News Internet and fraud scam workshop Oct. 17 at Patten Free Library Ruth M. Davenport Statewide 'Arts in Health' roundtables announced Susan D. Foss Megan N. Kilbreth Police, Fire and Courts Edgecomb Fire Department September report Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 8 arrests Wiscasset investigates, warns of ‘fraudulent scheme’ Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests Wiscasset man charged after I-295 crash Obituaries Obituary Christina K. Main Obituary Dennis E. Soule Dennis E. Soule, 81, of Wiscasset, passed away after a period of declining health on the morning of Oct. 3, 2025 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta. Obituary Richard W. Brooke Obituary Ann Brown Ann Brown, 85, formerly of Wiscasset, Maine passed away peacefully with her daughter, Lisa, by her side Oct. 1, 2025 at her home in Port Orange, Florida. Obituary Jay S. Bailey Jay Sumner Bailey of Woolwich, at the age of 78, passed away at Maine Medical Center on Sept. 30, 2025 while surrounded by his loving family. Death notice Phillip B. Stewart Phillip B. Stewart, 84, of Edgecomb, passed away on Sept. 30, 2025, at Lincoln Health – Miles Campus in Damariscotta. Phillip’s family will honor his life privately. Obituary Judy A. Burgess Obituary Frank C. Anderson Sr. Frank C. Anderson Sr., 71, passed away Sept. 27, 2025 at his home in Boothbay. Obituary Peter A. Southwick Peter A. Southwick of Arlington, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Sept. 15, 2025, at the age of 74. Obituary Raymond K. Eon Raymond K. Eon, 78, of Wiscasset, passed away on the morning of Sept. Elections Citizen's Guide to the 2025 Maine Referendum Election available Secretary of State defends the safety and security of Maine elections Aug. 26 deadline for public comment on statewide referenda to appear in citizens’ guide Westport Island nods incumbents School budget loses; Merrill, Hart top vote-getters for Wiscasset school committee More News >> Rare cars add to streetscape of Wiscasset Homes on Tour Oct. 18 Thanks to the generosity of Owls Head Transportation Museum in Owls Head, a collection of rare and intriguing vehicles will be part of the streetscape during Wiscasset Homes on Tour on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. Press release K9 Storm, Game Warden Chad Robertson find missing Edgecomb man K9 Storm and Game Warden Chad Robertson located a missing elderly Edgecomb man Thursday evening, Oct. 9 just as freezing temperatures started to set in. MaineDOT comment period under way for Woolwich projects The public comment period has begun for two Maine Department of Transportation projects in Woolwich. From Oct. 9 through Oct. 27, residents can review improvements planned at the traffic signal at the intersection of Route One and Nequasset Road, in addition to widening the corner of Nequasset and George Wrigh… Wiscasset selectmen Like a college campus: Latest on Peregrine’s proposal The research and development campus Peregrine Turbine Technologies (PTT) wants more Birch Point land for "will have the aesthetics of a college campus," Chief Executive Officer David Stapp told selectmen Oct. 7. Blodgett receives 'County Commissioner of Month' honor Last month, the Maine Spirit of America Foundation named William Blodgett of Waldoboro "Maine County Commissioner of the Month." At the Oct. 7 commissioners' meeting, Blodgett received a congratulatory card from U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in recognition of his public service. "To the Honorable William Blodgett: Congratulat… Sen. Reny earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, received a perfect score in the Maine AFL-CIO’s 2025 Legislative Scorecard for her voting record to promote fair wages, ensure safe work environments and support working families. Sen. LCHA presents 'Shades of the Past' Woolwich school supper to benefit D.C. trip Woolwich Central School is the place for a harvest supper Oct. 25 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tickets may be bought at the door: Adults $10, seniors $8, and children 3-12, $6; or "Immediate Family," $30. The supper benefits the WCS eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C. Wiscasset selectmen Peregrine Turbine Technologies looks to grow, in Wiscasset Thirteen years in, Peregrine Turbine Technologies, LLC, 29 South Point Drive on Wiscasset's Birch Point, is eying expansion. Town of Woolwich Hepler, Stevens are Distinguished Service Award honorees District 49 representative and longtime selectman Allison Hepler and her husband Rob Stevens are this year’s recipients of the Distinguished Service Award for their many years of service to the Woolwich community. Early deadline for Indigenous Peoples Day The deadline for submissions for the Oct. 16 edition is 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. Advocacy group talks fed response to domestic violence, firearms Scarecrowfest highlights Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce, Wiscasset Recreation Department and Maine Obsolete Auto League and event goers came together Saturday, Oct. 4 for the annual Scarecrowfest and chili/chowder contest. It all took place in and around Wiscasset's municipal buildings. Mansion ‘Daybreak’ featured on Wiscasset Homes on Tour Oct. 18 “Daybreak is a truly magical piece of land,” said owner Christopher Hart, of the majestic brick home and the surrounding landscape that he and his wife, Alissa Eason, treasure at the edge of Wiscasset Village. It was the sweep of the home and land that captured both of them five years ago when they first entered the… Music soars to new heights at First Congregational Church Wiscasset students learn about town government Wiscasset Middle High School's high school class Principles of Democracy (PoD) students attended a Wiscasset selectboard meeting to gain a deeper knowledge about municipal government Sept. 16 at the town office. Press release Alna to launch emergency backup battery lending program The Climate Action Committee (CAC) of the Town of Alna has announced a new program to provide any resident in need of emergency backup power access to portable, non-toxic, high-capacity rechargeable batteries to be distributed… Edgecomb hires pest control for town hall Earlier this year, Michael Maxim experienced the dangers of being a selectman. Since he was elected in May 2023, Maxim has twice cleaned mouse excrement from the town hall's kitchen. But those days won't likely be repeated any time soon. Woolwich selectmen adopt new personnel policy Frances Perkins Center welcomes more than 4,000 visitors to inaugural season of national monument MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Saturday flu vaccine clinics MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will hold seasonal flu vaccine clinics at its primary care practices beginning Saturday, Sept. 27. The clinics will run through October on select Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pemaquid Chapter NSDAR program Oct. 9 History and Function of Essential Oils is the focus of the monthly meeting of Pemaquid Chapter, NSDAR on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. at the American Legion, 25 Industrial Park Road, Boothbay. All are welcome. The program will be presented by Linda Wood. Jessica Gordon receives Sunshine Award at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Lincoln County property transfers in September Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in September: River Road partly closed for construction A section of River Road in Edgecomb is closed for construction beginning Oct. 1 for a culvert replacement project. Midcoast Humane launches 'Paw It Forward' campaign for 75th anniversary Beekeepers to hold Harvest Meeting Oct. 11 Wiscasset’s ‘mum’-ification Garden Club of Wiscasset’s Canny Cahn recently installed mums and pumpkins at the town’s well-known welcome sign. Among its other projects, the club donates these fall decorations and maintains numerous local spots. Ames True Value Hardware and Wiscasset Recreation Department contribute many plantings to these p… Blessing of the Animals Oct. 5 Blessing of the animals will take place on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. on Wiscasset Common in front of First Congregational Church of Wiscasset. Wiscasset Creative Alliance’s ‘Fund for Good’ grant program returns The Wiscasset Creative Alliance is excited to announce the return of its Fund for Good grant program, now in its second year. 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