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Peggy S. Averill

Peggy…

Robin Lord and Michael Turner volunteer at the FARMS Kitchen at the CLC YMCA. Photo courtesy of DSP support staff

Mobius, Inc. is looking toward the future with the planned sale of its longtime building at 319 Main St. in Damariscotta, while continuing the full range of programs and supports it currently…

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Diana L. Hussa

Diana Lee Hussa passed away on Oct…

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Dennis H. Terry

On Aug. 9, 2026, Dennis Homan Terry of Edgecomb, Maine, beloved fiancé of Patricia Stauble for 12 years, passed away at the age of 88.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Terry…

Milo

Vanessa MacDougall got Milo as a kitten. Now 15-20 pounds and 9 years old, Milo has been the subject of an extensive search in the Gardiner Road (Route 27) area of Wiscasset since Aug. 12.…

Wiscasset school committee/finance committee
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A year ago last month, Wiscasset School Department's business manager, Cathy Coffey, said with Wiscasset's valuation hiking at a higher rate than the state average, the town stands to get less…

Obituary
Michael B. Barker

Michael Brendan Barker, 58, of Southport died on Aug. 5, 2026 in Portland, Maine of a serious illness that did not present until it was too late for treatment. A generous and caring spirit with an…

Wiscasset school committee
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Wiscasset School Committee member Christopher Hart lightly chucked his cell phone away in the Aug. 11 committee meeting. He did it without a word and while maintaining his focus on the speaker,…

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A cookout for veterans and their families will be held Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. at the American Legion hall, 523 Bath Road, Wiscasset, Adjutant Cliff Hendricks said. 

Paws for a cause

Each Sunday, the Saltwater Hillbilly entertains at Brady’s with his songs, wit and charm. But on Aug. 23, there will be a slight “…
Wiscasset school committee
WMHS

Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Chris Hennessey told the school committee Aug. 11, the custodial staff has done an extraordinary job, the student handbook will be broken out into two that…

Death notice
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Timber R. Brown…

A memorial service for Julie Ravenel Boothe Perry, who passed away on Aug. 1, 2026, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Newcastle.

In lieu of…

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Malcolm J. Morris

Malcolm J. “Mac” Morris, 96,…

Don't worry, he doesn't bite! The excitement was palpable Aug. 7 as attendees got a tour of Mr. Drew's exotic animals from his organization in Poland, Maine. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Looking like a page had been ripped from National Geographic, a menagerie of exotic animals touched down at Boothbay Harbor Town Hall Aug. 7 for a presentation from "Mr. Drew and His Animals Too…

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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…

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The 7th annual Maine Book Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thomaston Public Library and presented by Maine Authors Publishing. Meet over 110 talented…

Fort Edgecomb

In the early 19th century,…

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The town of Wiscasset will host a

LC sheriff cruiser

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 354 calls for service for the period of Aug. 4 to Aug. 11. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 8,180 calls for service.

Wiscasset school committee
Meeting

What's the best version of budget drafts for Wiscasset's school committee to study? Districtwide totals for items, versus broken down? Both? Which first, and what else? 

 Cheryl Cayer - "Musicians."

The Lincoln Arts Festival (LAF) Art Show has been held since 1995, and almost always at a shipyard. For many years now, Hodgdon Yacht Services, at 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport has generously…

A graveside service for Dennis…

Jim Olson and Jeff Friedman

Defying meteorological science, Saturday, Aug. 8 was a stellar weather day for the 2026 OBD Williams-Fossett 13th annual Vintage Car Show. Forty-five fascinating vehicles competed for six trophies…

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Julie Ann (Dow) Witzell, of…

Press release
Hannah Hilton

Cheney Financial Group has announced the appointment of Hannah Hilton as president and chief operating officer of Newcastle Realty,…

Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 to 11 a.m., Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI), Audacity CAT (Rockland), and Indivisible Waldo County are holding coordinated “By Land or by Sea Vigils.”

The vigils…

Wiscasset selectmen
Town office

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,…

Obituary
Darlene T. Little

Darlene Teresa Little passed away…

Allison

There are changes coming to Edgecomb's Ordinance Review Committee. One is the membership is expanding to include another public member and two planning board alternates. These additions will bring…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
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On Aug. 8, at about 1:54 p.m., Lincoln County Communications Center received a report of a single-vehicle motor vehicle crash on Wiscasset Road in Boothbay.

A preliminary investigation…

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Town Manager Dennis Simmons has provided the below fact sheet on one of Wiscasset's Sept. 1 ballot questions. 

Wastewater (Sewer) Treatment Plant Relocation Bond:

Wiscasset selectmen
News

Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons and Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Robert Lalli told selectmen Aug. 4 about a sewage issue the town had been dealing with downtown, with sewage…

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Ocean on Tap is an informal, ocean-centric speaker series organized by researchers from Bigelow Laboratory. Our goal is to bring people of the community…
Obituary
Jacqueline J. Elderkin

Jacqueline J. Elderkin passed away…

Town of Edgecomb
Chris Cossette

As Edgecomb selectmen began their…

Members of Miles Delivers Action Coalition marched to MaineHealth in Portland to protest the potential closure on Saturday, August 1. Photo by Megan Blonigen

A pregnant resident of Lincoln County, with the backing of a grassroots organizing group, 

The Montsweagers performing at a previous Woolwich Day celebration. (file photo)

At Woolwich selectmen's Aug. 5…

The plant sale on Aug. 22 will feature a wide selection of native and beneficial plant species grown specifically to thrive in Maine’s climate while supporting local pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects.

In partnership with the Maine Native Plant Cooperative, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is hosting a native plant sale on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at…

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Saturday, Aug. 1 at 3:30.p.m.,

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The Central Lincoln County (CLC) Ambulance Service Board of Directors met with members of the Miles Delivers Action Coalition at a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 3 to…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

Previously unregistered drive-ins are welcome to join this 1951 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe from South Bristol on Saturday morning for the 13th Annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show. Courtesy of Jeff Friedman

We all have busy lives, so perhaps…