The state-run museum and learning center in Boothbay Harbor opens Wednesday after $1.1 million in upgrades that include 2 new tanks designed to look like the rocky coasts of Boothbay and Burnt Island.
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Holiday lights at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens ‘make you want to decorate at home’
Gardens Aglow opened this Saturday and will welcome visitors through the end of the year.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Fire on Squirrel Island destroys barn
Black smoke from the fire could be seen from nearby Boothbay Harbor.
Posted inThings to Do
Socks in the Frying Pan concert planned for Boothbay Harbor
Award-winning Irish trio Socks in the Frying Pan plat to perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Road. The band is an award-winning trio from County Clare, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Formed in 2014, this trio comprises Aodán Coyne on guitar and vocals, Shane […]
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
State raises alarm about discovery of fast-growing invasive vine
The Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry says mile-a-minute weed is a ‘horticultural hitchhiker’ that often spreads in the root balls or pots of plants sold commercially.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man shot Sunday afternoon in Boothbay Harbor
The victim was taken by Lifeflight helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Local & State, Maine Authors
Mainer moves writing conference from New York City back home
Shanna McNair is bringing The Writers Hotel conference to Boothbay Harbor after years in New York City. Maine writers scheduled to lead sessions include Tess Gerritsen, Cathie Pelletier and Lily King.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Nursing home services may be consolidated at new, higher-cost facility in Damariscotta
Clippership Landing could help LincolnHealth stem years of financial losses at two existing long-term care sites. But the project comes with trade-offs, too.
Posted inLocal & State
Wood banks in high demand as winter bears down on Maine
Maine communities are organizing more volunteer groups to provide firewood at little or no fee to people in need as heating and other costs soar this winter.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
In Boothbay region, water fluoridation sparks debate about public health and personal choice
Residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport will decide Nov. 8 if they want to continue adding fluoride to public drinking water.