Midcoast Senior College has announced its list of new courses for seniors in Midcoast Maine who are interested in continuing to learn as they age. Fall Term I begins in September and…
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Obituary
Thomas Blevins of Edgecomb and Southport, died peacefully on July 11, 2025.
He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on July 6, 1941, the second son of W Ernest Blevins and Hazel Dickson…
When Sea Maine Vacation Rentals became part of Sea Maine Hospitality Group, LLC in June, it joined other businesses owned and operated by CEO…
Community Catalyst for Good
At the Boothbay Region YMCA, we see acts of kindness every day. But some gestures reach so deeply into the fabric of our community that they take our breath away. The recent support…
This coming weekend Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20 see 20 games and competitions. Daily entry fee just $5. Concessions will be available. $10 lobster rolls!
Competitions: Skills,…
The Church of All Saints by-the-Sea is happy to announce that the Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan will return to the Southport Island Episcopal chapel to lead services of Holy Communion…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) welcomed visitors of all ages to its open house July 11 at the East Boothbay campus. The public met researchers, attended talks,…
For more than 50 years, the Hallowell Community Band has come to the Boothbay Region for its annual summer series, kicking off with a concert at…
Midcoast Humane
Each summer, we see an enormous surge in pregnant mother cats and orphaned or abandoned kittens at both of our shelters—many just days old and in desperate need of round-the-clock…
Veggies to Table
Hunger is on the rise, and 1 in 5 children go hungry every day in Maine. With new government funding cuts to food assistance the solution to hunger relief now lies in the…
Thanks to a grant from the Mid Coast Parkview Health-LincolnHealth, Community Health Improvement Fund…
Gov. Janet Mills on July 1 signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Cameron Reny (D-Bristol) to create tax incentives for resident-owned housing organizations. Reny…
Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) trustees unanimously agreed July 8 to accept a $4,307,000 bid from Hagar Enterprises for the construction of the district's Hendricks Hill Road water main…
Obituary
Ethel Stansfield of Wiscasset, Maine, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 8, 2025.
Until the very end, she was surrounded by her family, who adored and admired her for who she was,…
Saturdays throughout July, you can board the WW&F’s Lavender Pickin Trains to SeaLyon Farm for one of the most unique summertime activities in all of New England. After a ride aboard our…
Join the Friends of the Southport Historical Society on Monday, July 14, 7 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall (361 Hendricks Hill Road), for a talk with local sailmaker and Southport native Sherm…
Summonses
Dakota L. Brann, 28, of Belfast was summonsed June 28 for Assault on an Officer on…
Obituary
Barbara Estelle Goodwin Fellows, 97, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on May 24, 2025. Born in Boston to Morrell P. Goodwin and Estella (Gilchrist) Goodwin, she and her younger brother…
Harold ‘Hal’ Moorefield Jr. of Boothbay Harbor was unanimously appointed to the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital…
Motorists going to and from Southport were delayed after an afternoon mechanical failure on the swing bridge over Townsend Gut July 5. Car traffic resumed several hours later, and…
A memorial service will be held for George H. McEvoy, who passed away on June 11, 2025, on Sunday, July 20, at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum…
Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) has a new conservation property, Autumn View Preserve, which is primed to transform access to nature and recreational trails in the heart of Boothbay Harbor.…
Obituary
We are saddened to announce the death of our father, William Ward Sprague Sr. on June 28, 2025. Dad lived an active life right until the end, with lots of family and friends around.…
Getting arrested isn’t something most people look fondly on, but what if it was for a good cause? Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is holding a “Bail & Jail” fundraiser for its…
Friends, families and neighbors gathered at Boothbay Common July 4 to celebrate the nation’s independence and a gorgeous day.
Sponsored by Boothbay Civic Association (…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Returning for its fifteenth year, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Ina and Lewis Heafitz Endowed Lecture Series introduces Rebecca McMackin and her “Adventures in Ecological Horticulture.” The…
Hunger is on the rise, and 1 in 5 children go hungry every day in Maine. With new …
Press release
On June 28, the Miss Maine Scholarship Program hosted the 2025 Miss Maine and Miss Maine Teen Competitions at the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center at Edward Little High School. The winners…
Antique Auto Day happens this Saturday, July 12 at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum.
This long standing event is hosted in partnership with The Maine Obsolete Auto League {MOAL}.…
The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, July 23, at the Wiscasset Rec Center, 242 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the speakers…
Fresh flowers, ripe cherries, cured meats, buttered pastries and even beaded jewelry: These are only some of the wares that can be found at Boothbay's weekly Farmers' Market.
"It's a great…
Southport selectmen will a hold a public hearing Wednesday, July 23 to answer residents' questions regarding this fall's Joppa Road water project. This fall, Boothbay Region Water District is…
The Southport Planning Board approved a building permit to repair a retaining wall and pier damaged by January 2024 storms. The board approved Robert and Leigh Garry's request for their Breakneck…
Tapestry Singers is holding auditions for the fall semester. The first rehearsal is on Sept. 8 in preparation for the Dec. 13 and 14 concerts. The "’Tis the Season" program will…
Celebrating Independence Day on Southport Island has become a tradition and the 2025 parade, organized by Southport Island Association, was as colorful and happy as ever. About a dozen floats,…
Boothbay Region High School Alumni Association will hold its next meeting Thursday, July 17 at 6 p.m. in the Boothbay Region YMCA's Howard Gordon Lounge. All alumni are invited to attend.
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…
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…
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.
If there's one thing better than a cold vanilla ice cream on a hot day, it's a scoop…
The Maine Coastal Program, a Division of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), has opened registration for the annual Coastal Cleanup.…
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'…
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…
The Boothbay Common is the place to be between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for some good old fashioned Independence Day family fun this Friday. This Fourth of July celebration, sponsored by the Boothbay…
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…
Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in June:
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Open house July 4, 2-6 p.m., at Carousel Marina
The schooner, Harvey Gamage, will be docked at Carousel Marina, Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor on Friday, July 4 for an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. to…
