News Sheriff’s office safely resolves hours-long standoff in Whitefield Woolwich selectmen mull firewood offer New Hampshire man dies in Bristol airplane crash Unredacted NDA names Wiscasset’s data center inquirer Edgecomb selectboard meeting canceled for lack of quorum Police, Fire and Courts Fatal plane crash in Bristol UPDATE: Head Tide Hill Road back open Edgecomb Fire and Rescue July report No one hurt in Bradford Road, Wiscasset garage fire Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests Obituaries ObituaryRobert WinslowRobert “Bert” Winslow passed away in the comfort of his home in Dunnellon, Florida, on June 1, 2026, following a courageous battle with ObituaryDelight A. MurrayDelight Ann Murray, 89, of Edgecomb, Maine, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 16, 2026. ObituaryDiana L. HussaDiana Lee Hussa passed away on Oct. ObituaryDennis H. TerryOn Aug. 9, 2026, Dennis Homan Terry of Edgecomb, Maine, beloved fiancé of Patricia Stauble for 12 years, passed away at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Terry and Ruth Terry. Death noticeTimber R. Brown Memorial Service for Julie PerryA memorial service for Julie Ravenel Boothe Perry, who passed away on Aug. 1, 2026, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Newcastle. ObituaryMalcolm J. MorrisMalcolm J. Graveside service for Dennis SouleA graveside service for Dennis Soule, who passed away on Oct. 3, 2025, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. ObituaryJulie A. WitzellJulie Ann (Dow) Witzell, of Edgecomb, Maine, formerly of Upton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, surrounded by he ObituaryDarlene T. LittleDarlene Teresa Little passed away July 22, 2026 after a short illness surrounded by her children. 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 >> Unearth a Story speaker series concludes Sept. 2 Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Harbor Theater for the final event in the Unearth a Story Summer Speaker Series. Sheepscot Chorus Rehearsals for 'St. Nicholas Mass' begin Sept. 8 Sheepscot Chorus invites you to join in as the group begin rehearsals for the Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 Boothbay Harbor holiday concerts. The featured work: Joseph Haydn's charming "St. Wiscasset school bus routes for 2026-27 Wiscasset School Department has announced its school bus routes for the new school year. Please see the attached pdf the school department provided. State county commission president visits Lincoln County It doesn’t happen often, but the Lincoln County commissioners had a special guest attend their Aug. 18 meeting. Scam protection for family and friends As financial and digital deception continues to increase, Skidompha Library and Coastal Maine Regional Broadband are teaming up to present a free series to provide tools, resources and information to help protect you, family and friends St. Cecilia Chamber Choir holds auditions St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing for our highly-acclaimed December concert of "Lessons and Carols" for the Christmas season. Lincoln County Indivisible protests the John Roberts Supreme Court On Saturday, Aug. 15, from Wiscasset to Lincolnville Beach, and from Thomaston to Port Clyde, residents of Lincoln and Waldo counties lined local roads and streets. Wiscasset selectman suggests town vote on temp ban on data centers Wiscasset's selectboard Aug. 18 was poised to consider Selectman Heather Jones' proposal to put on the November ballot a would-be moratorium, or temporary ban, on data centers. The proposal comes a year after the town heard from, and talked with, an agent for a data center outfit interested in the town-owned Old Ferry… Mobius looks to the future: Community is our setting Mobius, Inc. is looking toward the future with the planned sale of its longtime building at 319 Main St. in Damariscotta, while continuing the full range of programs and supports it currently provides to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Midcoast. Wiscasset school committee/finance committee State funding formula change ‘great news’ for Wiscasset A year ago last month, Wiscasset School Department's business manager, Cathy Coffey, said with Wiscasset's valuation hiking at a higher rate than the state average, the town stands to get less state school aid, and eventually could become a "minimum receiver." That would mean education in Wiscasset would be nearly 100% town-f… Wiscasset school committee Wiscasset talks state’s school cell phone ban; Hennessey confident Wiscasset School Committee member Christopher Hart lightly chucked his cell phone away in the Aug. 11 committee meeting. He did it without a word and while maintaining his focus on the speaker, another Christopher, Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Chris Hennessey. Hennessey was talking about Maine’… Celebrate Lincoln County history on the banks of the Kennebec Sept. 13 Preservation Party, Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual gathering for food, fun, and good-natured bidding at the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, takes place on Sunday, Sept. 13. Cookout for vets and their families at Legion in Wiscasset Saturday, Aug. 15 A cookout for veterans and their families will be held Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. at the American Legion hall, 523 Bath Road, Wiscasset, Adjutant Cliff Hendricks said. Service dog fundraiser for veterans takes center stage Aug. 23 at Brady's Each Sunday, the Saltwater Hillbilly entertains at Brady’s with his songs, wit and charm. But on Aug. 23, there will be a slight “paws" in the regularly scheduled afternoon program. Wiscasset school committee ‘Turning a really positive corner’ Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Chris Hennessey told the school committee Aug. 11, the custodial staff has done an extraordinary job, the student handbook will be broken out into two that are age-appropriate, and to him it feels like the new administrative team and the school department are "turning a really positive corner.”… ‘Mr. Drew’ brings his zoo to Boothbay Harbor Looking like a page had been ripped from National Geographic, a menagerie of exotic animals touched down at Boothbay Harbor Town Hall Aug. 7 for a presentation from "Mr. Drew and His Animals Too." Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library hosted the event. Maine home sales up in July Edgecomb celebrates historic Fort Edgecomb In the early 19th century, Wiscasset was an important shipbuilding port on the U.S. East Coast. Wiscasset community energy workshop Aug. 25 The town of Wiscasset will host a second Community Energy Workshop… Wiscasset school committee ‘The Goldilocks budget’: Committee talks budget work, public comment, more What's the best version of budget drafts for Wiscasset's school committee to study? Districtwide totals for items, versus broken down? Both? Which first, and what else? 31st ‘Art for Art’s Sake’ Show & Sale Aug. 21-23 The Lincoln Arts Festival (LAF) Art Show has been held since 1995, and almost always at a shipyard. For many years now, Hodgdon Yacht Services, at 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport has generously provided the perfect space for this show, Art for Art’s Sake. Bristol Vintage Car Show: And the winners are ... Defying meteorological science, Saturday, Aug. 8 was a stellar weather day for the 2026 OBD Williams-Fossett 13th annual Vintage Car Show. Forty-five fascinating vehicles competed for six trophies determined by popular vote. Press releaseHannah Hilton appointed president and COO of Cheney Financial Group companies By Land or by Sea Vigils: Wiscasset, Thomaston, Lincolnville Beach and Port ClydeSaturday, 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.” Wiscasset selectmen Straw vote on exploring regional high school takes next step 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. Dog kennel, recovery center providing 'new leash on life' for humans and canines Dr. Sallie Albert is in the business of saving lives whether they are human, canine, or feline. Albert is a nurse practitioner certified in psychiatric and family health. Edgecomb increasing ORC membership There are changes coming to Edgecomb's Ordinance Review Committee. One is the membership is expanding to include another public member and two planning board alternates. These additions will bring the committee number to nine, joining the five elected planning board members and one appointed public member. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office UPDATED: Boothbay crash claims life of Edgecomb man On Aug. 8, at about 1:54 p.m., Lincoln County Communications Center received a report of a single-vehicle motor vehicle crash on Wiscasset Road in Boothbay. Press releaseJ. Edward Knight Insurance welcomes Susanne Smith-Pinkham to Boothbay Harbor team 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. Director recaps EMA's role in Chasse Marine Co. explosion There was a strong regional response last month to the explosion at Chasse Marine in Damariscotta as five local fire departments responded. 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. Join Today Member Login Sponsored Content Main Street Shop 10 More Days of August!!! *#@#!!Brady’s Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!Brady’s An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary Camden Opera House LUCK OF THE IRISH! INTERNATIONAL IRISH SINGER GABRIEL DONOHUE - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ONE NIGHT ONLY! 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