News Cotta’s comments give committee idea Midcoast Conservancy celebrates its 10th anniversary with events, annual meeting in July Friends of Westport Island History summer fundraising gala July 19 Margaret A. Custer Ted M. Beal Sr. Police, Fire and Courts Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 7 arrests Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests Update: Person in Silver Alert safely located Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 2 arrests Obituaries ObituaryKenneth E. Pinard Jr.Kenneth E. Pinard Jr., 76, of Boothbay, Maine, passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2026. ObituaryAlice E. DrifmeyerAlice Edna Drifmeyer of Woodstock, Georgia passed away on June 21, 2026. ObituaryDavid G. ButterworthDavid Gardner Butterworth, formerly of Hingham and Hanover, Massachusetts; Ocean Point, East Boothbay, Maine; and Hilton Head, South Car ObituaryStanley B. ChenowethStanley Bruce Chenoweth, age 92, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Andwell Hospice House in Auburn, Maine. ObituaryDr. Charles F. Adams III Charles Franklin Adams III, 79, of Yarmouth died peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on the morning of June 20, 2026 at ObituaryRebecca L. Bearden WelshIt is with great sadness that family and friends announce Becky’s death, on June 25, 2026. Death noticeLaura M. Arsenault Laura Mae Arsenault, 94, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away peacefully at her home on June 26, 2026. ObituaryJudy McAllister ObituaryAlice M. Vannah ObituaryMeredith P. MitchellMeredith Pierce Mitchell, 84, passed away on June 22, 2026. Elections Maine Secretary of State’s Office announces three races are proceeding to Ranked Choice Voting tabulations Alna election results Sinclair, Gaffney win Edgecomb municipal contests Westport Island’s lone selectboard candidate on June 9 ballot, Sherre P. Nelson Challenger for Wiscasset selectboard Heather Jones More News >> Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hannah Pingree to speak at Aug. 2 Family Fun Lobster Bake The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) invites all community members to its annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 3, from noon to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Cider Hill Farm, 785 Main Street, Waldoboro. First Boothbay Pride Day held on Boothbay Common Lincoln County property transfers in June Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in June: Paddlepalooza on Linekin Bay to support youth maritime and marine science education The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) is thrilled to announce its first ever Paddlepalooza! Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8 (rain date Aug. 9), the community event invites kayakers, canoeists, rowers, and paddleboarders of all skill levels to enjoy a day on the water in support of a fanta… 5k+ road race fundraiser in Newcastle Aug. 22The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center at 3 Hall St., Newcastle, will be hosting a 5k+ road race and kids’ fun run on Saturday, Aug. 22 at our location. All funds raised by the event will go to anyone in the state in need of treatment for substance abuse disorder. LCHA to hold a workshop on 18th century garden plants July 21Discover how herbs supported health, beauty, and everyday life in Colonial New England during Garden Plants for Health and Beauty in the 18th Century, a hands-on workshop presented by the Lincoln County Historical Association on Tuesday Lincoln County Republicans meet July 22 The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, July 22, at the Safe Harbor Community Church, 50 Mills Road, Waldoboro. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the speaker begins at 6. Wiscasset selectmen Simmons: No hear from data center agent this year That publicly unnamed data center representative who inquired with Wiscasset last year has made no new contact with the town since last fall, town officials said July 7. That initial contact, and a non-disclosure pact that raised residents' questions about transparenc… New countywide history map and guide connect Lincoln County's historic places and events A remarkable collaboration among historical societies, museums, preservation organizations, Lincoln County government, and the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission has resulted in a new set of tools designed to help residents and visitors explore the rich history of Lincoln County.… Maine home sales jump 7.31% in June; prices rise 2.59% OBD Vintage Car Show announces free registrations Maine Cornhole Classic canceled for 2026 Directors of the Maine Cornhole Classic, which has been held at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum the past few years as a fundraiser for Special Olympics Maine and the Hungry for knowledge Alongside fresh food, “Veggies to Table” is serving up knowledge to Lincoln County residents with expanded youth and adult educational programming. Founded in 2019, the Newcastle-based nonprofit donates 100% of its homegrown produce to 35 sites in the region to help fight food insecurity. Join Boothbay Region Land Trust for a day of family fun! Summer is here and with it are the grassy fields, shaded forests, and sparkling shores of Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) public nature preserves--all teeming with life and waiting to be explored! These natural treasures offer some of the best places to enjoy a warm, sunny day and take in the beauty of our region. On Sat… Friends of Thai DaughtersLaunching $25k Sunflower Dream Trip Sweepstakes Enter to win a dream trip anywhere in the world — 100% of proceeds wupport At-Risk Girls in Thailand. Trevett-based anti-trafficking nonprofit Friends of Thai Daughters (FTD), has launched the Sunflower Dream Trip Sweepstakes: a national fundraising sweepstakes offering one lucky winner a $25,000 dream trip… Wiscasset looks to secure access to $10M toward wastewater plant’s future For the second time in months, Wiscasset voters stand to face a vote linked to the sewer plant move. Press release Try getting a book character named for you in Band for Books silent auction Bands for Books is the major annual fundraising activity for The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library. This year, we will celebrate our 12th anniversary and are planning another special evening. The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library is celebrating 60 years of service to the community this… Wiscasset’s July 4 Our thanks to Wiscasset's Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for braving the July 4 heat and sharing these scenes from the parade, flag-raising and strawberry shortcake. Feed Our Scholars/Set for Success Bake sale at Ames July 18 to benefit school supply event Have a desire for something sweet? On Saturday, July 18 from 7:30 to 1:30, Set for Success (S4S) will host a bake sale at Ames Supply, Bath Road (Route One) in Wiscasset. All funds generated will be applied to S4S's school supply mission for Wiscasset students, grades Pre-K to 12. With increased costs of supplies, more… Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce ‘Alive on the Common’ concerts continue Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to enjoy free Alive on the Common Concerts for 2026. The concerts take place on Thursdays at 6 p.m. on Wiscasset Common, in front of Lincoln County Courthouse. Coastal Rivers to host guided eelgrass paddle in Great Salt Bay Bigelow Laboratory’s Café Sci program kicks off July 22 Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay will soon welcome back community members and ocean enthusiasts for its annual Café Sci series of free science talks. Presentations will take place at 5 p.m. ‘Cocktails at the Castle’ July 9 Celebrate summer and join the party at Cocktails at the Castle, Historic New England’s annual fundraiser for Wiscasset’s own Castle Tucker on July 9 from 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Help preserve this unique historical treasure while you take in a spectacular view of the Sheepscot River and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres from Back River Bistro. A cool place to be The heat wave arrived July 2 and one of the best ways to beat the humidity and burning sun around the Boothbay region is to jump into the ocean. At near high tide, Barrett’s Park in Boothbay Harbor was a popular place with kids and adults (as well as some dogs!). The time and temperature clock at The First read 93F but the heat index was certainly higher.… Woolwich selectmen sign county tax commitment Woolwich selectmen signed the 2026-27 Sagadahoc County tax commitment July 1. The town’s share of the $14.2 million budget is $1.335 million. The payment is due by Sept 1. Selectboard Chair David King Sr. said Woolwich pays the fifth highest amount in taxes of the 10 towns making up the county. Maine CASA to hold training Aug. 10-14 Watershed's 31st annual Salad Days returns July 11 Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Newcastle will welcome the public to its 31st annual Salad Days on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. Would-be Wiscasset school budget and local ask flat with last year’s Wiscasset's school committee June 30 nodded 4-1 the $10.7 million budget offer voters will consider July 23. The budget that comes out of that special town meeting goes on to a vote at the polls Sept. 1, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson said. Coastal Rivers welcomes Kyle Amergian as new education director Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kyle Amergian as its new education director. Amergian will take the helm at Coastal Rivers’ Camp Mummichog summer day camp and lead the organization’s nature education programming in partnership with local schools.… Kouchera concert at Edgecomb church July 19 On Sunday, July 19, the Edgecomb Community Church will be sponsoring a summer concert featuring Kouchera, a local band whose live performances are rooted in Haitian Konpa, Soul, and R&B. Beginning at 7 p.m. the church sanctuary will be rocking with this unique group of musicians performing their special blend of music.… More Support the Wiscasset Newspaper Please help sustain local journalism. Become an online member today: Hi, Welcome and thank you for your support. To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above. 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