American Legion Post 54 and attendees Tuesday, Nov. 11 observed Veterans Day in a ceremony at the veterans wall at Routes One and 27 in Wiscasset. More coverage of the morning's observance will follow at wiscassetnewspaper.com and in the Nov. 20 print edition.

The Edgecomb Planning Board will take a closer look at a proposed oyster processing facility Nov. 15 with a site walk of 637 River Road. Owner Ryan McPherson is looking to expand his Glidden Point Oyster Farm operation on River Road with two proposals.

The Wiscasset community is invited to welcome Santa to the Village when a Merry and Bright Light Parade drops the rotund fellow off at his workshop, 7 Lincoln St., on Friday, Dec. 5, around 5:45 p.m.

A Thanksgiving food distribution for anyone in need will be held at St. Philip's Church, 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset, on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

It looks like Alna's share of replacing Ben Brook Bridge on Egypt Road will run about $41,000, versus the $167,000 once thought, Second Selectman Steve Graham said Nov. 6.

In the fall of 1960, Walt Gorneau was the captain of the Hallowell High School football team. For the first 18 years of his life, tackling a ball carrier, hitting a pitch or shooting a basketball played a pivotal role in his life. Gorneau was a natural three-sport athlete and he co-captained the Hallowell baseball and baske…

The combined efforts of Woolwich officials, including the selectboard, first responders and Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department, were successful in getting Maine Department of Transportation to return a rumble strip to Route One. Rather than wait until next spring, highway officials instead had the modifications done no…

Drawing residents' praise and questions, Wiscasset selectmen Nov. 4 unanimously paused review of any proposals that involve tax-acquired properties.

The Blaine House Commission, in collaboration with the Maine Arts Commission, invites Maine artists to submit existing three-dimensional sculptural works for acquisition and installation on the west lawn of the Blaine House, the historic residence of Maine’s governor.

This new public artwork will:

* Honor t…

"It's just an old time, warm feeling ... A lot of places have coffee or tea. A lot of people come out in pajamas ... It's like a throwback to how it used to be," when the retail holiday shopping season began around this time and not "a month ago," Allen "Big Al" Cohen said Monday about Wiscasset's annual Early Riser, a day of sales…

Rev. John Hogue, pastor of First Congregational Church of Wiscasset, will reach back into history in his sermon on Nov. 9, as he recounts the story of four chaplains. 

It was another successful Nightmare on Federal Street for Wiscasset Oct. 31 with the annual parade, food and other festivities. Our thanks to photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for these moments from the event. 

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

Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest welcomes the winter holidays with three days of seasonal festivities. Truly a shopping destination, Marketfest also invites shoppers and revelers to enjoy family-friendly, affordable or free, and wonderful things-to-do on Friday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

With interest heating up in two areas Wiscasset owns, town staff are recommending the selectboard "pause" from putting on its agenda any proposals for those properties. The board will consider the pause Tuesday night, Nov. 4.

HospitalityMaine is proud to announce the creation of its Legislative Champion Award, recognizing lawmakers who demonstrate strong leadership and a deep understanding of the challenges Maine’s restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses face. The award honors those who ensure the industry’s voice is he…

It was the first ever State of the Schools address given Oct. 28 to the Edgecomb selectboard. Following last spring's budget negotiations, Michael Maxim, selectboard chairman, and Heather Sinclair, school committee chairman, discussed ways of providing residents more information on school operations and finances. So the concept of an address during t…

All First National Bank branches are collecting items for local food pantries throughout the month of November. 

If you would like to help, First National Bank welcomes donations to your local branches. Most-needed items include: canned meats/fish, chili, soup, skillet meals,…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH) celebrated its recent Pathway to Excellence Designation with a flag-raising ceremony Oct. 20 on the Miles Campus. The achievement came after 18 months of dedicated and diligent effort to meet the criteria established by the American Nursing Credentialing Center. …

Daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2. Turn your clocks back one hour that day.

Wiscasset's economic development advisory committee Oct. 23 talked possible goals, including supporting small businesses and, as part of that, "expanding business opportunities on (Route) 27 heading north."

Wiscasset Creative Alliance is inviting residents from across the region to join in a night of hockey and hometown pride during Wiscasset Wormfest Night with the Maine Mariners on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.

Now that more Dresden residents are hooked up to more economical, faster and reliable fiberoptic internet, Dresden Digital Equity is launching a series of five free computer training classes during November and December to help residents update and expand computer uses and skills.

Nearly 120 local women gathered at Wanderwood in early October to support and celebrate the impactful work of local non-profits. After a social hour at the event, the names of three member-nominated area non-profits were drawn. Members heard details about the work being accomplished at Steppin…

RePower Wiscasset has a big idea and wants the Lincoln County Commissioners to support it. On Oct. 21, Peter Arnold represented Repower Wiscasset and addressed its hopes regarding a project that would provide geothermal energy, potentially at the town-owned land on Old Ferry Road opposite the former Maine Yankee nuclear power plant. 

Warren and Sally Foster, married 65 years this month, will be among the first residents at Islebrook Village in Wiscasset.

Join us to welcome our newest antique emporium, A Step Back in Time. Celebrate with Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesspeople at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A great event to see what's new in our area in an informal setting, 50/50 raffle and some fun surprises…

Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental health care. Sen. Reny is one of 20 senators to earn a perfect score for their 2025 voting record.