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Walt Gorneau

In the fall of 1960, Walt Gorneau was the captain of the Hallowell High School football team. For the first 18 years of his life, tackling a ball carrier, hitting a…

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Raymond Gilbert

Raymond "Scott” Gilbert, 77, of Alna, passed away suddenly at his home on the evening of Nov. 2, 2025. Born in Damariscotta on…

Woolwich voters returned incumbents Dale Chadbourne, left, and Tommy Davis to the select board on election day. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

The combined efforts of Woolwich officials, including the selectboard, first responders and Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department, were successful in getting Maine…

Wiscasset selectmen
Town office

Drawing residents' praise and questions, Wiscasset selectmen Nov. 4 unanimously paused review of any proposals that involve tax-acquired properties.

Richard Davis of Young's Point Road…

Lincoln County Commissioners
Restorative Justice

Lincoln County commissioners still have a few missing pieces of the 2026 budget “puzzle” to solve prior to the December deadline. The current draft…

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Mary E. Seigars, 87, passed away on Oct. 29, 2025 a

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Loa L. Blake

Loa Lee Blake, 89, of Tenants…

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In results Town Clerk April Thibodeau provided, Westport Island on Nov. 4 rejected Maine Question 1, 144-295; and passed Maine Question 2, 292-147.

Town office

Woolwich voters Nov. 4 went with Dale Chadbourne (903 votes) and Thomas Davis (727) over Mechelle Given (599) for selectboard, in results posted at woolwich.us 

The lone candidate on…

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In results Town Clerk Lisa Arsenault provided, Alna on Nov. 4 rejected Maine Question 1, 120-292; and passed Maine Question 2, 277-136.

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Wiscasset voters Nov. 4 passed all three local questions, in results Town Clerk Linda Perry provided.

Local question 1, “Shall the Town appropriate an amount…

The Blaine House Commission, in collaboration with the Maine Arts Commission, invites Maine artists to submit existing three-dimensional sculptural works for acquisition and installation on the…

Customers

"It's just an old time, warm feeling ... A lot of places have coffee or tea. A lot of people come out in pajamas ... It's like a throwback to how it used to be," when the retail holiday shopping…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

Rev. John Hogue, pastor of First Congregational Church of Wiscasset, will reach back into history in his sermon on Nov. 9, as he recounts the story of four chaplains. 

His story starts…

Halloween

It was another successful Nightmare on Federal Street for Wiscasset Oct. 31 with the annual parade, food and other festivities. Our thanks to photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for these…

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

Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest

Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest welcomes the winter holidays with three days of seasonal festivities. Truly a shopping destination, Marketfest also invites shoppers and revelers to enjoy family-…

Wiscasset selectmen
Town office

With interest heating up in two areas Wiscasset owns, town staff are recommending the selectboard "pause" from putting on its agenda any proposals for those properties. The board will consider the…

Representative Holly Stover

HospitalityMaine is proud to announce the creation of its Legislative Champion Award, recognizing lawmakers who demonstrate strong leadership and a deep understanding of the…

State of the Schools

It was the first ever State of the Schools address given Oct. 28 to the Edgecomb selectboard. Following last spring's budget negotiations, Michael Maxim, selectboard chairman, and Heather Sinclair…

Obituary
Dorell A. Carter

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dorell Alexandru Carter, who left this world unexpectedly at the age of 36.

First National Bank collecting items for their November food drive.

All First National Bank branches are collecting items for local food pantries throughout the month of November. 

If you would like to help, First National…

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Jane H. Short

Jane Holcomb Short was born May 19…

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The 1980 WHS boys' cross-country team. (PHIL DI VECE photo)

Not too many years ago, Wiscasset Middle High School was Wiscasset High School. The name was changed at the end of the school year in 2015 when due to declining…

Pathway to Excellence Designation flag raised at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital. Courtesy photo

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH) celebrated its recent Pathway to Excellence Designation with a flag-raising ceremony Oct. 20 on the Miles Campus. The achievement…

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Mae C. Reynolds

Mae C. Reynolds, 93, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Oct. 22, 2025.

Born in Medford, Massachusetts on March 4, 1932, Mae was the youngest of four children to Harry and…

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On Sunday, Oct. 26 at 4:35 p.m., a…

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Daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2. Turn your clocks back one hour that day.

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Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for Oct. 1-15:

Arrests, summonses

Oct. 1, Robert J. Saxton, 20, of…

Wiscasset economic development advisory committee

Wiscasset's economic development advisory committee Oct. 23 talked possible goals, including supporting small businesses and, as part of that, "expanding business opportunities on (Route) 27…

LC sheriff cruiser

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 246 calls for service for the period of Oct. 21 to Oct. 28. and Year to date, LCSO has responded to 12,040 calls for…

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Barbara K. Cundy

Barbara Kelley Cundy, 91, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Oct. 25, 2025 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. 

Barbara was born Dec. 21, 1933 in Boothbay Harbor to…

Poster

Wiscasset Creative Alliance is inviting residents from across the region to join in a night of hockey and hometown pride during Wiscasset Wormfest Night with the Maine Mariners on Friday, Nov. 7,…

Press release

Now that more Dresden residents are hooked up to more economical, faster and reliable fiberoptic internet, Dresden Digital Equity is launching a series of five free computer training classes…

yard signs for both sides of the issue addressed in question 1.

Mainers will see two big questions on the ballot this year: one about election procedures, and one about a potential red flag law.

Maine citizens can put…

Members of 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine’s leadership team present Marilee Harris of Stepping Stones with an “Impact Donation” Courtesy photo

Nearly 120 local women gathered at Wanderwood in early October to support and celebrate the impactful work of local non-profits. After a social hour at the event, the names of three member-…

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Patricia F. Mank

Patty was born on May 16, 1945, in Augusta Maine, to the late Clinton A. Mank and Ann Mank Jones. Patty was also predeceased by her stepfather, Edward Jones.…

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Robert G. Blakesley

Robert Gordon Blakesley, 93, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife, Alina and furry friend, Lucky by his side on Oct. 21, 2025.\

Born in New York City on April 22, 1932, Robert…

Peter Arnold

RePower Wiscasset has a big idea and wants the Lincoln County Commissioners to support it. On Oct. 21, Peter Arnold represented Repower Wiscasset and addressed its hopes regarding a project that…

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Jeremy R. Gardner

Jeremy Ray Gardner, 65, of Wiscasset, passed at home following a long illness. 

Jeremy was born in…

Islebrook

Warren and Sally Foster, married 65 years this month, will be among the first residents at Islebrook Village in Wiscasset.

Ten years after 146 Gardiner Road stopped being Wiscasset Primary…

Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce
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Join us to welcome our newest antique emporium, A Step Back in Time. Celebrate with Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesspeople at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 6…

Edgecomb Fire Department patch

The Edgecomb Fire Department (EFD) received notification that our Insurance Services Office (ISO) Rating has improved significantly from an ISO Rating 9/10 (depending on location) to an ISO Rating…

Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to…

New grads

A couple Boothbay/Wiscasset Adult Education graduates learned a last-minute lesson Oct. 23 prior to receiving their diplomas. Colin Mettle, 24, of West Boothbay Harbor and Peter Young, 22, of…

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AUGUSTA (October 23, 2025)—Buyers of single-family homes in Maine are witnessing a more stable market this fall. According to Maine Listings, 1,582 single-family…

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The Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) will host a special fundraising event in support of Turning Point USA’s Maine Chapters on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at …

Wiscasset selectmen
Town office

For a second consecutive selectboard meeting, speaker after speaker Oct. 21…