News

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  Boothbay Canine welcomes dog groomer

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  Traffic delays, detours with bridge project worry Woolwich residents

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  From OBD to sewer line, 20 years of questions for Edgecomb and Wiscasset

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  Warren man arrested, under investigation in Wiscasset Ford theft case

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  Carillo trial: Jurors view horrific pictures of domestic abuse, violence

Police, Fire & Courts

• Bickford: Wiscasset FD’s needs getting a look

• Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

• Wiscasset Police Blotter Dec. 1-8

• Social worker, detective take stand in second day of Sharon Carrillo trial

• Sheriff focuses on addiction programs at Democrats meeting

• November closed cases

• Wiscasset makes Rob Bickford fire chief

• Jurors presented with images, testimony about girl’s death as Sharon Carillo trial gets underway

• Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Three arrests

• Jury selection underway for mother accused of murdering 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy

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Obituaries

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  Reba J. Pixley

  Reba Henson Pixley, 89, passed peacefully and went to be with her Lord on Dec. 9, 2019 after her most recent battle with...
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  Edgar Reed II

  Edgar Reed II, 95, died peacefully Dec. 9, 2019 at the family’s home in Worcester, Massachusetts. Born in Worcester, he was...
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  Brenton Gaudette

  Brenton Gaudette, age 73, of Gray Maine, died on Dec. 12, 2019 at Maine Medical Center. He was born in Damariscotta and...
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  Richard C. Wallace

  Richard C. Wallace of Boothbay Harbor passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2019. The youngest child of Erville and Ethel (...

• Memorial service for Joyce S. Duncan

  A memorial service for Joyce S. Duncan, who died Nov. 7, will be held at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor on...
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  Donald G. Hale

  Donald Graham Hale, 90, passed away Nov. 21, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Boothbay Harbor. Born on Oct. 21,...
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  Nancy DeCosta

  Nancy M. DeCosta, 81, of Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2019 at Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta, Maine...
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  Kathy M. Blagdon

  Kathy M. Sherman Blagdon, 62, passed away on Nov. 20, 2019 at her home in Wiscasset with her family by her side, following a...
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  Kerry R. Leeman

  Kerry Roland Leeman, 63, of Wiscasset passed away at his home Nov. 18, 2019 after years of health difficulties. Kerry was a...
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  Donald V. McLaughlin Jr.

  Donald Vincent “Vinnie” McLaughlin Jr., family man, businessman and friend to many, passed away in peace, comfort and love...

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Elections

• Sara Gideon brings U.S. Senate campaign to West Bath

• Republican Committee to host musical party at Skidompha

• Sara Gideon to host coffee, pie and conversation in West Bath Dec. 8

• Lincoln County Republicans meeting Dec. 11

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More News

• AARP state scam alerts: Gift exchanges

  Whether at work or school, December is the season for gift exchanges and scammers want to get in on the action. One pyramid scam often seen around this season involves a viral social media post about...

• Chewonki Foundation hosts 12th annual holiday craft fair

  

  Handmade paddles, wooden spoons, bowls, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, candies and more could be had at Chewonki Foundation’s holiday craft fair in Wiscasset Dec. 10. It was the organization’s 12th...

• Tricia Campbell named 2020 Maine NAESP Assistant Principal of the Year

  

  The Maine Principals’ Association (MPA) is pleased to announce that Tricia Campbell, assistant principal at Boothbay Region Elementary School, has been named Maine’s NAESP National Outstanding...

• School committee curious how CSD Master Plan will impact Edgecomb

  

  During their Dec. 9 meeting, Edgecomb school officials briefly discussed how the CSD’s Master Plan may impact their students’ future. Last month, the Boothbay-Boothbay CSD hired a firm to study the...
• Wiscasset School Committee

  Wiscasset’s MEA results to be released next month

  

  Data from this year’s Maine Educational Assessments will be released in the January Wiscasset School Committee meeting. Superintendent Terry Wood said she received an email from Maine Department of...

• Preservation rules continue being worked on

  

  The Wiscasset Ordinance Review Committee on Dec. 9 focused on possible changes to the historic preservation ordinance. The Historic Preservation Commission worked several months to amend the...

• Wiscasset talks restaurant and former primary school

  

  The Wiscasset Planning Board scheduled a site walk for the restaurant planned at the former Simpson’s fish market on Dec. 16 at noon, followed by a public hearing Dec. 23. Michael Collins and Dan...

• Portland chef David Turin to open restaurant in former Bintliff’s

  

  The Route 1, Edgecomb restaurant formerly known as Bintliff’s will open in mid-May under the direction of renowned Portland chef David Turin, according to information Planning Board Chair Barry...

• Early deadlines

  

  Due to Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on Wednesdays this year, the newspapers will be going to press on Mondays, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30. The deadline for all advertising and press releases for...

• YMCAs announce joint program guide for Lincoln County

  Both working within Lincoln County, Boothbay Region (BR) and Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCAs are partner organizations working together closely to best serve the community for greater, healthier...

• FOS bake sale at Ames True Value Supply Dec. 14

  On Saturday, Dec. 14, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., consider buying loads of yummy sweets at Ames True Value Supply in Wiscasset. Feed Our Scholars (FOS) will hold a bake sale to help support its effort...

• Kindergartners win Best in Show in Edgecomb holiday tree decorating contest

  

  There are no blockheads in Cindy Casey’s Edgecomb Eddy School kindergarten class, at least, in regards to decorating a holiday tree. On Dec. 6, her class won Best in Show in Edgecomb’s Charlie Brown...
• Wiscasset Historic Preservation Commission

  WHPC takes up library, bank items

  On Dec. 5, Wiscasset Historic Preservation Commission approved 3-0 a change to Wiscasset Public Library’s certificate of appropriateness for its roof, according to the YouTube video of the meeting....

• Board of Realtors helps others

  

  The Lincoln County Council of Mountains to Shore Board of Realtors has been busy of late, welcoming a new council member, collecting donations for Midcoast Humane and holding our Christmas party,...

• Edgecomb town forum a success

  

  The town forum Edgecomb selectmen held with more than 20 residents at Edgecomb Eddy School Dec. 7 was, by all accounts, a success. “Today we saw what makes Edgecomb great,“ said Selectman Ted Hugger...

• Crafts galore at holiday fair

  

  Visitors turned out for the Shop ’til U Drop Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Woolwich Central School. Woolwich Firefighters Association sponsored the holiday event, which celebrated...

• Woolwich continues Yule Sing tradition

  

  Rina Van Valkenburgh accompanied by The Monstweagers led in the singing of “White Christmas” and other holiday favorites at Woolwich’s Yule Sing at Nequasset Meeting House Dec. 8. A tradition for 27...

• Wiscasset lights tree amid ‘Winter Wonderland’

  

  From all the candy canes and cookies in First Congregational Church’s Fellowship Hall Saturday night after Wiscasset lit its tree, Deb Foster picked a gingerbread man. “You can’t get more Christmas-y...
• Edgecomb Community Church

  Sunday morning Celtic prayer service offered

  Edgecomb Community Church, UCC, will be holding a Sunday morning Celtic Prayer Service on Dec. 22, at 9:30 a.m. The community gathering will begin by sharing a delicious breakfast together followed...

• Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest kicks off with Santa, fireworks

  

  Wiscasset’s Holiday Marketfest opened Friday with holiday music, a visit from St. Nicholas, and fireworks. Stores downtown stayed open after dark, welcoming shoppers to a bedecked Main Street. On...

• Platform overlooking Sheepscot River to open soon in Alna

  

  Here come the railings and bench for Head Tide Dam’s new overlook in Alna. And with their installation, underway through the week of Dec. 9, will come public access to the overlook, Atlantic Salmon...

• Gardens Aglow Holiday Lighting Contest winners announced

  

  Local residents enjoyed a winter wonderland this week at the Gardens Aglow Community Night, a special complimentary evening for residents of the Boothbay peninsula at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens...

• Info meeting Dec. 11 on Route 1, Woolwich bridge replacement

  

  Maine Department of Transportation officials will be in Woolwich at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 to discuss replacing the Station 46 bridge and Route 1 improvements near George Wright Road. The meeting...

• Blue Christmas service at First Congo in Wiscasset Dec. 15

  

  Does the Christmas season give you the blues? Join First Congregational Church of Wiscasset for a 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 Blue Christmas service. Many of us have challenging times due to grief or...
• Lincoln County Commissioners

  Commissioners approve county budget

  

  Lincoln County commissioners on Dec. 4 approved the 2020 budget, up 4.31 % from last year. The tax commitment has not yet been determined. The buildings budget for 2020 is $406,605, down 0.38 %. ...

• Midcoast Humane appoints first president

  

  The board of directors of Midcoast Humane, a well-established nonprofit providing animal welfare services to 41 municipalities in the state of Maine, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary P...

• American Cancer Society honors Newcastle resident

  

  The American Cancer Society recently presented Randall C. Miller of Newcastle with a Sandra C. Labaree Volunteer Values Award. The award is the most honored accolade by the Society in New England,...

• ‘You know exactly what was intended’: Woolwich redoes post-vote CMP letter

  

  After hearing from opponents of Central Maine Power’s corridor project, Woolwich selectmen agreed Dec. 4 to reword a letter announcing results of a local referendum opposing the project. Sherri...

• Feeder watchers, observers needed for Christmas Bird Counts

  

  Mid-Coast Audubon invites all interested birdwatchers to participate in the mid-coast Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) this December. If you like to feed birds in your yard and will be around to watch...

• Pemaquid Chapter DAR daughter places wreath on Blue Star marker in Newcastle

  

  In celebration of Veterans Day and the coming holidays and in recognition of this living memorial for all who have, are and will serve in the armed forces in defense of the country, Sue Hochstein of...

• Edgecomb talks wastewater rates

  

  It was a dark and stormy night, but eight Edgecomb residents attended a public hearing Monday, Dec. 2 to discuss wastewater rates with selectmen, according to information the board provided later....

• Friends of Maine Coastal Islands chair to speak at Skidompha Library

  

  Skidompha Library welcomes Carla Skinder, chair of the board of Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge, to speak at Skidompha Library on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. Carla’s talk...

• See you at the Festival of Trees Dec. 6-8

  

  The Boothbay Region Garden Club will be hosting their annual Festival of Trees, Dec. 6, 7 and 8 at the Opera House, Boothbay Harbor. Festival hours are: Dec. 6, noon to 5 p.m.; Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 5...

• Midcoast Conservancy volunteers to be honored at annual meeting

  

  Midcoast Conservancy will be honoring four of its wonderful volunteers at this year’s annual meeting Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wavus Camp. Drinks, appetizers and good cheer will...

• Wiscasset selectmen’s meeting postponed

  Due to poor weather and dangerous driving conditions, Wiscasset selectmen’s Dec. 3 meeting was postponed to Dec. 17. All hearings and agenda items from Dec. 3 will be addressed then. The town office...

• State offices closed Dec. 3

  UPDATED (12/3/19, 8:43 a.m.): Due to worsening weather conditions, all State Offices will be closed today, Tuesday, Dec. 3. “With the snowfall intensifying and winds growing stronger in the coming...

• Holiday events at WCC

  Come celebrate the holidays with us here at Wiscasset Community Center and Wiscasset Parks and Recreation Department! We will be holding two fun-filled family events to help you celebrate the...

• Masons launch yearly drive in Wiscasset

  

  One down, two to go for Lincoln Lodge of Wiscasset’s visits to Ames True Value Supply on Route 1, Wiscasset this holiday season for the lodge’s annual cement mixer fundraiser. The drive benefits...

• Fire claims Dresden mobile home Nov. 25

  A vacant mobile home was destroyed by fire in Dresden around 4 p.m. Nov. 25. According to Dresden Fire Chief Steve Lilly, the double-wide at 21 Taryn Drive had been vacant since the owner’s recent...

• BRYMCA welcomes new marketing director

  

  Whether he was laying bricks or selling sporting goods, Jarod Wescott had a marketer trapped in his body. Wescott, 29, of Athens graduated Skowhegan Area High School and entered the job market. But...

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