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Where It’s At ... The human form
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Obituary
Leah M. Sample
Leah M. Sample, 95, of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 21, 2019. “My Life Story” begins in 1923, the year that I was born in Blue Hill – the nearest hospital to our home in Brooklin, Maine. I never knew my father and my mother died of pneumonia...
Press release
Chamber’s Route One visitor center will boost local economy
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our most recent effort to promote and bolster local businesses and the communities we serve. This valuable new resource is a visitor information center on Route One, just north of the Wiscasset/Edgecomb bridge. The Center will be...
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WMHS Wolverine 2018-19...
Boothbay vs Wiscasset
St. Giles Jefferson free supper March 2
St. Giles Jefferson will host the third of its free suppers this winter, Saturday, March 2, starting at 5 p.m. This time the supper will feature chicken and biscuits. The supper will include side dishes, dessert, and a beverage. Come spend time with friends and family and enjoy a delicious hot meal...
Class C South girls tournament
Boothbay trounces Madison, 55-23
The top-seeded Boothbay Region High School girls varsity basketball team defeated the 13th-seeded Madison High School Bulldogs, 55-23, in the semifinal round of the Class C South tournament at the Augusta Civic Center Thursday, Feb. 21. Leading Boothbay in scoring was Glory Blethen with 20 points...
Pinkhams celebrate 40th wedding anniversary
Michael and Louanne Pinkham, lifetime residents of Wiscasset, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Feb. 17 in Brunswick with family. The bridal party in 1979 consisted of best man, Glendon Russell, and groomsmen Alan Pinkham and Joel James. The matron of honor was Roseanne Boykin and...
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Midcoast Escape Rooms
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Harbor View Cottage at The...
The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees
Observation of National Vietnam War Veterans Day at the State House March 29
The Maine Bureau of Veterans Services will be observing National Vietnam War Veterans Day at the State House (Hall of Flags) in Augusta on March 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. The afternoon’s events will include opening remarks by Governor Janet Mills and the Adjutant General Douglas Farnham. Acting Director...
River Arts’ call to artists
River Arts in Damariscotta is inviting artists to submit up to three works for jurying in the upcoming “Figures, Photos & Forms” show. This show will feature the figure in all mediums with a special encouragement for photographers and sculptors to apply. All mediums including painting, drawing...
Lincoln Home talk rescheduled
After much debate at the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, the attendees approved the concept behind the impeachment of government officials. Come to the rescheduled talk at The Lincoln Home Tuesday, March 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. to hear Jerry Wiles’s talk on the history of impeachment...
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Brady’s is all about friends
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Obituary
Joanne L. Benner
Joanne L. (Welch) Benner, 89, of Franklin, N ew H ampshire , died at Mountain Ridge Healthcare Center on Jan. 24, 2019. She was born in Clairton, P ennsylvania on July 6, 1929, the daughter of Joseph and Anne (DiMeglio) Welch. She graduated from Clairton High School in 1947 then moved to New York...
Lyme Time with Paula Jackson Jones
How Do You Like Me Now?
The term, Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), was initially introduced by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) as a research definition. However, it has been conflated with clinical diagnosis, and has been used to deny Lyme patients the diagnosis and treatment they need to...
A Bird’s Tale
Mindfulness Birding: Our Maine Big Year
Mindfulness birding. That’s how we are describing the Maine Big Year we have decided to try to do in 2019. If you never saw the movie “The Big Year” then you may not know that the premise of a “Big Year” in birding is that you try to see how many different species of bird you can find within a...
Where It’s At ... The human form
Artists have been painting, drawing and sculpting the human form for centuries. Why? Michelangelo said, “He who does not master the nude cannot understand the principles of architecture.” Auguste Rodin: “The body always expresses the spirit whose envelope it is. And for him who can see, the nude...
’Round Town
The car
Now I'm going to show off a little of my new found nautical knowledge. The “car,” as I have come to learn from my times photographing with the gang on the
Ernestina-Morrissey
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Bowdoin
projects at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, is the name of the device upon which a vessel “rides...
Joe’s Journal
Dear Governor Janet Mills
Dear Governor, I know you just moved into your new job, and have a lot on your plate, what with the Legislature and all that entails. We all know it is a big job with lots of responsibilities and expectations. Seems there are lots of folks who expect you to wave a magic wand and solve all the...
Wiscasset to abate asbestos in municipal building
On Feb. 19, in the absence of outgoing Road Commissioner Doug Fowler, School Maintenance Director John Merry addressed the select board about the need for overall asbestos abatement in the municipal building and, more immediately, in the Fire and Rescue portion. In that section, tiles adhered to...
From the editor
Good and not so good days
We all have them. Days when everything seems to go smoothly and then there are the days when you want to pull your hair out because of unexpected problems that come your way. Some say it is all in the planning to avoid those blood pressure-increasing days, but sometimes you can’t plan for some of...
From the assistant editor
Changing times
Remember the party line? My grandparents had one, on their rotary dial phone. Remember rotary dial? The party, or shared, line meant they and someone else had different rings to answer. I think theirs was two short rings and the other person's was one long ring. The most interesting, and...
Live, laugh and love!
Eggplant Parmigiana
Hope everyone is enjoying February vacation week. Thank you to all teachers and staff. If you’re lucky enough to be in a warmer climate, I hope you’re sucking up some well-deserved vitamin C. If you’re home in our awesome little town, if you haven’t heard, it’s tourney time. Wishing both our boys...
Cannabis survey coming with Woolwich tax bills
Woolwich officials hope a survey will give them an idea if the town wants to opt in to Maine’s cannabis industry. On Tuesday night, the select board approved the survey the planning board developed. It will be included with property tax bills mailed to residents this week. “It’s just to get an idea...
Friends of Wiscasset Village discuss goals, possible bus stop
The Friends of Wiscasset Village announced that two subcommittees met over the past month. The first discussed extra amenities such as benches, trash cans and planters; the second discussed overall goals and objectives for the group. Peter Wells, who has contracted with Massachusetts Department of...
Former Le Garage gets new owner
Wiscasset’s Le Garage at 15 Water St., shuttered since Cheryl Rust closed the 40-year-old restaurant in 2017, has a new owner and a new lease on life. Ed Colburn and Rust closed on the sale Feb. 16. “I summered on Southport Island every year since I was born,” he said. “Over the last few years, I’d...
Lincoln County Commissioners
Probate legislation eyed
Lincoln County Commissioners heard concerns about LD 657, An Act to Reorganize the Probate Court, from County Administrator Carrie Kipfer on Tuesday. The current probate system is entirely county-based. Probate judges are elected, and are usually part-time. Each county has its own judge and probate...
Hepler proposes trio of bills
Freshman State Rep. Allison Hepler, D - Woolwich, is sponsoring bills to aid people with brain injuries, encourage small businesses' growth and wipe out the sales tax on newspapers. The ideas all came from constituents, the House District 53 representative said. In an interview and emails, Hepler...
Obituary
Vernon C. Brewer Jr.
Vernon Castle Brewer Jr. died comfortably in his home Feb. 14, 2019 after a long struggle with COPD. He was surrounded by his immediate family during his final moments. He was born April 3, 1947 to Vernon Castle Brewer Sr. and Doris Marion Higgins in their family home in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. He...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Three arrests
Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 304 calls for service between Feb. 11 and Feb. 19. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,522 calls for service. Arrests Joshua Colgan, 31, of Jefferson was arrested Feb. 14 for Domestic Violence Assault,...
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2/22
The Boathouse Bistro is a fun and delicious experience in downtown Boothbay Harbor. We offer a well...
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WinsMor Garage Door & Custom Garage Doors & More
2/22
WinsMor Garage Door Co.is offering a 8x7 or 9x7 insulated steel raised panel door with a 1/2 HP...
Brady’s is all about friends
Brady’s
2/19
Friends gather at Brady’s everyday to enjoy great food, cold drinks, and fabulous fellowship! Come...
Cabin Fever Sale Book Sale
Wiscasset Public Library
2/14
Friends of Wiscasset Public Library Cabin Fever Sale Winter got you down? Come to Second Hand Prose...
Have a lovely Valentine’s Day
Kay Stephens Creative Content & Social Media
2/14
This tiny fairy door is handmade with red maple branches found on the ground on our property in...
Hump Day!!.... and a little snow
Brady’s
2/13
It’s Hump Day at Brady’s and we’ve tossed in a little snow to add to the fun! Today’s Quickie is...
DOG FOOD SALE
Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
2/9
Get these specials whilst they last or forever hold your pees. Manufacturer Type Size Reg Price...
Giving Away $25 Gift Certificates
Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
2/8
Saturday, February 9th 10-2 ONLY Get your new Furry Little Buddy at Midcoast Humane’s Special...
Boothbay Region YMCA Winter II Program Guide
Boothbay Region YMCA
2/6
The Boothbay Region YMCA starts registration for its Winter II programs on Monday, February 11th...
Brady’s Closed Valentine’s Day for a Wedding
Brady’s
2/5
Brady’s will be closed all day on February 14th (Valentine’s Day) for a private event. We are...
3/4: A Summer in Alaska with Michael Perry at The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees
2/22
Event Date:
Mon, Mar 4 - 3:00 pm
Join Michael Perry, Monday, March 4, 3:00-4:00pm , for a beautiful slide program capturing the 2nd...
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education
2/22
Event Date:
Tue, Feb 26 - 6:00 pm
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with Community Life Safety $ 85 Basic Life Support...
Applying to College: Where to Start?
Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education
2/22
Event Date:
Tue, Feb 26 - 6:00 pm
Applying to College: Where to Start? with Janet Sprague We will discuss how to narrow the college...
Crocheted Wire Jewelry
Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education
2/21
Event Date:
Thu, Feb 28 - 6:00 pm
Crocheted Wire Jewelry Sign up today for the class on February 28, 6-8pm Learn to use crochet...
Join Our Lincoln Home Family of Caregivers
The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees
2/21
At The Lincoln Home, we are family, each and every one of us. Together, as a team, we pride...
Midcoast Escape Rooms
Midcoast Escape Rooms
2/21
Need something fun and exciting to do this weekend?? Come check out Midcoast Escape Rooms at 281...
Boothbay Region YMCA Summer Camp Guide 2019
Boothbay Region YMCA
2/20
The Boothbay Region YMCA is offering 10 weeks of an expanded summer camp experience to give kids...
BBH Selectmen Workshop- Zoning Changes Discussion
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
2/20
FEB 28 Burnt Island & Aquarium Talk
St. Andrews Village Retirement Community
2/19
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Thu, Feb 28 - 2:00 pm
February 28 - 2:00pm - St. Andrews Village Join us for a free presentation on the Burnt Island...
Friends Book Group met on February 15 to share titles.
Wiscasset Public Library
2/19
They recommend: The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens...
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