This summer, Robert Bernstein of New Haven, Connecticut and his college friends of more than half a century continued their tradition of getting together annually. They got a place in Portland and were going up the coast to see a woodworking school where one friend goes.

The 3rd annual Wiscasset Area Chamber Battle of the Boards is Saturday, Sept. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Maine Tasting Center, 508 Old Bath Road, Wiscasset. Come join us for an evening of food, fun and frolic and, as a contestant, be as creative as you like!

An Alna town email recently shared about "a lot of progress" with the community garden at the town office.

Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. at Wiscasset Middle High School, individuals and families will gather to participate in the third You Are Deeply Loved Color Run. The run is held in memory of Gavin Clark and Alex Taylor. They were best friends from the day they met each other at Wiscasset’s Summer Camp program before their kindergar…

The Fundraising Committee of Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library began meeting in January to plan for Bands for Books 2025 on Labor Day. We have secured the band, The Salty Dogs, the venue, Lakehurst Lodge, and sent out our fundraising letter. Our loyal guests know that each year we strive to make Bands for Books better than the previous year.

Our thanks to photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for sharing these moments captured at the July 31 Wiscasset Art Walk. 

A favorite of audiences and performers alike, the joyful "Vivaldi Gloria" will be conducted by artistic director Linda Blanchard, and performed with professional soloists and orchestra, on Friday, Aug. 8 and Sunday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. For more information, conta…

Alna selectmen July 31 nodded a tax rate of $24.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, up from last year's $23.50. Treasurer Amy Stockford cited some bright notes. Thanks to the built-up surplus and good cash flow, the town took out a smaller tax anticipation note (TAN) this year, has not had to touch it, and might not have to get a TAN next year.

When you drive onto Westport Island and see the sign that says, “Jeremysquam 1751," have you wondered what it was like in 1751? Who lived here then and before then? And why it was called Jeremysquam? Come find out on Aug. 10.

The talk, “The History of Westport Island from 12,000 BC to 1751," is at 3 p.m., Old Town Hall, 1217 M…

Three new members will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on October 18, honoring their extraordinary contributions to Maine journalism. 

July 24 was a beautiful night for an Alive on the Common concert on Wiscasset Common, featuring The Dooryarders with classic Top 40s and sponsored by First National Bank and Davis Construction.

Aug. 7 is 80s pop/rock band Deadly Desire in a 6 p.m. concert sponsored by Wiscasset Creative Alliance.

Summerfest, First Congregational Church of Wiscasset's annual fun day on the common, was July 26 with the dog parade, music, silent auction and more. Our thanks to local photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for sharing these moments from the sunny event. 

The proposed 2025-26, $10.74 million Wiscasset school budget passed intact at a special town meeting July 23 at Wiscasset Elementary School, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson said.

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) invites all community members to its annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 3, from noon to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Cider Hill Farm, 785 Main Street, Waldoboro.

Veggies to Table, the Midcoast Maine nonprofit farm dedicated to ending hunger, building community, and creating joyful volunteer experiences, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Annual Silent Auction on Saturday, July 27.

All skill levels are welcome at the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon, taking place this year on Aug. 24. The triathlon is a fundraiser for Bristol Parks and Recreation. Proceeds will be used to build a playground at Pemaquid Beach Park.

A new convenience store will likely open later this fall on Route One in Edgecomb. The Patel family, which owns Wiscasset Quik Stop and several other business properties in the region, has bought the plaza at 21 U.S. Route One and plans on replacing the three retail units with one convenience store.

Raza Patel, an 11-year-old chess player from New York City, has launched Moves For A Mission, a unique 501(c)(3) chess charity aimed at helping children in need.

AUGUSTA (July 23, 2025)—The Maine Association of Realtors reports 1,441 single family home sales during June 2025, 10.51 percent more than June 2024, with a median sales price (MSP) of $425,00, an increase of 4.94 percent compared to a year ago. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold fo…