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Edgecomb Selectmen

Edgecomb selectmen want a better handle on the town's sewer options. They have set a July 1 public hearing, on whether or not to call a special town meeting and ask for a $25,000…

Dresden voters approved a total of $630,252 to be raised and appropriated for the town’s 2013-2014 budget on June 15.

“It was pretty cut and dried,”…

Lincoln County Commissioners

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office will soon have a new officer joining the ranks.

He has roots in Germany, received his training in Bethany, Conn.,…

Boothbay Country Club

The case of the Bank of Maine versus the Boothbay Country Club is nearing its next phase.

The two sides met June 17 at Kennebec County Superior Court,…

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Photo Courtesy of Pavel Ševela, Wikimedia Commons

Bread crusts, apple cores, banana peels, coffee grounds and egg shells have been put on notice: they are wanted.

Lincoln County Commissioners gave…

Edgecomb Eddy School
Emily Harris is surrounded by, from left, Madeline Olney (guidance counselor), Lisa Clarke (principal) and Carol Leone (mother of the late Sara Leone). Courtesy of Edgecomb Eddy School

On June 13, Emily Harris, a member of the sixth grade graduating class at Edgecomb Eddy School, was awarded the Sara Leone Outstanding Citizenship Award.

Obituary

Albert F. Nichols, 68, of Boothbay Harbor died unexpectedly April 30, 2013.

He was born April 12, 1945 in Augusta, the son of Doris Broyle and Frank…

Scott Rittall, front, with help from the volunteers behind him, completed the planting of the community garden at Rittall Farm on Route 27 in Boothbay on June 15. Courtesy of Sarah Foulger

A community garden has been planted at the Rittall Farm on Route 27 in Boothbay. Last year, Holly Stover and Scott Rittall started planning the garden and, with encouragement from…

USPS Officer John Chapman, left, completing a vessel safety inspection checklist with boat owner Bob McCann. Courtesy of Andy Holmes

The public is invited to Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club for a free Vessel Safety Check and Open House on Sunday, June 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The safety checks will be conducted by…

Courtesy of Juni

Sporadic thunderstorms swept through the coast of Maine on June 17, battering the Boothbay and Wiscasset region with high winds and heavy rains in a matter of 30 minutes.

On Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29, the Boothbay Sea and Science Center is sponsoring free educational programs on the problem of marine debris, presented by the Rozalia…

Lincoln County Republicans
Executive Committee members report to the full LCRC. From left are Lisa Hunt, Secretary; Beth Printy, Financial Chairman; Peter Lawrence, Treasurer; and Stuart Smith, LCRC Chairman. Courtesy of Lincoln County Republican Committee

The Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) focused on the current legislative session in Augusta at its June meeting held at the town offices in Nobleboro.

Maine History

The Historic New England Wiscasset summer lecture series begins on Sunday, June 23 with Gentlemen Heroes – The American Field Service and Edward Carter Sortwell.

Obituary

David Eugene Fairfield, SFC-retired, of Westport Island, died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2013. A man truly devoted to his family and his country, he will be missed by all who…

'Round Town
Darling's Ice Cream for a Cause ice cream truck will be at Tugboat Inn & Restaurant in Boothbay Harbor on June 26. Courtesy of Darling's Ice Cream

The Tugboat Inn & Restaurant, Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor is pleased to announce that the Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause ice cream truck will be at the restaurant on…

Obituary
William F. Spencer

William Fredrik “Bill” Spencer, 55, of Boothbay Harbor, died Sunday, June 16 in his home with his brother and sister at his side.

He was born in Fort…

At the Theater
The cast for “The Legend of Jim Cullen,” running July 13 through August 3. Pictured from left are, back row: Toney Brown, Sam McInerney, Jed Aicher, David Connelly, Jamie Roach, Coady Robson; center: Carl Lundstedt; front: Melissa Hall, Adele McAllister, Deirdre Manning, Tyla Collier, Holland Hamilton. Missing from photo are J.P. Guimont, Christine McCormick, Avery Merritt. Courtesy of Joy Braley

“The Legend of Jim Cullen” premieres next month, as the capstone of Heartwood’s 10th anniversary season. The show is a crowning production of original, innovative and collaborative…

Wiscasset Middle School

Summerdaywas held at Castle Tucker in Wiscasset on June 15. The day celebrated historic Castle Tucker and the Tucker family that once resided there.

Wiscasset Municipal Airport
Dennis St. Pierre sings for area businesspeople at Wiscasset Municipal Airport on June 13. St. Pierre is producer of the August 6 “Wings Over Wiscasset” event. Admission is free. SUSAN JOHNS/Wiscasset Newspaper

The “Wings Over Wiscasset” event August 6 can pull in tourists on their way up the coast; local businesses can give them a reason to linger, a speaker told area businesspeople June…

Chewonki Foundation
Many families, like the Reisbaum family from New York, will spend time camping at Chewonki this summer.  Opening day is planned for June 25. Courtesy of Daniel Casado and Chewonki

On Tuesday, June 25, Chewonki will open its doors to campers for the 99th summer. The day marks the arrival of nearly 200 families to our Wiscasset campus, including parents and…

Maine Wildlife
This bear visited the Thayer family on Mossy Drive in Wiscasset on June 13. Courtesy of Cheryl Thayer and Chelsey Thayer

Most visitors to Wiscasset wear clothes and spend money; but not the ones spotted in local neighborhoods the week of June 10.

They were black bears,…

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Joyce E. Murray, who died April 22, 2013 in Boothbay Harbor, will be held 10 a.m., Friday, June 28 at Oaklawn Cemetery, with the Rev.…

Obituary
Alan James MacQueen

Alan James MacQueen, of Wiscasset, died suddenly on June 10, 2013.

He was born in Lynn, Mass., to Alan and Ruth MacQueen on November 27, 1941. He grew…

Obituary
Burnadeen A. Doak

Burnadeen A. Doak, 87, died peacefully on June 12, 2013.

She was born on May 20, 1926 in Jersey City, N.J., to Joseph and Mary Kusbriu Bonk.

Obituary

Charles Pike Howe, 84, of Junction Road, Westport Island, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.

He was born in Winchester,…

A celebration of life for Michael O'Donnell, who died Friday, March 29, 2013, will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 22 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath.

Peter Greenleaf hugs his son, Pvt. Nick Greenleaf, upon his return to Maine June 15. Courtesy of Isaac Luken

A one year deployment in Afghanistan has ended for three local soldiers and about 100 others. Sgt. 1st Class Ken Solorzano of Alna, Pvt. Nick Greenleaf of Boothbay and Pvt. Mason…

Wiscasset Primary School
The cast of “The Bremen Town Musicians” includes, from left, front row: Nathan, Andrew, Vanessa, Adam; back row: Dalton, Earl, Chrissy and Gabby. Courtesy of Wiscasset Primary School

Wiscasset Primary School students from Mrs. Erdmann’s fourth grade class performed the play “The Bremen Town Musicians.”

This play tells the story an…

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 20, 2013 in the action entitled Financial Freedom Acquisition, LLC…

Probate Court

The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication of this notice is June 13, 2013.

If you are a…

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 16, 2013 in the action entitled HSBC Bank USA, National Association…

Please take notice that Bowditch Road, LLC, c/o Thomas Peterson, 501 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130, is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the…

Probate Court

The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication of this notice is May 16, 2013.

If you are a…

Please take notice that Rocktide Inc. dba Rocktide Inn, 35 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538, Phone: 207-633-4455, is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection…

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 17, 2013 in the action entitled

Maine Artists
"Lighthouse on the hill," by Kevin Beers.

Beginning Thursday, June 20, landscape painter Kevin Beers joins ceramicist Tim Christensen for two new shows at Gleason Fine Art’s Boothbay Harbor gallery. For Beers, this will be…

Bangor

In March 2013 the final buzzer sounded in the hallowed Bangor Auditorium. The facility that had played host to tens of thousands of players and the seats that held nearly 2.5…

Probate Court

The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication of this notice is April 11, 2013.

If you are a…

The Deck House School is excited to announce its “Campaign for a Secure Future.” The goal of this campaign is to raise $300,000 in the next year to fund several projects here on…

The Maine Department of Labor has made the youth work-permit application available online in time for the summer hiring season. All minors under the age of 16 must have a work…

Update
Lady, a young black Labrador retriever, was picked up in Waldoboro as a stray nearly two weeks ago. Her rescuers eventually found she was be riddled with BB shot under her skin, at least 83 pellets worth, luckily none of it causing serious injury. Courtesy of Lincoln County Animal Shelter

UPDATE: The Waldoboro man accused of shooting a dog with a BB gun more than 80 times remains in jail as of June 17. According to documents on file in Lincoln…

Fourth of July

The Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper will have an early deadline for the July 4 issues. Advertising and editorial submissions will be due Friday, June 28 at 4 p.m. The…

Obituary
Joseph S. W. Parker

Joseph Stedman Williams Parker, of Marblehead, Mass., and Southport, beloved husband of Joan (Falvey) Parker, died Monday evening, June 10, 2013 at Salem Hospital surrounded by his…

Furry Friends
Lady, a 1-year-old stray black Labrador, was found in Waldoboro and held for 10 days before being put up for adoption and brought to the veterinarian to be spayed. That's when they learned the “super friendly” dog's secret: someone in her past had assaulted her with at least 83 BB shots, and the evidence had healed under her skin. Courtesy Lincoln County Animal Shelter

UPDATE: A Waldoboro man has been charged with animal cruelty in…

Obituary
Leah M. MacDonald

Leah Marguerite Hebert MacDonald, of Augusta and East Boothbay, died peacefully on June 10, 2013, with two of her five children and one of her granddaughters at her side.     

Born in…

LCSO

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

Arrests

On June 7, David W. Beaucage Sr., 50…

Town Elections

On June 11, Dresden voters elected Gerald Lilly as second selectman, Kim S. Rzasa as town clerk, treasurer and excise tax collector, Ann Pierce as property tax collector and…

Boothbay Region YMCA

Although the first official day of summer is June 21, the Boothbay Region YMCA has already started its summer with a host of activities, fundraisers and camps on the horizon.…

Town Elections

Pay-as-you-throw is a no-go in Wiscasset. Residents on June 11 rejected the measure at the polls 221-146.

The change would have had the Wiscasset…

Congratulations
Cameron West

The American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) announce that Cameron West, the son of Dion and Stacy West from Wiscasset, has been granted a scholarship to attend the annual…