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A site instructor leads Midcoast Literacy’s Read With Me program. Jennifer Burgess photo
Midcoast Literacy hiring instructor to work with young children in Lincoln County
A line of community members of all ages wait to share personal stories and opinions during a forum to discuss MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s labor and birth unit at Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta on Tuesday, June 2. Hospital officials expect to make a decision about the future of the unit in by August. (Emily Bracher photo)
Community members share testimony about Lincoln Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit

Maine Office of Community Affairs
Registration for 2026 Maine Coastal Cleanup open now through Aug. 21

Entrance to Wiscasset’s wastewater treatment plant. File photo
Town leaders acknowledge need to focus on moving, not upgrading, plant
Teacher of the Year
Kate Race named Lincoln County Teacher of the Year

Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: 8 arrests
A gym class, a criminal charge and a ‘social media explosion’
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Several accidents
Maine police chiefs honor 3 Wiscasset officers
Wiscasset Ambulance Service celebrates 50 years May 16

Obituaries

Committal service for Lewis G. Curtis

There will be a committal service with military honors for Major General Lewis G. Curtis, USAF (Ret.), who passed away on Jan. 14 2026, at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Maine on June 17 at 1 p.m.

Georgia A. Blagdon
Obituary
Georgia A. Blagdon

Georgia Abbott Blagdon, 88, passed away quietly on April 8, 2026, in Kittery, Maine, after a decade of increasingly difficult memory and

Celebration of Life for Karen Giles

A Celebration of Life for Karen Giles, who passed away on March 19, 2026, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at Sweet Meadow, 58 Maplewood Lane, Durham, Maine. Karen was authentic and very much lived in the moment, something we all admired and some of the many things we loved about her.

Flowers
Death notice and service
 Alan McLaughlin
Alan James McLaughlin, 79, died May 21, 2026 at his home in Edgecomb.
 
A memorial service to celebrat
Graveside service for Sandra Barter

A graveside service for Sandra Barter will be held on Friday, June 12 at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and share in remembering Sandra’s life. Hall Funeral Home has care of the arrangements.

Frederick E. Johnson
Obituary
Frederick E. Johnson

Frederick Elliot Johnson, 79, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by Hospice Care and his loving fam

Claudia D. Shaw
Obituary
Claudia D. Shaw

Claudia D. Shaw, 84, of Wiscasset, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 12, 2026 at her home as she had wished.

Michael E. Hilgendorf
Obituary
Michael E. Hilgendorf

Kenneth T. Chubbuck
Obituary
Kenneth T. Chubbuck

 Kenneth T. Chubbuck, 95, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at his residence.

Janet Chesebro
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Janet Chesebro

Janet Chesebro, born Dec. 9, 1943, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, died May 2, 2026. She was the daughter of James A. Chesebro and Lois Chadbourne Chesebro.

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Elections

Sinclair, Gaffney win Edgecomb municipal contests
Challenger for Wiscasset selectboard Clifford Hendricks
Wiscasset school committee candidate Danielle Clarke
Challenger for Wiscasset selectboard Cassaundra Rose
Wiscasset selectboard incumbent Sarah Whitfield
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Mid-Coast Audubon members invited to annual meeting
Mid-Coast Audubon logo

Mid-Coast Audubon announces their annual membership meeting on Friday, June 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Salt Bay Farm, 110 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta.

Sheriff considering sharing deputy with MDEA
Todd

Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett shared with county commissioners June 2 some sobering statistics concerning the number of drug cases, overdoses and deaths in the past three years: In 2023, the sheriff’s office had 112 drug cases and 133 overdoses; in 2024, 138 drug cases and 125 overdoses; in 2025, 139 drug cases and 117 ove…

Midcoast Literacy’s annual celebration recognizes students and volunteers
Eason Cui with his tutor Steve and Program Director Katie Clark. Courtesy photo

Midcoast Literacy held its annual Meeting and Celebration in Bath on May 31, celebrating 56 years of providing free literacy services in Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and northern Cumberland counties. The rainy weather moved the gathering inside but still brought together board members, staff, volunteers,…

Press release
Wiscasset Wormfest June 11-14!
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We are excited to announce that Wiscasset Wormfest 2026 will be taking place June 11–14. This unique community celebration showcases the best of Wiscasset through local businesses, food, entertainment, family activities and a brand-new tradition—the inaugural Wormfest Inch by Inch 5K.

Press release
Brain Health Center open houses June 5, 12

A new vision for supporting memory loss and cognitive wellness is taking root in Wiscasset, and the community is invited to see it firsthand during open houses Friday, June 5 and Friday, June 12, both at 4 p.m. at the new Brain Health Center of ElderCare Network at Wiscasset Green at 21 Washington St., Wiscasset across from St. Philip's C…

Don’t wait for midsummer–Secure your Storybook Ball tickets today
Storybook Ball

The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) serves the Boothbay region with free, year-round intergenerational programs, a robust lending library, and a longstanding “third space” for our community, a place where everyone is welcome.

WMHS Class of 2026 practices for June 4 graduation
Practice

"We'll work on the spacing ... Remember it's an arm length in front of you," Deb Pooler advised Wiscasset Middle High School seniors at marching practice Monday.

Tickets are live for Veggies to Table’s ‘To the Nines’ Gala & Auction
Get your tickets now to "To The Nines." Kody Theriault photos

An unforgettable night of champagne, oysters, extraordinary prizes and travel experiences, and community impact awaits on the coast of Maine.

Scam notification

A summer resident of the Boothbay region has notified the newspaper that “our summer network are receiving false Paperless Post invitations asking for personal information that makes the recipients vulnerable to being hacked."

A check of the Paperless Post website revealed the following:

Boothbay Railway Village Museum kicks off its 2026 season full throttle
BRVM logo

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum launched its 62nd season over Memorial Day Weekend and is open weekends only until Father’s Day (June 21). The team is geared up and looking forward to welcoming visitors of all ages with another exciting lineup of vintage entertainment.

The Museum’s jam-packe…

Set for Success Aug. 16 at WCC

As the current school year is winding down, and the weekend bags of shelf-stable meals are finished for now, the Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars/Set For Success group is gearing up in anticipation of school year 2026-27,  with the popular and important Set For Success event held at Wiscasset Community Center on Gardiner Road on Aug. 16.

Vacation Bible School is back at Edgecomb Community Church
Edgecomb Community Church. File photo

Edgecomb Community Church will be holding a Vacation Bible School during the week of June 30, July 1, and July 2 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily.

Boothbay Planning Board approves 5 applications
Town of Boothbay seal

 A seawall on Shore Road is going to get repaired. Martha Simpson and Robert Jacobs received Boothbay Planning Board approval May 20 for a path of travel to access seawall repair.

Alna selectmen
Talking Sheepscot Road speeding issue, snowplowing and Beaver Deceivers
Town sign

Alna selectmen May 21 continued eying how to possibly get drivers to slow down on Sheepscot Road. First Selectman Nick Johnston updated the board with information he'd gathered since a resident of the road pleaded with the board May 7 for help.

Edgecomb
Selectmen discuss better municipal election reporting methods
July 4

Edgecomb selectmen on May 26 discussed options for reporting municipal election results more quickly to the public. May 16, the town meeting referendum vote ran from 1 to 7 p.m.; residents voted on the 48 town meeting warrant articles, municipal elections, school budget validation referendum and a special ba…

‘Absolutely shameful’: Indoors, outdoors Wiscasset talks WMHS safety
Protest

When they send their children to school each day, parents are entrusting their treasures to an institution with a sacred duty to protect them, Rachel Waite said outside Wiscasset School Department's Central Office May 26.

Trudy DeLong, BSN, receives DAISY Award at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital
Trudy DeLong

Trudy DeLong, BSN, an emergency department nurse at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital, received the DAISY Award on May 5 in recognition of her compassionate care and professionalism.

Hall Funeral Home hosting session on funeral and end-of-life planning
Candles and flower

Hall Funeral Home, Route 27, Boothbay will be hosting a Lunch and Learn event, “A Road Map to Peace of Mind: Understanding Funeral and End-of-Life Planning,” on Wednesday, June 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Press release
Summer tree harvest announced for Wiscasset’s Sortwell Memorial Forest
Outdoors

New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF) is conducting a sustainable, climate-smart timber harvest this summer at Sortwell Memorial Forest. A licensed forester has selected individual trees for harvesting.

Two adults earn diplomas in Wiscasset at Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education
Larsson Lugg, left, of Palermo, and David Shaw, of Westport Island earned their high school equivalency diplomas at the Wiscasset office of Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education. Courtesy photo

Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education celebrated the graduation of two adults who completed the High School Equivalency Tests (HiSET, formerly GED) at its Wiscasset office in a ceremony May 23, at Wiscasset Middle High School.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital to host community forums on labor and delivery assessment
MaineHealth logo

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will host a series of community forums to share information and gather feedback regarding the ongoing assessment of labor and delivery services at the hospital.

U.S. Brig Niagara says goodbye
Members of the Boothbay Region Historical Society get an exclusive look at the U.S Brig Niagara May 21. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Post 54 honors Wiscasset's military veterans on Memorial Day
William Cossette, American Legion Post Commander leads the Pledge of Alligence at Monday's memorial day service. PHIL Di VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Trae Stover’s 4 decades teaching in Wiscasset
Class

If you've ever had the pleasure of knowing Trae Stover, you already know she's one of those people who just makes everything better. She is warm, funny, and genuinely one of the most caring people you will ever meet.

Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop
Adult mystery and sci/fi and fantasy book sale
 
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Wiscasset selectmen
State to Wiscasset: Funds will go to sewer plant move, not upgrading Cow Island plant
Town sign

Last September, Brandy King, manager of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) at Maine Department of Environmental Protection, told Wiscasset Newspaper a seawall instead of a move is "totally out" as an option for Wiscasset's wastewater treatment plant. That stance holds in a new letter to Town Manager De…

Boothbay Harbor parking gets new look  
Goodbye, Flowbird blue, and hello to SmartMobile green. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Woolwich selectmen will open 1837 Town House June 17
The 1837 Town House. (file photo)

History buffs, mark June 17 on your calendar. The Woolwich selectboard will  open the doors of the 1837 Town House. Located at the corner of Old Stage and Dana Mills roads, the building is a rare piece of living history, constructed with surplus federal funds made available during the administration of President…

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Annual event showcases algae applications and opportunities
Senior Research Scientist Mike Lomas shows WWF colleagues a display that spotlights the history, reach, and impact of the NCMA (Credit: Alex Seise)

Fishermen, scientists, chefs, and seafood fans descended on the Maine coast earlier this month for the 8th annual Maine Seaweed Week.

Cruiser a total loss following April 21 accident on Route 1
Emily Rabbe

On April 21, a Lincoln County cruiser was involved in an accident on Route One resulting in the vehicle's being totaled. During the May 19 commissioners' meeting, Deputy Sheriff Rand Maker explained how the accident happened.

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