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.…
News
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…
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…
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.
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Her competency called into question
BELFAST — The trial of Sharon Carrillo, who is charged with participating in the depraved indifference murder of her daughter Marissa Kennedy, is scheduled to begin at the end of this week, though…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On Sunday, Dec. 8, U.S. Senate candidate Sara Gideon will host a grassroots event in West Bath. The event is open to the public and free to attend. The refreshments will include coffee and pie for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
A memorial service for Joyce S. Duncan, who died Nov. 7, will be held at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor on Monday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m.
What can you do with a 12-inch by 12-inch canvas square? Area artists can turn it into an object that delights the eye and supports local students.
Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF)…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) will hold their monthly meeting at the Nobleboro Fire Station (Minnehata location, 192 US Highway 1, Nobleboro) meeting room on Wednesday, Dec. 11.…
Past met present Sunday at Lincoln Lodge #3 on Fort Hill Street, home to Wiscasset area masons. The lodge, in a 1792 building, had an open house.
“The membership was pretty excited for…
Alna’s John Hardman has always been fond of roadside Christmas displays. Childhood Christmastimes included parents David Sr. and Judy driving him around to look at the lights. “That was a…
Boothbay Railway Village
Looking for something to do with the youngest holiday revelers this season? Visit Boothbay Railway Village and take them on a trip to the North Pole to visit with Santa, do crafts, listen to…
Wiscasset Public Works didn’t bring in little trees to light this holiday season, WPW Director Ted Snowden said. In a twist on tradition, the town has instead wrapped lights around its trees along…
Stephen Barnett, a contractor for Barrett Energy Resources Group doing work for Cenergy Power, came to Wiscasset Nov. 25 to answer questions about Cenergy’s proposed solar project at Wiscasset…
UPDATE: A Barters Island home is likely a total loss following a Wednesday morning, Nov. 27 fire. Boothbay Fire Department responded to a 7 a.m. structure fire at Kelo and Gayle Pinkham’s house at…
Fifth grader Liam Moore, 10, brought in two cans of cranberry sauce and a box of lemon spice tea to Wiscasset Elementary School’s Thanksgiving food drive.
“I think it’s really good that…
Coastal Maine Popcorn is excited to participate in and help bring local merchants together to celebrate Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30.
Over 30 businesses are participating by offering…
For further information, Contact Chief Deputy Rand Maker: 882-6576 or rmaker@lincolnso.me
Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded…
Boothbay Harbor Police Department made three arrests between Nov. 9 and 24. Officer Tom Chryplewicz arrested Carol Cushing, 52, of Boothbay on Nov. 9 for failure to…
The Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA indoor Damariscotta Farmers' Market is in full swing. The community can visit the vendors inside at the YMCA every Friday from 9am-noon. All are welcome and…
Wiscasset Planning Board
Under the gavel of Al Cohen in the absence of Chair Karl Olson and Vice Chair Jason Putnam, the Wiscasset Planning Board on Monday unanimously approved the site plan for small animal veterinarian …
Donald Graham Hale, 90, passed away Nov. 21, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Boothbay Harbor. Born on Oct. 21, 1929 in Millinocket, Don was the son of the late, Howard and Iza Cramp…
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Maine Preservation announced the winners of the 2019 Honor Awards, celebrating outstanding examples of historic preservation and revitalization statewide and recognizing the…
The Central Lincoln County (CLC) and Boothbay Region (BR) YMCAs are pleased to welcome Jarod Wescott as their Coordinator of Marketing. Wescott will support the planning, development, and…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee held its monthly meeting on Nov. 20 at the Newcastle Fire Station. The meeting was very well attended, with many familiar faces…
Nancy M. DeCosta, 81, of Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2019 at Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta, Maine surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born on May 14, 1938 in…
Worthington Scholarship Foundation
David Worthington, Founder and Board Chair of the Worthington Scholarship Foundation has announced a major expansion of the non-profit’s college scholarships. The Foundation plans to add an…
“OK, let’s see how that looks. Oh!” A step back from the garland she and Linda Belmont had just wrapped around and around a bollard’s chain, Terri Wells was liking the look.
So were their…
As Edgecomb approaches its 250th year, selectmen are taking stock and looking down the road. What is going well? What key issues face the town’s government in the next 5-10 years?
The board…
“I didn’t even know this little farm was here.”
But Brunswick’s Bryan Franco read online about Morris Farm’s Thanksgiving potluck. And Thursday night, Nov. 21, he joined about 100 other…
Lincoln County commissioners
The citizens’ petition that came to Lincoln County commissioners two weeks ago with concerns about a gravel road in Somerville has been referred to Maine Department of Transportation to see if the…
Healthy Lincoln County and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office are working together to provide local restaurants, bars, and stores with Responsible Beverage Seller/Server training this season.…
Obituary
Kathy M. Sherman Blagdon, 62, passed away on Nov. 20, 2019 at her home in Wiscasset with her family by her side, following a courageous six-year battle with cancer/multiple myeloma.
Born in…
Two Bridges Regional Jail’s economic model is shifting, Col. James Bailey said. For the last few years, the jail has financed itself with contracts with other counties. But as other counties seek…
Wiscasset selectmen
Big Al’s fireworks store was the focus of a contentious select board meeting Tuesday, then the issue was tabled for two weeks to give town officials time to find evidence of site plans or building…
The holidays are a popular time to add a new furry member to the family, but choosing a pet --- especially online --- can be tricky and sometimes dangerous. A national survey found that more than…
Obituary
Kerry Roland Leeman, 63, of Wiscasset passed away at his home Nov. 18, 2019 after years of health difficulties.
Kerry was a much-loved father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was an…
