Saturday, June 29, plan to spend an amazing day in beautiful Wiscasset. Spend part of your day at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., where the traditional, family friendly, 70th Strawberry…
News
On June 17 at 11:56 a.m., Lincoln County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a farm tractor accident on South Clary Road in Jefferson. Deputies responded…
Claw Down 2024
Claw Down 2024: What a night June 13 was! Delicious lobster bites prepared by incredibly talented chefs at Bristol Marine, the perfect location for any event: water and ship views outside, and…
If there was a theme for the ninth annual Fishin’ for Fashion, it would be “more:” more designers, more merchants, and even more to do!
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The Lincoln County Republican Committee’s next meeting is Wednesday, June 26 at the Safe Harbor Church in Waldoboro, 50 Mill St. Waldoboro. Doors open at 5:30…
Obituary
Harriet A. Larson, 81, of Wiscasset passed away on April 17, 2024.
She was born in Moultonborough, New Hampshire on Feb. 4, 1943. She graduated from Moultonborough High School. Harriet was…
Elections, Town Meeting, Committee appointments ... June is a busy month in municipal government! Hope you all are seeing more of your gardens than I am! Read on for some ways to help you put off…
Obituary
Dudley H. Leavitt Jr., 76, of Topsham passed away on June 15, 2024 at his home.
Dudley was born on July 19, 1947, a son of Dudley H. and Cora L. (Day) Leavitt Sr. In 1965 he graduated…
Obituary
Kathryn Martus Harris, known to her loved ones as Kathy, passed away on June 14, 2024, at the age of 82.
She was born on Dec. 23, 1941, in Waterbury, Connecticut, and most recently resided…
Curator Michael Olszewski began scouting artists last fall for his “Drawn to Maine: Contemporary Drawing and Printmaking” exhibit, currently on dual display along with “Paint It! Wiscasset,” at…
This spring marks the 45th anniversary of an extraordinary event hosted by the communities of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor – a reenactment of preparations for the historic Penobscot…
On June 17, James Weldon Johnson Day at 11 a.m. in Wiscasset on the upper common in First Congregational’s front yard, there will be a tent and poetry and photography awards and some party food…
Obituary
Judith Adams “Judy” Pinkham, 89, passed away peacefully at Lakewood Continuing Care in Waterville, Maine, where she had been a resident since 2021. She was the last Adams’ child to be born in…
A Mass of Christian Burial for Jean Thompson, 99, of Southport, who died June 13, 2024, will be held on Monday, June 24 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Burial will…
James Strohn Woodard of Boothbay passed away April 24, 2024, his 81st birthday.
An open house celebrating Strohn’s life will be held Thursday, June 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at…
The Wiscasset future of the schools ad hoc committee will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 17 in the town office meeting room and at …
On Saturday, June 1, Newcastle residents gathered at Lincoln Academy to discuss the local impacts of climate change.
Following a presentation about Maine’s changing…
To honor Edgecomb’s 250th birthday, the Schmid Preserve is offering an interesting new tour that invites visitors to learn about Edgecomb’s history by exploring remnants of the lost community at…
Wiscasset Elementary School’s next principal, Stacy Clements, always loved school and learning. So when picking a career, she chose teaching, she said June 13 in a phone interview…
Maine Tasting Center, 506 Old Bath Road, Wiscasset will host the 2nd annual…
Analysis
To learn more about what went wrong with commonspace’s try at creating housing upstairs at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Wiscasset…
Obituary
Dr. Arthur Barnes died peacefully at his home in Stanford, California on Feb. 6, 2024.
Born on March 26, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, he began his musical life playing the…
The New England Fellowship of Agricultural Adventurers presented Marge L. Kilkelly, of Dresden, Maine with the 2024 Agricultural Adventurers Award.
The award, sponsored by Eastern States…
Obituary
Roland G. McLellan, 84, of Trevett died peacefully on June 8, 2024 in Trevett, surrounded by loved ones.
Roland was born in Bath on Oct. 28, 1939, the youngest son of Albert and Dorothy (…
In his first meeting as an Edgecomb selectman, George Chase was appointed chairman. In his second, he resigned as chairman. On June 11, Chase decided the selectboard needed a chairman with more…
On Sunday, Aug. 11, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., Set for Success (S4S) will once again throw a lively, joyful event at Wiscasset Community Center to celebrate the community and its upcoming school…
Obituary
Nancy G. York, age 81, of Palermo, Maine died June 10, 2024, following a long illness.
She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 10, 1943, a daughter of the late Alan and Shirley (Gould…
Incumbents James Andretta, William “Bill” Maloney and Sarah Whitfield kept their selectboard seats June 11, while Jonathan Barnes and Tracey Whitney made school committee, in results Town…
On Saturday, June 15, from 3 to 5 p.m., the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will host an open house to celebrate the grand opening of their seasonal campaign headquarters. The…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 267 calls for service for the period of June 4 to June 11. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 5,387 calls for service.
Summonses
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Press release
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services have partnered to identify and invite Korean War Veterans (Boots on the ground 1950-1953, and in country…
Alna selectmen on June 6 agreed to ask a recent past Alna code enforcement officer to be the interim one. The board will ask Greg Lumbert; he was CEO last year from April to when he resigned in…
Because Wednesday, June 19 is a federal holiday, there will be an early deadline for submissions of copy for the June 20 issue in order for the newspapers to be mailed to subscribers. U.S. Post…
Obituary
Patricia (Pat) Houghton Greene died on June 7, 2024 after a brief struggle with cancer and a long struggle with bronchiectasis and other lung issues.
She was born on…
A July 8 disposition hearing is set for the Boothbay man charged in regard to a Feb. 8 head-on collision on Route 27 in Edgecomb. Alexander Nielsen, 33, was charged with operating under the…
Readers with certain tastes may have to wait a while longer to get their next library book after statewide changes to a widely used lending program. Due to a complication with the company that…
Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races
According to the Complete Guide to Lobster Boat Racing, the first organized Maine races were held in 1964. Sixty years later, we are counting down the days for the race that kicks off the season…
At 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, about 75 paddlers departed Glidden Point Oyster Farm on a five-mile route to Damariscotta Town Landing for Hearty Roots’ (HR…
Railroad Avenue next to the Sheepscot River was filled with balloon worms, candy worms, bands, Wiscasset’s worm-digging history, free hot dogs, lemonade and more for kids, fundraising for a…
Death notice
Roland G. McLellan, 84, died peacefully on June 8, 2024 in Trevett. Services will be announced along with a full obituary soon.
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The Maine Seafood Promotional Council, an initiative designed to boost market growth and opportunities for Maine's seafood sector, is gearing up for a two-year pilot phase. This project is funded…
Wiscasset selectmen June 4 went with RJD Appraisal’s $300,000 bid on a town-wide revaluation Town Manager Dennis Simmons said the Pittsfield firm will not be able to get to until…
Death notice
Judith Adams Pinkham, 89, died on June 5, 2024 in Waterville. Services will be announced.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay.
Longtime Democratic activists Christopher and Valarie Johnson of Somerville were presented with the John Walker Award during the 2024 Maine Democratic State Convention on Saturday, June…
The Woolwich selectboard is seeking community members interested in volunteering for a Climate Resilience Committee. According to a mission statement approved by the selectboard, the committee’s…
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for May:
Arrests/Summonses
May 5, Stuart C.S. Wyman, 33, of Wiscasset was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drug,…
Hall Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been recognized by Johnson Consulting Group (JCG) for their excellence in customer service to the families…
Friends of Windjammer Days
This year Tall Ships America chose Boothbay Harbor as Port of the Year at their annual conference in Baltimore. Friends of Windjammer Days accepted the award on behalf of the community. For…
For Nathan Yeaton of Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, a career in law enforcement is a perfect fit and continues his grandfather Frederick's tradition of service. Nathan Yeaton never got to meet…
Wiscasset Middle High School (WMHS) seniors walked across the stage, received a diploma and shared joy with Superintendent of Schools Kim Andersson, School Committee Chair Jason Putnam and Class…
