Lincoln Academy senior Allison Philbrick, 17, of Alna won first place in the New England Regional Junior Open Scottish Fiddle Championship.

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!

In the one month of September, five esteemed organizations provided $80,000.00 in grants to Finding Our Voices to brighten the lives and prospects of Maine women domestic abuse survivors and their children as well as to foster healthy r

The Coast Guard Northeast District is urging the maritime community throughout the Northeast to secure vessels and remain in port ahead of a major offshore storm system forecast to impact the region from Sept. 24 through Sept.

Veggies to Table is opening the farm this fall for more learning, gathering and giving back. Community members are invited for guided farm tours and workshops for gardeners of all experience levels. The season also includes a special Harvest Dinner & Fundraiser at The Contented Sole benefiting Veggies to Table’s work…

All are welcome to attend the Public Informational Meeting on the Proposed Mixed-Use Housing Development at 257 Bath Road, Wiscasset on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Municipal Building Conference Room.

Some Midcoast Christian churches are banding together for the second time to raise funds for heating assistance for local families. They are holding a public event, the second “Helping Hands, Heating Homes” on Saturday evening, Oct. 24 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Academy Hill Road in Newcastle at 5:30. The event…

First National Bank has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine, recognizing the Bank among the state’s leading employers and reinforcing its commitment to creating a workplace where employees can grow, build meaningful

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Brunswick Chapter 87 will host a Young Eagles Day on Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wiscasset Municipal Airport. The rain date is Oct. 4.

On Sept. 20, Edgecomb tried tackling a question being asked all over the country: Is our community affordable? About 60 residents attended the community forum at Edgecomb Eddy School.

Colonel Shanon W. Cotta, of Alna, Maine was awarded the Legion of Merit Medal by Major General Diane Dunn, the Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard, on Sept. 13 after serving over 32 years in the United States Army. His final assignment was serving as the brigade commander of th…

Edgecomb selectmen received negative feedback Sept. 15 regarding two warrant questions on the Nov. 3 special town meeting ballot. Resident Dr.

Soon Wiscasset's Town Common will be graced with wagging tails and paw prints from our beloved pets! In honor of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures and our natural environment, we'll gather outside to share blessings for our favorite pets on Sunday Oct. 4 at 1 p.m.

What can the natural features of our beautiful surrounding landscapes teach us about the ecological and human history of our environment?

Wiscasset is progressing in its pursuit of a $100,000 grant to create three jobs at home-building co-op Zero Energy Homes. The state has approved the town’s letter of intent to seek the grant and, Sept. 15, selectmen nodded Chair Alissa Eason’s signing of a letter of support. The application is due in to the state Oct.

UPDATE: Due to the forecasted storm, the Darrowby Farm Sanctuary Open House has been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 3 from noon to 2:30 p.m.

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring an in-person half-day event on Stream Crossing Installation Practices scheduled for Thursday, Oct.

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the acquisition of 112 acres in Newcastle, expanding the permanently protected habitat around Marsh River Bog.  

Public comment — it isn’t just for meetings anymore.

It’s for workshops, too, Wiscasset’s school committee and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson said Sept. 15. 

The vibrant heart of downtown Wiscasset will come alive on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. as Wiscasset Art Walk welcomes residents and visitors for an evening celebrating local art, creativity, music and community connection. The Wiscasset Art Walk is free and open to the public.

Join Veggies to Table at The Contented Sole in New Harbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.

A full day of pouring rain failed to keep supporters of Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) from showing up to bid high and often at this year’s Preservation Party.

Property taxes in Woolwich rose 7.8% over last year.  Selectmen announced the increase after meeting with their accountant and assessing agent Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17. 

It is with sincere regret that we announce the cancellation of all American Legion Post 36 breakfasts for the remainder of 2026, effective immediately.

Due to scheduling conflicts, we no longer have the staffing necessary to provide these breakfasts. We are, however, open to other nonprofit organizations interested in serv…

The Lincoln Home invites the public to a free Fraud Prevention Presentation, Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.

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Wiscasset selectmen Sept. 16 settled on taking the highest amount Town Manager Dennis Simmons recommended from the fund balance to offset taxes. Before tapping it for $750,000 to get to a tax rate of $11.59 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation, members debated taking more or stopping at the $750,000 to help avoid a tax cliff in the…