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Deborah A. Westbrook
Deborah A. Westbrook
Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest. Bob Bond/40 Federal Studio
Scenes from tree lighting, parade, more at Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest

Martin W. Farmer
Martin W. Farmer

George D. Cushing
George D. Cushing
Mike Leonard photo
Boothbay Lights Boat Parade and Fireworks

Police, Fire and Courts

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Deterring drunk driving this winter holiday season
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
Wiscasset man charged in connection with 2 incidents
Wiscasset police report 2 Federal Street/downtown incidents
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest

Obituaries

Charity D. Farrar
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Charity D. Farrar

Charity D. Farrar, 77 of Wiscasset, passed away on the evening of Dec. 3, 2025, which would have been her 59th wedding anniversary, after a brief battle with cancer.

Timothy Harkins II
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Timothy Harkins II

Timothy Harkins II passed on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta.

Tim was born in Portland, Maine on Sept. 2, 1942.

Betty Goulette
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Betty A. Goulette

It is with sadness and gratitude that we said goodbye to Betty Ann Goulette. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 21, 2025. Betty, 91 years old, led a life of hard work, devotion to family, and using her boundless energy to help others.

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Betty Goulette

Betty Goulette, 91, formerly of Southport, died Nov. 21, 2025 at her home in Wiscasset. A memorial service to celebrate Betty's life will be announced.  Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay.

Jane Atwood Godfrey
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Jane Atwood Godfrey

Margaret Delano
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Margaret Delano

Dale E. Pinkham
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Dale E. Pinkham

Dale Edward Pinkham, 82, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 12, 2025.

Robert A. Robertson Jr.
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Robert A. Robertson Jr.

Robert Abel “Bob” Robertson Jr. passed away on Nov. 4, 2025 after a brief stay at a hospice facility near his home in Pineville, North Carolina. He was 89 years old.

Lynn Cartwright
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Joelyn Cartwright

Joelyn “Lynn” Cartwright, 82, of Portland, formerly of Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2025, just two days shy of her 83rd birthday.

Born on Nov. 10, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, Joelyn was the daughter of the late Norman and Myrtis (Forton) Schreiber.

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Daphne T. Kimball

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Daphne T. Kimball, a beloved teacher, sister, and friend, who graced this world with her warmth and elegance for 100 remarkable years.

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Elections

Charlotte Nutt to run for House District 48
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Captain's Licensing Course in Bath scheduled

Sen. Reny to introduce legislation to improve access to affordable medications in rural communities

Alna sifts through would-be mining rules
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Weeks before a hearing and months ahead of town meeting, Alna Dec. 4 continued work on a second try at a mining ordinance. 

Gingerbread Spectacular live music
Memory of the 2024 Spectacular featuring the big Gingerbread cookie amidst the crowds... Robert Mitchell photo

CNA training applications due Dec. 5
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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.

School traffic a topic again for Woolwich selectmen
WCS Principal Jason Libby (l) and Jason Warlick, chief deputy for the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office at Wednesday's select board meeting. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Nativity walk Dec. 6 at First Congo

Ever since St. Francis of Assisi created the first live nativity scene in 1223, people worldwide have been replicating his work in many ways. On Saturday, Dec.

County commissioners approve $15.324 million budget
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On Dec. 2, Lincoln County commissioners unanimously approved a 2026 budget of $15,324,218  which reflects a 3.48% increase. Commissioners made a last-minute revision prior to passage. Commissioner David Levesque requested increasing Elder Care Network of Lincoln County funding by another $10,000.

MaineHealth Primary Care Damariscotta announces change in Saturday hours 
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MaineHealth Primary Care Damariscotta will no longer offer care in the office on Saturdays, but patients can get same-day care for minor illnesses or injuries at MaineHealth Walk-In Care Damariscotta — located in the same building as primary care on the Miles Campus.

Wiscasset selectmen’s meeting postponed
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Due to the snowstorm, the Tuesday, Dec. 2 Wiscasset selectmen's meeting is postponed until Tuesday, Dec. 9, the town announced. 

Midcoast Humane announces 75th Anniversary Jubilee Celebration
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WACC Christmas tree raffle
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Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce announced in its Nov. 26 newsletter:

The Chamber Christmas Tree(s) Raffle is happening now at Wiscasset Community Center. Thanks to our generous member donors, this year the Chamber is raffling off two live trees along with decorations and two Prize Packages of gift cards and items worth over $8…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Community Meeting
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Don't miss the next Community Meeting on Friday, Dec. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Watson Center Community Room, in Damariscotta.

Join host Cindy Wade for an informative hour during which there will be presentations from some talented MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital staff.

Missing Edgecomb sailboat found in Woolwich
Terry Stockwell

An abandoned Cape Dory 25 sailboat which unexpectedly found its way to Edgecomb last May, and later mysteriously disappeared by August, has reappeared.  On Nov. 25, Harbor Master Terry Stockwell reported that Woolwich officials told him the sailboat was found on their mudflats.

Coastal Senior College
Winter term registration opens soon

Volunteers’ crafts for sale at Skidompha Book Shop
Craft items on sale at the Skidompha Book Shop. Courtesy photo

Volunteers and friends of the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop include a number of crafters who are currently donating their work to be sold at the shop for the benefit of the library.

FOS bake sale at Ames Dec. 14

Wiscasset’s Feed Our Scholars (FOS) committee is holding a bake sale at Ames Supply, Bath Road, Saturday, Dec. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Help Yourself Shelf in Wiscasset gifted with gift cards

St. Philip's Episcopal Church Help Yourself Shelf Food Pantry is thrilled to receive $1,275 in holiday gift cards from the Shaw's and Star Market Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program.

Wiscasset planning board
Selectboard, others speak up; planning board tables survey policy
Books of rules

At the urging of selectmen, the town's economic development director and most residents who spoke, Wiscasset's planning board Nov. 24 did not make a policy of defining a recent survey as one from the last six months.

Wiscasset town office flood traced to deteriorating pipe
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Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons said the town office had a plumbing issue Nov. 26 that backed up the toilets and flooded the bathrooms, the hall, and his office.

Ordinance review committee
Wiscasset’s CEO talks village, WES property
Town office

The more people within walking distance from Wiscasset village, the better for businesses, Code Enforcement Officer and Town Planner George Chase said Nov. 24.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Coulombe Center & Lincoln Theater
'Screenagers' documentary shown at Lincoln Theater
Rushton passes out Yellow Tulip Hope bags during the Nov. 10 showing of “Screenagers: The Next Chapter” at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of Piper Wilber

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Coulombe Center for Health Improvement partnered with the Lincoln Theater to host two free community showings of “Screenagers: The Next Chapter – Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age.” The documentary explores the growing challenges young people face and highlights ways fa…

Make it ‘A Handmade Christmas’ at Marketfest
 Ornaments by Joelle Webber:  Make ornaments like these with paper artist Joelle Webber during Marketfest. Kid friendly workshop. Joelle Webber photo

With the help of local creative makers, Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest shoppers can add that special handcrafted touch to their holiday celebrations. Workshops throughout Marketfest weekend, Dec. 5-7, will guide participants in the fine crafts of basket making, paper arts, and repurposing lobster rope from the sea.

Woolwich lights tree Dec. 7

The town of Woolwich Christmas tree lighting will have The Montsweagers, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Christmas Sing-along, hot cocoa, treats, and community fellowship. The event is Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at Nequasset Meeting House, an announcement at woolwich.us stated.

Inclement weather would cancel this event. 

WMHS honor roll
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Wiscasset Middle High School has announced its 2025-26, first quarter honor roll:

Sixth grade: Highest, Giemella Absauld, Emery Footer, Charles Herrick. High, Liam Cressey, Patience Davis, Ronan Davis, Jace McArdle, Brodie Powell, Lyla Reed, Carley Streevy, Aiden Temple. Honors, Brayden Benner, Tyler McLaughlin, Arianna RIchardson…

Planning board sets public hearing for Glidden Point proposal
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The Edgecomb Planning Board Nov. 20 scheduled a public hearing on Glidden Oyster Farm Company's proposed expansion project. The company has submitted two proposals. One is for an oyster processing barn at 634 River Road. 

Coastal Senior College winter term registration opens soon
Inner structure of a Nautilus shell, illustrating Arnold Aho's class, Form in Nature and Design. Photo provided by CSC.

Center For Teaching and Learning
CTL poets Recognized by Inkblot Writing Contest
 CTL fifth graders Lila Milden and Gannon Inman were honored by the Inkblot Writing Contest.

Two young poets from the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Edgecomb were recognized by the 2025 Inkblot Writing Contest at the Maine Coast Waldorf School. 

2025 Bed Races
Rolling into first place: The Greenleaf Inn
Greenleaf Inn team steering their way to a win. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

This year's Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party on Nov. 22 included the return of the event's Bed Races, to the delight of spectators and competitors! 

The Greenleaf Inn team, also representing the Admiral's Quarters, took first place!

Boothbay Harbor First United Methodist Church
Christmas Holiday Fair

Bring your family and friends to the Boothbay Harbor First United Methodist Church Saturday, Dec. 6 for the annual Christmas Holiday Fair and lobster roll luncheon. 

You will find lots of upscale items including American Girl dolls, a Yamaha keyboard, and ice skates; holiday decorations, gift baskets, cookies, jellies and jams, fudge…

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