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BATH, Maine — Bath Police Department logs reveal that officials made two calls to a home in Bath, just days before a double homicide there. On Sunday morning, Michael Bailey shot his wife, Lisa Bailey and adult daughter, Jennifer Bailey, before killing himself. Today, Jennifer's friends are remembering her...

The Damariscotta Pumpkin Fest weigh-off happened on Sunday and CBS13 Chief Meteorologist Charlie Lopresti took the top prize!. Not only did his 2,365.5-pound pumpkin place first, but he also beat the Maine state record for the largest pumpkin by over 200 pounds. The old record was 2,121.5 pounds and was...

The first time I ever saw Jimmy Tripp was in late 1982. Jimmy had his boat, the Day Star, loaded with big wooden Anderson traps and was heading offshore. It was snowing and the flakes vanished in the water of Spruce Head harbor. Tripp had his head sticking out a side window to see where he was going—and he was smiling. Some people just love the life, and wooden boats. “There’s something more personal about a wooden boat,” Tripp says. “I don’t know, they have a soul.”

A Maine high school football program announced the cancellation of its remaining season due to an ongoing hazing investigation. Lisbon High School made the announcement shortly after announcing a forfeit of last Friday night’s game. the hazing allegations and the reaction from the community. Below is an excerpt from...

This Friday, Oct. 11. Be there and share! Courtesy of Lisa Matthews. “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” - H.P. Lovecraft. It is October, the cool, colorful, earthy-scented month that leads us to...

The Southport General Store is seeking a professional and hospitality focused Front of House manager to ensure a consistently memorable experience at the Southport General Store by taking ownership of all in-store operations, product selection, vendor relations and store aesthetics. The ideal candidate should have experience in retail specialty food and beverage including managing customer and vendor relationships, managing inventory, and store merchandising. The Front of House Lead will also work closely with other members of the management team to ensure proper staffing, operational efficiency, and store cleanliness. We value an entrepreneurial spirit, team-oriented mentality, and a can-do attitude. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional ready to take the next step in their careers.

Tucked away in the charming town of Freeport, Maine, a delightful surprise awaits those who venture off the beaten path. Isabella’s Café & Bakery has quietly earned a reputation among locals as the go-to spot for the most scrumptious scones in all of New England. Each day, the...

The China Historical Society is pleased to invite the public to an engaging presentation on the history of the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington (WW&F) narrow gauge railway. This event, featuring local experts Bob Wallace and Phil Dow from the Albion Historical Society, will take place next Thursday, October 17, at 7 p.m. at the China Baptist Church.

The barrel ride was a fan-favorite for children at Family Harvest Day at BVRM Oct. 5. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register. The autumnal spirit was in full swing at Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRVM) Oct. 5 as the museum hosted its annual Family Harvest Day. A pair of Civil War reenactors dressed...

Errol T. Clark, 95, of South Jefferson, was dealt lemons early in his life, and through tough work and the love of his childhood sweetheart, has led a rich life. Errol was born in Damariscotta in the Round Top farmhouse on Belvedere Road, now known as Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust’s Salt Bay Farm, to Doris (Simmons) and Frank Lailer Clark. His grandparents were Emaline (Erskine) and William H. Clark.

As headed by a co-planner of LD 2003, BRDC quickly formed a month after LD 2003 was enacted and positioned itself to grab town and county ARPA funding before other proposals had a chance. Recently the Boothbay Region Development Corporation received preliminary approval for its development without undergoing a traffic...

A memorable Friday night for Oceanside quarterback Zeb Foster highlighted last weekend’s high school football action.

On a rainy summer day, Mainers gathered in parking lots from Doxer-Foxcroft to Yarmouth, carrying dozens of roosters in cat carriers, dog crates, boxes and children’s tents. They were waiting for Robert Ginn, known to most as Slo Mainer, to pick up their unwanted birds for auction or resale. Some of those birds were so aggressive that they gave him the carriers and said not to open them.

(Bath) – Three people are dead after a murder suicide incident in Bath yesterday morning. State Police spokeswoman Shannon Moss reports to Star 97.7 police in Bath responded to a shooting at a Crawford Drive home at 7-o’clock yesterday morning. They found 58-year old Lisa Bailey and her 32-year old daughter Jennifer dead inside. The shooter, 66-year old Michael Bailey was found dead inside the house with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was married to Lisa and the father of Jennifer. Authorities have not said what led to the shooting.

It is with immense pride and deep gratitude that I write a reflection about the incredible success of the Boothbay Region YMCA’s A Greater Impact Campaign. After six years of dedication, flexibility, and perseverance, the Y has exceeded its original $14.5 million goal—an achievement made possible by the generosity of many, propelled by an anonymous $2 million dollar matching challenge and, most recently, through a $750,000 matching challenge created by small a group of loyal donors, and now topped off by an extraordinary recent $550,000 anonymous gift that brought the campaign across the finish line.

I have known Ed Polewarczyk since he moved to Wiscasset, after his amazing career in rocket science. After a few years of attending many meetings in Wiscasset to familiarize himself with the process, Ed ran for Selectman. He was a very conscientious and hard working Selectman. He always did his homework, attended many town committee meetings, just to stay up to date, and made thoughtful and wise votes while in office.

Wiscasset’s longtime fall event Scarecrowfest at the town office Oct. 5 had the chili and chowder contest, Halloween costumes for children to pick out, and more, including the time-honored scarecrow-making on the lawn along Route One. Thank you to Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio in Wiscasset for sharing...

On Sept. 28, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) threw a spectacular fundraiser to benefit the Library’s operating fund. In celebration of BHML’s centennial, this inaugural Storybook Ball was themed to “The Great Gatsby,” an American classic by F. Scott Fitzgerald set in the roaring twenties, and published one year after BHML opened its doors at 4 Oak Street. As a local non-profit, our Library relies greatly on individual donations and fundraising to maintain and grow operations. This event raised $21,700 to support the critical library services BHML offers to our community!

1. Police in Ogunquit have confirmed they are on the scene of what they’re calling an “ongoing situation.” The incident is along the southern end of Main St. on Route 1. A heavy police presence, including officers armed with assault rifles could be seen near the Hideaway Inn in Ogunquit. Police are asking people to avoid the area. (WMTW)

After pandemic-era federal funding dried up, Maine day cares were hammered by worker shortages that forced many to shut down.