Ken Rayle News Today

Under a state deadline to implement LD 2003 changes into town ordinances by July 1, Boothbay Harbor called in professional help. The selectboard unanimously voted May 13 to accept a bid from North Star Planning (NSP) as a consultant to help meet the...

Around 30 Boothbay Harbor residents attended the annual town meeting May 4 where they approved a $6,033,852 total budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Voters passed all 23 of the warrant articles, also approving several updates to town ordinances...

In 2019, a federal appeals court ruled chalking tires for parking enforcement is unconstitutional. Police departments across the country have adapted by using technology, and Boothbay Harbor will soon join in. Feb. 26, selectmen approved a new...

The Jan. 10 and 13 storms that caused heavy damage to private property and neighboring towns largely spared Boothbay Harbor’s municipal property, according to Town Manager Julia Latter. Latter gave a report to selectmen at their Jan. 29 meeting with...

Members of the selectboard and planning board came together Nov. 30 for a workshop months in the making to discuss the future of several Boothbay Harbor ordinances. Participants reviewed issues including housing, mixed-use buildings, and how space...

Last year, Boothbay Harbor selectmen approved a $500 donation to Harbor Theater on behalf of the town, according to Executive Director Lynn Thompson. Thompson and President Hamilton Meserve came to the Nov. 27 selectmen’s meeting to thank and update...

Dear Editor: Recently I submitted a letter urging a Yes vote for Bond Question 1. As expected, it has led to numerous discussions at the Post Office, Hannaford, and the Refuse Center. All conversations were civil, yet it was clear the message of “...

Dear Editor: Bond Question One, Repair and Upgrade K – 8 buildings. This bond issue would borrow up to $28.8 million dollars. Much of this is the result of deferred upgrades or repairs. The fix cannot be kicked down the road further. No matter what...

The Boothbay selectmen are going back to school. On Sept. 13, the board was unanimous in wanting to discuss the current condition of both elementary and high schools prior to the November referendum. Selectmen requested Town Manager Dan Bryer...

In the Aug. 28 Boothbay Harbor selectboard meeting, Boothbay Region Fishermen’s Memorial Board President Andrew Morley accused Selectman Michael Tomko of inappropriate conduct. Morley said the selectboard chair has been inciting conflict around the...