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Flowers
 Alan McLaughlin
Goodbye, Flowbird blue, and hello to SmartMobile green. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
Boothbay Harbor parking gets new look  

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State to Wiscasset: Funds will go to sewer plant move, not upgrading Cow Island plant

Emily Rabbe
Cruiser a total loss following April 21 accident on Route 1
Catherine Moore
Register of Probate Catherine Moore named 2026 John Ballou Award winner

Police, Fire and Courts

Maine police chiefs honor 3 Wiscasset officers
Wiscasset Ambulance Service celebrates 50 years May 16
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests

Obituaries

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.

Michael E. Hilgendorf
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Michael E. Hilgendorf

Kenneth T. Chubbuck
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Kenneth T. Chubbuck

 Kenneth T. Chubbuck, 95, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at his residence.

Janet Chesebro
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Janet Chesebro

Janet Chesebro, born Dec. 9, 1943, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, died May 2, 2026. She was the daughter of James A. Chesebro and Lois Chadbourne Chesebro.

Juliette N. Williams
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Juliette N. Williams

Juliette Nichols Williams, 87, of Nobleboro, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 1, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport Maine.  She was attended by her daughter, Hilary and son-in-law, Darryn.

Christopher Giles
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Christopher Giles, service added

Christopher Giles, a cherished son, brother, and friend, passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 57.

Lee R. Dickinson
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Lee R. Dickinson

Lee R. Dickinson, 83, of Boothbay, Maine, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, following a stroke.

Thomas R. Brown
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Thomas R. Brown

Thomas R. Brown, 90, of Wiscasset passed away on April 26, 2026, at his residence.

Deborah A. Phinney
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Deborah A. Phinney

Deborah Ann Phinney, 72, died April 27, 2026 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Deborah was born May 4, 1953 in Everett, Massachusetts to Herbert King and Ella Spencer King. She grew up in Everett and graduated from Everett Vocational High School in the class of 1972.

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Death notice
Christopher Giles

Christopher Giles, 57, of Boothbay, passed away on April 27, 2026.

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Elections

Challenger for Wiscasset selectboard Heather Jones
Wiscasset school committee candidate John Merry
Wiscasset selectboard incumbent William “Bill” Maloney
Challenger for Wiscasset selectboard Clifford Hendricks
Wiscasset school committee candidate Danielle Clarke
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Woolwich selectmen will open 1837 Town House June 17
The 1837 Town House. (file photo)

History buffs, mark June 17 on your calendar. The Woolwich selectboard will  open the doors of the 1837 Town House. Located at the corner of Old Stage and Dana Mills roads, the building is a rare piece of living history, constructed with surplus federal funds made available during the administration of President…

Bigelow Laborator for Ocean Sciences
Annual event showcases algae applications and opportunities
Senior Research Scientist Mike Lomas shows WWF colleagues a display that spotlights the history, reach, and impact of the NCMA (Credit: Alex Seise)

Fishermen, scientists, chefs, and seafood fans descended on the Maine coast earlier this month for the 8th annual Maine Seaweed Week.

Wiscasset Memorial Day details
Memorial Day

The town website at wiscasset.gov announced May 18:

The Wiscasset Selectboard and Town staff extend warm wishes to you and your family for a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend as we honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Town Office Closure

Wiscasset school committee
‘We’re all in the same boat’: Andersson OK’d to talk to other schools
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Talk to other schools and keep the committee updated, Wiscasset's school committee told Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson May 12. The years-old topic continues in the wake of Wiscasset and Boothbay Region schools’ recent try at state help to build a grades nine through 16 school for both.

Wiscasset school committee
Andersson urges yes on loan for schools’ security upgrades
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Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson urged residents May 12 to nod the loan she said will result in secure vestibules at Wiscasset Elementary and Middle High schools. As reported last winter, the two security projects outranked most other requests from around the state.

Andersson has said the wor…

Help plan Wiscasset’s July 4 fete!
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Community members are invited to assist with planning for Wiscasset’s Independence Day celebrations. Wiscasset’s July 4 Parade committee has adopted “America The Beautiful” as this year’s theme to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.

Wiscasset’s June 9 questions explained
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The proposed FY27 municipal budget is intended to maintain Wiscasset's core services while limiting the impact on taxpayers. It funds public safety, public works, the transfer station, recreation, code enforcement, administration, and other municipal services.

Center for Teaching and Learning celebrates 35 years
CTL's founder Nancie Atwell speaks to a crowd of alumni and current families in the school's auditorium. Courtesy photo

The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb hosted a party on Saturday, May 16 to celebrate 35 years since it opened its doors for its 1990-91 school year.

Press release
Hammond Lumber Company announces $100,000 donation to support victims, families impacted by Searsmont explosion
Hammond Lumber

Bigelow breaks a sweat
Runner-up Christoph Aeppli and winner Kevin Posman pose with their trophies May 15 during Bigelow's tenth annual Fun Run & Walk for Colorectal Cancer Awareness.  Courtesy of Leah Campbell

Participants took to the streets of Boothbay Harbor May 15 to raise awareness about colorectal cancer during Bigelow Laboratory's 10th annual Fun Run & Walk fundraiser.

Veggies to Table to speak at Maine Art Gallery panel on sustainable farming in Maine
Erica Berman and Alain Ollier, Veggies to Table co-founders. Michael Wilson photo

The Maine Art Gallery will host "Farming in Maine," a public panel discussion exploring sustainable agriculture, local food systems, and the thriving farm-to-table movement in Maine on Thursday, May 21, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Early deadline
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The Boothbay Register office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Maine Republican Assembly meeting updates
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The Maine Republican Assembly will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. at the Damariscotta American Legion Hall. Starting June 22, meetings will be held on Monday nights thru October 2026 -- June 22, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26 -- then reconvening on Saturdays starting Nov. 28.

Michael Maxim exits as Edgecomb selectman
Last Day

May 12 marked the final Edgecomb selectboard meeting with Michael Maxim on the board. Maxim's term ends with the May 16 municipal election, and after three years, the Michael Maxim era is over as an elected leader. Earlier this year, he decided against seeking a second term.

Woolwich voters have 2 choices on Patten Free Library
Chairman David King, Sr. looks over the wording of the warrant article with selectman Allison Hepler. Seated at the left is Selectman Tommy Davis. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
LC sheriff cruiser

Glidden Point Oyster Co. removes saunas from property
Glidden Point Oyster

Edgecomb selectmen voted, 2-1, to approve a liquor license May 12 for Glidden Point Oyster Co. Despite neighbors' persistent complaints about alleged ordinance violations, Code Enforcement Officer Marian Anderson reported April 16 that the business owned by Ryan McPherson is in compliance except for two saunas.

Lincoln County Republicans meet May 27

The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, May 27, at the Damariscotta American Legion, 527 Main St. Damariscotta. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the speakers begin at 6 p.m. This month’s guest speakers are Garrett Mason, Jonathan Bush and Robert Wessels, candidates running for governor.

Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop
Extended summer hours begin

From now through October 12, Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop will be open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the rest of the year, it closes at 4 p.m.

Fatalities statistics for 2023 and 2024, as well as preliminary 2025
Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign active May 11 - 31
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety are urging drivers to buckle up ahead of the Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign. The national high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort, which coincides w…

Westport Island’s lone selectboard candidate on June 9 ballot, Sherre P. Nelson
Sherre Nelson

Address:  Westport Island

Occupation:  U.S. Consular Agent – retired (U.S. State Department employee) - 19 years; University professor – retired – 13 years; MDOT; Darling Marine Center – The University; Abandoned…

Challenger for Wiscasset selectboard Cassaundra Rose
Cassaundra Rose

Address: Wiscasset

Occupation: Natural resources policy and science advisor; trained Earth and climate scientist

Education: BS Geology (Florida State University); MS Geology (University of California, Riverside); PhD, Earth and Environmental Science (Columb…

Wiscasset selectboard incumbent Sarah Whitfield
Sarah Whitfield

Address: 61 Water St.

Occupation: Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, University of Maine School of Law; supply preacher (multiple churches across Maine, working towards ordination)

'Veterans and Community Connection Expo' coming to BRVM
Courtesy of Sarah Sherman

AUGUSTA, Maine – On June 6, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS), the VA Regional Benefit Office at Togus, and VA Maine Healthcare will host a Veterans and Community Connection Expo at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum (586 Wiscasset Road in Boothbay) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Ed calls for fall enrichment class proposals
Teacher’s desk

Fall might seem far away now that spring is finally here, but Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education is already planning its fall enrichment course catalogue. The program seeks proposals for classes from anyone with a hobby, skill, interest, or expertise they want to share with others in the region.

Purses of Collins, Mills part of First Congo sale
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Purses from Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins are among the collection of more than 30 purses to be auctioned at 10 a.m. May 30 at First Congregational Church of Wiscasset.

St. Philip’s continues call for crafters

St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset, invites craftspeople to be part of its Strawberry Festival 72 on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CTL educators speak at New England conference
CTL's Head of School Katy Inman and pre-kindergarten teacher Haley Barnes present at a showcase for New England educators in Connecticut. 

Haley Barnes and Katy Inman, of the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb, traveled to Southbury, Connecticut, on April 28th to present to an audience of regional teachers and administrators at the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Educator Showcase for Independent Schools.

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Lincoln County Historical Association
Enjoy history? Volunteers are needed at Chapman-Hall House
Set for tea. Everyday life in early Damariscotta is shared at the Chapman-Hall House. Courtesy of Louise Miller

MAG exhibit connects art, food, cultural mores
MAG exhibit connects art, food, cultural mores

Maine Art Gallery (MAG) is hosting a multi-media exhibition titled “Art to Table: Visual Sustenance,” which investigates the deep connection between creativity, nourishment and societal norms surrounding food. The exhibit, free to the public, runs through June 14 (Thurs. – Sunday 11 a.m. -4 p.m.). About 200 people packed int…

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