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Boothbay Harbor prepares for 700-drone light show July 18. Courtesy of  Northern Lights Drone Shows
A show by the community, for the community: 700 drones set to light the Harbor
Donald M. Tomlin
Donald M. Tomlin

5k+ road race fundraiser in Newcastle Aug. 22

Lincoln County seal
New countywide history map and guide connect Lincoln County's historic places and events
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Maine home sales jump 7.31% in June; prices rise 2.59% 

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

Kimberly S. Ezzell
Obituary
Kimberly S. Ezzell

Kimberly Sue (Baldacchino) Ezzell, 56, of Wiscasset, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home on July 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving

Stanley B. Chenoweth
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Stanley B. Chenoweth

Stanley Bruce Chenoweth, age 92, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Andwell Hospice House in Auburn, Maine.

Dr. Charles F. Adams III
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Dr. 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

Rebecca Lee Bearden Welsh
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Rebecca L. Bearden Welsh

It is with great sadness that family and friends announce Becky’s death, on June 25, 2026.

Laura M. Arsenault
Death notice
Laura M. Arsenault

Laura Mae Arsenault, 94, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away peacefully at her home on June 26, 2026.

Judy McAllister
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Judy McAllister

Alice M. Vannah
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Alice M. Vannah

Meredith P. Mitchell
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Meredith P. Mitchell

Meredith Pierce Mitchell, 84, passed away on June 22, 2026.

Karen Curtis
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Karen Curtis

Karen Curtis, 83, of Boothbay Harbor passed away peacefully at her home on June 18, 2026. 

Jeffrey W. Rager
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Jeffrey W. Rager

Jeffrey Wayne Rager (Jeff Rager), 67, of Wiscasset, Maine passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2026 at his home with his family.

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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
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LCHA to hold a workshop on 18th century garden plants July 21

Discover 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
LC Republicans logo

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
Heather Jones

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…

OBD Vintage Car Show announces free registrations
The 2023 first-place trophy recipient, Peter Antosiewicz with his Porche 356C. Courtesy of Jeff Friedman

Hungry for knowledge
Veggies to Table kicked off its expanded educational offerings with "Tiny Farmers," an opportunity for children to get their hands dirty while learning about the process of growing food. Courtesy of Erica Berman.

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!
Children enjoying the splash pad at Field & Forest Family Fun Day. This free community event will take place on July 18 at Oak Point Farm. Courtesy of BRLT

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 Daughters
Launching $25k Sunflower Dream Trip Sweepstakes
A group of the newest arrivals at the Friends of Thai Daughters residential program in Mae Chan, displaying a poster for FTD’s Sunflower Dream Trip Sweepstakes. Courtesy of Ellen James

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
Sewer plant

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

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
July 4 Wiscasset

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
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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
Beds of eelgrass wave gently in the current in Great Salt Bay. This humble plant plays an outsized role in storing carbon, reducing storm surge, and creating nursey habitat for fish and shellfish. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Bigelow Laboratory’s Café Sci program kicks off July 22
The annual Café Sci series of free science talks will take place on Wednesdays at 5 p.m., July 22 through Aug. 12, virtually or in-person in the Burgess Forum at Bigelow Laboratory in East Boothbay, Maine. Photo by Gabe Souza/Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

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
Castle Tucker

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
KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

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 Municipal Building. (file photo)

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
One of more than 500 handmade ceramic plates created by 2026 Salad Days Artist Torie Crouse. Courtesy photo

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
School sign

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
Kyle Amergian, left, is taking on the role of education director at Coastal Rivers as Sarah Gladu, right, shifts her focus to expand the organization’s community science initiatives. Kris Christine photo

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.

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Kouchera concert at Edgecomb church July 19
Kouchera, a local band whose live performances are rooted in Haitian Konpa, Soul, and R&B, will perform July 19 at the Edgecomb Community Church. Courtesy photo

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.

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Press release
Maine lobstermen launch Billion Egg Challenge to protect one billion lobster eggs
MLA logo

The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA), in partnership with the Maine Lobster Community Alliance (MLCA), today launched the Billion Egg Challenge, a statewide team competition among Maine lobstermen to protect one billion lobster eggs

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Ella Seymour of Dresden to participate in 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge to support cancer research
Ella Seymour from Dresden will participate in the 2026 the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). Courtesy photo

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Healthy Lincoln County’s Community Routes Program wins 2026 Coulombe Center Innovation Award
from left are: MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital President Cindy Wade, RN, MHA; Healthy Lincoln County Associate Program Manager Will Matteson; Coulombe Center Director Anni Pat McKenney and Community Routes Project Coordinator Samantha Mehlhorn. Courtesy photo

Healthy Lincoln County’s Community Routes program has been named the recipient of the 2026 Coulombe Center Award for Innovation for its creative approach to improving access to essential services for rural residents.

Bands for Books fundraiser on for 2026
Friends

The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library will once again host the annual Bands for Books on Labor Day at Lakehurst Lodge in Damariscotta.

School committee, Andersson work on second budget offer
School sign

Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson proposed a budget offer June 25 with $236,104 in cuts from the one that lost with voters June 9.

‘100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine’ July meeting in New Harbor
Local women cast their votes to support community organizations. Melissa Keyser photo

St. Giles Fair includes live auction, crafters’ tables, children’s games and more
One of three quilts to be offered at St. Giles Fair. Courtesy photo

Parishioners at St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson are working hard to make the annual Country Fair the best ever. The fair will be held Saturday, July 25, under the tall pine trees on the church grounds. Hours are from 10 a.m.

Edgecomb Community Church: Restore our doors
Members and Friends of the Edgecomb Community Church stand by the new capital campaign sign which will record the progress of their fundraising efforts. Courtesy photo

Edgecomb Community Church is beginning a new capital campaign to raise funds for repairs to its front doors, and painting and repairs to its steeple. The front doors, which are the original doors from around 1880, are in need of serious repair; they will be removed and rebuilt.

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