The Coast Guard Northeast District is urging the maritime community throughout the Northeast to secure vessels and remain in port ahead of a major offshore storm system forecast to impact the region from Sept. 24 through Sept.

Some Midcoast Christian churches are banding together for the second time to raise funds for heating assistance for local families. They are holding a public event, the second “Helping Hands, Heating Homes” on Saturday evening, Oct. 24 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Academy Hill Road in Newcastle at 5:30. The event…

First National Bank has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine, recognizing the Bank among the state’s leading employers and reinforcing its commitment to creating a workplace where employees can grow, build meaningful

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Brunswick Chapter 87 will host a Young Eagles Day on Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wiscasset Municipal Airport. The rain date is Oct. 4.

Colonel Shanon W. Cotta, of Alna, Maine was awarded the Legion of Merit Medal by Major General Diane Dunn, the Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard, on Sept. 13 after serving over 32 years in the United States Army. His final assignment was serving as the brigade commander of th…

Soon Wiscasset's Town Common will be graced with wagging tails and paw prints from our beloved pets! In honor of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures and our natural environment, we'll gather outside to share blessings for our favorite pets on Sunday Oct. 4 at 1 p.m.

What can the natural features of our beautiful surrounding landscapes teach us about the ecological and human history of our environment?

Wiscasset is progressing in its pursuit of a $100,000 grant to create three jobs at home-building co-op Zero Energy Homes. The state has approved the town’s letter of intent to seek the grant and, Sept. 15, selectmen nodded Chair Alissa Eason’s signing of a letter of support. The application is due in to the state Oct.

Everyone is invited to the fifth annual Darrowby Farm Sanctuary Open House on Saturday Sept. 26 from noon to 2 p.m. at 216 N. Mountain Road in Jefferson.

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring an in-person half-day event on Stream Crossing Installation Practices scheduled for Thursday, Oct.

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the acquisition of 112 acres in Newcastle, expanding the permanently protected habitat around Marsh River Bog.  

Public comment — it isn’t just for meetings anymore.

It’s for workshops, too, Wiscasset’s school committee and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson said Sept. 15. 

The vibrant heart of downtown Wiscasset will come alive on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. as Wiscasset Art Walk welcomes residents and visitors for an evening celebrating local art, creativity, music and community connection. The Wiscasset Art Walk is free and open to the public.

Join Veggies to Table at The Contented Sole in New Harbor on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.

A full day of pouring rain failed to keep supporters of Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) from showing up to bid high and often at this year’s Preservation Party.

Property taxes in Woolwich rose 7.8% over last year.  Selectmen announced the increase after meeting with their accountant and assessing agent Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17. 

It is with sincere regret that we announce the cancellation of all American Legion Post 36 breakfasts for the remainder of 2026, effective immediately.

Due to scheduling conflicts, we no longer have the staffing necessary to provide these breakfasts. We are, however, open to other nonprofit organizations interested in serv…

The Lincoln Home invites the public to a free Fraud Prevention Presentation, Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.

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Wiscasset selectmen Sept. 16 settled on taking the highest amount Town Manager Dennis Simmons recommended from the fund balance to offset taxes. Before tapping it for $750,000 to get to a tax rate of $11.59 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation, members debated taking more or stopping at the $750,000 to help avoid a tax cliff in the…

It's been a busy summer for the Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency. In July, the department responded to a Damariscotta emergency. The agency assisted in the response to Chasse Marine Co.'s explosion that resulted in a massive fire. On Aug. 21, EMA responded to two emergencies: a Bristol plan…

First National Bank has launched the Dream First Community Grant, a new $5,000 funding opportunity supporting food security-related programming in the Maine communities the Bank serves. 

The Maine Press Association will honor three distinguished Maine journalists when Andy Molloy, Mike Lowe and Tux Turkel are inducted into the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on Oct. 17 at the DoubleTree Hotel in South Portland.

Wiscasset Partners in Education secretary and past school committee candidate Danielle Clarke has made the committee. In a 3-1 vote Sept. 15, the committee named Clarke to fill the seat Jonathan Barnes left. The term runs out in June.

The major annual fundraising event for the Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library was held on Sept. 7. 

The 23rd annual Pemaquid Oyster Festival returns to Mine Oyster Restaurant in downtown Boothbay Harbor on Sunday, Sept. 27 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.).

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