Socks in the Frying Pan concert planned for Boothbay Harbor

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.

Man shot Sunday afternoon in Boothbay Harbor

The victim was taken by Lifeflight helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Investigators search for cause of fire that destroyed hotel in Boothbay Harbor

State Fire Marshal Joe Thomas said Tuesday that investigators may never know the cause of Monday's fire at the Beach Cove Waterfront Inn.

Fire destroys waterfront hotel in Boothbay Harbor

The fire broke out around 8:30 p.m. at the Beach Cove Waterfront Inn, according to Wiscasset Deputy Fire chief John Merry.

Gardens Aglow display sees steady crowd, hopes to return to walking format next winter

This year, just over 22,000 vehicles carrying an estimated 88,000 people visited the Gardens Aglow display — a roughly 1% increase in ticket sales from 2020.