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Sarah Seepe

Sarah Seepe of Boothbay Harbor died Dec. 4, 2025 in Boothbay Harbor. Sarah was born to Helen Ethel (Jackson) and Raymond William Ernest in Springfield, Vermont and…

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Joan M. Sandstrom

Joan M. Sandstrom, 94, passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut on May 14, 1931, the daughter of Edgar and…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, which runs Jan. 5 through Feb. 12, 2026.…

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Robert H. Edwards

Robert Hazard Edwards died at home on Nov. 30, 2025. An American citizen, Rob was born in London and raised in Middletown, Ohio…

WCS Principal Jason Libby (l) and Jason Warlick, chief deputy for the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office at Wednesday's select board meeting. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

As the school year approaches its mid-year break, Woolwich officials are still trying to figure out how best to keep traffic moving on Nequasset Road. At issue is the…

Ever since St. Francis of Assisi created the first live nativity scene in 1223, people worldwide have been replicating his work in many ways. On Saturday, Dec…

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On Dec. 2, Lincoln County commissioners unanimously approved a 2026 budget of $15,324,218  which reflects a 3.48% increase. Commissioners made a last-minute revision prior…

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MaineHealth Primary Care Damariscotta will no longer offer care in the office on Saturdays, but patients can get same-day care for minor illnesses or injuries at…

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Sue Welsh Reed

Sue Welsh Reed, 89, of Cambridge, Massachusetts and Boothbay Harbor, Maine passed away gently on Nov. 19, 2025 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor after a…

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Due to the snowstorm, the Tuesday, Dec. 2 Wiscasset selectmen's meeting is postponed until Tuesday, Dec. 9, the town announced. 

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Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in November:…

Penobscot Marine Museum embarks on $30,000 statue restoration campaign
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SEARSPORT — An iconic billboard…

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Midcoast Humane is proud to celebrate 75 years of compassion, connection, and community…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 236 calls for service for the period of Nov. 25 to Dec. 2. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 13,359 calls for service.

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Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce announced in its Nov. 26 newsletter:

The Chamber Christmas Tree(s) Raffle is happening now at Wiscasset Community Center. Thanks to our generous…

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Richard M. Colby

Richard Morrill Colby, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center on Nov. 7, 2025, at the age…

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Don't miss the next Community Meeting on Friday, Dec. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Watson Center Community Room, in Damariscotta.

Join host Cindy Wade for an informative hour during which…

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Charlotte Nutt

Charlotte Nutt of Edgecomb announces candidacy for House District 48 (Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, South Bristol, Southport, and Westport Island).…

Terry Stockwell

An abandoned Cape Dory 25 sailboat which unexpectedly found its way to Edgecomb last May, and later mysteriously disappeared by August, has reappeared.  On Nov. 25, Harbor…

Coastal Senior College

Coastal Senior College, serving Midcoast Maine from Wiscasset to Camden, is offering 11 winter courses this season, eight of them on Zoom, making them accessible…

Craft items on sale at the Skidompha Book Shop. Courtesy photo

Volunteers and friends of the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop include a number of crafters who are currently donating their work to be sold at the shop for the benefit…

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From Dec. 10, 2025, through Jan. 1, 2026, the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law…

Wiscasset’s Feed Our Scholars (FOS) committee is holding a bake sale at Ames Supply, Bath Road, Saturday, Dec. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The group is now 13 years in operation raising funds…

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"Then" picture showing the Rundlett block as it looked 46 years ago.. PHIL DI VECE photo

Years ago,…

St. Philip's Episcopal Church Help Yourself Shelf Food Pantry is thrilled to receive $1,275 in holiday gift cards from the Shaw's and Star Market Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program.…

Wiscasset planning board
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At the urging of selectmen, the town's economic development director and most residents who spoke, Wiscasset's planning board Nov. 24 did not make a policy of defining a recent survey as one from…

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Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons said the town office had a plumbing issue Nov. 26 that backed up the toilets and flooded the bathrooms, the hall, and his office.

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The more people within walking distance from Wiscasset village, the better for businesses, Code Enforcement Officer and Town Planner George Chase said Nov. 24.

Chase told the town's…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Coulombe Center & Lincoln Theater
Rushton passes out Yellow Tulip Hope bags during the Nov. 10 showing of “Screenagers: The Next Chapter” at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of Piper Wilber

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Coulombe Center for Health Improvement partnered with the Lincoln Theater to host two free community showings of “Screenagers: The Next…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 235 calls for service for the period of 11/18/25 to 11/25/25, and Year to…

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Timothy Harkins II

Timothy Harkins II passed on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta.

Tim was born in Portland, Maine on Sept. 2, 1942.

Right out of…

 Ornaments by Joelle Webber:  Make ornaments like these with paper artist Joelle Webber during Marketfest. Kid friendly workshop. Joelle Webber photo

With the help of local creative makers, Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest shoppers can add that special handcrafted touch to their holiday celebrations. Workshops throughout Marketfest weekend, Dec. 5-…

The town of Woolwich Christmas tree lighting will have The Montsweagers, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Christmas Sing-along, hot cocoa, treats, and community fellowship. The event is Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at…

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Wiscasset Middle High School has announced its 2025-26, first quarter honor roll:

Sixth grade: Highest, Giemella Absauld, Emery Footer, Charles Herrick. High, Liam Cressey, Patience Davis,…

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Betty Goulette

It is with sadness and gratitude that we said goodbye to Betty Ann Goulette. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 21, 2025. Betty, 91 years old, led a life of hard work, devotion to family,…

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The Edgecomb Planning Board Nov. 20 scheduled a public hearing on Glidden Oyster Farm Company's proposed expansion project. The company has submitted two proposals. One is for an oyster processing…

Inner structure of a Nautilus shell, illustrating Arnold Aho's class, Form in Nature and Design. Photo provided by CSC.

Coastal Senior College, serving Midcoast Maine from Wiscasset to Camden, is offering 11 winter courses this season, eight of them on Zoom, making them accessible to all…

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 CTL fifth graders Lila Milden and Gannon Inman were honored by the Inkblot Writing Contest.

Two young poets from the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Edgecomb were recognized by the 2025 Inkblot Writing Contest at the Maine Coast Waldorf School. 

2025 Bed Races
Greenleaf Inn team steering their way to a win. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

This year's Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party on Nov. 22 included the return of the event's Bed Races, to the delight of spectators and competitors! 

The Greenleaf Inn team, also…

Boothbay Harbor First United Methodist Church

Bring your family and friends to the Boothbay Harbor First United Methodist Church Saturday, Dec. 6 for the annual Christmas Holiday Fair and lobster roll luncheon. 

You will find lots…

Schools based in Bath and Frenchville can get state funding to rebuild after both were damaged by fire, while a long list of other schools await funding for construction…

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Nov. 18 and 19, Wiscasset Police Department responded to two significant incidents in the downtown area.

Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, Wiscasset Police received a report of a burglary at Water…

Help Yourself Shelf (HYS) at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset is pleased to be selected once again as the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program recipient for…

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The next Ocean on Tap is at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. 

Gautam Harkhani, Courtesy of LCSO

Investigators from Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in a scam targeting people with false claims of a federal arrest warrant. The victim is then convinced…

Rep. Holly B. Stover, D-Boothbay, accepts HospitalityMaine’s inaugural Legislative Champion award. Courtesy of Amy Sylvester

AUGUSTA – Rep. Holly B. Stover, D-Boothbay, was named Legislative Champion by HospitalityMaine at the industry group’s annual summit on Monday, Jan. 17. The award…

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Betty Goulette, 91, formerly of Southport, died Nov. 21, 2025 at her home in Wiscasset. A memorial service to celebrate Betty's life will be announced.  Arrangements are…

Obituary
Jane Atwood Godfrey

A barefoot daughter of the sea has completed her voyage. Jane Atwood Godfrey has left this world. Born on May 12, 1934, she passed on Oct. 29th, 2025 at Skagit Valley…

Wiscasset selectmen
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A former Wiscasset selectman urged the board Nov. 18 to "provide oversight" of the planning board. Ed Polewarczyk, also a former legislator, said the selectboard has that obligation and, he…