Paul Hozdala of Boothbay Harbor, Maine died peacefully with dignity early Monday morning, Sept. 3, 2018 after a brief illness. Paul leaves behind many close and loving friends.
A veteran of…
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Grace R. Morgan, 73, of Farmingdale died Sept. 4, 2018 following a brief illness. She was lovingly surrounded by family.
Grace was born Dec. 2, 1944 in San Mateo, California as the daughter…
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Ronald L. Blake died peacefully Sept. 5, 2018 after a long struggle with dementia.
Ronald was born in Wilmington, Massachusetts on Sept. 28, 1942, son of the late Forrest Reed and Olive…
The Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in August:
Alna:
Vonfrank, Arlene R. to Vonfrank, Andrew and Vonfrank, Sarah…
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(Elmer) Palmer Payne, 88, of Boothbay Harbor, Maine passed away after a brief illness at Maine Medical Center surrounded by family on Sept. 2, 2018.
Palmer was born on July 13, 1930 in…
Join fellow conservationists on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 4:30 -7 p.m. to sip champagne, enjoy oysters from M Oysters and gourmet appetizers from Café Miranda, at a stunning private home in…
We are looking forward to celebrating the 2018 Boothbay Lights season and invite local businesses to join us for a pre-season gathering at The Boardroom at 29 McKown Street on Wednesday, Sept. 12…
The Law Office of Jonathan C. Hull is closed. Clients of Jonathan C. Hull with pending or closed legal matters are urged to pick up their files at the former Hull Law Office, located at 7 Church…
Author and Registered Maine Guide Earl Brechlin will be signing copies of his new collection of evocative and heartfelt essays about Maine’s iconic landscapes, the power of family and the search…
Bob “Radar” Applebee of Wiscasset has been named as the new assistant athletic director at Wiscasset Middle High School. On Wednesday morning, Sept. 5, the school superintendent’s office confirmed…
State Representative Stephanie Hawke hosted a Meet and Greet at the the Board Room in Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday, Aug. 29. Over 50 people attended the informal gathering to offer support and…
Wiscasset selectmen
After hearing some grim details about the town’s finances from auditor Fred Brewer, including that the town had only enough in its fund balance for eight days of expenses, selectmen voted 3-2…
Calling all civil minded citizens; the Woolwich select board is seeking residents interested in serving on a town committee.
Most positions are for a three-year term, and most committees…
During a special service on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m., animals of all kinds, shapes, and sizes are invited to join the First Congregational Church UCC of Wiscasset for a blessing. This 30-minute…
Lincoln County government
Mark Creamer is interim communications director of Lincoln County Regional Communications Center while the search continues for the next permanent one, County Administrator Carrie Kipfer announced…
Lincoln County District Attorney Jon Liberman has announced that Katherine MacCrae has been sworn in as the new assistant district attorney working in Lincoln County.
Katherine resides in…
Wiscasset Municipal Airport
Wiscasset, the Federal Aviation Administration, and Chewonki Campground are nearing a settlement that would pay the campground $280,000 for an avigation agreement to remove numerous trees.
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The Woolwich Historical Society will honor the McElman family at the society's 16th annual recognition dinner and silent auction Saturday, evening Sept. 15.
The event hosted by…
Lincoln County Commissioners
The Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency received a $5,000 grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation to buy 16 transmitters for people in danger of wandering away from home. The…
It is the day after Labor Day and cars and trucks loaded with deposit cans and bottles are pouring into the Bonus Redemption Center on the Mills Road in Newcastle. Inside customers line up to have…
On a hot and muggy Labor Day night Monday, many at Friends of the Library's Bands for Books fundraiser were burning up the dance floor.
Early in the event at Marianmade Farm off Federal…
Wiscasset students got sun for their first morning back to school Tuesday. Desiree and Josh Bailey saw off daughter Emma, 9, at Wiscasset Elementary School for her first day in fourth grade.
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Ralph L. Carter, 76, of East Boothbay died at Togus Veterans Hospital Aug. 28, 2018. He was the son of Ralph “Ace” Carter and Dorothy Louise Bryant.
Ralph was a lifelong lobsterman and boat…
The Rev. Oscar Wallace will begin a three-week study of Civility, or lack of it, in American Politics, and Christian Responses. The first study group will be held at the First Congregational…
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Louise D. Jewett, 105, of Head Tide Hill Road, Alna died Aug. 24, 2018 at her residence.
She was born in Whitefield on Oct. 28, 1912, a daughter of Ernest…
The First Congregational Church of Wiscasset will begin the fall season with a kickoff on Sunday, Sept. 9 when church school and choir will resume after the summer hiatus and a cook-in will be…
Lincoln County Historical Association is gaining a reputation for giving good parties. The organization will cap off the summer season with a fashion show and luncheon at Water’s Edge in Edgecomb…
At 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5 in Wiscasset, voters will have a chance to meet District Attorney Jon Liberman, who serves Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Knox and Waldo counties. Also attending will be Jeff…
Not many people feel capable of dealing with the bureaucracy of government and corporations. Lynne Norris of Newcastle had a smile of victory on her face Saturday for having navigated both systems…
At the close of business Friday, St. Laurent, Pike Industries' subcontractor to demolish the Haggett building on Wiscasset's Water Street, did not yet have a certificate of insurance for the…
Lincoln Theater in downtown Damariscotta is pleased to host a free evening on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. with the PBS NewsHour’s Executive Producer, Sara Just. Ms.…
Second Congregational Church, Newcastle
The Second Congregational Church, UCC in Newcastle will hold its annual end-of-season service at Pemaquid Lighthouse Park in Bristol on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 10:30 a.m., rain or shine. The service…
A recent report from the state’s Department of Labor predicted a net gain of fewer than 100 jobs statewide by 2026. Is the ensuing concern caused by the report warranted? What can be done to…
The Maine State House and Senate considered the five emergency bills for the Department of Health and Human Services Aug. 30, passing all but one, with multiple amendments.
Gov. Paul LePage…
Thought-provoking artwork from survivors of domestic violence was on display at this month’s Wiscasset Art Walk Aug. 30. Thursday evening’s display on Main Street was to help draw awareness to the…
Boothbay Region High School
Kyle Canada is the new Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District’s security director. Try not to confuse the new job and new face as a replacement of School Resource Officer Larry Brown.…
Miles and St. Andrews Home Health & Hospice (MSAHHH), the LincolnHealth-based agency that serves residents of Lincoln County, will merge into MaineHealth Care at Home on Oct. 1, 2018, agency…
Demolition of the Haggett building on Wiscasset’s Water Street starts Tuesday, Sept. 4, Maine Department of Transportation’s latest update on the agency’s downtown project states.
Thursday’…
Kendall Chick's accused murderer Shawna Gatto has waived her right to a jury trial, leaving it to a judge to decide the case in a trial likely to take place in January. Gatto appeared in a…
The Labor Day holiday is fast approaching, signaling the unofficial end of summer and time for that last hurrah of summer fun. The American Red Cross has steps everyone can take to help stay safe…
Home cooking, even for the well-to-do, required a great deal of patience and practice in the so-called good old days. Most meals in the mid-1800s were made on a wood or coal-fired cook stove when…
In December 2017, a Westport Island man’s generous $500 donation provided the newly formed Edgecomb Girl Scout troop a home for a brief period. E. Davies Allan’s donation covered 10 rental fees so…
Midcoast Conservancy’s Youth Conservation Corps program completed their 2018 season of water quality improvements with a total of 118 best management practices on properties throughout Lincoln and…
Join professional dog trainer Jean Conte for the Central Lincoln County YMCA's dog obedience classes to learn the best basic training for your dog. Held each Tuesday, the next…
Wiscasset School Department
University of Maine student and 2014 Boothbay Region High School graduate Ashley Poland was hoping she could teach near home and son Ryan, almost 1. She is getting to. Her student-teaching is at…
The Public Advisory Committee for the Maine Department of Transportation’s downtown project has finished its final report to selectmen, and adjourned the final time.
Chair Bill Maloney…
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to welcome Irene Syphers as its new land steward. Syphers comes to Midcoast Conservancy with experience in nonprofits and a passion for natural resource…
Death notice
Ralph L. Carter, 76, of Murray Hill Rd., East Boothbay, Maine passed away peacefully at Togus V.A. Hospital on Aug. 28, 2018.
A full obituary will follow when available.
After a nearly a decade of effort by Museum staff and volunteers, S.D. Warren Co. locomotive No. 2 has been restored to its original operating condition, as built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works (…
Town of Edgecomb
The Edgecomb Planning Board thinks requiring applicants to submit digital applications is a good idea. But the website committee isn’t so sure. Committee member Janet Blevins told selectmen Aug.…
