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Linda J. Witt
Linda J. Witt, 52, of Dresden, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 16, at her home. ...

Alfred L. Harrington
Alfred L. 'Bud' Harrington, 81, of East Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16. ...

Particia A. Gagne
Patricia Ann Gagne, 67, died Monday, April 21 at her home in Bath. ...

Nancy B. Yerrall
Nancy B. (Byrd) Yerrall, 82, of Springfield, Mass. and Ocean Point, and formerly of Longmeadow, Mass., passed away on Monday April 21. ...

James A. Papp
James A. Papp of Dennisport, Mass. and Boothbay Harbor, passed away on December 5, 2007. ...

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"Renaissance Man" Ed Harding receives Lifetime Service award
Rotarian Chip Griffin called him "a human with a huge heart who contributed behind the scenes." For the family and friends of Ed Harding gathered at the Rotary Club on April 17, it was a night for recognition and praise, anecdotes and love. - Lisa Kristoff

Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club
Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club news - Elaine Halligan

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club news - Scotty

Boothbay residents halt removal of areas along Cross River
It was apparent by the number of cars in the parking lot at the Boothbay Town Office that residents of the town were out to make an impression at the public hearing on April 15. - Lisa Kristoff

BRLT calls for artists for Boat Builders Festival
Boothbay Region Land Trust is looking for artists interested in participating in the 2008 Art Show & Sale at the 6th annual Boat Builders Festival. - Jean Webster

Central Maine Power upgrading Harbor sub station
Central Maine Power Supervisor Kevin Therriault said Thursday, April 17 that a recent study showed that the midcoast region needed to be upgraded in order for its system to provide a better quality service for its consumers. - Diane Randlett

Colin Hay in concert May 2
Colin Hay first landed on American shores as the front man and principal songwriter of the pop sensation Men at Work. His wry songs and burnished vocals lead the way for the band's enormous hits including, "Down Under," "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Overkill.

Damariscotta River Association Announces Education Internship
The Damariscotta River Association is offering an excellent opportunity to work with its education program as a student intern in the field of environmental education.

DMR Aquarium to feature local lobstermen
From the time when lobsters were so abundant that they were crawling up onto the shore until now, lobstering has been a huge part of coastal Maine living. - Joe Orchulli Ii

Knot Gray's Wharf - a new era begins on the waterfront
If someone had told Korey Lewis and Rick Carmolli that one day they would own Gray's Wharf, they would have said … never. - Lisa Kristoff

Learn to "Gasproof" your life at New Hope For Women fund-raiser
"Gaslight." Most of us are most familiar with the 1944 film version starring Charles Boyer ("Gregory") and Ingrid Bergman (Paula). In the film, Gregory slowly drives wife, Paula, to doubt her sanity through the use of subtle forms of emotional abuse. - Lisa Kristoff

Lewis confronts CSD school committee
Public participation at CSD school committee meetings is a rare event, but the Wednesday April 16 meeting was a notable exception. Former BRHS industrial arts teacher Fred Lewis, who brought a successful lawsuit against the CSD. - Sue Mello

Maine DOT changes direction on Sherman Marsh restoration
On Columbus Day weekend 2005, heavy rains breached the Sherman Lake Dam in Newcastle. For the first time in 71 years, the lake drained and tidal waters returned to the upper end of Marsh River. - Early 2006, Maine Department Of Transportation (mdot) Had Decide

Maine has a new school law, but many not happy
Changes made last week to the school consolidation law will allow some districts to move forward with their regional school units and others to propose unions that allow local school boards to keep some power, but not as much as they now have. - Victoria Wallack

News from 4 Oak Street
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library news - Pat Brunell

Not good times for the fishing industry
Editorial - Mary Brewer

Ocean Point
Ocean Point weekly column - Pat Waldman

On Golden Pond
The setting sun appeared as if it might produce perfect conditions at Vose Pond Flowage; and the race was on, to once again travel to the pond in hopes of a critter being in the right place at the right time. - David A. Murray

Rotary Club collecting for annual benefit auction
The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club is planning its annual benefit Auction and Flea Market, this year to be held Saturday, August 2 on the Boothbay Common.

Southport
Southport weekly column - Leigh Sherrill

The First announces customer photo calendar contest
The First is proud to announce that a Customer Photography Contest is now underway for the purpose of selecting images to be featured in the bank's 2009 Desk Calendar.

Town Meeting with Attorney General Steven Rowe on May 5
Maine's Attorney General Steven Rowe will hold a Town Meeting at Boothbay Region High School for all community members and students in grades six through 12.

What's the fuss over LD1?
Last year, the Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen and then Town Manager Carlo Pilgrim set a goal of meeting the LD1 property tax levy limit. In a series of meetings, municipal budgets were cut and the final budget presented to taxpayers. - Sue Mello

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