News

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  At 40 Years, BRLT continues to serve community

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  Lincoln County Dental, local dentists donate much needed PPE to first responders

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  Wiscasset to gratefully accept Go Fund Me donations for general assistance

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  Wiscasset Transfer Station hours reduced due to pandemic

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  Two county businesses change to making COVID-19 protection products

Police, Fire & Courts

• Westport Island encourages absentee voting

• Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Three arrests

• Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Stolen port-a-potty

• Please stay home

• Hodgdon Yacht Services responds to request for personal protective equipment

• Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: One arrest

• Wiscasset to start talks with Dresden to renew ambulance service

• Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Three arrests

• Indictments include drug trafficking charge following 2019 Jefferson death

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Obituaries

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  Leila M. Barter

  Leila M. Barter, 82, passed away peacefully on Sun., April 5, 2020 at the Gregory Wing, St. Andrews Village in Boothbay...
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  Dorothy A. Sibley

  Although it is probably frowned upon to speak of actually dying in an obituary, it is important here. The art of dying well...
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  Malcolm R. Jones

  Malcolm Rodney “Mickey” Jones of Wiscasset passed away peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough on...
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  Syvilla A. Sukeforth

  Syvilla Ada Wyman Sukeforth, 83, a long-time resident of Wiscasset, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2020 with...
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  Patricia R. Zolper

  Local artist and long-time Boothbay Harbor summer resident Patricia Ryan Zolper, 90, died March 30, 2020 at the Country...
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  Carroll M. Vannah

  Carroll M. Vannah, 84, of East Boothbay, Maine passed away peacefully at the Gosnell House in Scarborough on March 28, 2020...
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  Linda R. Toothaker

  Linda Rosemarie Toothaker, 69, of Brunswick, formerly of Harpswell, passed away at home on March 28, 2020 in the company of...
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  Ethyle C. Smith

  Ethyle (Tootie) Corinne Smith, 90, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020 at St. Andrews Village, Assisted Living,...
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  Charles L. Bailey

  Charles L. Bailey, 81, of Damariscotta, formerly of Edgecomb, passed away March 20, 2020. He was born in Damariscotta on...
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  John J. Riley Jr.

  John J. “Jack” Riley Jr. of Callawassie Island passed away in Beaufort, South Carolina on Feb. 20, 2020. He was 88 years old...

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Elections

• Edgecomb encourages absentee voting

• Jeff Pierce seeks return to Legislature as District 53 state rep

• Four candidates for one Dresden selectman’s seat April 7

• Lincoln County Democrats to meet online March 26

• Baston blasts as ‘despicable’ Alna’s write-ins for first selectman; town meeting practices social distancing

• Incumbent Spinney over write-in Fossel for Alna selectman 48-28

• ‘Skiing in new snow’: Selectmen recommend low turnout for Alna’s voting days

• Alna elections on, town meeting tbd and town office closed to foot traffic

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More News

• UPDATED: Statewide COVID-19 death toll rises to 12

  

  AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 7, two additional COVID-19 deaths in the state. Both individuals were from Cumberland County. One individual was a man in his 50s, while the other was a...

• Rabies clinic postponed

  Woolwich announced Tuesday, the rabies clinic scheduled for April 9 at the Woolwich town office has been postponed until further notice. “We apologize for any inconvenience. We will notify residents...
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  Mainers urge Gov. Mills to prevent evictions and foreclosures during COVID-19

  On Tuesday, Mainers facing the threat of eviction, landlords, and housing advocates called on Gov. Janet Mills to take executive action to place a moratorium on all residential and commercial...

• 2nd Congo Church discovering new paths to meet community needs

  Second Congregational Church, UCC in Newcastle is exploring a host of new ways the community can interact spiritually and obtain vital services in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The most...

• Edgecomb school committee approves distance learning plan

  Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, schools are still open and learning is occurring. That’s the message Alternative Organizational Structure 98 Superintendent Dr. Keith Laser presented during...

• April 7 update: Lincoln County resident recovers from COVID-19; 519 statewide cases

  

  AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 7, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine. Today, there are 519 cases confirmed across the state. One hundred seventy-six people...
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  Hannaford donates $750,000 to COVID-19 response efforts

  

  Scarborough, Maine -- In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Hannaford Supermarkets is donating $750,000 to numerous hunger relief and homeless outreach organizations throughout the Northeast as they...

• Sprague’s, Red’s Eats food stands standing by to open

  

  Normally, Red’s Eats and Sprague’s Lobster are almost open now. But in the coronavirus spring, their owners do not know when the food stands on opposite sides of Route 1 in Wiscasset will start their...

• Wiscasset school staff sing for students on YouTube: ‘Gonna be alright’

  

  Social distancing could not keep Wiscasset school staff from telling students they miss them and that “Every little thing’s going to be alright.” The staff’s rendition of Bob Marley’s “Three Little...
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  An update on local health care

  

  The Boothbay Region Health Center staff is pleased to report that thanks to the generosity of local businesses and community members, we now have enough Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all...

• A pandemic report from a Boothbay native in China

  

  Christmas break doesn’t exist in China. We might celebrate the holiday with the children we teach, share the joys of secret gifts, Christmas carols, candy canes, and flying reindeer – but we don’t...

• CLC YMCA awarded $10,000 by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation

  Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has awarded Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA a COVID-19 assistance grant in the amount of $10,000. This special grant program is to support non-profit...

• April 6 update: New COVID-19 cases recorded in Lincoln, Waldo counties

  

  AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 6, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine. Today, there are 499 cases confirmed across the state. One hundred fifty-eight people...
• Action for Animals Maine

  Lincoln County emergency pet food supply available

  

  Action for Animals Maine is a non-profit foundation serving pet owners in Lincoln County. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, local pet owners may be facing challenges with reduced income and...

• Newcastle dad, LA grad son in New York City cope with distancing

  

  On his college search 20 years ago, my son Noah emerged from the subway at Union Square, Manhattan and lit up with joy. It was as if growing up in Whitefield and Newcastle was merely the first...

• April 5 update: Statewide COVID-19 cases rise to 470

  

  AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 5, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine. Today, there are 470 cases confirmed across the state. One hundred fifty-six people in...
• Pandemic economic resources

  Overwhelmed with calls, Maine Dept. of Labor institutes alphabetical unemployment benefits filing schedule

  

  AUGUSTA — After receiving an unprecedented number of unemployment claims due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Maine Department of Labor has instituted a new alphabetical-by-last-name call-in...

• New Hope for Women an important resource during isolation

  

  Amid social distancing and self isolation to beat COVID-19, the idea of staying home can terrify those experiencing domestic violence. Like many domestic violence organizations, New Hope for Women...

• Hall Funeral Home begins ‘Hugs from Home’ program

  

  Hall Funeral Home is implementing a new program called “Hugs from Home.” In looking for a way for friends and extended family members to be there in spirit and support of those grieving during this...

• State’s 10th COVID-19 death recorded in York County

  

  AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced the 10th COVID-19 death in the state. The individual was from York County and was a male in his 70s. Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine...

• April 4 update: Statewide COVID-19 cases rise to 456

  

  AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 4, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine. Today, there are 456 cases confirmed across the state. One hundred forty people in...

• Will they, won’t they: Annual events face pandemic’s impacts

  

  Some of Wiscasset’s biggest spring and summer events are off, on, or in limbo as organizers keep safety first and cite other factors the pandemic has wrought on plans for the annual must-go’s....

• Gov. Mills orders quarantine restrictions on travelers arriving in Maine

  

  AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills issued April 3 an Executive Order mandating travelers arriving in Maine, regardless of their state of residency, self-quarantine for 14 days to mitigate the spread of...

• Conservation District plant sale canceled

  In response to the national emergency created by COVID-19 and Maine Governor Janet Mills’ Executive Order of March 31, 2020, which mandates that Maine citizens “Stay Healthy at Home” through at least...

• April 3 update: COVID-19 cases rise in Knox, Waldo counties

  

  AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 3, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine. Today, there are 432 cases confirmed across the state. One hundred thirteen people in...

• Edgecomb School Committee meeting April 6

  The Edgecomb School Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Zoom on Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m. Prospective participants are asked to visit the school board website for Zoom instructions. Meetings are...

• Statewide COVID-19 death toll rises to nine

  

  AUGUSTA — During a daily briefing from Augusta, the Maine CDC confirmed April 3 the passing of two additional individuals due to COVID-19, bringing the state’s death toll to nine. Both individuals...

• Harp seal’s rescue began in West Boothbay Harbor

  

  A rescued adult harp seal rehabilitated for about three weeks at the National Marine Life Center in Massachusetts and released into the ocean March 25 began its journey to full health thanks to a...

• Dresden selectmen approve budget

  With the closure of public meetings looming, Dresden selectmen on Thursday, April 2 solidified the 2021 budget set to go to voters at the annual town meeting Tuesday, June 9. In a budget workshop...

• Maine Coast Fishermen's Association creates online resource for fishermen to protect themselves and their businesses

  

  COVID-19 has made all our lives more difficult, but for Maine’s more than 5,000 community fishermen and seafood businesses, this is a crisis far beyond being trapped at home. Seafood sales, and the...

• Three steps for Mainers to follow before heading outdoors

  

  AUGUSTA, Maine – The current “Stay Healthy at Home” mandate identifies “engaging in outdoor exercise activities, such as walking, hiking, running, or biking” as essential personal activities,...

• Woolwich’s May town meeting still on, but ...

  

  The Woolwich Select Board will meet Monday, April 20 to decide whether or not to postpone the annual town meeting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Town meeting is tentatively planned for 6 p.m....
• Boothbay Region YMCA

  Boating safety course to be rescheduled

  In an effort to protect our students and instructors and in order to comply with stay-at-home orders currently in place, the Wawenock Sail and Power Squadron® has canceled the one-day recreational...
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  Gov. Mills signs Stover’s bill to expand treatment for opioid use

  On March 18, Gov. Janet Mills signed Rep. Holly Stover’s bill to exempt the need for prior authorization for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder under MaineCare into law. The new...

• April 2 update: Knox County’s COVID-19 cases rise; 376 statewide cases

  

  AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 2, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine. Today, there are 376 cases confirmed across the state. Ninety-four people in Maine have...

• Governor extends state’s property tax exemption deadline

  AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills issued an Executive Order extending the State’s property tax exemption deadline, according to a news release. The order, which took effect March 31, extends the...

• Maine Dept. of Education increases flexibility to school meal programs feeding children in need

  AUGUSTA — With the approval of an additional waiver submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and additional bulk packaging options, the Maine Department of Education has been able to...

• Dresden takes more precautions, ‘Zooms’ through board meeting

  

  At its first ever Zoom meeting, Dresden selectmen on March 31 refined the town’s protocol in light of the enhanced state measures on public and social meetings effective April 2. The press and a few...

• Two more COVID-19 deaths recorded in Cumberland County

  

  AUGUSTA — An additional two COVID-19 deaths have been announced April 1 by the Maine CDC, bringing the state’s death toll to seven. Both individuals were women in their 80s and were hospitalized at...

• April 1 update: Statewide COVID-19 cases climb to 344

  

  AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 1, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine. Today, there are 344 cases confirmed across the state. Eighty people in Maine have...

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