The 6th annual Maine Book Festival (formerly the Maine Authors Book Festival) will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thomaston Public Library, 60 Main St., Thomaston. The…
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Salt ’n Spar
Let’s flip the calendar back to the 1980s and have a look at a few more pictures from Wiscasset’s past. We’ll start with two pictures of Red’s Eats on the corner of…
Back by popular demand, Boothbay Region Land Trust will again be hosting a Field & Forest Family Fun Day! On Saturday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oak…
The defense and prosecution teams agreed Aug. 6 to resume the Tyler Witham-Jordan murder case in February 2026, but they are still considering locations to try the case…
Please join us in celebrating the summer 2025 graduates of the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and Central Lincoln County Adult Education CNA Training Program. The class graduated on Thursday, July…
The Community School District (CSD) moved forward on creating a new subcommittee during a meeting Aug. 12. The School Committee gave Alternative Organizational…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 408 calls for service for the period of Aug. 5 to Aug. 12. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 9,055 calls for service…
Last 3 Days: 32 fires, 17 acres burned
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) Maine Forest Service (MFS) is urging all residents and visitors to take immediate precautions as…
The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Safe Harbor Community Chapel, 50 Mill St., Waldoboro. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.…
It was a perfect storm on Saturday, Aug. 9 for the 12th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show and…
Healthy Lincoln County
Healthy Lincoln County (HLC) is proud to announce the promotions of Katie MacDonald to director and Will Matteson to associate program manager, effective June 1, 2025.…
MaineHealth
MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH) is now accepting applications for its fall 2025 certified nursing assistant (CNA) Training Program. The free, seven-week course will…
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…
Obituary
Dana Trafton Hagerthy, 91, passed away on Aug. 6, 2025 in Englewood, Florida.
He was born on Oct. 30, 1933, in Ashland, Maine, a son of Albert…
On Sunday, Aug. 17, a trio of talented instrumentalists will perform throughout the service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to join our congregation for this special musical…
The members of the fundraising committee of the Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library have been meeting since January planning their annual fundraising event, Bands…
Shorelines are among our most valuable natural resources, but coastal and inland waterfront erosion raises concerns alongside increased storms, flooding, and rising sea…
Boothbay Sea and Science Center
During week 8 at Boothbay Sea and Science Center, students explored a variety of fisheries practices that ranged from recreational to large scale commercial companies.…
Obituary
In Loving Memory of Robert C. Orne who passed from this life on Aug. 7, 2025, in New London, CT.
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we reflect upon…
BRCTV video of event included
Area business owners, community leaders, and other advocates for local journalism gathered at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum for the Boothbay Register’s Business…
Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars
On Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m., Wiscasset school children and their families are invited to the Wiscasset Community Center at 242 Gardiner Road to ‘shop’ for the supplies they will need to…
Obituary
Nicholas (Nikk) Edward Salata passed away peacefully at his home in North Berwick, Maine on Aug. 6, 2025, with his family by his side. He was 79 years old. Born July 8…
MaineHealth Lincoln has earned national recognition with the 2025 Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Awards, highlighting its strong commitment to environmental sustainability in health care…
The weather is looking great for the 20th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race taking place this year on Sunday, Aug. 17 on bridge-accessible Westport Island,…
Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Sheepscott Community Church a baked bean supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Harriet Gertrude Bird Clubhouse, 619 Sheepscot Road in Newcastle.
The menu…
The next public supper will be March 19, the meal will consist of vegetabel soup, salad, Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, potato, crrots, and key lime cake. The cost is $10 for members…
Obituary
Kristin Marie Feyling, 88, of Lakeland, Florida and Boothbay, Maine, died on Aug. 8, 2025 at Westminster Lakeland Senior Living from Parkinson’s Disease complications.
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Fire Chief Roy Potter reported that the department responded to 21 calls in July, bringing the total for the year to 146 calls. The number of calls is running higher…
Edgecomb found itself in a pickle in 2013, after learning about a federal grant provision requiring maintenance of their federally funded municipal tennis court. In 1974, Edgecomb received $5,600…
Woolwich selectmen
A number of options will be tried to help relieve traffic tie-ups on Nequasset Road in Woolwich resulting from parents dropping…
Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame
The Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame is proud to release the names of the individuals that will be recognized as Legends at this years Induction Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 18. Legends are…
OBITUARY
Timothy William Schiffinger, a devoted husband, father, and friend, passed away on July 27, 2025. Born on Jan. 30, 1969, in Utica, New York, to Karl and Melodye…
Lincoln County commissioners declined to apply for two Homeland Security Grants (HSG) Aug. 5, citing a new requirement for cooperation with federal immigration officials. In…
This summer, Robert Bernstein of New Haven, Connecticut and his college friends of more than half a century continued their tradition of getting together annually. They got a place in Portland and…
Organizers of this weekend’s Olde Bristol Days Parade are pleased to announce this year’s grand marshal. Allison Keeton, author of “Blaze Orange, Book One,” in the Midcoast Maine Mystery series. “…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce
The 3rd annual Wiscasset Area Chamber Battle of the Boards is Saturday, Sept. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Maine Tasting Center, 508 Old Bath Road, Wiscasset. Come join us for an evening of food,…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 390 calls for service for the period of July 29 to Aug. 5. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 8,647 calls for service…
An Alna town email recently shared about "a lot of progress" with the community garden at the town office.
"The irrigation system is now hooked up after burying the hose, the latch on the…
Press release
Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. at Wiscasset Middle High School, individuals and families will gather to participate in the third You Are Deeply Loved Color Run. The run is held in memory of Gavin Clark and…
The Fundraising Committee of Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library began meeting in January to plan for Bands for Books 2025 on Labor Day. We have secured the band, The Salty Dogs, the venue,…
Obituary
Sereno Tasker Brown Jr., 76, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on Aug. 1, 2025. He was husband to his loving wife Cyndie (Perkins) Brown of Boothbay, sharing…
Our thanks to photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for sharing these moments captured at the July 31 Wiscasset Art Walk.
A favorite of audiences and performers alike, the joyful "Vivaldi Gloria" will be conducted by artistic director Linda Blanchard, and performed with professional soloists and orchestra, on Friday…
Alna selectmen
Alna selectmen July 31 nodded a tax rate of $24.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, up from last year's $23.50. Treasurer Amy Stockford cited some bright notes. Thanks to the built-up surplus and…
Obituary
Dave - not Mr. Parkhurst; that was his father - was born in Belfast, Maine to Caroline Colwell and David B. Parkhurst Sr. on a chilly day in January 1953. By the time…
The memorial service for Dave Parkhurst is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) held “PFAS in Casco Bay: Tracking the Fate of Forever Chemicals on…
Press release
July 29, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new 16-unit affordable apartment complex in Newcastle. The two-building complex, walking…
