A potential data center on Old Ferry Road in Wiscasset was not on selectmen's agenda Oct. 7, but was on the minds of Wiscasset and Westport Island residents who told the board their concerns. One concern was not about the would-be center, but a "non-disclosure" deal the town made.

The research and development campus Peregrine Turbine Technologies (PTT) wants more Birch Point land for "will have the aesthetics of a college campus," Chief Executive Officer David Stapp told selectmen Oct. 7.

Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, received a perfect score in the Maine AFL-CIO’s 2025 Legislative Scorecard for her voting record to promote fair wages, ensure safe work environments and support working families. Sen.

Woolwich Central School is the place for a harvest supper Oct. 25 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tickets may be bought at the door: Adults $10, seniors $8, and children 3-12, $6; or "Immediate Family," $30.

The supper benefits the WCS eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C.

District 49 representative and longtime selectman Allison Hepler and her husband Rob Stevens are this year’s recipients of the Distinguished Service Award for their many years of service to the Woolwich community.

The deadline for submissions for the Oct. 16 edition is 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10.

Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce, Wiscasset Recreation Department and Maine Obsolete Auto League and event goers came together Saturday, Oct. 4 for the annual Scarecrowfest and chili/chowder contest. It all took place in and around Wiscasset's municipal buildings.

“Daybreak is a truly magical piece of land,” said owner Christopher Hart, of the majestic brick home and the surrounding landscape that he and his wife, Alissa Eason, treasure at the edge of Wiscasset Village. It was the sweep of the home and land that captured both of them five years ago when they first entered the…

Wiscasset Middle High School's high school class Principles of Democracy (PoD) students attended a Wiscasset selectboard meeting to gain a deeper knowledge about municipal government Sept. 16 at the town office. 

The Climate Action Committee (CAC) of the Town of Alna has announced a new program to provide any resident in need of emergency backup power access to portable, non-toxic, high-capacity rechargeable batteries to be distributed…

History and Function of Essential Oils is the focus of the monthly meeting of Pemaquid Chapter, NSDAR on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. at the American Legion, 25 Industrial Park Road, Boothbay. All are welcome.

The program will be presented by Linda Wood.

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in September:

A section of River Road in Edgecomb is closed for construction beginning Oct. 1 for a culvert replacement project.  

Garden Club of Wiscasset’s Canny Cahn recently installed mums and pumpkins at the town’s well-known welcome sign. 

Among its other projects, the club donates these fall decorations and maintains numerous local spots. Ames True Value Hardware and Wiscasset Recreation Department contribute many plantings to these p…

Blessing of the animals will take place on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. on Wiscasset Common in front of First Congregational Church of Wiscasset.

The Wiscasset Creative Alliance is excited to announce the return of its Fund for Good grant program, now in its second year. These grants are designed to support projects and initiatives that reflect the Alliance’s mission to connect and strengthen Wiscasset’s cultural, historical and creative communities.…

Work is ahead for a few Alna roads. Selectmen Sept. 25 supported Road Commissioner Mike Trask's plans, including shimming Dock Road in the low spots, "so that the water runs where it needs to," Trask said. Repaving the whole road would be "huge money, which we can't afford," he said. "So this is the best option ..."

Wiscasset artist Elaine Reed’s Pine Tree Society holiday card artwork has a very special meaning. Her brother-in-law, Jimmy, spent many summers at camp.

“It was the high point of his year,” she recalled. “He talked about it all the time.”

The evenings are drawing in all over Maine and autumn in New England is the perfect time to cozy up with a warm beverage in front of the fireplace and read that book you have been wanting to read all summer! Thinking of learning or perfecting a craft? Our craft books will be free during this special sale.

Two Bridges Regional Jail Administrator Col. James Bailey says he saw the Sept. 6 Boston Globe article mentioning the Wiscasset jail as a newly contracted facility being added by the Immigration Customs and Enforcement agency as a new location holding detainees, but he doesn't know anything about…