Wiscasset police are investigating the destruction of two flags on a Federal Street home, Officer Jonathan Barnes said. In a phone interview June 29, Barnes said the poles were snapped and the…
News
“America’s historic houses are a key part of the country’s heritage. Stepping inside one of these well-preserved homes gives visitors a glimpse of architectural…
The town of Boothbay Harbor announced the footbridge will be open today, Thursday, June 29 at 10 a.m. The project is not yet complete, but the bridge will remain open from 6 a.m. to dusk daily. …
June 23, 24 and 28, Colby College researchers came to Boothbay Harbor to gather community thoughts on offshore wind power, with help from a virtual reality wind farm. “We’re trying to understand…
WINDJAMMER DAYS 2023
The pirates of Boothbay Harbor defended their home port June 28 against an invading band of rival pirates. After hurling insults and gunpowder fire, the ragtag home crew clashed with the marauders…
A celebration of life for Stephen Rubicam will be held on Monday, July 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum, Route 27, Boothbay. Come join us to hear and share stories and…
Jodie Roquemore enjoys people. That is a good thing, because on June 27, the owner of Jodie’s Cafe and Bakery on Route One, Wiscasset bought the longtime Sarah’s Cafe property on Water Street.…
A Healthy Summer Online/Mobile Auction to benefit The Boothbay Region Health Center is underway.
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Sheepscott Community Church is a community-centered church that welcomes all. In-person services will be held at 10 a.m. Sundays July 2 – Sept. 10 at the “hill” church on…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 184 calls for service for the period of June 20 to June 27. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 5,221 calls for service.
Summons
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The Lincoln County Commissioners voted at their June 20 meeting to allocate $1.5 million of County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the creation of the “Lincoln County Affordable Housing…
Obituary
Tammy Ann Saxton, 47, of Gardiner Road, Wiscasset died June 25, 2023 at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.
She was born in Damariscotta on July 15,…
Obituary
Leland “Lee” Joseph Hague III, 80, of Eagle Cove, Woolwich died June 25, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Oakland, California on Aug. 15, 1942, a son…
Salt ’n Spar
Three years from now on July 4, 2026, America will celebrate its "Semiquincentennial,” our nation’s 250th year of independence. Here in “Maine’s Prettiest Village,” there’s also a 250th birthday…
Alna selectmen
Two Alna selectmen finalized their censure decision involving the other member June 22. Second Selectman Steve Graham and Third Selectman Coreysha Stone found First Selectman Ed Pentaleri in…
Obituary
Alan Delafield Burke, born Aug. 21, 1930, passed away peacefully at his home in California on June 12, 2023.
Alan was born and raised in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. He graduated from…
Several local organizations are coming together to provide youth with free, healthy meals throughout the summer through the USDA funded Summer Food Service Program.
The program is open to…
A celebration of life for Betty J. Sawyer, 91, who passed away on May 8, 2023, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 at her home, 20 Hooper Street, Wiscasset. Arrangements are by…
The Boothbay Railway Village plans to celebrate past and present volunteers at the museum on Sunday, July 9. Volunteers will enjoy free admission all day, with live music and a barbecue on the…
Windjammer Days 2023
The first day of Boothbay Harbor’s Windjammer Days 2023 concluded with a Lighted Boat Parade around the inner harbor. Seven boats, including a local Coast Guard vessel, took part in the colorful…
A memorial celebration for Pat Jeremiah will be held Sunday, July 2 at 10 a.m. at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay. The celebration will be held on the Maze…
Due to the conflicting rain predictions for later today (Sunday, June 25), Emily Mirabile has moved Boothbay's Got Talent to the Boothbay Region YMCA - same time: 6 p.m.
The YMCA is…
Press release
Maine Department of Transportation will be replacing the railroad crossing on Route 1. This work will require the closure of Route One at Federal Street and Eddy Road …
Lincoln County Historical Association
Lincoln County Historical Association is pleased to announce the publication of the first facsimile edition of Susannah Carter's "The…
The sweetest place to be in Wiscasset Saturday was St. Philip’s Episcopal Church for its 69th annual Strawberry Festival and, if the big turnout is any indication, the tradition will continue for…
The town of Boothbay Harbor announced June 23, the Footbridge Renovation Project is not yet finished. According to Town Manager Julia Latter, construction is near completion, but the town is not…
Boothbay Harbor
2023 is an historic sailing season for the pinnace Virginia, and Boothbay Harbor’s Windjammer Days is her debutante ball. There is much to discover about how to sail a 17th…
Members of Partridge Cemetery Association (PCA) in Woolwich paid memorial tribute to a longtime, dedicated member, David Wallace, at the annual meeting held June 2 at North Woolwich Methodist…
Jason Lorrain of Boothbay is the new Lincoln County maintenance department supervisor. On June 20, commissioners voted 2-0 to hire the former Boothbay code enforcement officer.
“His work…
Wiscasset selectmen
The phone started ringing the day after Wiscasset voters passed marijuana ordinances June 13, Town Manager Dennis Simmons told selectmen June 20. He was readying applications and people were…
The Woolwich selectboard kept up its yearly tradition of meeting in the 1837 Town House when the board reopened the historic building at the corner of Old Stage and Dana Mill roads. The agenda…
The Maine House of Representatives voted unanimously Tuesday, June 20 to enact legislation sponsored by…
Edgecomb selectmen approved a school committee request June 13 to use “up to $100,000” from the student expense reserve account. The committee requested additional funds to cover Fiscal Year 23…
The Boothbay Register office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Please note: the deadline for submissions — including all press releases, ads and columns…
The Boothbay Civic Association, Bet's Fish Fry and Shannon's Unshelled will be sponsoring a concert on the Boothbay Common, featuring the beloved Maniacs on…
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to report that, thanks to the generosity of donor Tom Boothby, it has added 25 acres within its Northern Headwaters Focus Area and Sheepscot Watershed. The…
On Monday, June 19 at 5:39 p.m., Lincoln County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle crash on River Road in Boothbay.
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Windjammer Days 2023
The Maine State Aquarium, a program of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), will hold an open house for four days, June 28 through July 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to preview the…
Obituary
Martha Ellen (Chapman) Chellis, 83, of Gorham died peacefully on June 16, 2023 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in East…
A change in the Set For Success back-to-school program has Edgecomb education officials scrambling for a new plan. During the June 12 meeting, school committee members learned of a significant…
Bath Savings President & CEO Glenn Hutchinson announced a $100,000 donation to support the construction of Tedford Housing’s new facility in Brunswick.
Tedford Housing’s new 17,000+-…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 237 calls for service for the period of June 13 to June 20. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 5,037 calls for service.
Summonses
…The Chapman-Hall House historic site will join Damariscotta’s anniversary celebration with an exhibit that highlights the two families that owned the house during the 18th and 19th centuries, the…
The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta 2023 returns on the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday weekend, Oct. 6-9, to deliver its signature frivolity. Woven into the festival are performances by…
Obituary
Margaret Robena (Burrill) “Bena” Turner was a loving mother, grandmother, friend, a talented hunter, fisher-woman, and gardener. She had a love of all things in nature and outdoors. She died a…
When Lucia Droby and other early organizers of Wiscasset Art Walk were planning its 2013, inaugural season, their strategy was to “start small and simple and then build the event, and to develop…
Obituary
James Edward Savage, 72, of Krampf Circle, Brunswick died June 14, 2023, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
He was born in Stetson on Feb. 9, 1951, a son…
The Maine Community Foundation recently awarded Veggies to Table a grant of $10,000 to support the general operations of this grow-to-donate organic vegetable and flower farm. The funds will…
AUGUSTA - Today, June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday in the United States commemorating the day when the last enslaved people in the country were informed of their freedom.
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Obituary
Elizabeth (Liz) Santa Peters, 86, of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, passed away peacefully at St. Andrews Village, on the evening of June 8, 2023.
Liz was born on April 13, 1937, to Helen Santay…
