Harold “Robbie” Robinson, 88, of Boothbay Harbor died peacefully in his sleep on November 28, 2015.
Visitation hours are going to be held on Thursday, December 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hall’s…
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Obituary
Rear Admiral James A. Winnefeld, USN (Ret.) died at the Ginger Cove retirement community in Annapolis, Maryland on November 26, 2015.
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Karen Hoepner and Michael Wilson of Wiscasset were married on September 27 in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort in Edgecomb.…
Job Opening
The Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper are seeking a full time reporter to cover courts, municipal beats, and/or sports in Lincoln County. Applicants with news journalism experience and/or…
Obituary
Donald Roy Sigler of Bristol died with family by his side on November 23, 2015 after a long illness.
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On Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Dr. Sarah Foulger will be sharing Advent stories from her new book, “O’er All the Weary World,” at the First…
Wiscasset’s new Historic Preservation Commission will learn more this week about how property owners could claim hardships, and whether the commission can review all projects in the historic…
No one was hurt in a rollover accident Sunday on Wiscasset’s Foye Road, police and fire officials said. A local man was later summonsed on a driving to endanger charge, according to a Wiscasset…
Bristol Consolidated School's annual holiday fair on Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., features over 35 artisans, crafters and vendors. Choose from a wide variety of items and jump start your holiday…
The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) pleased to announce that Sunday, December 6 will be a day of homestead holiday gift making. The three workshops offered will be wax gifts, felt accessories…
On Monday, Nov. 23, the Wiscasset middle school boys basketball team traveled to rival Woolwich and improved to 5-0 on the season with a 59-46 win.
Wiscasset was led by Noah Haggett and his…
Alna selectmen
For the time being, when a stretch of Whitefield’s Bailey Road near the Alna line needs plowing, Alna’s contractor will plow it, Alna Third Selectman Doug Baston said.
The two towns’ boards…
A man who allegedly had guns, heroin and stolen African coins in his possession has been arrested.
Kevin King, 53, of Waldoboro, was charged with a trio of felonies by the Waldoboro Police…
On Saturday, Dec. 5, Maine Maritime Museum in Bath will be offering a day of holiday-themed activities, culminating in an outdoor lighting display unlike any other…
When Edgecomb’s Tisa Bolduc was raising her children, she noticed that their holiday excitement had started to center on picking out what they wanted in the Sear’s catalog.
“My kids got…
The First Congregational Church, UCC Wiscasset, is announcing its schedule for special services for the upcoming 2015 holiday season. The Advent and Christmas…
With the winter upon us, the Morris Farm Store in Wiscasset is celebrating in the holiday spirit by offering local Christmas trees. Christmas trees…
An Edgecomb resident wants to increase the number of selectmen. David Nutt, who serves on the planning board and website committee, believes the three-person select board is too small.
He…
Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Heather Wilmot found her first public survey so helpful in the search for a new Wiscasset Middle High School principal, she has created another one, focused on…
Coastal Studies for Girls will hold an information session Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Skidompha Library Porter Meeting Hall from 5 to 6 p.m. The event is open to students, families and educators who…
The Edgecomb Board of Selectmen appointed two new members to the town’s website committee. Residents Janet Blevins and Don Kroitzsh were appointed to join the four-person committee during the…
It was fitting that on the first day with recorded snow, the Newcastle Board of Selectmen would be discussing who gets to plow that snow for the next several years.
The board opened bids for…
The Coastal Humane Society will host its first ever adoption event the day after Thanksgiving in an event called “Black Furiday” – the shelter’s take on a Black…
The 23rd annual Tree lighting and Yule Sing will be held in Woolwich at Sunday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. the historic Nequasset Meeting House.
The event sponsored by the Recreation Committee will…
For Lincoln Little League, a new field might not be on deck.
Lincoln County Little League President Paul Miner presented a slide show to the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen Wednesday, Nov. 4…
Exploring Midcoast Maine
The small coastal town of Phippsburg in Sagadahoc County is home to three state parks, Popham Beach, Fort Popham and Fort Baldwin. All are within a short distance of one another and can be visited…
The Maine Coastal Observing Alliance (MCOA) announced the release of its new report on the region’s coastal water quality. MCOA was formed in…
The Maine Community Foundation will host a grant information workshop for Lincoln County nonprofits in the Porter Meeting Hall at the Skidompha Library, 184 Main…
At their November 16 monthly meeting, a large crowd of Lincoln County Democrats and other progressives heard Maine Peoples Alliance (MPA) Communications Director…
Town of Wiscasset
A soon-to-be formed committee will weigh the benefits and costs of Wiscasset investing in broadband Internet access.
Town Planner Jamel Torres believes with Maine’s economy on the upswing,…
Town of Edgecomb
A scheduled meeting between Edgecomb’s select and planning boards didn’t occur last week. The selectmen planned on sending a representative to the planning board’s Nov. 19 meeting, but canceled it…
Growing up in Wiscasset, the Wiscasset School Department’s new gifted-talented teacher Karina Sprague didn’t think about becoming a teacher. “I always played school, but I didn’t think anything of…
Wiscasset Planning Board
A Liberty firm on Monday finished putting solar panels on Morris Farm’s 19th century barn on Wiscasset’s Gardiner Road. Monday night, the same firm, ReVision Energy…
Good news for Wiscasset families in need this holiday season: Through the efforts of local businesses, organizations and individuals. the town of Wiscasset…
“It was important for us to educate people about the education we’ve been getting,” Wiscasset Middle High School senior Bryan Dunning said after the Nov. 19 School Committee meeting.
Dunning…
On December 5, Maine Maritime Museum’s iconic sculpture, the evocation of the schooner Wyoming, will be illuminated for the first time ever. In celebration…
A Waldoboro man has been arrested on two sex charges. On Friday, Nov. 20, Lincoln County sheriff’s detectives arrested Adam McDonough, 48, in connection with charges of sexual abuse and unlawful…
While the drug problem in Maine dominates headlines, Republicans on the Legislative Council on Thursday rejected a measure to fight addiction where…
While one-half of the former interlocal committee is still deciding on its next move, the other half has already formed a department and committee.
The Damariscotta Board of Selectmen agreed…
When Deb Schaffer first heard about the Feed Our Scholars program in Wiscasset to help food-insecure children, she was moved to tears, she said.
Until then, she hadn’t realized that there…
Fifth-grader Brynna Nelson carefully pours water into a beaker during a science experiment. The water takes the shape of the container proving it’s a liquid. Brynna records her findings.
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Padebco Custom Boat Builders & Full Service Boatyard recently launched its newest model, the V25R.
The sporty…
Obituary
Eugene A. Damon, 86, died November 11, 2015 in Jacksonville, Fla. He was born June 25, 1929.
A native of New York, Gene was the son of a prominent attorney who spent his summers sailing up…
With every pathway lined in lights, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' first ever “Gardens Aglow” event premiered to around 200 special guests on Thursday, Nov. 19.
Gardens Aglow is the…
The Midcoast Economic Development District is launching Solarize Midcoast Maine, an initiative to help make solar energy more accessible to residents and small…
The Lincoln County Animal Shelter and Coastal Humane Society are the recipients of over $3,000 in dog food, cat food and treats to feed their senior population, courtesy of The Animal House in…
The Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce is excited that Santa has accepted our invitation to visit Damariscotta on Sat, Nov 28. Santa is taking a break from making his list and checking it…
Obituary
Charles Peter “Charlie” Abbott of Damariscotta died unexpectedly on November 16, 2015 while doing what he loved.
He…
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
A Wiscasset man has been charged with felony theft after he allegedly stole a homeowner's key and robbed a safe.
James Ezzell, 34, of Wiscasset was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s…
From avoiding layoffs to getting the phone system up to par, the decisions for how to propose Wiscasset taxpayers spend next year’s education dollars will be made in the coming months. Based on…
