Summer is the season of events, galas, and get-togethers here in Maine. One of these events was Newcastle nonprofit Veggies to Table’s “Dîner en Blanc” Auction Fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 11. …
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Alfred "Al" Barter, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at his Florida home on Aug. 14, 2024, at the age of 71.
Born on June 28, 1953, Al's…
Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars is pleased to announce the “success” of our Back-to-School event, Wiscasset Set for Success, held on Aug. 11 at Wiscasset Community Center. “This event would not have…
Wiscasset School Department has released its 2024-25 bus schedule.
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The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) has announced that Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be its keynote speaker at the upcoming MSBA Bee Fest taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept…
First Congregational Church of Wiscasset is offering to the public a free pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 in Fellowship Hall. Regular and gluten-free pancakes,…
The marvelous desserts offered up for auction at Lincoln County Historical Association’s (LCHA's) Preservation Party always create a bidding frenzy as guests compete to win the decadent…
LincolnHealth was recently recognized by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and Becker’s Hospital Review for its excellence in inpatient care and clinical outcomes…
Death notice
Alfred Barter, 71, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away on Aug. 14, 2024, at his winter home in Estero, Florida. A full obituary will be published when available. A service for Alfred will be held in…
Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library in partnership with the Opera House on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening with Maine author Paul Doiron. This free, community event will take…
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Andrew Radcliffe Watts, age 40, beloved son, brother, nephew, and cousin passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2024, at his parent’s summer home in East Boothbay, Maine. …
“At the Mercy of Chance” [Breadalbane Publishing July, 2024] is a memoir that recounts a young man’s journey from humble beginnings in small town Illinois to combat in Vietnam. The author, Larry…
Press release
NEWCASTLE, Maine – The Frances Perkins Center has launched a major campaign asking President Biden to designate the Frances Perkins National Historic Landmark in Newcastle, Maine, as the country’s…
First National Bank is proud to announce the winners of its 17th annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Fifteen color photographs have been chosen from hundreds of entries, and each winning…
Obituary
Eugene Alfred Huskins, 77, of Southport passed away peacefully on Aug. 8, 2024 at Bella Point Assisted Living Facility in Freeport, Maine.
Gene grew up on Southport Island and attended…
Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons on Wednesday, Aug. 14 won Maine Town, City & County Management Association (MTCMA)’s Leadership Award. In a surprise that town officials…
International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, is the most extensive annual campaign to end overdose. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which has impacted every community. Too many…
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Curtis E. Harding of Naples, Florida and Boothbay Harbor on July 28, 2024.
Curt was born April 18, 1934 and raised in Sudbury,…
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Elizabeth Pettengill “Betsy” Edgerton died peacefully in Brunswick, Maine on July 5, 2024 at the age of 88. In her own words, “I’ve had a wonderful life!”
Betsy was born in Portland, Maine…
The Wiscasset Senior Center will be having its annual Lobster Roll Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 4 …
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 508 calls for service for the period of Aug. 6 to Aug. 13. Year to Date, LCSO has responded to 9,266 calls for service.
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For the second time since the June meeting where it began to regroup, Wiscasset’s Future of the Schools Ad Hoc Committee will not meet. School committee training is now set for…
Westport Island’s Damian Sedney has a new favorite borsch, better than that of his ancestors’ native Poland, part of Russia when they came to the U.S.
Saturday’s meal was part of a…
Bands for Books is the major annual fundraising activity for The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library. This year, we will celebrate our 10…
Obituary
Josephine “Jo” Wade Glover, 94, passed away on Aug. 8, 2024 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, her family at her side.
Jo was born on Swan Island in the Kennebec River to…
The drawing for the 2024 Fish Ladder Raffle Quilt is just around the corner: It takes place on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Nobleboro Historical Society, 198 Center Street, Nobleboro, at…
Obituary
Judy Lee Rowe, 69, of Meadow Road, Woolwich passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2024, in The Forks.
She was born Dec. 8, 1954, in Bath, the daughter of Frank J. Mosier and Shirley M. (…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee celebrated the grand opening of their headquarters on Aug. 11. The location and trailer are being rented from a local business. The Headquarters is located…
A Celebration of Life for Shale Lee Maynard, who died Feb. 11, 2024, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Vicky Holbrook’s home, 37 Middle Road, Boothbay Harbor. Bring great…
During the September 2022 Wiscasset Art Walk, musicians Chris Lannon and Rick Turcotte were playing their blues and country on the sidewalk when a woman carrying a violin…
Olde Bristol Days, starting with its annual parade and vintage car show, beat the rain on Saturday, Aug. 10 to welcome hundreds of visitors that enjoyed family friendly festivities.…
Edgecomb’s 250th anniversary celebration will live in perpetuity as part of the Congressional Record. On July 23, U.S. Sen Susan Collins (R – Maine)…
Three new members will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on Oct. 19.
Naomi Schalit, John Christie and Larry Mahoney have been selected by the MPA’s Hall of Fame Committee and…
Maine Connectivity Authority’s board on Friday approved two grant awards through the…
Salt ’n Spar
It’s with a heavy heart I note the recent passing of Dean Shea, an old friend and Wiscasset neighbor. I’ll miss his charm, wit, story-telling and commonsense advice. Dean was a great deal of help…
The following post appeared Aug. 8 on Wiscasset’s Facebook page as a “Statement from the Town Administration” and signed by Town Manager Dennis Simmons:
“Recent in-person encounters…
Lincoln County commissioners extended a contract between the town of Boothbay Harbor and the sheriff’s department until Oct. 1 for additional patrols. The sheriff’s department has assisted…
Wiscasset selectmen
The Nov. 5 ballot vote on moving the sewer and public works facilities is the first of multiple town votes on this, according to Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons Aug. 6 as the…
The stark reality of a nearly $6 million combined municipal and school budget representing a 31% increase hit Edgecomb taxpayers Aug. 2. Taxpayers opened their tax bill and saw a mil rate increase…
The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Our banquet will…
Woolwich’s 2024-25 tax obligation to Sagadahoc County hit a new high, topping over $1 million. The selectboard signed off on the assessment Wednesday night, Aug. 7. The town’s payment of $1,017,…
American Legion Post 36 in Boothbay has announced that it is postponing its annual fundraiser Yard Sale and Craft Fair on Saturday, Aug. 10 due to the forecast of rain and wind.
Post…
Obituary
Dean Ellis Shea, 84, of Wiscasset, decided to go on to his next adventure on Aug. 3, 2024 surrounded by the strong love of his family.
Dean was born on June 11,1940 to Donald and Lucille (…
Justice Daniel Billings will hear 12 motions to suppress evidence next month in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court regarding the Dec. 25, 2022 death of a 3-year-old Edgecomb girl. After a…
The Boothbay Railway Village Museum celebrates its 60th season with a series of community events, beginning this Sunday, Aug. 11 with Children’s Day.
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Obituary
Ronald S. “Ron” “Ronnie” Nygaard, 63, passed away on July 30, 2024 at his residence in West Bath.
He was born in Bath on June 17,1961, a son of Gene and Ruth (Bowen) Nygaard Sr. He…
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Robert W. “Bob” Horgan was born in Boston, Massachusetts on Sept. 18, 1943, to Doris P. Horgan and Leo J. Horgan. He died on July 29, 2024, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine.
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Maine Antiques Dealers
The Maine Antiques Dealers Association (MADA) is holding its 25th annual Maine Coastal Antiques Show on Wednesday, Aug. 14 in a new location at Medomak Middle School, 318 Manktown Road, Waldoboro…
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for July 16-31:
Arrests/Summonses
July 16, Navalcom Mighty, 34, of Bath was arrested for OUI (Drug or Combo) by Officer Jonathan…
Obituary
Anna Elizabeth Brewer, 86, of Augusta, formerly of Wiscasset, passed away at her residence on the evening of July 31, 2024. Born in Brewer on Sept. 10, 1937, she was the daughter of…
