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Friends of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library regret that we are still unable to open the Used Book Store for the 2020 season.

Our snug old abode does not allow for proper safe…

The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club regretfully has decided to cancel the 63rd annual Rotary Auction scheduled for the first Saturday in August. All the tents were ordered, committees formed and our…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 31, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,325 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…

Boothbay selectmen will make their  first attempt at returning to a normal meeting schedule in the COVID-19 era by meeting June 10 in the municipal building’s conference room. Since March,…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 30, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,282 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 29, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 85. 

The individual was a resident of Cumberland…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 29, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,226 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

On Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m., Boothbay Region Elementary School administrators and grades 7-8 staff will hand out promotion certificates to eighth graders who will be in a family car. The cars…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 28, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 84. 

The individuals were residents of…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 28, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,189 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

The Maine Judicial Branch announced May 27 the release of the State of Maine Judicial Branch COVID-19 Phased Management Plan. The plan creates a five-phased process for reopening Maine Courts and…

AUGUSTA — Secretary Matthew Dunlap has clarified provisions currently in place regarding vehicle registrations, during the statewide emergency closures and reduction in public services due to…

In the interest of good health, Stable Gallery partners have decided to cancel their 2020 season.  

AUGUSTA — During the May 27 daily COVID-19 briefing in Augusta, Governor Janet Mills addressed the issue of gathering for annual town meetings and school budget meetings this summer. 

“We’…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 27, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 81. 

The individuals were residents of Cumberland…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 27, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,137 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

There are many things quintessentially Boothbay region, but few more so than a bustling footbridge and packed Squirrel Island parking lot on a balmy July afternoon. That might be a different…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 26, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 79. 

The individual, a male in his 80s, was a resident…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 26, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,109 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

Wiscasset’s eateries are gradually reopening or opening for the season as the state allows, according to interviews and the businesses’ Facebook pages.

Red’s Eats is gearing up to open May…

focusing on pending procedures and office visits that were postponed in March

MaineHealth has announced enhanced safety measures and set criteria for which patients would be seen as it restores some services in accordance with state guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 25, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,074 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

The Boothbay Farmers’ Market opened for another season with 27 members selling a variety of vegetables, plants, coffees and beers. It was a lot like past markets except for one major difference.…

AUGUSTA — After a delay in releasing updated data by the promised deadline, the Maine CDC has updated its list, May 24, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,055…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 24, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 78. 

The individual was a resident of York County and…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 23, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 77. 

Both individuals were residents of…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 23, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,013 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

Maine CDC corrects death toll data

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 22, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 75. 

One individual was a resident of Kennebec…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 22, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 1,948 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 21, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 1,877 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 20, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 1,819 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 19, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 73.  

The individuals were residents of…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 19, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 1,741 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

An early casualty of the coronavirus was Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District’s recycling program. District officials suspended the program due to concerns about spreading the virus, but the…

Boothbay Region High School

Thanks to Boothbay Region High School alumna and Seahawk track legend Angel Ames,

The following businesses will not open for summer 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Business owners who wish to be listed may send an email, with or without an explanation, to…

St. Andrews Urgent Care Center will begin treating patients again on Thursday, May 28. The Center’s hours will be from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Services at the Center were temporarily…

Boothbay Harbor Country Club golfers got into the swing of things May 15 as their local course opened. Maine courses were closed until May 1 under Gov. Janet Mills’ “Stay at Home” order due to the…

Rain or shine, the Boothbay Region Food Pantry continues its regular schedule. It is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Friday. The pantry is located on the ground floor of the Congregational…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 18, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 71.  

The individual was a resident of Cumberland…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 18, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 1,713 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

In response to CDC directives and guidance regarding COVID-19, the Honor Flight Network has advised all hubs to suspend Honor Flight travel, nation-wide, through Aug. 31, 2020.

Honor…

On Thursday, May 14, the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors held a Zoom board meeting and decided to suspend all MSHF activities for 2020 due to the coronavirus.

The only…

“Gov. Mills’ announcement made it a whole new ball game,” said Janson’s Clothing Store owner Betty Jeanne Maddocks in response to Gov. Janet Mills’ decision to move up the opening date for non-…

The Lincoln Arts Festival Board of Directors regrets to announce it will not be holding its scheduled events for July and August 2020. The July events scheduled at the Congregational Church of…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 17, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 1,687 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

Boothbay Region Elementary School

Boothbay Region Elementary School fourth graders are sharing their hopes and concerns with the community through “Words of Comfort.” BRES teachers Kathy Hartley and Jennifer Lassen got the…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 16, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 70.  

The individual was a resident of Cumberland…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 16, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 1,648 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

Elaine Jones, Department of Marine Resources education director, has announced that the Maine State Aquarium in West Boothbay Harbor is temporarily closed as a precautionary effort to protect the…