Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 to 11 a.m., Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI), Audacity CAT (Rockland), and Indivisible Waldo County are holding coordinated “By Land or by Sea Vigils.”

The non-binding question on exploring a regional high school got its second nod Aug. 4. Wiscasset selectmen last month decided to put the question on the Nov. 3 ballot. And last week, they approved the municipal officers' order to make that happen.

J. Edward Knight, a leading provider of insurance solutions in Midcoast Maine since 1898, is pleased to announce the addition of Susanne Smith-Pinkham to its Boothbay Harbor team as Commercial Lines Agent.

Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons and Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Robert Lalli told selectmen Aug. 4 about a sewage issue the town had been dealing with downtown, with sewage having escaped from properties on northbound Main Street.

Town Manager Dennis Simmons has provided the below fact sheet on one of Wiscasset's Sept. 1 ballot questions. 

Wastewater (Sewer) Treatment Plant Relocation Bond:

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will move forward with a new regional model for women’s health services that preserves comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care in Damariscotta, expands local gynecologic services and transitions inpatient

As Edgecomb selectmen began their Aug. 4 meeting, Chairman Forrest Carver asked about the board's vacancy. Aug.

At Woolwich selectmen's Aug. 5 meeting, Selectman Jason Shaw said he’d been in touch with Maine Department of Transportation officials who confirmed they’d meet with the selectboard to discuss a safety audit at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug.

Last week, over 250 friends and supporters of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences came together for an evening of discovery and inspiration.

In partnership with the Maine Native Plant Cooperative, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is hosting a native plant sale on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at Coastal Rivers Round Top Farm, located at 12 Round Top Lane in Damariscotta.

We all have busy lives, so perhaps you did not register your interesting vehicle for Saturday’s 13th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show? It’s okay.

Wiscasset's commercial floats are in tough shape and Town Manager Dennis Simmons is doing something about it. Citing an exception to the town's purchasing policy, he has given Public Works Director Ted Snowdon the nod to go with Ocean's Edge Marine, the contractor that recently installed the town's new boat launch floats.…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum will host its highly anticipated annual Children’s Day this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BRVM is located at 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay.

It’s been a big year for Lincoln Theater, as sesquicentennial years tend to be! The theater kicked off its 150th Anniversary celebration with cake and champagne and has been on the move ever since, raising funds, celebrating its history, and investing in its future.

There's still time to be part of one of the most anticipated fundraising events of the summer … but not much!

A voice familiar to many Mainers graced Southport Town Hall July 28 as award-winning journalist and beloved co-host of News Center Maine's "207" Don Carrigan shared stories about growing up in the Midcoast and the evolution of news reporting. The event was co-sponsored by the Southport and Boothbay Region Historical Soci…

Sunday, Aug. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m., Set for Success (S4S) will once again throw a spirited event at Wiscasset Community Center to celebrate the community and its upcoming school year. All Wiscasset’s students and their families are invited to pick up their teacher-recommended school supplies, as well as a red and black backpack to put t…

Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett told Alna selectmen and other residents July 23, upping enforcement, including possibly via contract, would probably impact speeding in Sheepscot Village for a while. But he said traffic-calming can make a significant, long-term difference. 

Alna Third Selectman Coreysha Lothrop shared how Alna has funded a way to keep beavers from clogging culverts. 

During the month of August, Lincoln County Recovery Community Center will be collecting hygiene supplies throughout Lincoln County. All donated items will be distributed to those who may not have reliable access to these essential supplies. LCRCC appreciates the support in helping to improve the health, dign…

Midcoast Conservancy is pleased to announce it will be hosting the State of the Lake on Thursday, Aug. 20, 4-6 p.m., at the Jewell Lodge at Wavus Camp in Jefferson. 

The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

AUGUSTA —Today, new laws introduced by Sen.

The 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race takes place this year on Sunday, Aug. 16 on bridge-accessible Westport Island. "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race" had a great turnout in 2025 with over 60 runners and more than 15 participants in the "fun walk." It was our biggest turnout in the race's history!