“Me too” is a movement to shed light on how extensive abuse is — from catcalling, to being grabbed in a public place, to being hit, touched, or belittled within the walls of our homes. If you have…
News
Maine home prices have been rising steadily over the past five years, and September statistics showed double-digit gains. According to the Maine Association of Realtors, the…
The Grace Episcopal Church, 100 Washington St., Bath will hold a holiday fair, Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 pm.
The event will include a fish chowder luncheon, handmade crafts,…
A skeleton made out of dog bones is on display at The Animal House in Damariscotta. Made of different chews, courtesy of Merrick Pet Care, "Bone Man" is the creation of Animal House staff, under…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences announced today that its board of trustees has appointed Deborah Bronk to be its next president and CEO. She will assume her new role at the nonprofit marine…
Obituary
It is with deep regret that we announce the loss of Philip D. Giantris. Philip died suddenly on Oct. 19, 2017 in a hospital in Tirana, Albania, surrounded by family and friends. He was 74 years…
Obituary
Mary Birge Bonbright Hendrian, 88, died in Salt Lake City, Utah Oct. 12, 2017.
Birge was born in Englewood, New Jersey July 16, 1929 to Mary Eleanor…
Obituary
Michael Reed Dolloff, 63, of South Portland, died Oct. 22, 2017.
He was born May 9, 1954 in Boothbay Harbor to Preston B. and Ann Elizabeth (Ingraham) Dolloff.
Michael graduated from…
This week’s At a Glance features an outstanding feature photo, a beautiful scenic, events, sports and more. Thank you to all who submit cutline-only photos, especially ones where people get…
Wiscasset Public Safety Advisory Council
Police Chief Jeff Lange told the Wiscasset Public Safety Advisory Council Tuesday, there have been some changes to personnel in the department owing to a change in the required number of hours for…
The smoking public has to have somewhere to go in Wiscasset, Ordinance Review Committee member Gordon Kontrath argued Monday night as the panel continued drafting possible smoking restrictions.…
elections 2017
Woolwich voters will decide between two incumbents and one newcomer for two, three-year terms on the select board. Polls at Woolwich Central School on Nequasset Road will be open from 8 a.m. to 8…
Easing into retirement can be difficult for aging workers and the same is apparently true for aging fire engines. In a letter to Westport residents, Fire Chief Robert Mooney is asking for…
From one building’s sagging front to the other’s rot near the bell, two historic former schools in Alna have issues and need a closer look, according to an Oct. 10 report updating selectmen on…
After an exhaustive search in the midcoast region, Midcoast Conservancy has found its new home in Edgecomb. Board member Mary Kate Reny said, “Our relocation committee looked at some 40 possible…
Wiscasset Planning Board
A Newcastle couple and their Bath son want to move their Portland coffee bean-roasting business to the Maine Coast Chimney property on Route 1 in Wiscasset and open a breakfast and lunch cafe and…
A new book by a Boothbay author examines today’s race relations by examining how two U.S presidents shaped the slavery debate as members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Fred Kaplan, 79, is…
Damariscotta selectmen will return to meeting the first and third Wednesdays of the month starting Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m.
The board had moved the meetings to Tuesdays this summer, but issues…
Valerie Lovelace will present, "An Overview for Cultural Awareness” at The Lincoln Home on Monday, Oct. 30, from 3 to 4 p.m.…
Obituary
Paul H. “Blaggy” Blagdon, 58, of Wiscasset, died Oct. 19, 2017 surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on June 27, 1959 in Damariscotta, the son of Holbrook and Alice Blagdon.…
Obituary
Barbara A. Stockwell died peacefully in her sleep Oct. 19, 2017 at home in Beverly, Massachusetts. She was 81 years old.
Born Barbara Ann Blanchard on Nov. 2, 1935 in Winsted, Connecticut,…
On Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will give the public its 14th opportunity in seven years to prevent prescription drug misuse and…
Edgecomb’s Ordinance Review Committee chairman Barry Hathorne expects a long process in developing an acceptable retail marijuana law for the community. The ORC and planning board convened for the…
Heather Leslie recently spoke with communications intern Aliya Uteuova about her first two years as director of the Darling Marine Center (DMC),…
The Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper received 14 awards – including General Excellence Digital Weekly 1 for the third straight year for the Boothbay Register – at the Maine Press…
Two Boothbay Harbor chefs were the big winners at the 2017 Lobster Chef of the Year competition in Portland on Oct. 20. Nathaniel Adam, executive sous chef of the Boothbay Harbor Country Club, was…
Cove’s Edge, a long-term care and skilled rehabilitation nursing facility on the LincolnHealth-Miles Campus, has been recognized as a 2017 recipient…
Wiscasset Historic Preservation Commission
The Oct. 19 Historic Preservation Commission meeting was billed as an open house so the people of Wiscasset could understand what the commission does and how it goes about its work.
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A lobster emoji was the main topic of discussion Friday afternoon as NBC News correspondent Harry Smith interviewed U.S. Sen. Angus King, I - Maine, at Robinson’s Wharf in Southport. King is…
A group of Edgecomb citizens have formed a committee to organize a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree contest, in conjunction with the annual Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens “Gardens Aglow” program and…
With the busy holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter.…
Land trusts and other conservation organizations are recognizing more than ever that people and communities are very much intertwined with nature, and those organizations are…
We’ve got two weeks’ worth of At a Glance this time. Beautiful fall scenics, groups, a winner and dogs dressed up for Pumpkinfest are featured. Be sure to send us any photos you might like printed…
Maine Authors Publishing
Jane Karker, president of Maine Authors Publishing, will be teaching a free marketing course for independent writers on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. at the Maine…
Damariscotta Planning Board
Damariscotta voters face a moratorium vote on new development Nov. 7. On Monday night, the Planning Board held the first of four planned public hearings on the moratorium as well as the…
Lincoln County Commissioners
Lincoln County’s tax anticipation note has been retired after 206 days, finance director Michelle Cearbaugh told county commissioners Tuesday. That is 13 days fewer than last year, and saved the…
A request from Lonnie Kennedy-Patterson to vacate an Oct. 3, off-agenda vote was approved Tuesday night, because the board did not follow its own procedures.
Kennedy-Patterson had written…
Newcastle Board of Selectmen
Newcastle will not place the character-based code adoption on the November ballot. The revision still needs a lot of work, according to Mal Carey, one of the members of the commission supervising…
Westport Island E-911 Officer Richard Gray briefed selectmen Monday, Oct. 16 about next steps for an emergency address sign ordinance Fire Chief Robert Mooney requested.
On Sept. 11, Mooney…
Death notice
Helen I. MacKenzie, 77, of Wiscasset died Oct. 17, 2017. At Helen’s request all services will be private. Arrangements under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Maine.
Dresden selectmen picked Gerald Lilly Sr. as assistant fire chief Monday, Oct. 16. Lilly had been serving as the interim assistant after Assistant Fire Chief Ron Theriault quit in August.…
Shelley from Shelley’s Flowers and Gifts in Waldoboro, will demonstrate ways to arrange the spectacular colors of fall through her flower arranging presentation at The Lincoln Home. Come to learn…
Wiscasset School Committee
The Wiscasset School Committee’s passage Monday night of a plan to partner with other…
Obituary
Herbert James Mullen, 76, of Boothbay, died peacefully in his home Oct. 14, 2017, surrounded by the love of his family. He is now in the arms of his loving wife…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee is presenting a public forum on Referendum Question 2, Medicaid Expansion in Maine. The speakers will be Senator Dana Dow, Representative Deborah Sanderson…
On Thursday, Oct. 19, Midcoast residents are invited to eat out at local restaurants as part of United Way’s “Extra Helping” event. A portion of the participating restaurants’ revenue will go to…
The Lincoln County Budget Committee approved the budgets for several departments Oct. 12. Due to changes in how the county organized the budget – for instance, putting each department’s share of…
The Oct. 10 monthly meeting was lively and full of information with 10 members and three guests in attendance. Plans are firming up for next month’s special luncheon, on Saturday, Nov. 11 (…
Wiscasset’s famous Hesper and Luther Little, “the last of the four-masted schooners,” won’t be totally forgotten. A renewed effort is underway to restore some of the pieces saved…
