News Fort Edgecomb open house Jean H. Schwab Schork Wiscasset School Department gets new special ed director Oysters to be offered at Bands for Books Harpist Rhiannon Skye to perform at A Midsummer Night's Dream Police, Fire and Courts NHTSA reminds drivers: Obeying speed limits is the law, lives depend on it Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 7 arrests Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests Obituaries ObituaryDr. William W. Southmayd ObituaryDonald M. Tomlin ObituaryKimberly S. EzzellKimberly Sue (Baldacchino) Ezzell, 56, of Wiscasset, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home on July 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving ObituaryMatthew T. Tilton Death noticeTed M. Beal Sr.Ted Martin Beal Sr. ObituaryLaura Mae McDougall Arsenault Laura Mae McDougall Arsenault, legend of the beauty parlor and the bowling alley, the baseball dugout and the dance floor, died peacefully June 26, 2026 at her School Street home in Boothbay Harbor. She was 94 years old. ObituaryAlice E. DrifmeyerAlice Edna Drifmeyer of Woodstock, Georgia passed away on June 21, 2026. ObituaryDavid G. ButterworthDavid Gardner Butterworth, formerly of Hingham and Hanover, Massachusetts; Ocean Point, East Boothbay, Maine; and Hilton Head, South Car ObituaryStanley B. ChenowethStanley Bruce Chenoweth, age 92, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Andwell Hospice House in Auburn, Maine. ObituaryDr. Charles F. Adams III Charles Franklin Adams III, 79, of Yarmouth died peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on the morning of June 20, 2026 at Elections Maine Secretary of State’s Office announces three races are proceeding to Ranked Choice Voting tabulations Alna election results Sinclair, Gaffney win Edgecomb municipal contests Challenger for Wiscasset selectboard Clifford Hendricks Wiscasset school committee candidate Danielle Clarke More News >> Chapman-Hall House: Highlighting Windsor chairs and a little-known moment in American history St. Giles Episcopal holding annual fair July 25 in beautiful Jefferson St. Giles Jefferson mounts its annual Country Fair and fundraiser under the tall pines on the church grounds Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Giles Episcopal is located at 72 Gardiner Road (Route 126) in Jefferson. The fair has activities for all ages. Plus, 21 local artists and craft… Woolwich selectmen Detour begins for Route 127 culvert replacement Electronic message boards are alerting motorists that Route 127 in Woolwich will be closing at 6 a.m. Monday July 20 for replacement of a culvert. Maine Department of Transportation officials anticipate the closure could remain in effect until Aug. 4 Potter family receives Edgecomb's 'Spirit of America' award Boothbay Railway Village MuseumAntique auto show: American gems The sun shone on 30 glistening antique cars and a few trucks at Boot MaineHealth Lincoln HospitalRelaunching Diabetes Support Group MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is relaunching its Diabetes Support Group, offering free meetings for people living with diabetes, family members, caregivers and anyone interested in healthy living. Boothbay Region Historical Society and Friends of the Southport Historical SocietyGroups partner to present ‘An Evening of Stories; with News Center Maine’s Don Carrigan’ July 28 On Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. Make ‘good trouble’ rally and standout July 18 Dress ‘To the Nines’ at Veggies to Table’s third annual Auction and Gala Veggies to Table's summer gala returns to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences on Sunday, Aug. 9, 5 to 7:30 p.m. UPDATE: Friends of Westport Island History summer fundraising gala sold out Update: This event is sold out. Midcoast Conservancy celebrates its 10th anniversary with events, annual meeting in July Midcoast Conservancy is excited to be celebrating its 10th anniversary, having been established in 2016 with the merger of four legacy organizations. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hannah Pingree to speak at Aug. 2 Family Fun Lobster Bake The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) invites all community members to its annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Cider Hill Farm, 785 Main Street, Waldoboro. Lincoln County property transfers in June Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in June: Paddlepalooza on Linekin Bay to support youth maritime and marine science education The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) is thrilled to announce its first ever Paddlepalooza! Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8 (rain date Aug. 9), the community event invites kayakers, canoeists, rowers, and paddleboarders of all skill levels to enjoy a day on the water in support of a fanta… 5k+ road race fundraiser in Newcastle Aug. 22The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center at 3 Hall St., Newcastle, will be hosting a 5k+ road race and kids’ fun run on Saturday, Aug. 22 at our location. All funds raised by the event will go to anyone in the state in need of treatment for substance abuse disorder. RESCHEDULED: A show by the community, for the community: 700 drones set to light the Harbor UPDATE: Due to the weather report of rain on Saturday, July 18, this event has been rescheduled to Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m. LCHA to hold a workshop on 18th century garden plants July 21Discover how herbs supported health, beauty, and everyday life in Colonial New England during Garden Plants for Health and Beauty in the 18th Century, a hands-on workshop presented by the Lincoln County Historical Association on Tuesday Lincoln County Republicans meet July 22 The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, July 22, at the Safe Harbor Community Church, 50 Mills Road, Waldoboro. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the speaker begins at 6. Wiscasset selectmen Simmons: No hear from data center agent this year That publicly unnamed data center representative who inquired with Wiscasset last year has made no new contact with the town since last fall, town officials said July 7. That initial contact, and a non-disclosure pact that raised residents' questions about transparenc… New countywide history map and guide connect Lincoln County's historic places and events A remarkable collaboration among historical societies, museums, preservation organizations, Lincoln County government, and the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission has resulted in a new set of tools designed to help residents and visitors explore the rich history of Lincoln County.… Maine home sales jump 7.31% in June; prices rise 2.59% New BRYMCA CEO Megan Benvenuto finds a home in Boothbay community For Megan Benvenuto, new CEO of Boothbay Region YMCA, Boothbay is where she has found she and her family belong. She said she and her partner Eric "had a lot of things on the list of where we wanted to settle down, but at the top of that list we wanted soul. And this community has so much heart and soul.… Wiscasset fireworks show underwhelms Resident Steve Christiansen said in selectmen's public comment time July 7, Wiscasset’s Fourth of July fireworks were pathetic this year, probably some of the worst he’s seen. OBD Vintage Car Show announces free registrations Maine Cornhole Classic canceled for 2026 Directors of the Maine Cornhole Classic, which has been held at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum the past few years as a fundraiser for Special Olympics Maine and the Hungry for knowledge Alongside fresh food, “Veggies to Table” is serving up knowledge to Lincoln County residents with expanded youth and adult educational programming. Founded in 2019, the Newcastle-based nonprofit donates 100% of its homegrown produce to 35 sites in the region to help fight food insecurity. Join Boothbay Region Land Trust for a day of family fun! Summer is here and with it are the grassy fields, shaded forests, and sparkling shores of Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) public nature preserves--all teeming with life and waiting to be explored! These natural treasures offer some of the best places to enjoy a warm, sunny day and take in the beauty of our region. On Sat… ‘Like giving up a part of myself’: Jodie’s Cafe & Bakery in Wiscasset closes When Jodie's Cafe & Bakery on Water Street, Wiscasset closed in May, owner Jodie Roquemore thought that was temporary. It was not, she would find. Friends of Thai DaughtersLaunching $25k Sunflower Dream Trip Sweepstakes Enter to win a dream trip anywhere in the world — 100% of proceeds wupport At-Risk Girls in Thailand. Trevett-based anti-trafficking nonprofit Friends of Thai Daughters (FTD), has launched the Sunflower Dream Trip Sweepstakes: a national fundraising sweepstakes offering one lucky winner a $25,000 dream trip… Wiscasset looks to secure access to $10M toward wastewater plant’s future For the second time in months, Wiscasset voters stand to face a vote linked to the sewer plant move. More Support the Wiscasset Newspaper Please help sustain local journalism. Become an online member today: Hi, Welcome and thank you for your support. To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above. Join Today Member Login Sponsored Content Main Street Shop Thursday at Brady's!! 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