News Watercolor painting for beginners Coastal Rivers to host workshop with Maine Forest Service Talking town buildings, waterfront Thrift Store opening and Tuesday Lunch resumes Hubert resigning as WMHS principal Police, Fire and Courts Body shield backpack distributed at BRHS, BRES Coast Guard rescues three fishermen from sinking boat south of Boothbay Harbor Edgecomb man changes plea to guilty and is convicted of murder Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests Wiscasset homeowner arrested on attempted murder and other charges Obituaries Death noticeEdith A. FlandersEdith Ann Flanders, 89 of Wiscasset, passed away peacefully at her home on the evening of March 16, 2026. A full obituary, with service details, will be published in next week’s paper. ObituaryGail E. ParsonsGail Elizabeth Parsons, 72, of Hartsville, South Carolina, died March 6, 2026 at the McCloud Regional Medical Center in Florence, Massac ObituaryCatherine C. OverkampCatherine Claire Overkamp passed away at St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah on March 1, 2026, at the age of 86. ObituaryBarbara E. Newbegin Barbara E. “Barbie” Newbegin (Brewer), 63, passed away Feb. 23, 2026 at her home in Bristol. ObituaryDavid E. Hemingway David Ellis Hemingway, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 28, 2026, in Edgecomb, Maine. ObituaryVirginia C. Boyd Virginia “Ginger” C. Boyd, 81, of Alna, passed away at her home on the morning of Feb. 27, 2026. ObituaryJoseph J.P. Arsenault Sr.Joseph John Paul Arsenault Sr., aged 89, of Dresden, Maine, died Feb. 17, 2026 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, surrounded by his loving family. Celebration of Life for Billy HallThere will be a celebration of life for Billy Hall on Saturday, March 7 at Brady's (25 Union Street, Boothbay Harbor) from 1 to 4 p.m. Please bring your favorite memories or stories to share. ObituaryJohn F. Pinkham Jr. ObituaryLewis G. CurtisOn Jan. 14, 2026, Lewis “Lew” G. Curtis, Maj. Gen., USAF (ret), passed away. Elections Nominations open in Wiscasset Hannah Pingree meet and greet Two upcoming debates among Democratic Primary candidates for key offices Lincoln County Dems hold caucus Nirav Shah meet and greet More News >> Woolwich selectmen nod Garden Club project Maine Film Office Launches Film in Maine Pilot Program AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Film Office is launching a one-time Film in Maine Reimbursement grant program created to stimulate film and television production in Maine while supporting economic developmen… Alna selectmenOf bridges, salamanders and beavers Updating Alna residents March 12, Alna Second Selectman Steve Graham said replacement of the bridge over Ben Brook on Egypt Road now looks like 2027 instead of this year. Wiscasset selectmen Report recommends moving town office, keeping other departments at corner of One and 27 Some reports that could help inform decisions on Wiscasset's facilities and its waterfront are in. Selectmen were set to hear about them March 17. View the multi-page reports in the board's meeting packet at wiscasset.gov Press releaseGrow dahlias, feed neighbors in need: Veggies to Table launches annual Dahlia Tuber Sale Veggies to Table has launched its annual Dahlia Tuber Sale, offering gardeners in Maine and across the country the opportunity to grow beautiful blooms while helping provide fresh, healthy food to community members experiencing hunger. Midcoast Conservancy protects 108 acres along Pettengill Stream in Union Midcoast Conservancy is pleased to announce the successful completion of a new conservation easement protecting 108 acres of forest, wetlands, and wildlife habitat along Pettengill Stream in Union. Delays anticipated during culvert replacement on Route 127, Woolwich Edgecomb Budget Committee holds final session The Edgecomb Budget Committee filled a few more "holes" in the proposed 2026 budget sheet March 9 in a workshop with the selectboard. The committee and selectmen reached a consensus on Fire Chief Roy Potter's proposed salary after a 40-plus minute discussion. Maine home values continue to rise, sales eased in February AUGUSTA (March 10, 2026)—Despite a traditionally slower sales season for Maine’s single-family existing homes, home prices increased 3.47 percent to a median sales price (MSP) of $395,000 in February. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less. Lincoln County Republicans meet March 25 The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, March 25, at the Charles C. Lilly American Legion, 181 Jefferson St., Waldoboro. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the speakers begin at 6. This month’s guest speaker is Mike Quatrano, from the Maine Policy Institute, and Owen McCarthy, candidate for governor.… Alna selectmen Potential new member town for SVRSU If Liberty left Regional School Unit 3 and joined Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit, Alna, Westport Island and SVRSU's other members would be chipping in 5% less than they do now, and Liberty would pay about 25% less for education than it pays now, SVRSU Superintendent of Schools Howard Tuttle told Alna selectmen and other residents… Press release John Merry’s long service to Wiscasset schools, community This spring, John "Johnny" Merry will retire as director of facilities and transportation for Wiscasset School Department, closing out a career that began in 1998 — though his connection to the schools stretches back much further. Commissioners repurposing unused ARPA funds ‘This is going to happen’: Place eyed in Wiscasset to teach veterans a trade and help them in other ways March 23, Wiscasset’s planning board is set to hear from Ed Harmon about a school and much more to help veterans thrive. The Boothbay man, founder of Boothbay V.E.T.S., said this would also help fill area workforce needs, by teaching the veterans a trade. Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust seeking community ambassadors for upcoming season Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is inviting community members to help grow the local conservation movement by becoming volunteer ambassadors. A training session for outreach and events volunteers will be held on Thursday, March 19, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Coastal Rivers Denny Conservation… CMBG to bloom year-round with new glasshouse Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG) is asking the community to help plant the seeds for its future. President and CEO Gretchen Ostherr unveiled plans for a 35,000 square foot glasshouse/conservatory, revamped butterfly and insect house, and Wabanaki garden during a packed public forum at CMBG’s Bosarge Family Education Center Mar… EdgecombPlanning board schedules public hearing for Twisted Willow Farm The Edgecomb Planning Board had good news Thursday, March 5 for Twisted Willow Farm. A site walk was performed Feb. 28 on the River Road property where a proposed 20-stall barn and indoor riding arena are planned. Twisted Willow Farm is a three-person partnership between Ronald and Juliette Cohen of Boothbay Harbor a… County officials admit reading cursive is really hard Reading today's cursive writing can be hard, but imagine reading the cursive in documents from the late 18th century. Lincoln County Registery of Deeds is indexing all deeds dating back to 1761. The documents are all written in cursive and deeds employees need help. Where It's AtBob Krist's new Route 1 road trip film to air on PBS What do Oguquit Playhouse, Eartha, Damariscotta’s Norumbeg Oysters, Tucker Auto Musuem, Wild Blueberry Land, the Madawaska Festival, Nubble Point Lighthouse, Ellsworth Candlepin Bowling, Penobscot Narrows Observatory, and The Maine Solar System Model, have in common? County commissioners meet Danielle Pierce In July 2025, Lincoln County Sheriff's Department had a new face in the office. Commissioners used opioid settlement funds to hire behavioral health liaison (BHI) Danielle Pierce. Captain’s licensing course in BelfastAtlantic Captains Academy will be conducting their Coast Guard Approved OUPV Captain’s Licensing Course at the Fireside Inn in Belfast. The course will be begin on Monday April 13 and will meet every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 19. The final exam will be conducted on April 20 at the same location starting at 9 a.m. Woolwich selectmen mull nonprofits’ requests Wiscasset selectmen WCC 'support committee,’ AI policy pass Wiscasset Community Center, the town-owned recreation, fitness and event hub, is getting nine ambassadors. Selectmen March 3 agreed to create a "support committee" to promote WCC. Sen. Reny shares 2026 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 13. Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission Workshop on business financing with local banks March 19 Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC), in partnership with SBDC Maine, Bangor Savings Bank, Bath Savings Bank, and First National Bank, is hosting a free informational workshop on using local banks for financing on Thursday, March 19, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the LCRPC conference room at 297 Bath Road in W… Celebrating continues for Friends’ first 60 Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Wiscasset Selectboard honored the Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library with a proclamation honoring their 60 years of service to the community. Tracey Whitney, president of the Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library, gratefully accepted this award on behalf of the members, many of whom were in attendance.… Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 2 arrests The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 206 calls for service for the period of Feb. 24 to March 3. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,106 calls for service. Witham-Jordan found guiltyTyler Witham-Jordan has been found guilty of depraved indifference murder in the December 2022 death of 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan, of Edgecomb. MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital hosts open house at new primary care facility in Waldoboro MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will host an open house on Tuesday, March 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. to introduce the new MaineHealth Primary Care Waldoboro facility at 126 Depot Street. The practice opens to patients on March 16. Edgecomb approves school budget proposal with 9% spending increase It took two meetings, nearly five hours and the Edgecomb School Committee brought down its fiscal 27 budget under a 10% increase. On March 2, the committee voted, 3-0, to propose a $4,539,384 fiscal 27 budget reflecting a 9.2% spending increase. More Support the Wiscasset Newspaper Please help sustain local journalism. 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