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PublishedMarch 15, 2023
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.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2023
Weekend freeze has plumbers scrambling to repair burst pipes
Temperatures across Maine plunged to double digits below zero last weekend, forcing plumbers, firefighters and emergency responders to juggle hundreds of calls for help.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2022
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.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2022
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.
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PublishedMay 24, 2022
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.
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PublishedMay 23, 2022
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.
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Former Boothbay Harbor lobster pound owner dies after being hit by van in Florida
Edward Tibbetts and his wife, Kathy – the former owners of Atlantic Edge Lobster – were crossing a road in St. Augustine when they were struck Saturday.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2022
Burnt Island Light’s educational beacon burns bright thanks to Auburn’s Elaine Jones
The Auburn native had the idea of using Burnt Island Lighthouse off the coast of Boothbay Harbor as an education facility. Then she made it a reality. Recently retired, she hopes the programs and the lessons live on.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2022
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.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2021
Gardens Aglow light display again drive-thru only, but a longer, ‘more immersive’ experience
This year's Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens was revamped to be longer and more immersive than last year's display, according to President and CEO Gretchen Ostherr.
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