Language in Edgecomb's Tax Increment Finance District agreement may prove pivotal in two upcoming municipal courses of action. A TIF is used to promote economic development, and two organizations are inquiring about legal language within the document.

Along with school back in session and temperatures cooling down, another key sign that fall is coming is Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' annual Gardens Aglow ticket launch. From September 10, Aglow fans can snap up their preferred dates for this year's seasonal spectacular.

The Lincoln County Historical Association's annual Preservation Party fundraiser was held Sunday, Sept. 7.

This year's event featured gourmet, wood-fired pizza, several donated auction items, and the very popular Cake & Pie auction set against the backdrop of the Pownalborough Court House, an irreplaceable historic gem, o…

Tedford Housing in Brunswick is a non-profit organization and is the only homeless shelter providing assistance to Midcoast residents between Portland to Rockland. On Sept. 2, Executive Director Andrew Lardie sought financial assistance from the Lincoln County Commissioners to assist combat a growing problem…

A spaghetti dinner and raffle drawings to raise money for an Edgecomb mother and son who lost everything in a house fire, will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 to 6 p.m., at the Edgecomb Community Church, 15 Cross Point Road, Edgecomb.

The dinner will also include salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. Donations only. There will be…

First National Bank has been named among the Best Places to Work in Maine. This honor program, now in its 20th year, is organized by the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, Best Companies Group and BridgeTower Media.  

Join your friends, neighbors and other area business people at the Wiscasset Chamber’s September Business After Hours, hosted by the Wiscasset Community Center and the Wiscasset Yacht Club on Friday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wiscasset Yacht Club, 2 Water Street, Wiscasset.

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee invites the community to its annual Harvest Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Le Barn, 132 Waldoboro Road, Jefferson.

The chips may have been down for some, but the spirits were high Aug. 31 as Boothbay Harbor Country Club transformed into a casino for the second year as part of Action for Animals Maine’s (AFAM) annual summer fundraiser. Over 150 attendees enjoyed a full spread catered by the country club, a popcorn bar donated by Coastal Maine Popcorn, and g…

In results Wiscasset Town Clerk Linda Perry provided, the latest version of the 2025-26 school budget prevailed by two votes.

Voting was Sept. 4 at Wiscasset Community Center. And the referendum results showed 123 yes votes, 121 no.

Replacement of an aging culvert at Chops Creek could shut down a portion of Route 128 for up to 45 days, although Woolwich has a while to prepare.

This September, Tindal & Callahan Real Estate is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary of serving the Boothbay region. Since opening its doors in 1985, the company has become a trusted name in local real estate, known for its deep roots, long-standing relationships, and commitment to helping…

This year's fundraiser of The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library, Bands for Books, was held Labor Day and was dedicated to the memory of Linda Winterberg. She is remembered for her years as president and secretary of the library’s board of trustees, and was instrumental in launching…

The referendum vote with the second try at a 2025-26 Wiscasset school budget is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday, Sept. 4 at Wiscasset Community Center, according to wiscasset.gov

The $10.74 million offer passed at a special town meeting July 23 at Wiscasset Elementary School, Superintendent of Schools Dr…

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in August:

It was quite an enjoyable Art Walk Thursday afternoon. No rain! The street was very busy with vendors of all types on the sidewalks on both sides of the street. The shops and galleries were all doing good business. One of the highlights was the faculty of The Maine Youth Circus performing tricks and trying to teach people how to juggl…

Surface Warfare Schools Command headquarters in Newport, Rhode Island hosted a momentous occasion July 18 as colleagues, family, and a host of distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the remarkable career of Capt.

Labor Day Weekend marks the traditional seasonal Camden celebration for the windjammer fleet and this year promises another robust gathering full of events on the waterfront and downtown.

When The Waldo’s production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," the Tony and Drama Desk award-winning musical comedy, opens on Sept. 5, two things will be quickly evident. The first is this show is more like an operetta than a play—much of the plot is advanced through song rather than dialog. The other n…

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is seeking experienced singers to join its Senior Choir. This dedicated choir provides inspiring music for the 9 a.m. Sunday service and rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., September through mid-June.

We are just a month out from our charcuterie challenge and we are looking for contestants who aren’t afraid of sharing their creative, culinary skills to sign up! Do not hesitate! This is a fun and yummy event and something anyone can participate in. So get those thinking caps on, throw around some ideas and put your board together!

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Wiscasset Speedway will once again be the home for the Racin’ Cancer Walk supporting the Dean Snell Cancer Foundation.  The walk is just one of many fundraising efforts at the track for cancer patients of the New England Cancer Specialists of Topsham receiving money through the foundation.

At the “Old Town Hall” lawn on Westport Island Monday, Sept. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m., the Westport Island Democrats are again hosting their traditional Labor Day picnic, this year with special musical guest Sean Fleming and his Red Hot Peppers band. Expect ragtime and New Orleans style jazz…

Edgecomb's code enforcement officer told selectmen Aug. 19, "It's going to take more than Marian writing another letter" to resolve a longstanding land use matter regarding Glidden Point Oyster Farms. Marian Anderson, Edgecomb's code enforcement officer, requested selectmen seek a legal opinion regarding the f…