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School sign
Gym incident prompts a committee, comment and an outside probe proposal
The family-friendly 13th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show will be Saturday, Aug 8 at the Bristol Consolidated School in Bristol. The inaugural Vintage Show first-place trophy winners in 2012 are pictured with their rare 1909 Sears kit car. Jeff Friedman photo
Olde Bristol Days announces 13th annual Vintage Car Show Aug. 8

Edgecomb selectmen
Edgecomb selectmen research veterans’ graves flag etiquette

Edgecomb Town Hall. File photo
Edgecomb Primary results
Mary Lou Bailey
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Police, Fire and Courts

Edgecomb Fire Rescue report for May
Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: 8 arrests
A gym class, a criminal charge and a ‘social media explosion’
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Several accidents

Obituaries

Eleanor D. Dodge
Obituary
Eleanor D. Dodge

Eleanor D. Dodge, 95, of East Boothbay, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Myles L. Mace Jr.
Obituary
Myles L. Mace Jr.

Myles L. Mace Jr., known to family and friends as Nick, a scientist, photographer, and inveterate traveler who skied with cinematic flair into his ninth decade and treated every stranger like an old friend, passed away on Saturday, May 23, at his home in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.

Committal service for Lewis G. Curtis

There will be a committal service with military honors for Major General Lewis G. Curtis, USAF (Ret.), who passed away on Jan. 14 2026, at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Maine on June 17 at 1 p.m.

Nancy E. Bennett
Obituary
Nancy E. Bennett

Nancy Evans Bennett, 82, of Falmouth, Maine passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by her family and her beloved husband of

Georgia A. Blagdon
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Georgia A. Blagdon

Georgia Abbott Blagdon, 88, passed away quietly on April 8, 2026, in Kittery, Maine, after a decade of increasingly difficult memory and

Celebration of Life for Karen Giles

A Celebration of Life for Karen Giles, who passed away on March 19, 2026, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at Sweet Meadow, 58 Maplewood Lane, Durham, Maine. Karen was authentic and very much lived in the moment, something we all admired and some of the many things we loved about her.

Flowers
Death notice and service
 Alan McLaughlin
Alan James McLaughlin, 79, died May 21, 2026 at his home in Edgecomb.
 
A memorial service to celebrat
Graveside service for Sandra Barter

A graveside service for Sandra Barter will be held on Friday, June 12 at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and share in remembering Sandra’s life. Hall Funeral Home has care of the arrangements.

Frederick E. Johnson
Obituary
Frederick E. Johnson

Frederick Elliot Johnson, 79, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by Hospice Care and his loving fam

Claudia D. Shaw
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Claudia D. Shaw

Claudia D. Shaw, 84, of Wiscasset, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 12, 2026 at her home as she had wished.

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Elections

Alna election results
Sinclair, Gaffney win Edgecomb municipal contests
Westport Island’s lone selectboard candidate on June 9 ballot, Sherre P. Nelson
Challenger for Wiscasset selectboard Heather Jones
Wiscasset school committee candidate John Merry
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U.S. Navy Band and musicians to perform in Boothbay Harbor
The U.S. Navy Band Northeast at the Opera House. June 23 in a free 7 p.m. concert. Doors open at 6:30. Courtesy of the venue

As a lead up to the 250th anniversary of the U.S., and in a spirited celebration to welcoming the Windjammer fleet to town, the Boothbay Harbor Opera House is pleased to announce that three music ensembles representing the United States Navy, will be performing free community concerts June 23 and 24.

Mexicali Blues and Coastal Rivers Partner to improve Marsh River Bog access
A pair of old red oaks frame the new “Mexicali Trail” at Marsh River Bog Preserve in Newcastle. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

A partnership between Mexicali Blues and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has resulted in significantly improved access and a new extension of the existing trail at the Marsh River Bog Preserve.…

Press release
Join United Way of Mid Coast Maine to celebrate youth ‘Connecting to Tomorrow’
United Way poster

United Way of Mid Coast Maine is extending an invitation to the community to join them at their 2026 annual meeting on Wednesday, June 24 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Bowdoin College.

May home prices in Maine remained stable; homes for sale increased 26% since April
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AUGUSTA (June 9, 2026)—Although Maine home sales eased slightly year-over-year in May 2026, prices remained stable and many additional homes have recently come to market for the spring/summer season. According to Maine Listings, 1,206 single-family existing homes sold in May, and the medi…

Geocaching: Treasure at your fingertips
Martha Cowdery and Mike Tomko's daughter, Whitney Lytle, and granddaughter, Eben Anderson, 8, get on the geocaching fun at a spot in Dodge Point, Maine. Courtesy of Mike Tomko.

Coastal Rivers offers two-day Wilderness First Aid certification course
Instructor Eric Duffy coaches students through a first aid scenario during a Wilderness First Aid class. Courtesy photo

WMHS Class of 2026 scholarships
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Wiscasset Middle High School has announced $122,500 in scholarships to members of the Class of 2026:

Edgecomb Eddy honored as 2027 'School Garden of the Year'
Teacher
The Maine School Garden Network announced in May, Edgecomb Eddy School was honored as the 2027 School Garden of the Year at the calendar preview party.
Maine State Aquarium
June 17 is opening day at MSA
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The Maine State Aquarium has fin-tastic news: opening day for the 2026 season is June 17. The aquarium will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed on federal holidays. Admission information, visitor tips, and online ticket sales are available on our website. https://www.maine.gov/dmr/programs/education-divisio…

Registration for 2026 Maine Coastal Cleanup open now through Aug. 21
Maine Office of Community Affairs

Registration for the annual Maine Coastal Cleanup, an annual volunteer-driven initiative to clean debris from Maine’s coastal shores and waterfront communities organized by the Maine Coastal Program, is open now through Aug. 21, 2026.

Midcoast Literacy hiring instructor to work with young children in Lincoln County
A site instructor leads Midcoast Literacy’s Read With Me program. Jennifer Burgess photo

Midcoast Literacy, a non-profit that provides free literacy programs to people of all ages, is seeking a part-time instructor for its Read With Me program in Lincoln County. The site instructor works during the school year visiting local Head Start Centers in Newcastle, Wiscasset, Whitefield and Wal…

Community members share testimony about Lincoln Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit
A line of community members of all ages wait to share personal stories and opinions during a forum to discuss MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s labor and birth unit at Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta on Tuesday, June 2. Hospital officials expect to make a decision about the future of the unit in by August. (Emily Bracher photo)

Parents, healthcare professionals, and community members of all ages shared testimony in support of the labor and delivery unit at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital during a public forum at Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta on Tuesday, June 2.

Mid-Coast Audubon members invited to annual meeting
Mid-Coast Audubon logo

Mid-Coast Audubon announces their annual membership meeting on Friday, June 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Salt Bay Farm, 110 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta.

Pride and pleasantness: Wiscasset Class of 2026 graduation
Wiscasset graduation

Thursday night, June 4 in Wiscasset Middle High School's Stover Auditorium, Jane LeBourdais, Class of 1959 from the old Wiscasset High School, had a great-great niece graduating, Brooke Lincoln.

Having a senior to celebrate happens a lot for LeBourdais. Next year, great grandson J…

Sheriff considering sharing deputy with MDEA
Todd

Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett shared with county commissioners June 2 some sobering statistics concerning the number of drug cases, overdoses and deaths in the past three years: In 2023, the sheriff’s office had 112 drug cases and 133 overdoses; in 2024, 138 drug cases and 125 overdoses; in 2025, 139 drug cases and 117 ove…

Wiscasset selectmen
Town leaders acknowledge need to focus on moving, not upgrading, plant
Entrance to Wiscasset’s wastewater treatment plant. File photo

"Essentially, we are going to have to move the wastewater treatment plant. Otherwise, we'll be facing a lot of financial challenges, more so than we are in general," Wiscasset Selectmen's Chair Sarah Whitfield said June 2 about the state's recent reiterating, an upgrade instead of a move will not do.

Kate Race named Lincoln County Teacher of the Year
Teacher of the Year

Kate Race began her teaching career in Heidelberg, Germany. Since then, she has followed her military husband’s career to teaching jobs in Kingsville, Texas, Fayetteville, North Carolina and back to Brian Race’s home state of Maine.

Midcoast Literacy’s annual celebration recognizes students and volunteers
Eason Cui with his tutor Steve and Program Director Katie Clark. Courtesy photo

Midcoast Literacy held its annual Meeting and Celebration in Bath on May 31, celebrating 56 years of providing free literacy services in Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and northern Cumberland counties. The rainy weather moved the gathering inside but still brought together board members, staff, volunteers,…

Gubernatorial candidate meets with Republican voters at Cook’s Landing
Midgley

With less than a week to the June 9 primary, local voters had an up-close view of Ben Midgley, a retired businessman who is one of seven candidates seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Midgley, of Kennebunk, is a first-time candidate.

Press release
Wiscasset Wormfest June 11-14!
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We are excited to announce that Wiscasset Wormfest 2026 will be taking place June 11–14. This unique community celebration showcases the best of Wiscasset through local businesses, food, entertainment, family activities and a brand-new tradition—the inaugural Wormfest Inch by Inch 5K.

Community protests possible Miles Labor and Delivery closure
Residents from across the county speak out against the possible shuttering of Lincoln Hospital's labor and delivery services June 1. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Press release
Brain Health Center open houses June 5, 12

A new vision for supporting memory loss and cognitive wellness is taking root in Wiscasset, and the community is invited to see it firsthand during open houses Friday, June 5 and Friday, June 12, both at 4 p.m. at the new Brain Health Center of ElderCare Network at Wiscasset Green at 21 Washington St., Wiscasset across from St. Philip's C…

Don’t wait for midsummer–Secure your Storybook Ball tickets today
Storybook Ball

The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) serves the Boothbay region with free, year-round intergenerational programs, a robust lending library, and a longstanding “third space” for our community, a place where everyone is welcome.

WMHS Class of 2026 practices for June 4 graduation
Practice

"We'll work on the spacing ... Remember it's an arm length in front of you," Deb Pooler advised Wiscasset Middle High School seniors at marching practice Monday.

Tickets are live for Veggies to Table’s ‘To the Nines’ Gala & Auction
Get your tickets now to "To The Nines." Kody Theriault photos

An unforgettable night of champagne, oysters, extraordinary prizes and travel experiences, and community impact awaits on the coast of Maine.

Scam notification

A summer resident of the Boothbay region has notified the newspaper that “our summer network are receiving false Paperless Post invitations asking for personal information that makes the recipients vulnerable to being hacked."

A check of the Paperless Post website revealed the following:

Boothbay Railway Village Museum kicks off its 2026 season full throttle
BRVM logo

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum launched its 62nd season over Memorial Day Weekend and is open weekends only until Father’s Day (June 21). The team is geared up and looking forward to welcoming visitors of all ages with another exciting lineup of vintage entertainment.

The Museum’s jam-packe…

Set for Success Aug. 16 at WCC

As the current school year is winding down, and the weekend bags of shelf-stable meals are finished for now, the Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars/Set For Success group is gearing up in anticipation of school year 2026-27,  with the popular and important Set For Success event held at Wiscasset Community Center on Gardiner Road on Aug. 16.

Lincoln County property transfers in May
Lincoln County seal

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

Vacation Bible School is back at Edgecomb Community Church
Edgecomb Community Church. File photo

Edgecomb Community Church will be holding a Vacation Bible School during the week of June 30, July 1, and July 2 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily.

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