MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH) is now accepting applications for its fall 2025 certified nursing assistant (CNA) Training Program. The free, seven-week course will run from Sept…
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The Lincoln Arts Festival (LAF) Art Show has been held since 1995, and almost always at a shipyard. For many years now, Hodgdon Yacht Services, at 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport has generously…
Obituary
Dana Trafton Hagerthy, 91, passed away on Aug. 6, 2025 in Englewood, Florida.
He was born on Oct. 30…
Maine artist Susan Bartlett Rice has been commissioned to create two murals for the Carter’s Wharf buying station on Atlantic Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. The first one is a generational piece which…
A journey to 19,341 feet above sea level begins with a single step. Longtime regional visitor Greg Godkin, 53, recently joined ranks with those who have reached the summit of Tanzania’s Mount…
Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees Aug. 12 approved an easement deed for the affordable housing project on Butler Road. The easement is just to allow BHSD onto the property, according…
The view from Tim Lewis’ Boothbay Harbor home is beautiful, especially during the summer when the noon sun reflects off the Atlantic, and the seaweed-adorned shipwrecks still wasting…
On Sunday, Aug. 17, a trio of talented instrumentalists will perform throughout the service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to join our congregation for this special musical…
Shorelines are among our most valuable natural resources, but coastal and inland waterfront erosion raises concerns alongside increased storms, flooding, and rising sea levels. Join…
The Southport Planning Board approved a conditional building permit Aug. 6 for Love, LLC. and John Hennessey for constructing a commercial pier. The property is located on 317 Hendricks Hill Road…
Future of our schools committee
Meeting Friday, Aug. 8, Future of our Schools Committee (FOSC) reviewed a one-page summary of initial findings of its high school status quo subcommittee which will be submitted to…
Boothbay Sea and Science Center
During week 8 at Boothbay Sea and Science Center, students explored a variety of fisheries practices that ranged from recreational to large scale commercial companies. They learned…
Obituary
In Loving Memory of Robert C. Orne who passed from this life on Aug. 7, 2025, in New London, CT.
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we reflect upon the life and…
BRCTV video of event included
Area business owners, community leaders, and other advocates for local journalism gathered at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum for the Boothbay…
Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars
On Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m., Wiscasset school children and their families are invited to the Wiscasset Community Center at 242 Gardiner Road to ‘shop’ for the supplies they will need to…
The Boothbay Harbor Fire Department (BHFD) lobster bake fundraiser Aug. 9 was a big success according to…
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Nicholas (Nikk) Edward Salata passed away peacefully at his home in North Berwick, Maine on Aug. 6, 2025, with his family by his side. He was 79 years old. Born July 8, 1946, at…
MaineHealth Lincoln has earned national recognition with the 2025 Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Awards, highlighting its strong commitment to environmental sustainability in health care…
The weather is looking great for the 20th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race taking place this year on Sunday, Aug. 17 on bridge-accessible Westport Island, Maine. The forecast…
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Kristin Marie Feyling, 88, of Lakeland, Florida and Boothbay, Maine, died on Aug. 8, 2025 at Westminster Lakeland Senior Living from Parkinson’s Disease complications.
She was born January…
The next public supper will be March 19, the meal will consist of vegetabel soup, salad, Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, potato, crrots, and key lime cake. The cost is $10 for members…
Wilson Memorial Chapel at Ocean Point
The Rev. Virginia Rickeman will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Aug. 17. Jim Swist will serve as organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are…
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s second annual Storybook Ball fundraiser was an absolute delight for everyone who embraced the topsy-turvy “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” themed evening.…
Holocaust and Human Rights Center
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, beginning at 4 p.m., a celebration of 40 extraordinary years of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center (HHRC) of Maine will be held. The experience will include cocktails,…
About 175 in-person and online attendees gathered for Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences’ (BLOS) final Café Sci lecture of the 2025 season, Aug. 6, on the East Boothbay campus. “…
In partnership with the non-profit Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets (MFFM), the annual Boothbay market is breaking down barriers to fresh, local foods with its new SNAP/EBT and voucher program…
Fire Chief Roy Potter reported that the department responded to 21 calls in July, bringing the total for the year to 146 calls. The number of calls is…
Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame
The Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame is proud to release the names of the individuals that will be recognized as Legends at this years Induction Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 18. Legends are…
No, no one is starting an oil drilling project in the Boothbay region. However, the area’s newest construction boat was built and designed for it. Liftboat…
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Timothy William Schiffinger, a devoted husband, father, and friend, passed away on July 27, 2025. Born on Jan. 30, 1969, in Utica, New York, to Karl and Melodye Schiffinger, Tim grew…
Edgecomb found itself in a pickle in 2013, after learning about a federal grant provision requiring maintenance of their federally funded municipal tennis court. In 1974, Edgecomb received $5,600…
Whether it was food or knowledge you were craving, Friends of the Southport Historical Society served up a satisfying dish. Southport Town Hall was packed Aug. 4 for the group’s latest installment…
Lincoln County commissioners declined to apply for two Homeland Security Grants (HSG) Aug. 5, citing a new requirement for cooperation with federal immigration officials. In past years, Lincoln…
According to Boothbay V.E.T.S. founder Ed Harmon, at year's end, nearly 50 temporary emergency shelters will be deployed around Maine to house veterans experiencing homelessness. In…
Four U.S. Naval Academy vessels docked at Hodgdon Marina in Boothbay Harbor Monday evening, bringing with them around 120 crew members, students and staff. The ships are here as part…
East Boothbay Methodist Church
The East Boothbay United Methodist Church invites everyone to join us for a free barbecue and ice cream social on Wednesday, Aug. 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Join us for an enjoyable evening of food…
Organizers of this weekend’s Olde Bristol Days Parade are pleased to announce this year’s grand marshal. Allison Keeton, author of “Blaze Orange, Book One,” in the Midcoast Maine Mystery series. “…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 390 calls for service for the period of July 29 to Aug. 5. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 8,647 calls for service.
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Sereno Tasker Brown Jr., 76, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on Aug. 1, 2025. He was husband to his loving wife Cyndie (Perkins) Brown of Boothbay, sharing nearly 53 years…
A long awaited water project is about to become a reality later this fall in Southport. By November, town officials hope the Joppa Road water project will be underway which will provide year-round…
Get ready to shell out for charity. Boothbay Harbor Fire Department (BHFD) is hosting a classic Maine lobster bake. Join the department Saturday, Aug. 9 at Boothbay Region High…
The Rev. Patricia Hatch will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Aug. 10. Margaret McEldowney will serve as organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome…
A favorite of audiences and performers alike, the joyful "Vivaldi Gloria" will be conducted by artistic director Linda Blanchard, and performed with professional soloists and orchestra, on Friday…
In 1990, the Spirit of America Award was established to honor volunteerism in Maine. Each year, municipalities nominate individuals or groups who embody that sentiment. In Edgecomb July 22,…
If you have a mailing address for Mark Huskins, then the Southport selectboard would like to talk to you. On July 30, selectmen discussed contacting Huskins, who owns property in Southport…
Veggies to Table, a Midcoast Maine nonprofit farm dedicated to ending hunger, building community, and creating joyful volunteer experiences, is…
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Dave - not Mr. Parkhurst; that was his father - was born in Belfast, Maine to Caroline Colwell and David B. Parkhurst Sr. on a chilly day in January…
Things are looking a little greener in Boothbay Harbor. Heidi Fuller has expanded her home studio in Edgecomb to open Gracelynn’s, a one-stop shop for flower arrangements and house plants at 27…
