A motorcyclist was seriously injured in Whitefield Sunday night when he tried to miss a deer, but struck it and his wife’s motorcycle, authorities said.
Neither Kenneth Black, 50, nor his…
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Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum
Three-year-old Barrett “Bear” Hisler of Newcastle likes trains so much, when the steam train at Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum in Alna left Sheepscot Station with him on it…
It is easy to get caught up in the day to day of life and forget to acknowledge and show gratitude for the abundance this season brings. Monhegan Island is no…
Wiscasset Selectmen
Wiscasset’s newly named Redskin’s Drive would become Micmac Drive, if selectmen agree to the change proposed by the same people who asked to call it Redskin’s Drive.
Selectmen’s Vice…
On the fisheries, small business, marketing Maine, marijuana
When independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler came by Knox Mill in Camden recently …
Pumpkinfest 2014
The leaves are changing, the nights are getting cooler, scarecrows and jack-o-lanterns have taken the place of summer guests, and soon pumpkins will will be spewing…
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That’s a wrap: Ann Scanlan, a Wiscasset Art Walk volunteer and one of the directors of Sylvan Gallery on Main Street, prepares to put away lights and other items used Sept. 25, the last night of…
A Bristol man was arrested Sept. 20 by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office on a slew of charges, including assault and violating the conditions of his release.
…
Wiscasset School Committee
Andrea Main of Wiscasset said she wants everyone to have a voice in deciding whether or not to close Wiscasset Primary School. That’s why she is gathering signatures on a petition that would send…
For one day only this weekend, on Sunday, Sept. 28, get 25 percent off almost everything at Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters in Boothbay Harbor.
Come stock up on your favorite treats and toys…
Wiscasset’s town planner of the last three years, Misty Parker, is headed to Lewiston for a job with the city as an economic development specialist.
“It’s a great loss to Wiscasset,”…
Obituary
Nathaniel E. Merrill, 20, of Old Bath Road, Wiscasset died Sept. 22, 2014.
He was born in Damariscotta on…
Wiscasset School Committee
Cheering and wrestling teams and a volleyball club are up for consideration Thursday night by the Wiscasset School Committee.
Wiscasset High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director…
Photos: Wiscasset High School
Wiscasset Homecoming Queen Kayla Gordon and King Joshua Hodgdon were crowned Saturday, Sept. 20.
Homecoming activities will be in full force Saturday, Sept. 27, starting with an 8 a.m.…
Two upcoming fundraisers for Christian Bryant and family
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — When Christian Bryant of Lincolnville was 16 months old, he was diagnosed with a stage three, rare form of kidney cancer called nephroblastoma, or Wilms' tumor.
A Wilms'…
Alna Selectmen
It can snow now in Alna.
However soon, or late, the flakes start falling on Wiscasset’s neighbor to the north, the plow blades of Hagar Enterprises of Damariscotta will be along to clear the…
Lincoln County residents are encouraged to eat locally on Thursday, Sept. 25, to support United Way’s annual “Extra Helping” event. Twenty generous restaurants in…
Obituary
Donald Hugh Hardwick died peacefully at his home on Sept. 10, 2014 with his devoted daughter Sandra by his side.
Donald was born Dec. 26, 1922 in Boothbay…
Woolwich Selectmen
At a special Woolwich selectmen’s meeting Sept. 22, the board set the town’s new tax rate at $14.30 per thousand dollars of assessed value, an increase of 3.6 percent over the 2013-14 rate of $13.…
The Edgecomb School Committee needs to clear one more hurdle before the town will approve a tractor loan.
The school committee purchased a new tractor this fall, and voters will decide on…
Wiscasset School Department
Have you ever thought about becoming a substitute teacher or custodian — or would you like to fill in as a bus driver?
If so, Wiscasset School Department is looking for you!
Please…
Obituary
Liam Alan Lewis passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on Sept. 21, 2014 at Maine Medical Center. Liam was born Aug. 19, 2014.
During Liam's short 33 days here on earth with us…
Speaking before the Westport Board of Selectmen at its meeting Monday evening, Richard DeVries expressed his concern about recent vandalism at the town’s Wright Landing property.
By…
RSU 12
If Windsor follows Wiscasset’s lead and pulls out of Regional School Unit 12, the district will have to figure out where to send Somerville’s students, Superintendent Howie Tuttle said.
Both…
Westport Island Death Cafe
When Valerie Lovelace’s sister Diana Grishaber was dying of lung cancer, Lovelace could see there were things that Grishaber needed to talk about. So Lovelace, a holistic practitioner, was there…
Wiscasset School Committee
Whether or not residents seek a town vote on the Wiscasset School Committee’s decision to close Wiscasset Primary School, a number of scenarios could play out, according to Committee Chairman…
An Indiana man has been arrested on a warrant from Lincoln County alleging he sexually exploited a minor from Dresden.
Danny Douglas,…
On May 20, 2013, Shirley Fox of Newcastle, Oklahoma was hiding in her house's safe room as a EF5 tornado ripped through her town.
Fox survived, as did her house, though there was some minor…
Wiscasset Public Library
Paul Betit likes to tell stories.
“I really do. And being a sportswriter or newspaper reporter was the only way you could tell a story and guarantee you’d get paid for it,” the 67-year-old…
Get to Know...
For new Wiscasset Middle School science teacher Dawn Jones, one journey has come full-circle.
After stops in the foothills of Colorado…
The High Holiday schedule at Beth Israel Congregation, 862 Washington Street, Bath has been announced.
…
There is a long-standing legal maxim that we only have “one bite of the apple,” meaning that for any given legal matter, we usually have only one opportunity to come before a court and have our…
A Wiscasset woman has pleaded not guilty to a pair of charges alleging she put the lives of two people, a child and a dependent, in danger.
…The change in the weather hasn’t changed the busy calendar of fun events taking place the next few weeks in Damariscotta, Newcastle and on the Boothbay peninsula. It’s also a great time of the…
A letter from the chief of Penobscot Nation has so far failed to get Wiscasset selectmen to roll back their decision to name a private road “Redskin’s Drive.”
The letter from Chief Kirk…
The Edgecomb Planning Board unanimously approved an application on Sept. 18 for a new oyster house in the town.
The board’s decision paves the way for Bremen businesswoman Tonie Simmons to…
The Boothbay Public Works Department will continue road repairs on Back Narrows Road for the next few weeks. For the week of Monday, Sept. 29 through Friday, Oct. 3, no through traffic will be…
Lincoln County Grand Jury
A Wiscasset man has been indicted with a Class A crime following a July arrest.
Nathan Brewer, 27, of Wiscasset was originally…
Brenda Sawyer has been an emergency worker for the town of Oxford for nearly 30 years. So when Wiscasset Speedway opened its track and infield for a Touch a Truck event Sept. 21, she didn’t want…
Wiscasset High School
Wiscasset High School was welcomed home for the 53rd time Saturday, Sept. 20, but the various events continue throughout the week.
On…
Obituary
Judith H. Dawson, 73, of Hallowell and Ocean Point, died peacefully, Sept. 18, 2014 with her family by her side.
She was born Judith Henry, April 19, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the…
Local beachcombers are invited to join volunteers from the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center on Friday, Sept. 26 to help cleanup Pemaquid Beach. This…
Rising Tide Community Market in Damariscotta recently donated $428.59 to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter as part of its Co-ops for Community Day program, in which…
A Wiscasset police cruiser and another vehicle were towed with flattened tires but no other damage on Route 1 in Nobleboro early Sept. 21, following a chase that started with an attempted traffic…
Morris Farm
From left, sisters Jeanne Hashagen of Waynseboro, Virginia, Sue Lysek of Port Murray, New Jersey and Katie Michael of Newcastle wait in line at Morris Farm for the start of a barn sale on Sept. 20…
Lincoln County Grand Jury
A Damariscotta woman has been indicted on six counts stemming from an incident in which she allegedly fought with police.
Tammy Elliot…
Lincoln County Grand Jury
A trio of women, who were being held at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset, have been indicted by the Lincoln County Grand Jury on charges claiming they trafficked…
Democratic State Sen. Chris Johnson of Somerville will hold his monthly in-district office hours on Saturday, Sept. 20 in three locations. He will be at the Waldoboro Public Library in Waldoboro…
The Damariscotta Fire Department only needed a half-an-hour to knock down a small attic fire at Coves Edge in Damariscotta.
Responding…
