The cat’s owner shot and killed the fox, which later tested positive for rabies.
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Boothbay to celebrate holidays with Harbor Lights Festival
Have a merry old time in the midcoast at the Harbor Lights Festival from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in Boothbay Harbor. The lighted boat parade is one of many shining stars of the celebration, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus will arrive on a boat along with their elf, moose and lobster […]
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Wildlife advocates fear changes to Endangered Species Act
BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Chris Kenty and Jim Walters came from Philadelphia for Maine Audubon’s 50th annual bald eagle cruise on Merrymeeting Bay, but not for the novelty of seeing the majestic bird. They came to see dozens of bald eagles. “On any given day you can see a bald eagle in Philly,” Walters said. “But […]
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Mogul’s empire ignites fight over Boothbay Harbor’s coastal identity
Some residents see a visionary in Lewiston native Paul Coulombe, who seeks a zoning change to redevelop the working waterfront; others see a villain eroding the town’s seaside charm. BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Paul Coulombe looks at the east side of the harbor and sees a place stuck in time. The hotels and restaurants, some of […]
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Anita R. Cook
LEWISTON — Anita Rita Cook, 97, of Lisbon died Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Central Maine Medical Center after a four-day stay. Born in Lewiston July 26, 1921, a daughter of the late Arthur and Cecile Veilleux Parent, she was educated in Lewiston schools and graduated from Lewiston High School in the Class of 1940. She […]
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John T. Buck
BOOTHBAY HARBOR — The most interesting man in the world has gone to meet his maker. John Buck, 76, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 7, at St. Andrews Village, Boothbay Harbor. He was a teacher, a shopkeeper and an adventurer. When asked about the safety hazards of the old clunker he used to drive, he said, “I […]
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Lisbon man captured on fire escape after suspected car theft
BOOTHBAY HARBOR (AP) — Police say several Maine town residents helped them capture a suspect considered armed and dangerous. Boothbay Harbor police officials say they learned Saturday afternoon that Jedidiah Watson, 38, of Libson allegedly stole a vehicle from the Biddeford area and had fled to Boothbay Harbor. Watson had three warrants for his arrest. […]
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We Banjo 3 to perform in Boothbay Harbor, Brownfield in March
GALWAY, Ireland — We Banjo 3 will kick off the “Earth & Sky” tour in the U.S. with two Maine appearences in Boothbay Harbor and Brownfield. The band will perform at the Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2. Doors will open at 7. The event is open to […]
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Terry D. Smith
LEWISTON — On Friday, Jan. 19, the world said goodbye to Terry D. Smith. It’s all about the “dash.” Terry lived his dash to the fullest and gave so much to so many along the way. Terry was with family and his partner, Tony Labbe, when he passed after struggling with health issues for some time. […]
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Helen A. Fehlau
1918 – 2015 BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Helen Andrews Fehlau, 97, of Boothbay Harbor, died on Thursday, July 2. She was born Mariette Helen Andrews on Jan. 16, 1918, the fourth daughter of Ethel Rollins Andrews and Harry Andrews. Her three older sisters, Ruby, Clara and Dorothy awaited her birth at home in Auburn. The winter […]