael Putzel,…
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 27 to attend the annual fundraising fair at St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church grounds under…
Wednesday, July 17
The menu at the Wiscasset Senior Center will be curried carrot soup (mild), herb rolls, salad, stuffed chicken breast, mashed potato, sauteed summer squash, gravy, rolls…
62nd annual Windjammer Days
Chaos erupted on the Boothbay Harbor waterfront June 26 as a small band of pirates invaded Whale Park. A group of young defenders rushed to action and defeated the marauders after a short, but…
Obituary
Sandy Blakemore Drayer died peacefully at Hilton Head Hospital on June 23, 2024.
She was born Mary Sanders Blakemore on Aug. 13, 1944, in Alexandria, Virginia to the Rev. Dr. John…
62nd annual Windjammer Days
The newspaper is lucky to have a friend in professional photographer Michael Leonard, who has contributed his work to us for many years ... Windjammer Days, Boothbay Lights, Fourth of July,…
Washouts along McKay Road in Edgecomb are getting worse, and a resident is seeking relief from the town. On June 25, Maggie Hunter met with selectmen to discuss problems with the road’s ditching…
Southport has bought a boat. On June 26, selectmen signed the bill of sale for a 1988 Proline boat and trailer. The town paid $19,500 to Hodgdon Yacht Services, LLC of Southport. Selectman Gerry…
Bruce John Riddell, landscape architect and author, has just released his second book entitled: “Seal Rock.” This book is his first foray into the Science Fiction Genre. In 2023 Riddell penned and…
Edgecomb Community Church has recently hired a new pastor, Aram Mitchell, of Cambridge, Massachusetts who will begin his tenure on Sept. 29.
Mitchell…
The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club boys defended their title at the annual Windjammer Days Cod Fish Races June 26. Team Shmaker’s Bay beat 10 others to keep their title as the fastest fish handlers in…
62nd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days
The grand opening for the public of the Gulf of Maine Discovery Center, formerly the site of the Maine State Aquarium, was held Wednesday, June 26 during the 62nd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days…
