Volunteers and friends of the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop include a number of crafters who are currently donating their work to be sold at the shop for the benefit of the library.

St. Philip's Episcopal Church Help Yourself Shelf Food Pantry is thrilled to receive $1,275 in holiday gift cards from the Shaw's and Star Market Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Coulombe Center for Health Improvement partnered with the Lincoln Theater to host two free community showings of “Screenagers: The Next Chapter – Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age.” The documentary explores the growing challenges young people face and highlights ways fa…

With the help of local creative makers, Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest shoppers can add that special handcrafted touch to their holiday celebrations. Workshops throughout Marketfest weekend, Dec. 5-7, will guide participants in the fine crafts of basket making, paper arts, and repurposing lobster rope from the sea.

The town of Woolwich Christmas tree lighting will have The Montsweagers, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Christmas Sing-along, hot cocoa, treats, and community fellowship. The event is Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at Nequasset Meeting House, an announcement at woolwich.us stated.

Inclement weather would cancel this event. 

Wiscasset Middle High School has announced its 2025-26, first quarter honor roll:

Sixth grade: Highest, Giemella Absauld, Emery Footer, Charles Herrick. High, Liam Cressey, Patience Davis, Ronan Davis, Jace McArdle, Brodie Powell, Lyla Reed, Carley Streevy, Aiden Temple. Honors, Brayden Benner, Tyler McLaughlin, Arianna RIchardson…

Two young poets from the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Edgecomb were recognized by the 2025 Inkblot Writing Contest at the Maine Coast Waldorf School. 

This year's Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party on Nov. 22 included the return of the event's Bed Races, to the delight of spectators and competitors! 

The Greenleaf Inn team, also representing the Admiral's Quarters, took first place!

Schools based in Bath and Frenchville can get state funding to rebuild after both were damaged by fire, while a long list of other schools await funding for construction projects.

Help Yourself Shelf (HYS) at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset is pleased to be selected once again as the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program recipient for December at its Boothbay store. For each Fight Hunger bag purchased, Help Yourself Shelf will receive $1.

The next Ocean on Tap is at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.  Dr.

Investigators from Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in a scam targeting people with false claims of a federal arrest warrant. The victim is then convinced to purchase gold and turn it over to the scammer to clear the warrant.

AUGUSTA – Rep. Holly B. Stover, D-Boothbay, was named Legislative Champion by HospitalityMaine at the industry group’s annual summit on Monday, Jan. 17. The award recognizes Stover’s work at the State House to support local hospitality businesses.

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.

 A holiday tradition continues at First Congregational Church in Wiscasset as the ”Hanging of the Greens” ceremony is held at 10 a.m. on Nov. 30 to mark the beginning of Advent.  

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, which runs Jan. 5 through Feb. 12, 2026. Applications are due by Dec. 5. …

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.

 For a first time doing it, the turnout was "wonderful" Sunday at a free Thanksgiving meal at Wiscasset Community Center, Dave Sawyer of Lincoln Lodge of Wiscasset said Sunday night. "Couldn't have been better. I think between our takeout and the people who attended, we probably served well over 120 people.”

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 …

Dennis Levesque vividly recalls the day he saw his first ray of hope in his fight against cancer. 

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.