MaineHealth is offering a new virtual support group for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), providing an opportunity for connection, encouragement and shared understanding for patients across Maine. 

The Woolwich selectboard Dec. 17 adopted a set of safety policies. The action followed an earlier discussion concerning the town opting in to Maine Municipal Association’s Workmen Compensation Incentive Program; the goal of which is to make the working environment safer, and lowering workmen’s compensation costs.…

From the town Dec. 17: The Maine DECD’s Office of Community Development is pleased to announce two major funding opportunities designed to strengthen local businesses and revitalize community spaces: the Community Enterprise Grant (CE)Program and the Economic Development Program (EDP).

The Visual and Performing Arts Department of Wiscasset Schools presented the Winter Gathering of the Arts Dec. 15 at Wiscasset Middle High School.

The deadline for advertisements, classifieds, press releases, letters, columns and community news, for the Thursday, Dec. 25 edition will be at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19.

Editor's note: The following is Wiscasset Economic Development Director Aaron Chrostowsky's Dec. 10 memo in connection with an item that appears on selectmen's 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 agenda, to accept funds and technical help toward writing a strategic energy plan:

Hello Islanders: Winter's off to a cold and snowy start! A big thanks to Dale Reno and crew for keeping the roads safe, and to our responsible drivers for slowing down when things get slick. Nobody wants to go sledding by mistake! 

In Woolwich Dec. 13, Camden Paquin of Camden's Mission gathered with his Maine Gladiators teammates and coaches, along with family and friends, at Laurel Grove Cemetery to remember, honor and teach in observance of Wreaths Across America Day.

Here is the list of award winning Gingerbreads in the annual Gingerbread Spectacular at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor:

Most Spectacular: Carla Warren: "Under the Sea"

Best Traditional Gingerbread House: Katrina Dunsmore: "The Sweet Lil Christmas Inn"

Most Creative: Shawn of the Sheep: "Merry Christmas Two Ewe…

The recent installation of state-of-the-art imaging equipment on the St. Andrews campus marks a significant advancement in the quality of images available at MaineHealth Diagnostic Imaging, located in the MaineHealth Urgent Care building in Boothbay Harbor.

Maine dentists have donated $325,000 in pro bono dental care to women survivors of domestic abuse in a groundbreaking program that fixes damage from emotional as well as physical trauma. 

Parts of custodial shifts are going uncovered in Wiscasset School Department, Maintenance and Transportation Director John Merry said. The cause is the continuing "struggle" to find substitutes, Merry's written monthly report stated. 

At First Congregational Church of Wiscasset, there will be an organ concert Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m.

Christmas Eve Services: 3 p.m. family candlelight; 7 p.m. traditional candlelight.

Dec. 28: Lessons and Carols at 2 p.m. with church organist Joel Pierce playing the organ. 

Rebekah Paredes, executive director at New Hope Midcoast, will step down from the position this week after seven years at the helm. 

Following a public hearing, the Edgecomb Planning Board approved a permit for 634 River Road LLC to construct an oyster processing plant across the street from Glidden Oyster Farm Co.

Andrew Johnson of Atlantic Resource Consultants described the project as packaging oysters brought up from the shore for packagin…

It was unanimous among Wiscasset's five selectmen Dec. 9. Faced with residents' petition that fell short on certified valid signatures, the board said it would put the sewer plant/public works location question on the June ballot, anyway.

A Christmas food distribution for anyone in need will be held at St. Philip's Church Help Yourself Shelf Food Pantry, 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset, on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Check-in will begin at 4 p.m. Attendees will be able to choose from a variety of holiday foods and will receive a Shaw's gift c…

According to the town website at alna.maine.gov, nomination papers will be available at the town office starting Dec. 11 for a two-year term as first selectboard member, a three-year term on the school board and a one-year term as road commissioner. The filing deadline for the papers is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20.

A group of Wiscasset residents opposing the sewer plant's move to where public works sits has petitioned to repeal the November 2024 town vote that OK'd selectmen to move the plant there and move public works to the transfer station. Town officials said the petition fell short on valid signatures.

Our thanks to Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for these moments from Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest. The festivities ran from Dec. 5 to 7. 

Weeks before a hearing and months ahead of town meeting, Alna Dec. 4 continued work on a second try at a mining ordinance. 

The Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper's wonderful contributing photographer Mike Leonard once again captured the Boothbay Lights' Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks display to end the Saturday, Dec. 6 festivities. Thank you Mike.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, which runs Jan. 5 through Feb. 12, 2026. Applications are due by Dec. 5.