After its funding was cut by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Maine Sea Grant may yet keep…
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PRESS RELEASE
Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider, is continuing expansion of its all-fiber internet network in Lincoln County. More than 6,800 homes and businesses in Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and …
It’s time to submit listings for the 2025 events calendar in the Boothbay Register’s award-winning Summertime Guide. The ever important deadline…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 243 calls for service for the period of Feb. 25 to March 4. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,539 calls for service.
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Tuesday, March 4, the Town of Wiscasset proudly unveiled its brand new website, accessible at www.wiscasset.gov. This newly launched site replaces the previous www.wiscasset.org, offering enhanced…
Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett announced in a March 4 commissioners meeting, a former county employee has re-joined the department. Kyle Canada of Boothbay previously worked 12 years for…
Wiscasset school committee
Tariffs' potential impact on fuel, food and supplies is a concern, Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson told the school committee March 4. The school department received letters…
The Boothbay Region Special Olympians have returned victorious from the Maine Winter Special Olympics Games held at Lost Valley / Norway Savings Arena, both in Auburn and Pineland Farms in Pownal…
Edgecomb Eddy Elementary school
It's time to start thinking about registering your pre K or kindergarten eligible student for next year!
If your student is already enrolled in Pre K, you do not need to complete the…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the termination of a multimillion-dollar award supporting the Maine Sea Grant this weekend. The…
Obituary
Talbot “Ted” E. Delano passed away Feb. 27, 2025, peacefully with his son Daniel at his side.
Ted was born on Aug. 23, 1949 in Bath, a son of Walter and Gertrude (Phinney) Delano. On…
The Edgecomb School Committee proposed a $4,158,653 budget to selectmen and budget committee members on Feb. 26. The school committee unanimously approved their budget proposal during their Feb.…
Maine has agreed to let Wiscasset be in the next batch of schools serving special education to children younger than school-age, if the local school department says yes. Superintendent of Schools…
Obituary
June Peabody Elderkin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at her home on Pratt’s Island Road. She was born on April 15, 1937 at the family home on the east side of Boothbay Harbor to…
Obituary
Patricia Noe Bursaw, 102, of North Andover, died on Feb. 24, 2025. Born in Orange, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Harold C. and Alice E. (Brenton) Noe. She was…
Wiscasset Rod and Gun Club hosted its second annual free kids ice fishing derby Feb. 22. We had a great turnout of families that participated. Kids, parents and grandparents alike enjoyed the…
Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in February:
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Obituary
Richard Lee Colten, 93, formerly of Teaneck and Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, died Feb. 27, 2025, at the Zimmerli Wing of St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. Richard, known as Dick, was…
Worms are known for being industrious so what better way to celebrate Wiscasset Wormfest this year than by awarding scholarships to Wiscasset Middle High School graduating seniors with the…
Press release
Ed Pentaleri recently announced that he is running for a third term as a member of Alna’s selectboard. “I worked hard during my previous terms to improve how our municipal government operates,…
Press release
I am running for school committee member of RSU 12 (Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit). The knowledge and skills that I have will be valuable in this position.
I graduated with a…
Obituary
Valeria “Beanie” Lambert, 95 years young of Farmington, passed away peacefully Feb. 23, 2025 after a life well lived at the Andwell Hospice House in Auburn.
She was born July 11, 1929,…
“I’ve literally taken a razor blade to every line in this budget …,” Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons told selectmen Feb. 25 in a workshop on the 2025-26 town budget. “If I could shave a…
Press release
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Death notice
Donald Duncan, 96, of Southport, passed away on Feb. 24, 2025at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 232 calls for service for the period of Feb. 18 to Feb. 25. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,296 calls for service.
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Salt ’n Spar
If you look upriver, a mile or so from the Wiscasset waterfront, two features stand out, one is the high hill known as Clark’s Point, the other is an iron railroad bridge. Both have…
Obituary
Mildred Mary Bayley, 92, died on Valentine’s Day at the Zimmerli Pavilion at St. Andrews Village.
“Sue” as she was…
Lisbon Street News in Lewiston has won the title of Top Sales Agent for the Maine Lottery in 2024. The store in Lewiston sold more than $2,163,205 in combined sales of Maine Lottery tickets…
Sales of single-family homes in Maine rose by double-digits over the past year. According to Maine Listings, Realtors reported 853 properties changed hands in January, an increase of 13.28%…
Announcement
After the recent storm, we want to take a moment to recognize the dedication of our Public Works team. They spent over 30 straight hours, sacrificing their Sunday and their Monday holiday time…
Wiscasset schools
At Wiscasset Elementary School, Occupational Therapist Amanda Fortier is revolutionizing how students learn essential life skills through creative and engaging methods. Her innovative approach…
Obituary
Richard Steven Malaby died on Feb. 11, 2025 from complications of influenza. He spent his final hours at home with his beloved wife, Liz.
Rich was…
As a Lincoln County deputy sheriff, Jeff Rogers leads three programs: traffic coordinator, drone operations and patrol divisions. He can now add another one to the list. On Feb. 18, Rogers was…
County officials are in a quandary on how to solve an $800 problem. On Feb. 18, District Attorney Nathasha Irving reported on how a returned online restitution payment has left a hole in her…
Wiscasset Middle High School senior Anna Strozier just learned she will be part of the next Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic, including a week's training camp at Central Maine Community…
Comments Wiscasset selectmen and Town Manager Dennis Simmons had received ran 11-3 in favor of a letter of support for a bill naming the downtown railroad crossing for James Weldon Johnson.…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Healthy Lincoln County are excited to announce a comprehensive Responsible Safe Beverage training session this April aimed at enhancing safe alcohol-…
Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) will facilitate a panel discussion with business support experts from APEX, CEI, SBDC, MIT, New Ventures Maine, and SCORE on Tuesday, March…
Wiscasset Advanced Placement (AP) History students studied historic Head Tide in Alna Jan. 28.
The Head Tide mills were in a busy village that also had apple orchards, boat building, and…
Update: The Roomful of Blues LCTV Classic Concert which was to have taken place this Sunday at 2 p.m. at Medomak Valley High School's Dolloff Auditorium…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 248 calls for service for the period of Feb. 11 to Feb. 18. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,064 calls for service.
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Climate Action Team
Please save the date for the second annual Wiscasset Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wiscasset Community Center (242 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578).…
Obituary
Susan J. “Sue” Wilson, 77, died Feb. 6, 2025 at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick.
Sue was born Aug. 10, 1947 in Newport, Rhode Island. Sue grew up in Newport and graduated from Rogers…
Obituary
Gary Lee Brewer, 73, of Boothbay passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2025 after a brave battle with cancer and his wife Linda by his side.
Gary was born Dec. 19, 1951 in…
In his peak seasons, Ken Elowe would build as many as 22 toboggans a year. In recent weeks, however, he’s been focused on construction oversight of three new wooden downhill racers—a project…
Alna's Annual Town Meeting will be held March 28 and 29. Article 1, to elect a moderator, will begin at 10 a.m. March 28…
