The $10.74 million budget proposal Wiscasset's school committee passed 5-0 July 8 asks $152,151 less from local taxpayers than the offer voters passed in an April town meeting and rejected at the polls in June, according to the revenue sheet Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson provided.

Come one, come all to Ames Supply on Bath Road In Wiscasset Saturday, July 19 from 7:30 to 1:30, to snap up home baked cakes, cookies, pies and such. In the process, support the mission of supplying all Wiscasset school students with teacher-recommended school supplies to begin the new school year on a l…

With Wiscasset's valuation hiking at a higher rate than the state average is hiking, the town's schools stand to get less state aid, the school department's business manager, Cathy Coffey, told the school committee July 3. "And then if you look further down the road, if that trend continues ...

Returning for its fifteenth year, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Ina and Lewis Heafitz Endowed Lecture Series introduces Rebecca McMackin and her “Adventures in Ecological Horticulture.” The free lecture is held on Aug. 28 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Gardens’ Bosarge Family Education Cent…

Hunger is on the rise, and 1 in 5 children go hungry every day in Maine.

The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library will once again host the annual Bands for Books on Labor Day at Lakehurst Lodge in Damariscotta. The Salty Dogs have confirmed they will be performing and will have people up and dancing throughout the event.  This year we will honor Linda Winterberg.

The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, July 23, at the Wiscasset Rec Center, 242 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the speakers begin at 6. This month’s guest speakers are, National Committeewoman, Lauren LePage, and National Committeeman, David Whitney. 

Tapestry Singers is holding auditions for the fall semester. The first rehearsal is on Sept. 8 in preparation for the Dec. 13 and 14 concerts. The "’Tis the Season" program will include festive music of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Winter Solstice, performed in the unparalleled acoustics of the Damariscotta Baptist Churc…

Step into a topsy-turvy world of whimsy and wonder at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s 2nd annual Storybook Ball: "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" happening Saturday, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Carousel Music Theater. This event is generously presented by Ryder Systems, Inc. and R.M. Davis Private Wealth Management…

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Woolwich’s 2025 tax commitment to Sagadahoc County rose just shy of $127,000 to $1,144,879, an increase of 8.84% from last year. In response, the selectboard is hoping the county commissioners will consider allowing it to pay the county taxes in two payments instead of one lump sum.

Wiscasset might have a summer town vote. Selectmen July 1 discussed a timeline with Town Manager Dennis Simmons. He will draft a special town meeting warrant for the board to consider. The topic: Tapping the undesignated fund balance for $325,000 toward a projected $4.3 million to upgrade two pump stations and upgrade three other stations' controls.…

The Maine Coastal Program, a Division of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), has opened registration for the annual Coastal Cleanup. The Coastal Cleanup is a volunteer-driven initiative designed to clean debris from Maine’s coastal shores and waterfront communities.…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Department is getting some help in dealing with people struggling with mental health issues. On July 1, Sheriff Todd Brackett introduced Danielle Pierce as the department's mental health liaison. Pierce will act as bridge between people needing mental services and resources available for them.…

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in June:

Wiscasset Parks and Recreation announced the following plans for July 4:

This year's parade theme will be celebrating our "Generations." Parade line-up on Churchill Street, facing north
Route: Hooper Street to Federal Street to Main Street to Water Street.

10 a.m. parade start led by American Legion Post 54. Para…

A huge thank you to everyone who turned out for Friends of Thai Daughters’ 20th Anniversary Sunflower Celebration in East Boothbay, on June 26, and made it such an unforgettable event. More than 100 guests came from near and far to meet the organization’s Thai Daughters and learn how FTD is eradicating c…

This year’s St. Giles church fair in Jefferson promises to be a lot of fun, with an auction, kid’s events, craft tables, music, and food.

The event takes place Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church grounds under the tall pine trees at 72 Gardiner Road in Jefferson.

It’s not often that one can look out on the Damariscotta River and see a glittering mermaid, a triton-wielding merman taming an inflatable orca, a human-sized lobster kayaking, and a child aboard a floating unicorn, but on June 14, at Hearty Roots’ 4th annual Paddle for a Purpose, that exactly what came up the river to the town landi…

Acclaimed lecturer Peter Blaze Corcoran will be the guest speaker at St. Giles Jefferson on Sunday, July 13, to honor Frances Perkins, former U.S. Secretary of Labor whose family home in Newcastle was recently declared a national monument. 

Ahold Delhaize USA Services reported, personal information of 95,000 Mainers who are current or former employees of subsidiary Hannaford have been affected by a data breach described by the company as an "external system breach (hacking)" that occurred Nov 5, 2024 and was discovered Nov.

President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is up for debate in the Senate. To fund tax breaks for the wealthy it contains numerous provisions which will hurt Maine and Lincoln County, including deep cuts to SNAP benefits and Medicaid (MaineCare).

 After a short break in 2024, Bigelow Laboratory’s annual Open House is back next month! Visitors of all ages are invited to visit the institute’s East Boothbay campus on Friday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet researchers and engage in a day of fun science activities.

More than 250 supporters, community leaders, and scientists gathered at Bigelow Laboratory in East Boothbay, Maine, on June 26 to celebrate the grand opening of the Harold Alfond Center for Ocean Education and Innovation.

Wiscasset announced its town office will close at noon today, Monday, June 30 for the fiscal year-end closeout.

Saturday. June 28 turned out rainy and windy but, thanks to St. Philip's 71st Strawberry Festival, a pleasant day nonetheless. Enjoy these moments captured by Wiscasset photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio. 

Burnt Island Lighthouse tours are now open for the 2025 season.

Due to weather and safety concerns Friends of Windjammer Days have had to cancel the 1 p.m. Server Shuffle and 2 p.m. tug of war.