The Centers for Orthopaedics (OA), Central Maine Orthopaedics (CMO) and Spectrum Medical Group (Spectrum) announced on March 28 they have signed a letter of intent to explore a…

It was 13 years ago when the Reverend Dana-Beth Wells-Goodwin, Peggy Pinkham and I walked the halls of St. Andrews Village to find a home for the newly established VIP. VIP is an…

The Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) will hold its regularly monthly meeting at the Jefferson Town Fire House in Jefferson Wednesday, April 10, according to Stuart Smith…

Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main Street in Damariscotta is now offering A Matter of Balance (MOB), a proven program designed to help people manage concerns…

Those involved with Woolwich EMS and North East Mobile Health have said the bottom line is patient care, but personnel conflicts have strained the working relationship between the…

County commissioners still want to find another place to safely archive all of the historical documents stored at the Lincoln County Courthouse, in the building's basement as well…

Throughout March, Lincoln County’s CASA (Communities Against Substance Abuse) sponsored three series of trainings on the signs and symptoms of drug impairment. The unique training…

For the 14th consecutive year, students from the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Edgecomb took part in Mathcounts, a year-long program of enjoyable and engaging math…

A proposed bill sponsored by several legislators could help the Wiscasset and Westport Island Withdrawal Committees. Both towns voted last June to begin the withdrawal process from…

Two Bridges Regional Jail (TBRJ) is proud to announce that six people received GEDs and were honored with a graduation ceremony where they were allowed to dress in caps and gowns…

Olympic luge champion Julia Clukey will speak with students at Wiscasset High School Friday morning about the importance of good decision making and personal responsibility.…

Kathryn (KT) Connors of Wiscasset has been selected as one of 27 outstanding Career & Technical Education Students in the State of Maine. She was selected by the faculty of the…

A glitch in the email universe bounced my column around last week, so it didn’t get to the pressroom in time! Old news is still good news, though.

This…

Last Wednesday, the after dinner speaker was Todd Hartung, Director of the Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency. He briefly went over what his job is and what the agency is…

Happy birthday to folks born between April 4 and April 11: Linda Long, Fred Post, Anita Parker, Mary McPherson, Marguerite Perry, John Chapman and Loren Albee. May your day be full…

The Edgecomb Capital Improvements Committee will hold two public informational meetings this month to consider the pros and cons of securing a bond to cover a near-total paving and…

I am so happy to report that I lost 4.4 pounds this past week. I can’t sufficiently relay the feeling of joy, relief and success I felt as I looked down at the scale. This week’s…

In our never-ending quest to eat as healthily as possible, I’ve been preparing some favorite recipes that typically call for ground beef for the protein but substituting ground…

If your child will be turning five on or before October 15, he or she is eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year. If so, please call the Edgecomb Eddy…

Graphic design major Cody Barry, a junior at Pratt Art Institute, was named to the dean's list for the fall 2012 semester. He was recognized for “work of the highest caliber.” He is the son of…

Just about everyone in Wiscasset knows George Jones as a successful businessman. Few know of his humble roots.

Two days after his birth in a…

Sgt. First Class Ken Solorzano of Alna told students at the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb that the clothes and toys they donated made a difference to Afghan families…

Wiscasset Primary School is looking forward to welcoming the children of our new kindergarten class. These are children who will be five years of age on or before October 15, 2013…

Lululemon will be bringing trunks of their popular yoga and fitness clothing line to Wicked Good Yoga on Bradford Road in Wiscasset for people to try and buy on April 6 from 8 a.m…

Michael Carter of Edgecomb has been named to the dean's list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the fall 2012 semester. The dean's list recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point…

The Wiscasset Lion’s Club will have a bake sale on Saturday, April 6, at Ames True Value on Route 1, in Wiscasset, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., to collect funds for the “Feed Our…

Instructors from the Department of Inland Fisheries Wildlife will be conducting a Hunter Safety course on April 11, 23, and 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Boothbay Region Adult Ed. Proper…

Dear Savvy Senior,

Are there any smartphones specifically designed for seniors that you know of? I’m interested in getting one, but at age 69, I want to find…

As one more step in efforts to save lives and cut down on serious injuries, state police will be cracking down on drivers who don’t buckle up. It’s part of an overall move to…

It is the great pleasure of the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor to welcome the Rev. Peter Panagore into the pulpit after nearly 10 years.

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Starting April 6, 2013, Positively Best Friends (PBF) Dog Training is offering, “I’m Certifiable!” Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training course and evaluation. Dog and handler teams…

The Town of Wiscasset, Wiscasset Municipal Airport, Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce, Music Doing Good and Texas Flying Legends Museum present “Wings Over Wiscasset: Voices of…

Barry and Laurie Johndro of Orrington and Robert and Kim Morton of East Boothbay are pleased to announce the engagement of Amy Lynn Johndro to Robert Wallace Morton Jr.

Our meeting opened at 7 p.m. with 18 members present.

Our cribbage tournament went really well considering the date in the paper was wrong; we actually…

There are numerous good reasons for people to garden, no matter what their age, and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ new series of seven classes will provide adults with tried-and-…

Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), a nonprofit community development organization, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer the First-Time Homebuyer Seminar, a…

The Wiscasset Middle School will present its 13th Annual Variety Show on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. Students in grades 5-8 will be singing, dancing, cheering and playing…

Lindsey Applebee, of Wiscasset, has been named to Eckerd College's dean's list for the fall 2012 semester. Applebee is majoring in environmental studies and political science. She is the daughter…

Last Saturday I took Ellie’s place and represented the Senior Center at the Town Budget Meeting with the Selectmen and Budget Committee. Ellie is currently on vacation. The two…

The deadline to apply for the 2013 Maine Moose Permit Lottery is fast approaching, especially for those who plan to use a paper application.

All paper…

There will be numerous opportunities for Woolwich residents to learn about the upcoming 2013-2014 Regional School Unit 1 education budget in the coming weeks.

Severe winter weather in Maine may have hindered the sales of single-family existing homes last month, but home values continued to rise. According to Maine…

After gaining the first week of the challenge, for the third straight week I have recorded a loss, this week I was down 1.6 pounds. This brings my net weight loss in this challenge…

Happy birthday to folks celebrating March 27 to April 2: Madeline Kelly, Ralph Hilton, Koren Barrea, Michael McAtee, Kyle Canada, Thomas Hutchins, Majorie…

Spring is the time when our thoughts turn to gardening, and Adult Ed is offering three classes you’ll want to take. Paint a creative design on a clay pot for…

Liberty Graphics, printer of environmentally conscious T-shirts, is accepting submissions for its 16th annual $1,000 art scholarship. All high school seniors…

When the Edgecomb Eddy School won a bronze medal from the Healthier U.S. School Challenge, the gift of a salad bar came with it! It is set up daily in the…

The Maine Environmental Education Association has identified the Juniper Hill School in Alna as the 2013 School of the Year. This is quite an accomplishment for…

Have you ever wondered about the origin of April Fool’s Day? Even though it is a silly and light-hearted holiday, it stems from a rather serious disagreement…

Students at Wiscasset Primary School will be voting for their favorite Chickadee Award book this week. The Chickadee Award is a picture book award program for children in…