A year ago Jan. 7, Wiscasset Patrol Officer Donald H. Smith Jr., Wiscasset 6 on the police radio and Donnie to those who knew him, died unexpectedly at home. Family members, some moved to tears,…
News
A presentation entitled “Ocean Acidification and Midcoast Maine Estuaries” is being offered Thursday, Jan. 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.at the…
Our next meeting is Monday, Jan. 11 at the Faith Baptist Church, 144 Mills Road, Newcastle.
At 5:30 p.m. Meredith Fossett will tell us how to prepare for a workshop. After the program we'll…
The Morris Farm is offering the following classes and happenings to bring in the New Year! Please register by calling 882-4080 or…
Lincoln Academy swimming
The Lincoln Academy Eagles swim team had a meet against the Belfast Lions and the Boothbay Region High School Seahawks at home on Jan. 5.
The team continued its excellent record, netting…
Obituary
Audrey Verney Krah, 93, of Waldoboro, died peacefully Jan. 5, 2016 at home.
She was born July 1, 1922 in Litchfield, the…
Due to the overwhelming success of the recent cat spay/neuter event in the area, the Animal Welfare Society/Cleo Fund and the Community Spay-Neuter Clinic (CSNC) will be teaming up again to offer…
Lincoln County Superior Court
A Boothbay Harbor woman has a March court date after a grand jury indicted her on two charges, including one that alleges she stole more than $1,000 from Boothbay Region High School.
The Jan…
Start off 2016 by shopping to support Damariscotta’s public library! Through Rising Tide Community Market’s Co-ops for Community Day program, Skidompha Library will receive .5 percent of Rising…
I just happened to have seen a catchy little movie called “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Friday evening and for sure, the movie was terrific. The special effects were great as were…
A Cuban-born sugar tycoon. A California-based registered foreign agent for the government of Sri Lanka. A Chicago billionaire. All of them are recent large donors to the Maine Democratic Party via…
A South Bristol man faces nine sex charges in connection with alleged crimes in Newcastle involving a 12-year-old.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 6 arrested Brian Merryman, 38,…
Benjamin Chadwick of Alna made the dean's list his first semester at Washington County Community College, which is located in Calais. He is enrolled in their engine specialist program. Benjamin…
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency arrested three people Jan. 5 and charged them with distributing heroin in Knox, Lincoln and Kennebec counties. Arrested are:
James Millay, 42, of Thomaston…
Wiscasset Selectmen
Wiscasset selectman will borrow $2 million from The First of Damariscotta to pay back the cost of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 12. The First was the lowest of three bidders offering a…
Maine’s premier juried exhibit for photography is now accepting entries. Open to all Maine residents, including those part-timers who have summer addresses, submissions can be completed on line at…
Obituary
Ryan J. Innes, 35, died Jan. 3, 2016 unexpectedly at his home in Wiscasset.
Ryan was…
After keeping Wiscasset’s school buses, fire engines, police cruisers, ambulances and highway trucks road-ready for over 27 years, Mark Jones is retiring as town mechanic.
Wiscasset…
Damariscotta may have to start paying to dump snow into the Damariscotta River. The town has been dumping it in the river from a spot north of the Damariscotta-Newcastle bridge for years; but now…
A Dock Road, Alna, property owner has paid off the rest of her shoreland fine after reporting 15 hours of community service, Town Clerk Amy Warner said.
That’s nine more hours than town…
The Damariscotta police report the following activity from Dec. 28, 2015 to Jan 3, 2016:
Obituary
Stephen C. “Steve” Reny, 49, died unexpectedly at his home on Jan. 3, 2016 in Boothbay.
Steve was born on March 11, 1966 to Neal Reny and Jean (Davis) Reny in Boothbay Harbor, where he went…
Edgecomb
Edgecomb selectmen and the owner of the municipal website’s domain name reached agreement on an acceptable price for transferring ownership to the town. On Jan. 4, Select Board Chairman Jack…
Damariscotta planning board
Maine-Ly Pawn’s request to have items outdoors at the Main Street, Damariscotta, business is in limbo after a Planning Board meeting Monday night. The board had expected to meet with Hoffman and…
Obituary
The Reverend Dr. Otis A. Maxfield died in Portland, Maine on Dec. 29, 2015 at home with his family. He was born in Malden, Massachusetts on June 3, 1927 to Irene…
David King Sr. will continue as chairman of the Woolwich board of selectmen after his peers re-elected him to the position Monday night.
Woolwich voters returned King, 66, of Birchwood Road…
Lynne Tobin, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), and facilitator of the local Death Cafes will be the pulpit guest at the Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, Jan. 10. The…
Jameson Brooks got a Big Wheel and a guitar for Christmas. But the best gift for his family came two days earlier: The 4-year-old, in treatment for brain cancer since he was months old, had his…
Two young women from Maine, who were delegates to the international climate talks (COP21) in Paris last month, will present a slideshow talk on their behind-the-…
Through Jan. 4, operators of local fishing vessels can apply to harvest a limited number of shrimp, and help scientists learn about the Gulf of Maine’s shrimp population.
It has become so…
People considering purchasing buildings with residential rental units, or current owners who want to enhance their skills and knowledge, are encouraged to attend “…
AAA reminds motorists to be prepared for winter. “We are urging travelers to be cautious about their safety and the safety of everyone sharing the roadways,” Pat Moody, manager of public affairs…
Jane Carpenter, founder of Maine Identity Services, LLC will be at the Boothbay Region Community Center for the first of its “Evening Sessions” talks, which are free events open to the public.…
Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC), a program of Midcoast Conservancy, offers many opportunities for families and individuals to get out and enjoy all the outdoors…
The Damariscotta Planning Board on Monday, Jan. 4 is set to take up Maine-Ly Pawn’s request for a conditional use permit, involving the ordinance for outdoor display and storage of sales goods.…
Sara Sokol of Mr. Dog Training will be featured as part of on ongoing "Meet the Trainer" series at The Animal House in Damariscotta on Sunday, Jan. 3 from noon to 2 p.m. People with questions…
Alna selectmen
Something needs to change as Alna’s Head Tide Dam Committee goes forward, but the panel’s obvious dedication makes the decision harder for selectmen, Third Selectman Doug Baston said.
“We…
St. Giles' Episcopal Church on Route 126 in Jefferson will host a new series of free suppers for Midcoast residents, beginning Saturday, Jan. 9 at 5 p.m.…
Christmas is always exciting for kids. But this past Christmas morning was extra special for some, thanks to the…
Obituary
Daniel P. Dalton, 55, of Brunswick, formerly of Wiscasset, died Dec. 27, 2015 at his residence.
He was born in Damariscotta on May 13, 1960, a…
New Year’s Day is the opening day for collecting food in Wiscasset Middle High School’s return to WGME’s Spirit Challenge. The school won the cup nearly two years ago by racking up the most pounds…
Due to inclement weather, the Damariscotta Town Office was set to close at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The office will be open for normal hours on Wednesday, Dec. 30.
…
Lincoln County Superior Court
A new suit in Lincoln County Superior Court attempts to blame a Bangor father and son for a Dresden man’s dog bites.
Josiah Wyman accuses David Carr Jr. and David Carr Sr. of exposing him to…
Tuesday’s storm forced the rescheduling of Wiscasset boys basketball, Wiscasset Middle High School staff said.
The boys’ games against Oak Hill have been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday…
On the morning of Dec. 22, just a few days before Christmas, the staff, family and friends and residents at Edgecomb Green enjoyed a very special treat. A group of young students from the Edgecomb…
Obituary
FRIENDSHIP — Michael Bowen Scarborough, 59, of Friendship, died Dec. 27, 2015, with his brothers, Chris and Matthew, at his side, at the Sussman House in Rockport. He was born Jan. 5, 1956, in…
The Lincoln Academy Eagles swim team continues to excel this season, with six more qualifying times for states made in its last two meets against Brunswick and Wiscasset.
In their Dec. 15…
On Friday, Jan. 15, former WCSH6 weatherman Kevin Mannix will talk about his recently released book, "Weathering Shame," co-authored with his social…
Miles & St. Andrews Home Health & Hospice today announced that it has been named a Top Agency of the 2015 HomeCare Elite™. Winners are ranked through an…
