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Midcoast Conservancy to host State of the Lake Aug. 20
Courtesy of SCSO
Alleged Woolwich road rage incident leads to arrest

Lincoln County Recovery Community Center August Hygiene Drive

Race
Westport Island Shore Run Aug. 16
Dance
Bands for Books getting closer!

Police, Fire and Courts

Wiscasset, Woolwich aid in Georgetown woods fire response
Edgecomb Fire Rescue June report
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
Sheriff's Department might resume temporarily assisting Boothbay Harbor police staffing
NHTSA reminds drivers: Obeying speed limits is the law, lives depend on it

Obituaries

Obituary
Jane Krebs

Jane Krebs, 67, of Lewiston, formerly of Boothbay, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at Russell Park Living Center in Lewiston. 

Constance G. Rice
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Constance G. Rice

Constance G. Rice, 77, of Boothbay Harbor passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of June 22, 2026.

Obituary
Charlotte W. Henry

Jean H. Schwab Schork
Obituary
Jean H. Schwab Schork

Jean Helen Schwab Schork of Westfield, New Jersey, died peacefully at the age 101. A lifelong musician, accomplished cook, devoted mother and grandmother, and active member of the Westfield community, Jean was known for her warmth, elegance, generosity and deep devotion to family and friends.

Obituary
Dr. William W. Southmayd

Dr. Hernan M. Reyes
Obituary
Dr. Hernan M. Reyes

Hernan M. Reyes, 93, a longtime resident of Chicago, Illinois, who retired to Florida and Maine, passed away on the morning of July 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Kenneth E. Pinard Jr.
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Kenneth E. Pinard Jr.

Kenneth E. Pinard Jr., 76, of Boothbay, Maine, passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2026.

Margaret A. Custer
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Margaret A. Custer

Margaret Anne “Meg” Custer, born June 20, 1950 to Alfred W.

Ted M. Beal Sr.
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Ted M. Beal Sr.

Ted “Teddy” Martin Beal Sr. was born on Dec.

Donald M. Tomlin
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Donald M. Tomlin

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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
Westport Island’s lone selectboard candidate on June 9 ballot, Sherre P. Nelson
Challenger for Wiscasset selectboard Heather Jones
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K-LS&WD annual banquet, awards Aug. 13
A scene from the 2025 Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration. Courtesy photo

The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

A night of laughter and giving raises $2,530 for Veggies to Table
The prize giveaway at Waldo Theatre by Jeff Wiseman and Savannah Compare. Erica Berman photo

A night out at the theatre became an opportunity to nourish neighbors across the Midcoast when The Waldo Theatre partnered with Veggies to Table during its June production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner.” Through a silent auction and raffles held across the production’s four performances, the community raised $2,530 for V…

OBD Vintage Car Show announces entertainment and food
Organizers of the 2026 OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show are pleased to announce that mobile DJ “The Golden Gup” (pictured) and Damariscotta’s “Truckin’ Good Food” truck will be back for the festivities. Courtesy photo

Organizers of the 13th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show announced that “The Golden Gup” will be back to spin the old tunes for the show.

Lincoln County Historical Association
Tempting cakes and tantalizing experiences up for bid at Preservation Party

Elegant cakes, intriguing experiences, and a treasure trove of raffle items await the guests at Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual Preservation Party. The event, which takes place this year on Sunday, Sept.

Countdown to Paddlepalooza on Linekin Bay
Rev. Todd Weir and his wife Jeanne Fenton - community supporters of the event. Courtesy photo

With under two weeks to go, anticipation is building for the Boothbay Sea and Science Center’s (BSSC) inaugural Paddlepalooza on Linekin Bay! Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8 (rain date: Sunday, Aug.

Creativity flourishes in Village for Wiscasset Art Walk July 30
Alex Bigney plays Celtic harp at the Wiscasset Bay Gallery during Wiscasset Art Walk. Lucia Droby photo

Stroll the sidewalks, stop in to artist-owned galleries, and visit shops throughout the Village during Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, July 30 from 4 to 7 p.m., for a self-guided tour of art, music and craft.

5-Mile Yard Sale in Edgecomb Aug. 8
Edgecomb Community Church. File photo

Cross Point Road in Edgecomb is hosting its annual 5-mile yard sale Saturday, Aug. 8, beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. The Edgecomb Community Church will be the first stop on the road holding its annual yard sale and bake sale. The Thrift Store will also be open from 8 to 1 along with a bake sale and Busy Hands homemade items hos…

Northern Border Regional Commission pre-applications open
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Wiscasset selectmen
Straw vote coming on exploring regional high school
Town office

“This is basically meant to keep the conversation going,” Wiscasset Selectman Sarah Whitfield said July 21 about a proposed non-binding or “survey” question the board went on to agree 5-0 to put on the November ballot. The question seeks to gauge interest in exploring a possible regional high school.

Wiscasset voters keep school budget offer intact
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After July 23's special town meeting, the proposed $10.7 million Wiscasset school budget is intact as it heads to a final vote at the polls Sept. 1.

WHERE IT'S AT
Farnham book series concludes with 'Last Light'
Here it is: the final book of Jerry Farnham's "Red At Night" series, cover art by Bryan Soames. Courtesy of the author

Fans of Jerry Farnham’s “Red At Night” series about the Finn family will soon learn how it all works out in the end when “Last Light” is published early in the fall. This final installment picks up four years after “Red in the Morning.”

Maine Arts Commission
Maine launches creative aging Maine certification program
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AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Arts Commission, in partnership with the Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) and Lifetime Arts, a national leader in creative aging advocacy, training, and capacity building, is launching Creative Aging Maine, a statewide certification program designed to expand access to meaningful arts e…
Edgecomb selectmen seeking building committee recommendation about town hall
CHAIRMAN

Since 2019, the Edgecomb Building Committee has explored potential upgrades to the town hall. Selectmen created the committee to develop a strategy for the historic town hall's future use.  

Drone Show amazes
KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The highly anticipated Drone Show, featuring over 20 formations of local and patriotic displays, drew thousands of people to the shorelines and on boats in Boothbay Harbor Friday night, July 17. Cheers and boat horns rang out over the harbor as each formation took shape.

40 jobs planned within a couple years at homebuilding co-op in Wiscasset
ZEH

The state has said Wiscasset can seek an Economic Community Development Block Grant on behalf of Zero Energy Homes.

George Chase resigns as Edgecomb selectman, says 'Stuart Smith will make greater contribution'
Missing

Edgecomb is down a selectman. George Chase, elected in 2024, has resigned. Chase didn't attend the July 21 board meeting.

Sheriff requests license plate reader installation
new EMA vehcile

Lincoln County Sheriff's Department has an automated license plate reader (ALPR), but nowhere to place it. On July 21, Sheriff Todd Brackett told commissioners his recent conversations with Maine Department of Transportation about placing the ALPR on their traffic lights at the intersection of routes One and 27 in Wisc…

Lincoln County Indivisible
Rally honors John Lewis’ ‘good trouble’ legacy
Saturday’s rally. Courtesy photo

Community members gathered at Veterans Park in Newcastle July 18 to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the death of civil rights leader and longtime U.S. Congressman John Lewis, celebrating his enduring call to make "Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble."

Lincoln County Democrats elect delegates to Maine Democratic Nominating Convention
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The Lincoln County Democratic Committee reported July 18 that 854 people participated in the delegate selection process July 18, at Wiscasset High School in Wiscasset.

Let the bidding begin!
Stay in Aix donated by Daria and Ed White

The countdown is on for Veggies to Table's biggest event of the year: the To the Nines Auction & Gala. The online silent auction goes live Sunday.

Announcement and reminder
School budget presentation, special town meeting July 23
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Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson has announced that a brief presentation of the FY27 revised Wiscasset school budget is planned for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23. This will take place immediately prior to that night’s special town meeting set for 6 p.m. on the proposed school budget. …

Wiscasset selectmen
Straw question eyed on exploring regional high school idea
Teacher’s desk

Wiscasset selectmen July 21 were set to consider asking voters in November this non-binding referendum question: "Should Wiscasset explore the possibility of a single regional high school serving students from multiple area towns?"

Maine's lesser-known revolutionaries
Lincoln County Historical Association Education Director Louise Miller shines new light July 15 on Maine's places and people who helped the patriot cause. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

As America celebrates its 250th birthday and looks back on the legacy of our founding fathers, a local talk July 15 looked back at the enlisted men and bodyguards, shipbuilders and boat captains, indigenous chiefs and everyday Maine civilians who helped win the American Revolution. 

Wiscasset School Department gets new special ed director
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In an emergency meeting July 16, Wiscasset’s school committee made Amanda Little special education director. Little succeeds Andrea Lovell, who retired.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson arranged last week’s committee meeting so Little “can be approved and get right to work without further delay,…

Fort Edgecomb open house
Fort Edgecomb. Courtesy photo

Fort Edgecomb, a historic gem in Edgecomb’s front yard, is perched high on a peaceful, scenic bluff at the tip of Davis Island, with breathtaking views down the Sheepscot River.

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
Children at a recent St. Giles Fair. Courtesy photo

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…

Oysters to be offered at Bands for Books
Skyler Wentworth opening oysters. Courtesy of Lynn Maloney

Harpist Rhiannon Skye to perform at A Midsummer Night's Dream
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The date is drawing near, and there are still a few tickets left for the Storybook Ball: A Midsummer Night's Dream on Sunday, Aug. 2, at Boothbay Harbor Country Club.

Woolwich selectmen
Detour begins for Route 127 culvert replacement
MDOT's plan showing the Rt. 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 

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