The Ralph Doering family is “open to all kinds of possibilities,” spokesman Mark Robinson said. He was talking about Wawenock Block, the Main Street, Wiscasset building the family has owned for…
Commerce
Design-build firm Knickerbocker…
Press release
J. Edward Knight Insurance, a leading provider of insurance solutions in Midcoast Maine since 1898, is pleased to announce the addition of Kristy Cromwell to its Boothbay Harbor team. Cromwell…
Design-Build firm Knickerbocker Group has been named to Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects.
The recognition celebrates residential architecture firms that…
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Julie Cromwell has been a REALTOR® since 1996 and is broker/owner of Cromwell Coastal Properties in Woolwich. She served as President of her local REALTOR® Council, the Lincoln County Council of…
Concern, puzzlement, praise and hope were all aired Oct. 7 over a would-be 170-unit housing development on Route One, Wiscasset near Birch Point Road. Representatives of the…
"Maine's Prettiest Village" fits Wiscasset year-round. And Friday morning, Oct. 2, after a week of mostly drear, the colors of fall in both decoration and nature were there to take in.
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Maine Grain Alliance is proud to present the second Maine Bagel-Off on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This outdoor celebration of bagels, local grains and friendly competition will take…
Maple Property Holdings, LLC is exploring making housing on Route One near Wiscasset’s Birch Point Road, and wants to know what the public thinks, said an architect involved.
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Town & Shore Real Estate is pleased to announce a renewed vision for Clarks' Point, an existing but partially built-out 65-lot residential community along the Sheepscot…
“Stay tuned. I will try not to disappoint."
Wiscasset’s Chris Soucier wanted to share that message with readers in a Sept. 24 interview that was mostly about his recent purchase: The 43-45…
Wiscasset selectmen
Wiscasset is progressing in its pursuit of a $100,000 grant to create three jobs at home-building co-op Zero Energy Homes. The state has approved the town’s letter of intent to seek the grant and…
The vibrant heart of downtown Wiscasset will come alive on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. as Wiscasset Art Walk welcomes residents and visitors for an evening celebrating local art,…
Wiscasset selectmen
Wiscasset Fire Department member of 38 years Rob Bickford has resigned as fire chief, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director and addressing officer. In his monthly report to Town Manager…
Wiscasset selectmen
It’s official: Wiscasset voters have several decisions to make Nov. 3, involving mobile home park rents, data centers, the ordinance review committee (ORC) and use of some fire department services…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites our members, neighbors and area businesspeople to the September Business After Hours, co-hosted by Wiscasset Yacht Club and…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce
Wiscasset’s 8th annual Scarecrow Fest is Saturday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wiscasset Community Center. A partnership between Wiscasset Parks and Recreation and the Wiscasset Area Chamber…
Wiscasset selectmen
Wiscasset resident after Wiscasset resident Aug. 25 described rent hikes in the hundreds of percent at mobile home parks. Some said they had no other option for a home and would have to leave and…
Wiscasset selectmen
Wiscasset resident Anne Leslie told…
It isn't going to happen, but a data center eyed by a man with a Boothbay tie stood to bring to Wiscasset millions of dollars in taxes and about 1,700-2,300 temporary construction…
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…
AUGUSTA (August 11, 2026)—An increase of single-family homes for sale in Maine has enticed awaiting buyers’ interest. According to Maine Listings, 1,697 homes sold in July—a jump of…
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Cheney Financial Group has announced the appointment of Hannah Hilton as president and chief operating officer of Newcastle Realty, Cheney Insurance…
Wiscasset selectmen
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,…
The state has said Wiscasset can…
Wiscasset selectmen
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…
AUGUSTA (July 9, 2026)—Realtors across Maine report a record-breaking June median sales price for single-family existing homes. According to Maine Listings…
Resident Steve Christiansen said in selectmen's public comment time July 7, Wiscasset’s Fourth of July fireworks were pathetic this year, probably some of the worst he’s seen.
"I share that…
When Jodie's Cafe & Bakery on Water Street, Wiscasset closed in May, owner Jodie Roquemore thought that was temporary. It was not, she would find.
"I honestly thought we would…
Wiscasset Art Walk's season kicked off June 25. Wiscasset photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio took it in and shares these pictures from the evening.
Next art walk is July 30 from 4…
AUGUSTA (June 9, 2026)—Although Maine home sales eased slightly year-over-year in May 2026, prices remained stable and many additional homes have recently come to market for the spring/summer…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites our members and local foodies to join us for our June Business After Hours on Friday, June 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the…
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…
donations matched by store co-owner and dispersed via Maine Strong Memorial Foundation
Damariscotta Hardware and Randolph Hardware are inviting customers to support those affected by the recent fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont through a Register Round-Up fundraiser…
Community members are invited to assist with planning for Wiscasset’s Independence Day celebrations. Wiscasset’s July 4 Parade committee has adopted “America The Beautiful” as this year’s theme to…
Wiscasset selectmen
Wiscasset selectmen agreed April 21 to tap Old Ferry Road stumpage funds for pre-planning work ahead of any development of town property at Old Ferry Road and Mason Station. Officials said…
Wiscasset selectmen
To be or not to be manning one’s booth? That question appears moot, according to Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons’ look into a vendor’s request to be back at Main Street (Creamery) Pier this…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 15th annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May 5 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Chapin Hall, Center for Environmental Education, at…
Wiscasset Middle High School
Wiscasset Middle High School's newly announced Principal's Award winner, senior Olivia Marshall, was recognized and applauded at the April 8 school committee meeting.
Principal Sarah Hubert…
The availability of homes for sale in Maine continues to be tight, though Realtors have reported positive trends happening in many counties. According to Maine Listings, the statewide figure…
Wiscasset selectmen
Wiscasset selectmen April 1 unanimously accepted the economic development advisory committee's draft of goals and directed the committee to seek public input. Participants said meeting with local…
Business After Hours
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites our members and the wider community to a very special Business After Hours as we join The Friends of Wiscasset Public Library to celebrate their 60 years…
