Saturday, June 27, plan to spend an amazing day in beautiful Wiscasset, and plan to begin the day at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., where the traditional, family friendly, 72nd Strawberry Festival will be happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Garden Club of Wiscasset held its annual meeting and luncheon June 4 at First Congregational Church in Wiscasset.

Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit voters June 9 passed the next school budget, with 71% in favor, according to information Superintendent of Schools Howie Tuttle provided.

Results provided were: Alna, 239-52; Westport Island, 243-78; Chelsea, 405-253; Palermo, 339-87; Somerville, 126-105; Whitefield, 482-149; and Windsor, 370-155. …

The popular Gardens of Lincoln County tour, presented by Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA), returns on Saturday, June 27 with “A Westport Island Adventure,” a self-guided exploration of beautiful gardens, special sites, and local history throughout the island.

 Recently, the fourth grade class at Wiscasset Elementary School embarked on an unforgettable three-day, two-night educational adventure at The Ecology School in Saco. The experience provided students with hands-on opportunities to explore Maine's natural environment while building independence, curiosity and a deeper appreciation…

The OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show will return for its 13th season on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bristol Consolidated School on Bristol Road in Bristol.

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.

On Primary Day, June 9, Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Ben Midgley topped their gubernatorial fields. Pingree led her four other primary candidates with 101 votes. Nirav Shah followed with 76. Shenna Bellows was third with 70.

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.

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…

As part of Wiscasset Field Day activities this week, the Maine Army National Guard will be flying a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter that is scheduled to land on the Wiscasset Middle High School soccer field the morning of Tuesday, June 9. 

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

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 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, 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…

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

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…

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…

"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 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 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,…

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.

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.