A former Wiscasset selectman urged the board Nov. 18 to "provide oversight" of the planning board. Ed Polewarczyk, also a former legislator, said the selectboard has that obligation and, he maintained, the planning board is "exceeding its authority."

Locals bundled up and banded together again this holiday season to deck Main Street, Wiscasset with wreaths and more. Local photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio captured their effort.

Hearty Roots is thrilled to announce a new partnership with support from The John T. Gorman Foundation, whose mission is “to make Maine a more equitable place where all children and families can thrive”. The Foundation's $75,000 grant supports Hearty Roots in partnering with schools to offer programming that bo…

Lincoln County commissioners tabled voting on the Fiscal Year 26 budget Nov. 18 for two reasons. One is Chairman Bill Blodgett was absent. The other is details of a proposed partnership between Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority and Knox County were unknown.

"I encourage people to come in and eat in and sit down and meet someone new, and maybe, pick up with an old friend ... It's the time of year when we need to come together," Dave Sawyer of Lincoln Lodge of Masons in Wiscasset said about a free, Thanksgiving-style meal this Sunday, Nov. 23 at Wiscasset Community Center, 242 Gardiner Road…

Spark your holiday spirit with a visit to Historic New England’s 1807 Nickels-Sortwell House, Dec. 5-7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., as part of Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest. Experience the house’s stunning interiors in a whole new way from vintage Christmas and New Yea…

Honing goals to present to selectmen, Wiscasset's ad hoc economic development advisory committee Nov. 13 discussed if the committee or selectboard should decide the priorities among the nine goals. 

Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest is scheduled for Dec. 5, 6 and 7. The charming historic Village of Wiscasset will be decorated for the season by some remarkably busy elves. The unique shops and galleries will be welcoming new and returning shoppers during three days of …

The Center for Teaching and Learning, a Pre-K–8 independent school in Edgecomb, recently welcomed Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. 

Budget Committee member Joe McSwain made a direct request Nov. 12 to Edgecomb selectmen. He wanted the board to provide guidance in making budget recommendations for the 2026-27 fiscal year. "A couple years ago, you gave us a range, or not to exceed a certain figure. I'd like you to do that, again. That way, whatever…

Tonight, Nov. 14 is Community Night at Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens from 4 to 9 p.m.

Wiscasset School Department will look at whether the planned spot at Wiscasset Middle High School for two new basketball hoops is the best place for them. Resident Chet Grover raised concerns to the school committee Nov. 12 when Principal Sarah Hubert said the grant-funded hoops will replace the portable ones in the parking lot above the softball field.…

Please join us Saturday, Dec. 6  for a day of art, crafts, and local goods at the Edgecomb Eddy Artisan and Vendor Show! Featuring over 40 local artists and vendors, come meet the makers, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. You're sure to find unique gifts for the holiday season. 

Free entry, free raffle! Food will be available to pur…

Who do you think you are? Ellen Newton may have the answer.  

Newton is partnering with Boothbay Region TV and Media Center (BRTV) to create a show, “Relativity Speaking,” a collaborative interview program that provides guests with a deep dive into their family history.  

Lincoln Home staff and residents recently gathered to wish Jamie Baribeau well in his retirement and welcome Chef Shana York in her new role as culinary director.

Jamie brought great leadership and vision to the culinary team over the last five years, encouraging creativity in our chefs and bringing his commitment to serv…

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our newspaper will be printed on Monday, Nov. 24.

When Wiscasset's William Cossette Jr. took a special trip for veterans last summer, he took a photo of fellow American Legion Post 54 member Wally Pitcher with him. Pitcher was supposed to go with him on the Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. area sites that honor veterans. "He died two weeks before" the tri…

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.

There may be great white sharks in Maine waters, but that doesn’t mean the plot of "Jaws" is likely to unfold. That was one of the main takeaways from the Nov. 6 public forum on regional shark management hosted by the Department of Marine Resources (DMR)’s Matt Davis, marine scientist, and Corrin Flora, marine resources management coordinator. …

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.