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Dresden selectmen name interim assistant fire chief
Jail administrator to negotiate short-term contracts
Wiscasset Police Blotter Sept. 3-9
Truck overturns off Route 27 in Edgecomb
Accident in Edgecomb
Obituaries
Jody A. Barnes
Maynard T. Taylor
Clarence W. Davis
Charlon C. Clark
Joana H. Oest
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Wiscasset July 4 celebration
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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“Words and Music” World Premier in Damariscotta
A Bridge to Peace
“Newsies” Delivers at Maine State Music Theater
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike sends up Chekhov in Style
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Do we let our people die or do we rescue them?
Westport Column: Upcoming events and more
Bureaucratic nonsense
Vote no on Medicaid expansion
Hurricanes and Birds
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Start-up business workshop to feature SCORE and Maine Technology Institute
‘My Money Works’ begins Sept. 21
Free career planning classes start in October
Wiscasset Family Medicine changes hands
Wiscasset Art Walk gets food trucks!
Life
Planned high school’s cost alarms Woolwich select board
Get your high school equivalency diploma
School committee interested in participating in Christmas tree-decorating contest
New Hope presentation Sept. 27
Benefit for Pagurko family Sept. 29 in Damariscotta
Culture
The Sweetback Sisters at Boothbay Harbor Opera House:
‘Two Trains Runnin’’ to screen at Lincoln Theater
Fahy book signing and Block remembrance
Exotic animals in silver featured at Wiscasset Art Walk
‘The Home Road’ comes to Lincoln Theater
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Emerson captures Strictly title at Wiscasset Speedway
Area families bike at WCC, Midcoast Conservancy event
Wolverines, Greyhounds clash at Lisbon
Finalists in high-stakes outdoor adventure short film contest announced
Wolverines defeat Dirigo, Telstar; lose to Greyhounds by a whisker
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Emerson captures Strictly title at Wiscasset Speedway
Wiscasset Speedway was back in action Saturday night, Sept. 16 with Group 2 on the track plus the final appearance of the season for the Nelcar Legends. With just one more week of racing for the group in two weeks, the championship points chases came more into focus by the end of the night, while...
Dresden selectmen name interim assistant fire chief
Dresden selectmen announced the property tax rate and appointed former selectman and former fire chief Gerald Lilly interim assistant fire chief Monday, Sept. 18. Selectman Dale Hinote said the board had set the tax rate at $17.80 per thousand dollars of valuation at a special meeting Aug, 31. The...
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Watershed moments
Sheepscot River Race
Planned high school’s cost alarms Woolwich select board
The Woolwich Select Board is weighing the impact of the new Morse High School on property taxes. Monday evening, Chairman David King Sr. said estimates released Sept. 9 by Regional School Unit 1 put the town’s share at 22.8 percent, over $4 million for local costs. King said this would cost the...
The Sweetback Sisters at Boothbay Harbor Opera House:
Technically speaking, The Sweetback Sisters come from Brooklyn, but philosophically, they hail from a parallel universe, one where country music history zigged instead of zagged. "I wouldn’t call us a throwback band," says band leader Emily Miller. "What we do is look back to the golden era of...
Obituary
Jody A. Barnes
Jody A. Barnes of Whitefield, Maine died Sept. 6, 2017 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Damariscotta, Maine on May 13, 1960 to Barbara Barnes Dixon and Robert Barnes Sr. Jody was paraplegic as the result of a terrible car...
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The Lincoln Home
Get your high school equivalency diploma
The Learning Center at Boothbay Region Adult Ed will begin the fall semester on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Prep to take the HiSET high school equivalency diploma, we also provide help to improve your English, math, science, and social studies skills for college. Services at the Learning...
School committee interested in participating in Christmas tree-decorating contest
The Edgecomb Economic Development Committee is being inspired by “The Peanuts Gang” this Christmas season. The committee is inviting local residents, businesses and students to participate in the town’s inaugural “Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Decorating Contest.” The holiday event is part of the...
The Community Center
Equifax data breach: What to do?
On Wednesday Sept. 27 at 6 p.m., Jane Carpenter, founder of Maine Identity Services, will present a special evening session entitled “Equifax Data Breach: What to Do?” This timely program will be held at The Community Center and is open free to the public. Carpenter is a veteran of the Maine...
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Miniature fairies in shadowbox
Kay Stephens Creative Content & Social Media
The lingering scent of beach...
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‘Two Trains Runnin’’ to screen at Lincoln Theater
“Two Trains Runnin,’” a documentary film by director Sam Pollard, is about the search for two forgotten blues singers, set in Mississippi during the height of the civil rights movement. In June of 1964 hundreds of college students, eager to join the civil rights movement, traveled to Mississippi,...
letter to the editor
Do we let our people die or do we rescue them?
Dear Editor: You and I have an opportunity to save Maine lives and some claim we can’t afford to save them. Certainly families face similar decisions, but if their child, or father, or mother or brother or sister need help, that family risks everything to save one life. Wyoming’s Gov. Matt Mead...
Fahy book signing and Block remembrance
The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) will be honoring the late Tom Block with a book signing by Davene Fahy, on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 2-4 p.m. Davene’s book, “The Colors of Maine,” is the last illustrated by Tom before his passing on June 23. His paintings from the book will be on display as...
New Hope presentation Sept. 27
Everyone is welcome at a gathering to learn more about the services of New Hope for Women and what the organization does to support those affected by domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and elder abuse. Their work in Lincoln County and beyond includes providing safe homes, transitional...
Benefit for Pagurko family Sept. 29 in Damariscotta
Ever since the Pagurko family of Whitefield escaped a fire that destroyed their 1850s farmhouse Sept. 3, the local community has been responding to their needs to help them move on. GoFundMe sites have been raising funds in support of the family's needs as well as in support of the construction of...
Westport Column: Upcoming events and more
Hello friends and neighbors! The recent warm spell has been ideal for me to complete some outside projects like painting doors and trim and taking mildew off porches and decks. The deer have been enjoying our vegetables and flowers more than we have this year, so I decided to spray some of that...
letter to the editor
Bureaucratic nonsense
Dear Editor: I attended the Sept. 11 Edgecomb Selectmen’s meeting with a representative from the DOT, Gerry Audibert. This meeting addressed the dangerous conditions on Eddy Road, particularly the curve at the cove, and the large tractor trailer trucks that regularly speed through this area as a...
Obituary
Maynard T. Taylor
Maynard Trescott Taylor, 81, of Westport Island, Maine and Largo, Florida, died Aug. 14, 2017 with family by his side at Winship Green in Bath, Maine. Maynard was born Aug. 9, 1936 in Lewiston, Maine to Chester H. Taylor and Lillian E. (Curtis) Taylor. Maynard grew up in Minot, Maine and graduated...
Obituary
Clarence W. Davis
Clarence “Larry” W. Davis, 84, of Boothbay, died peacefully Sept. 13, 2017 at the Maine Veterans Hospice House at Togus in Augusta. Larry was born March 27, 1933 in Brunswick, Maine, to Meyer L. Davis and Sara Blumenthal Davis. He attended the Brunswick school system graduating high school in 1952...
United Way kicks off fall campaign
United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s fall campaign to help residents of Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties, Brunswick and Harpswell, was launched Tuesday, Sept. 12. “We need everyone’s help!” Campaign Chair Bill Brillant of Downeast Energy told the gathering. Brillant and United Way Board Chair Nancy...
Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority
Jail administrator to negotiate short-term contracts
Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said Sept. 13, the Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority has missed several opportunities for short-term contracts with sending jails due to the slow process of approving the contracts. Part of the problem is the contracts have to be approved by the full authority...
Wiscasset Police Department
Wiscasset Police Blotter Sept. 3-9
Chief Jeff Lange reported the following activity for the week of Sept. 3 – Sept. 9:
Arrests
On Sept. 5, Anna Sarver, 27, of Wiscasset, was arrested for Driving to Endanger and Disorderly Conduct after she allegedly drove into a garage wall.
Summonses
On Sept. 7,...
Start-up business workshop to feature SCORE and Maine Technology Institute
A team of experienced counselors and state and federal agency staff will present a morning workshop Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. for people planning a new business or considering changes to their existing enterprise. The full session at the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission...
LePage house in Boothbay back up for sale
The Boothbay home Maine First Lady Ann LePage purchased in 2014 is up for sale. Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate has listed the three-bedroom home on 74 Firth Ave. for $409,000. Mrs. LePage purchased the property for $215,000. According to Boothbay tax records, the 2,200-square-foot colonial...
Healthy Kids offers personalized parenting support
Every parent has questions. Every parent wants to talk about their own child(ren) and express their own needs. Healthy Kids offers this personalized support and is the only home visiting program in Lincoln County that allows you to enroll regardless of how old your child is, your level of education...
Exotic animals in silver featured at Wiscasset Art Walk
A series of extraordinarily beautiful sterling silver animals, each hand made and fully articulated, will be on exhibition at Trifles, 55 Main St., during the Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, Sept. 28, 5-8 p.m. The Articulated Animals collection includes a gecko, praying mantis, frog, snake, shrimp...
‘The Home Road’ comes to Lincoln Theater
“The Home Road,” a deeply personal Maine story, will screen at Lincoln Theater on Saturday, Sept. 23 and include a question and answer period with the filmmakers. In 1845, 19-year-old Israel Shevenell left his home in Canada and walked nearly 200 miles to Biddeford , Maine. He found work and built...
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Mine Oyster
9/19
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Boathouse Bistro
Boat House Bistro
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BOATHOUSE BISTRO The Boathouse Bistro is a fun and delicious experience in downtown Boothbay Harbor...
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Cod’s Head Fish House & BBQ
Cod’s Head Fish House & BBQ
9/19
GREAT VIEWS OF THE HARBOR WITH AMAZING SUNSETS! We are right on the water and have the BBQ ready...
The WellBeing Home
The WellBeing Home
9/19
The WellBeing Home Inspired Solutions for Heart and Home Revitalize, Reorganize and Redesign you...
Your $3 portal into the fairy world
Kay Stephens Creative Content & Social Media
9/18
If you’ve been following my stories inspired by Irish fairy tales and folktales around my “Wee Folk...
Maudie (PG-13)
Lincoln Theater
9/18
Returns Wednesday at 2 PM & 7 PM at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. MAUDIE, based on a true...
The lingering scent of beach roses-get it while you can
Kay Stephens Creative Content & Social Media
9/17
I’ve made two of these sweet little fairy dresses made from beach roses and they can be found at a...
Miniature fairies in shadowbox
Kay Stephens Creative Content & Social Media
9/16
In each of my custom shadowboxes, an original one-of-a-kind miniature art piece–a fairy dress is...
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Paul’s Steak House
9/16
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Join us in our Grille 19 Sports Bar or in Paul’s Steak House for an...
9/28: Love songs of the 1950s to the present at The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home
9/18
Event Date:
Thu, Sep 28 - 2:00 pm
A live performance of decades of love songs, featuring Maryann Jacks with Matthew Mainster on the...
9/25: Take an Armchair Journey to Mount Washington Valley at The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home
9/18
Event Date:
Mon, Sep 25 - 3:00 pm
Join Michael Perry for a scenic armchair journey to the Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire at...
It’s a New Max and Aug’s Dog Blog!
Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
9/15
That’s right! A new Dog Blog is out! Max talks about what makes him different from all the other...
Friday: The Lincoln Home Hosts Artist Kim Traina 4-7pm
The Lincoln Home
9/14
Stop in to the Lincoln Home during the season’s last ARTWALK from 4-7pm!
Friends of WPL hold a Mad Hatters Tea Party
Wiscasset Public Library
9/13
Don’t forget to stop in today at Mad Hatters Tea Party. Today, September 13, 2017, from 2 to 4 pm...
Village Hosts Maine Author John Willey - SEPT 22
St. Andrews Village Retirement Community
9/12
On Friday 9/22 at 2pm, St. Andrews Village will host Maine author John Willey. Willey’s recent book...
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Wiscasset Public Library
9/12
Local newspapers will be the subject of the next Town Talk. The Wiscasset Public Library will host...
Thank You to The Lincoln Home Employees
The Lincoln Home
9/11
In celebration of National Assisted Living Week, The Lincoln Home Board of Directors thanks the...
9/18: Learn More About Abe Lincoln at The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home
9/8
Event Date:
Mon, Sep 18 - 3:00 pm
Abraham Lincoln’s Melancholy Monday, September 18, 3:00 to 4:00pm Jerry Wiles, local historian,...
9/15:Artwalk: Pastel Artist Kim Traina at The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home
9/8
Event Date:
Fri, Sep 15 - 4:00 pm
Kim Skillin Traina, shares her paintings of the ocean and nature created with soft pastel chalk...
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