Man feared lost at sea
The United States Coast Guard Station at McKown Point received a call regarding an unmanned sailboat, under-sail and adrift on the south side of Squirrel Island on Monday, September 18, at 1:30 p.m. - Joe Orchulli Ii

Livermore Falls surprises Seahawks
The Livermore Falls Andies came to town Friday, September 15 with a purpose as they came away with a hard fought 28-14 football victory over the Seahawks at Sherman Field. - Keith Alley

American Legion Post #36
American Legion Post #36 news - Bill English

Barbra Streisand stops by Wiscasset to shop for antiques
One of the two women, who had "striking red hair," asked her to open one of the glass display cases to see some items. As she was taking them out, she looked up to see Barbra Streisand standing beside her. - Paula Gibbs

Boothbay Harbor Laundry, Inc. turns Green
Recently, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) announced that dry cleaners must begin to phase out the use of perchloroethylene, a heavy-duty solvent that removes dirt and grease from clothes and sometimes leaves the familiar chemical smell. - Gayden Prince

Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club
Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club news - Frank Helman

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club news - Scotty

Boothbay Playhouse announces 2007 Summer Schedule
Plans are underway for next summer and two of the 2007 Playhouse productions are already on the schedule.

County welcomes deputy K-9 Olga
The Lincoln County Commissioners had an unexpected visit from the newest member of the county's canine unit. Olga, an eleven-month-old female German Shepard was given a warm welcome by the commissioners Tuesday morning at their meeting. - Charlotte Boynton

CSD School Committee hears opening reports
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District School Committee held its first meeting of the 2006-2007 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at BRES. - Sue Mello

Edgecomb
Edgecomb weekly column - Jo Cameron

Great State Debate at Opera House October 2
The very first Great State Debate was staged two years ago and history is about to repeat itself. - John Vanorsdell

Health Insurance for retired state employees: $1.2 billion bill
Starting next year the state has to disclose its un-funded obligations for health insurance for retired state employees, teachers and now some police and firefighters and start figuring out a way to pay for it - $1.2B estimated. - Victoria Wallack

Junior High JV Wildcats upset Winthrop, 24-18, Varsity loses 30-
For the first time in four years, the Winthrop junior high junior varsity team lost a game. Winthrop lost to Boothbay's junior high jayvees, 24-18, on September 14.

Lady Seahawk field hockey team loses two close games
The Lady Seahawk field hockey team suffered a pair of 2-1 losses this week to drop to 1-5 on the season. - Kevin Burnham

Lady Seahawk soccer team loses two, defeats Carrabec
The Lady Seahawks soccer team lost two games and won its first game of the season last week. - Lisa Kristoff

Monthly metal bidding begins in October at Transfer Station
The Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District board received a letter from Wallace Brewer requesting exclusive picking rights of the non-ferrous metals in the metal pile (copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel) behind the station office. - Lisa Kristoff

Ocean Point
Ocean Point weekly column - Pat Waldman

Over 200 attend Fifth Annual Hometown Heroes Night
Those honored were humble in their acceptance speeches (if they gave one) and those presenting plaques provided great insight into the dedication and, sometimes, heroic fortitude shown by their fellow emergency responders. - Kevin Burnham

Overnight accommodations with a different flavor
Editorial - Mary Brewer

Seahawk golfers now 5 and 3
On Thursday, Boothbay played Wiscasset at Sheepscot Links and lost 3-2. Three of the five varsity matches went to extra holes, with Grady Kelly and Chad Murray both picking up wins. Boothbay played well but came up just short on an unfamiliar course.

Southport
Southport weekly column - Maria Doelp

State Chamber leans toward TABOR
The head of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce says if his board had to vote today on whether to support the Taxpayers Bill of Rights on the November ballot, they probably would do so with a qualified "yes." - Victoria Wallack

The Black Gray Squirrel
In America, the eastern gray squirrel is a very common sight east of the Mississippi River. It possibly is the most recognizable native mammal in that region. - David A. Murray

Winner named in Cold River Vodka Martini Mix-Off
The final in a series of Cold River Vodka Martini Mix-Off events was held on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Boothbay Harbor restaurant, 93 Townsend. - Nancy Marshall

YMCA Coastal Club
YMCA Coastal Club news - Robert E. Zimmerli

Youth suicide is topic of October 1 forum
The Boothbay region community is encouraged to attend a youth suicide prevention forum at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Sunday, October 1 at 1 p.m. - Lisa Kristoff