Senator Dana Dow (R-Lincoln), Republican leader in the Maine Senate, has been appointed to serve on the Maine Legislature’s Marine Resources Committee.
The Marine Resources Committee has…
News
Wiscasset Parks and Recreation has announced these events for Winterfest 2019:
Friday, Feb. 1: Family Trivia and Pizza Party 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Cooper DiPerri…
Obituary
Mary D. Hallinan. 77, of Atlantic Ave, Boothbay Harbor died Jan. 4, 2019 at Safe Haven, St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
Mary was born in West Gardiner, Maine, the oldest…
The Woolwich Select Board is starting off the new year searching for a new town administrator following the recent resignation of Katie Johnston of Bath.
“Officially her last day for us was…
Obituary
Bruce M. Crosby
01/01/1948 - o1/01/2019
Bruce Crosby died under care at Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough on New Year’s Day…
After 17 years, Healthy Kids will retire its community Chocolate Fest fundraising event that has featured wonderful local chocolate, beautiful auction items donated by hundreds of local businesses…
Outgoing Gov. Paul LePage has pardoned former House District 53 Rep. Jeff Pierce, R-Dresden, for a felony drug conviction 35 years ago, according to a press release from the governor's office.…
State Rep. Jeffrey P. Hanley (R-Pittston) has been appointed to the 129th Maine Legislature’s Joint Standing Committees on Energy, Utilities and Technology. The committee’s jurisdiction includes…
Obituary
Nicholas Daniel “Nick” Panarese of Wiscasset passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 at the age of 27.
Nick was born in Portland…
For Ryan McPherson, the third time before Edgecomb’s planning board was the charm. After a Nov. 15 meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum, at the Dec. 6 meeting he was asked to return with…
Due to changes in schedule by our printer (consolidation of printing to South Portland from Brunswick), our submission deadlines changed in late November. The deadlines for press releases, news…
Edgecomb voters will decide on a change to the town’s TIF, or tax increment financing, at a public hearing Monday, Jan. 14 at the town office at 6 p.m. A special town meeting will immediately…
Edgecomb’s ordinance committee on Jan. 3 discussed retail sales of marijuana.
David Nutt opened the conversation saying articles should be on the warrant at the annual town meeting on…
Lincoln County EMA
The Project Lifesaver program serves those with a brain disease, dementia, injury, autism, or other brain condition that can lead to wandering.
A case in May 2017 brought the issue to the…
Obituary
Marvin Rosenblum, 89, longtime resident of East Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Dec. 29 at Hill House in Bath after a period of declining health.
Born in New York City on Oct. 8, 1929,…
Lincoln County Courts
The trial of Shawna Gatto, 43, of Wiscasset, alleged murderer of Kendall Chick, 4, of Wiscasset, has been continued to April 1, 2, 3 and 5, at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta, the county…
Think you’ve got what it takes to make a basket from midcourt? You’ve got to attend a Wiscasset Middle High School basketball game for a chance to find out.
The Wolverine cheering and…
Lincoln County Courts
The annulment hearing for Sharon Carrillo, 33, and Julio Carrillo, 51, on Jan. 3 in Wiscasset was continued, according to Sharon Carrillo’s attorney, Christopher MacLean of Camden. The Carrillos…
Lincoln County Commissioners
Prior to the County Commissioners’ meeting Jan. 3, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap swore in recently reelected officials. William Blodgett, commissioner for the second district, Lincoln County…
Carolyn Hardman will give an illustrated talk about Joseph Hopkins, a Newcastle/Nobleboro merchant ship captain at The…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) and Beth Israel Congregation invite kids, adults, and families to a Tree Appreciation Walk at Thorne Head Preserve in recognition of the “New Year of the…
A new legislature was sworn in on Jan. 1, and on Jan. 2, a new governor was inaugurated. Janet Mills, former Attorney General, became Maine’s first female governor. Mills was inaugurated at the…
Both Carrillos remain in jail following alleged late February murder of Marissa Kennedy
Sharon Carrillo will appear in Wiscasset District Court Jan. 3, for a hearing about a petition filed by her attorney to annul her marriage to co-defendant Julio…
It was an early start for a group of volunteers Jan. 1 determined to serve the first community breakfast of 2019. The Boothbay American Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary started a new tradition for the…
Our region started 2019 with snow, rain, sun and wind. Enjoy this look taken near the holiday’s end.
Should a property owner have to wait to tear down a historic building? An Alna man wants his town to consider it.
Les Fossel has worked in restoration about 45 years. He said it drives him…
Obituary
Ralva Orchard, 83, died on Dec. 25, 2018 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.
Ralva was born on March 21, 1935 to George and Josephine (Mooers) London. On March 17, 1956, she was united in…
Obituary
Dr. Vaughn Carlton Anthony, 81, of Boothbay, died at his home in the presence of family on Christmas morning, 2018.
Vaughn was born on Jan. 30, 1937, in West Franklin, Maine, to Otis…
St. Giles' Episcopal Church on Route 126 in Jefferson will host the first of its free 2019 wintertime suppers for Midcoast residents Saturday Jan. 5 at 5 p.m.
As winter settles in, many in…
Area residents and businesses are being asked to help plan for improved broadband services by providing information on internet use, affordability and quality, and about their future needs.…
The Friends of Wiscasset Village will meet at 8 a.m. Jan. 18 at Sarah’s Cafe over coffee and tea, to further plan spring events and communication through the winter.
On Dec. 14, the group…
Lincoln County Courts
The following are closed cases for November and December. All information was released by the Lincoln County Clerk of Court. Unless otherwise noted, all sentences are served at Two Bridges…
Obituary
Betty Bickford, 72, of Wiscasset, passed away surrounded by her family Dec. 30, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born April 21, 1946, a daughter of the late Seth and…
Obituary
Arthur Hale Veasey Jr., a life-long resident of Haverhill, Massachusetts and summer resident of Squirrel Island, Maine, died Dec, 26, 2018 at High Pointe House in Haverhill.
Born Nov. 7,…
Greg Uthoff of BIRCH, a gift shop on Main Street in Wiscasset, said the holiday shopping season was very busy. “It was a good year,” he said. He…
Lincoln County Courts
Shawna Gatto, 44, of Wiscasset, charged with murder in the 2017 death of Kendall Chick, 4, of Wiscasset, requested a continuance through her attorneys on Dec. 28.
The trial is scheduled for…
Alna's new town office could open as soon as February, First Selectman Melissa Spinney said Sunday. The modular that arrived in pieces Dec. 14 is now together and is closer to replacing the cape…
White Gift Sunday, which will be celebrated at First Congregational Church, UCC Wiscasset, on Jan. 6, has been a part of Christian churches’ celebrations for more than 100 years.
In 1904,…
Spectrum Generations
Spectrum Generations has announced its January Lunch and Learn speakers and events. For more information, call (207) 563-1363. Spectrum Generations is located at the Central Lincoln County YMCA,…
Central Maine Power Co. is reaching out to customers to help them understand why portions of their bills may be higher in 2019.
Beginning in January, residential customers will receive a…
Obituary
Bernice Mae Spinney, 94, died Dec. 23, 2018 at LincolnHealth-Miles Campus in Damariscotta.
She was born May 19, 1924 in Boothbay to Donald Desmond Cunningham and Ruby Inez Stover. Bernice…
The eighth annual Haiti Benefit (‘Hearts and Hands for Haiti’) dinner hosted by the Lincoln County Ecumenical Committee for Haiti will be held March 1, 2019 at 5 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in…
As another year heads into history, we take our annual look at some of the most memorable local news. Here are 10 we picked because they caught readers’ interest, were big news or sports news in…
Obituary
Mason Joseph “Joe” Carter, 71, passed away after a long illness on the evening of Dec. 21, 2018, at his home in Wiscasset.
He was born Aug. 14, 1947 in Bath, the son of Martin Carter and…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) is pleased to announce it has completed the principal steps required to submit its application for accreditation renewal. The land trust accreditation…
If you or someone you know needs help overcoming opioid addiction, the LincolnHealth Emergency Department in Damariscotta may be the best place to start.
“We can now begin treating…
The Bremen Public Library and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) are teaming up to present a new book club in Lincoln County focused on environmental issues. The group will…
Make an uplifting start to your New Year as you, your family members, neighbors and friends rise up singing with Inn Along the Way and Damariscotta Open Mic at Peaceful Beginnings starting at noon…
Coastal Senior College
The Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta is showing the award winning 1993 film “Schindler's List” on Thursday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. and on Friday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. The film earned seven Academy Awards,…
