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Wiscasset Police Blotter Aug. 6- 12
No charges filed against Damariscotta resident at center of prostitution case
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Richard E. Williams
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Wiscasset Art Walk and Alive on the Common
PIE’s ice cream social
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Wiscasset Middle High School spring athletics
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A Bridge to Peace
“Newsies” Delivers at Maine State Music Theater
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike sends up Chekhov in Style
You’ve got a Digital Life…but what about your Digital Afterlife?
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‘Birding in Maine’ new book!
Westport Column: Lots of summertime fun
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Democratic opportunity
No means no
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What would a cannabis store look like in Boothbay Harbor?
River Bottom Raw Bar opens in Newcastle
Details out on Wiscasset teachers’ pact
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Thai Daughters thankful for community’s generosity
Champagne on the Sheepscot
Pemaquid Chapter D.A.R. news
Bluegrass and artists show at Lincoln Home
The Y’s FitKidz Program
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Thai Daughters thankful for community’s generosity
‘Birding in Maine’ new book!
Bluegrass and artists show at Lincoln Home
Damariscotta-Newcastle ArtWalk Aug. 18
River Bottom Raw Bar opens in Newcastle
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‘Birding in Maine’ new book!
Picard nails down dominant prostock victory
Saltwater Fishing Tourney results
Explore ‘Mosses and Friends’ at HVNC
Wiscasset track players shine at youth state meet
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Thai Daughters thankful for community’s generosity
Two hundred and twenty people came together on Aug. 4 at the Friends of Thai Daughters (FTD) Sunflower Celebration in Damariscotta to support girls and young women at risk of being trafficked in Northern Thailand. The highlight of the night was meeting the FTD “Daughters” visiting the U.S. For Faii...
‘Birding in Maine’ new book!
This time of year brings many visitors to our beloved state of Maine and that includes lots and lots of birding enthusiasts. Many come with family and combine traditional seafood-eating, swimming, canoeing, sailing, fishing, and hiking with adventures to look for birds. Other birders come with a...
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Watershed moments
Sheepscot River Race
Westport Column: Lots of summertime fun
Hello friends and neighbors! It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy! By all reports, last week’s old fashioned Ice Cream Social hosted by the Westport Community Association was a huge success! As many as 70 people helped consume seven gallons of vanilla, chocolate, black raspberry and coffee ice...
Beware of caller ID scam
If you use caller ID to screen your calls, you have probably noticed it is no longer reliable. Scammers can use various methods to produce a fake caller ID on your phone or answering machine in an effort to gain your trust. Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Bob Hasch said the department has received...
Champagne on the Sheepscot
Spend a bucolic evening on the shores of the Sheepscot River in Newcastle, sipping champagne and enjoying hors d’oeuvres while Lincoln Academy student jazz combos provide the soundtrack at “Champagne on the Sheepscot.” Join us on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 4:30 -7 p.m.; in addition to Champagne, full...
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Prizes awarded to Summer...
Wiscasset Public Library
A Gift to The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home
Wiscasset Police Blotter Aug. 6- 12
Chief Jeff Lange reported the following activity for the week of Aug. 6-12:
Summons
On Aug. 9, Kate Moeschler, 38, of Chester, Vermont, was summonsed for Operating Without a License. The summons was given after a motor vehicle accident in which she was involved. No injuries were...
Pemaquid Chapter D.A.R. news
On August 8, the daughters of the Pemaquid Chapter hosted special guest, D.A.R. Maine State Chaplain, Earlene Chadbourne. She discussed the state of the union during the lives of brothers Rufus and William King, two of Maine’s well-known statesmen and patriots in the mid-1700’s and early 1800’s...
Bluegrass and artists show at Lincoln Home
Join us on Saturday, August 19, 4 p.m., for the second annual Lobster and More event! Bring your summer guests to join in the fun and meet some of the great people we have in our community. The evening’s festivities include Maine bluegrass band, Sandy River Ramblers, known for their gorgeous three...
Main Street: Shop - Stay - Dine - Save
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The Beguiled (R)
Lincoln Theater
CLUB OYSTER LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Mine Oyster
Letter to the editor
Democratic opportunity
Dear Editor: Voters of Wiscasset, you are invited to participate in what is recognized in our country as the purest form of democracy. This democratic event takes place at the Wiscasset Elementary School on Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. This town meeting was called by the Wiscasset Select Board in response to...
Damariscotta-Newcastle ArtWalk Aug. 18
The fifth year of the Damariscotta-Newcastle, a.k.a. Twin Villages, ArtWalk continues on Friday, Aug 18. From 4-7 p.m., local galleries, studios, craft stores, restaurants and more keep their doors open for shopping and browsing. This is a free, self-guided event. There are colorful poster/maps in...
Letter to the editor
No means no
Dear Editor: Wiscasset taxpayers voted 466-256 to eliminate the town planner position. It is disturbing that a vote can potentially be overturned by a small group of special interest taxpayers in a town meeting in which many taxpayers may be unable to attend. What has happened to the respect for...
What would a cannabis store look like in Boothbay Harbor?
What if someone decides to develop a retail marijuana shop in Boothbay Harbor? A vote in November could make it possible. This is the first article of a two-part series. The Boothbay Register spoke with five companies from across the U.S., about the business and safety aspects a company needs to...
The Y’s FitKidz Program
A new school year is filled with potential - a chance to start new routines and habits, build new friendships and discover new possibilities and interests. It’s an exciting time for many kids, however, at the end of the school day, 11.3 million kids head to homes where they are unsupervised because...
River Bottom Raw Bar opens in Newcastle
There’s a new bar in Newcastle. And it’s not just for cocktails, though beer and wine are served. The River Bottom Raw Bar opened last week. It features a variety of fresh oysters from farmers on the Damariscotta River. On Aug. 14, owner Brendan Parsons was there welcoming customers and sharing his...
On Eating and Loving Food
Piece a cake
Aug. 8 was National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day. I was enlightened of that news thanks to my friend, Judie Webster. She’s always up on the newest, and oldest, food trends. She’s a great cook, and has been around the foodie block. I often refer to her while writing one of...
Commissioners approve software for GIS mapping
The Lincoln County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to buy a license for a new software bundle for GIS mapping for the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission. The new community development specialist, Harold Spetla, made the request at the Aug. 15 meeting. The request was approved. The cost per...
DaPonte’s candlelight concert in September
Experience the 18th century in the glow of flickering candles for a very unique DaPonte String Quartet concert. The concert will be held at the all-original, pre-revolutionary, Old Walpole Meetinghouse on Sunday Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. The DaPonte String Quartet is comprised of Lydia...
From the Editor
Editing of a different kind
Instead of the usual editing of copy on Tuesday, I did some editing of a different kind – a bit of home downsizing. Taking advantage of our week off together, my wife and I tackled our storage room and three closets. After putting together two five-shelf, metal shelving units to hold the items in...
Letter to the editor
Come to Aug. 24 vote
Dear Editor: We, the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce, support the need to have a Wiscasset town planner. We appreciate the select board’s decision to go back to vote in an open town meeting per our petition request. For those of you who saw the importance to sign the petition to bring the budget...
Damariscotta selectmen
Damariscotta town attorney: petition invalid
Town attorney Jennifer Villeneuve told Damariscotta selectmen Tuesday night, a petition seeking a moratorium on development in the C-2 district needs some reworking to be made valid. Villeneuve cited a technical error in the way the petition was filled out. Villeneuve said, because many signers did...
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CLUB OYSTER LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Mine Oyster
8/16
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Cod’s Head Fish House & BBQ
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MINE OYSTER WATERFRONT DINING
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8/16
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The Banshee, a custom art piece
Kay Stephens Creative Content & Social Media
8/16
In July, 2017, Coastal Mountain Land Trust donated nearly a hundred slabs of ragged wood to...
The Beguiled (R)
Lincoln Theater
8/16
Today, Wed Aug 16 at 2 PM and 7 PM at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. The story unfolds during the...
The RSC presents: Julius Caesar
Lincoln Theater
8/16
Playing Thu Aug 17 at 2 PM & 7 PM at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. Caesar returns from war,...
SAXX is “lifechanging”!
MAN on MAIN
8/16
MAN on MAIN carries the Canadian brand of men’s underwear, SAXX Underwear. & now find SAXX also...
What does Back-2-School mean to you?
City Drawers
8/16
... Even if school doesn’t factor into your Fall plans, it’s in the air. A change of season is a...
MENsWEAR
MAN on MAIN
8/15
.... MAN on MAIN is the place to find stylish duds for our city living. Though casual for the most...
Prizes awarded to Summer Readers
Wiscasset Public Library
8/16
“Build a Better World,” the Summer Reading Program at Wiscasset Public Library, ended on August...
Sandy River Ramblers Bluegrass Band at Lincoln Home’s Lobster and More Event August 19
The Lincoln Home
8/14
Event Date:
Sat, Aug 19 - 4:00 pm
Join us on Saturday, August 19, 4:00pm, for the second annual Lobster and More event! The evening’s...
8/30: Newcastle Realty, Thomaston Place to Auction Equestrian Facility and Farmhouse in Gray
Newcastle Realty
8/14
Event Date:
Wed, Aug 30 - 1:00 pm
New Boston Farm, located at 11 Totten Road in Gray, Maine, is scheduled to be auctioned to the...
WPL hiring part-time, year round Chidren’s Librarian
Wiscasset Public Library
8/14
Children’s Librarian , Joan is retiring and so the search begins. Wiscasset Public Library is...
Wiscasset Public Library offers 6 weeks of Chair Yoga
Wiscasset Public Library
8/10
Beginning Tuesday, September 12, and continuing through Thursday, October 19, 2017, Wiscasset...
WPL Town Talk Continues
Wiscasset Public Library
8/9
The Wiscasset Public Library will host the next Town Talk on Wednesday August 16 th at 3:00. One of...
Stone’s throw from history
Spruce Point Inn - Maine’s Classic Oceanside Resort
8/9
Stone’s throw from history Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 The Maine Coast Stone Symposium at the...
8/16: Music by Julie Thompson and Neil Lamb at The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home
8/7
Event Date:
Wed, Aug 16 - 11:30 am
Not to be missed! Join us Wednesday, August 16 at 11:00am, in the living room at The Lincoln Home...
8/15: Annual Antique Car Show at The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home
8/7
Event Date:
Tue, Aug 15 - 6:00 pm
Cruise on in Tuesday, August 15 at 6:00pm, to our 9th annual vintage car show. Fun for all ages!...
Midcoast Realtor, Anne Peaselee, Connects People and Homes
Newcastle Realty
8/7
Anne Peaslee, a broker for Newcastle Realty, has been a Realtor for over 15 years. A native of mid-...
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