Just as people grow, evolve and change over time, so do human organizations. Religious congregations are no exception. Examining that growth, to make sure it is…
News
A Boothbay man who is purported to have the longest criminal record in Lincoln County has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a 2013 home invasion.
Michael Brewer, 59…
A Topsham engineering firm’s final report to Wiscasset on a boardwalk or shoreline path keeps the costs at earlier projections for all the options explored.
The paved, six-foot-wide…
Residents of the Ludwig Road in Dresden came before selectmen on Monday to express concern about plans for a new gravel pit adjacent to their land.
“It brings down the value of our land,"…
The prospect of environmental cleanup at Mason Station is being be dusted off once more.
Wiscasset officials are eyeing regional and federal help in figuring out what needs to be done, just…
Complicated relationships, rooms that tell stories, and a changing world where strict unwritten rules determine social success. What are the connections between the wealthy and socially prominent…
10th Anniversary
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which touched down Aug. 29, 2005. The anniversary will also serve as a benchmark for a rescue organization that began in Boothbay.
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Obituary
Ellen Davis Birlem, 73, died Aug. 22, 2015, surrounded by her family who sent her off full of love, adoration and eternal devotion.
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When school starts at Wiscasset Elementary School on Aug. 31, the former Wiscasset Middle School will nearly double in students and rise in staff by about one-third over last year. The hike in…
Damariscotta and a local business will soon meet to discuss a conflict that has been brewing for several months.
Maine-ly Pawn, which is located on Main Street, will be the focus of a…
Wiscasset Speedway
Despite predicted rain, the weather at Wiscasset Speedway was fine last Saturday night, Aug. 22. Fans and drivers alike gathered at the track, and a great show full of racing action ensued.
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A Portland contractor, Scott Construction Corporation, will begin work shortly beneath the Route 1 bridge spanning Nequasset Brook in Woolwich.
The project will be getting underway after…
An ex-worker at Norm’s Used Cars in Wiscasset has filed a whistleblower suit claiming he was fired after contacting the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
…Join professional dog trainer Jean Conte on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at the Lincoln Home, 22 River Road in Newcastle, to begin a journey towards becoming a therapy dog…
Obituary
Gerald Howes “Gerry” Rolfe, 84, died at his home in Pownal on Aug. 24, 2015, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He was still known as “Daddy” to many in his family.
He was born…
The Maine Department of Environment Protection has asked the Edgecomb Planning Board and a local landowner to rethink a decision.
In February, the planning board…
Wiscasset School Committee
The Wiscasset School Committee on Aug. 27 will hear an update on work to address mold found earlier this year at Wiscasset Middle School. The school, now Wiscasset Elementary School, opens Aug. 31…
Obituary
Florence E. Barter, 92, died Aug. 21, 2015, at Winship Green in Bath.
She was born Aug. 11, 1923, in Boothbay to Willie Emerson and Bessie Campbell Emerson. Florence grew up on Barters…
Obituary
Chester R. Brewer, 35, died at his home in Boothbay on Aug. 21, 2015.
Chester was born May 11, 1980, to Wallace Brewer…
The Lincoln Home hosted an antique car show Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, that brought members of all ages in our community out for a night of reminiscing, sharing stories and dancing to the music of…
Obituary
John C. VanOrsdell died peacefully on Aug. 18, 2015, at Boothbay Harbor’s Gregory Wing.
He was born in Manhattan on…
Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) members and their guests enjoyed a perfect summer evening on the grounds of the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden…
Central Maine Power will continue performing tree-trimming work in about nearly 30 communities in Central and Midcoast Maine during the coming weeks. The work along…
A 2011 Bates College graduate believes Edgecomb is a prime location for his new business venture. Finley Merrill is the founder of PilotHouse, a Boston-based recreational and facility services…
Come join Dr. Sarah Ackerly, ND, Northern Sun Family Healthcare from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, for an informative discussion about tick bites as she speaks at Midcoast Lyme Disease Support…
Obituary
Joanne M. Wilde, 83, of East Boothbay died in her home on Ocean Point Road on Aug. 19, 2015, surrounded by family and friends following a long battle with cancer.…
While no formal plans have been finalized for what the future of Damariscotta's downtown will look like, the waterfront committee received a large vote of confidence on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
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Home sales continue to rise at impressive rates across the state of Maine.
Maine Listings announced August 20 that…
A Dresden man who was arrested Aug. 9 for allegedly assaulting a family member was arrested a week later after allegedly violating the conditions of his release.
Steven Cherkis, 50, of…
The Community Building Grant Program of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded grants to two nonprofit organizations in Lincoln County through the newly formed…
Historic New England
Historic New England guide Cathy Messmer will present a special talk and tour of Castle Tucker from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28. Based on an actual event, a dinner prepared by…
Skidompha Library’s annual (and always popular) Summer Reading Program has gone to the dogs. And the cats. And any other kind of animal that finds a…
Christine Schweighauser calls herself a legend in her own mind.
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Harbor Fest 2015
Harbor Fest proudly presents A Taste of Local Flavor as the major event in the festivals’ food and beverage category. The three-day event offers a nontraditional food tasting format that takes…
The county wanderers database is up and running.
At the Lincoln County Commissioners’…
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) honored 21 midwives who have demonstrated leadership, clinical excellence, outstanding scholarship, and professional achievement both within and…
It's not every day that an explosion happens near a school.
That's why the Damariscotta Fire Department wants to prepare for the unexpected via a tabletop exercise that would incorporate…
Lincoln County Superior Court
Owners of two Bristol properties are asking a court to bar another neighbor from feeding large numbers of wildlife.
The complaint filed in Lincoln County Superior Court on Aug. 11 claims the…
Obituary
Josephine (Field) Spring, 91, of Simmons Road, Boothbay Harbor, died Aug. 17, 2015, of an illness.
She was born on Oct. 22, 1923, to Mary Ellen (Tynan) Field…
Gospel singer Allen Frink of Hudson, New Hampshire, will be at the Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene, Sunday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m.
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The good news for Newcastle's cemetery fund is that it earned approximately $7,700 in 2014. The bad news is it lost all but approximately $100 a year later.
Auditor Vernice Boyce spoke with…
Central Maine Power Co. is urging its customers to be wary of door-to-door energy sales people who may be misrepresenting themselves as CMP employees. The utility is asking the Maine Public…
Join Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) and noted mushroom enthusiast David Spahr for an “Introduction to Mushroom Foraging” workshop at HVNC in Jefferson on Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.…
The Edgecomb Board of Selectmen has received two inquires about an alleged double payment of impact fees.
In 2005, the Edgecomb Development, LLC paid $129,200 in impact fees for all future…
Scam Alert
The Boothbay Harbor Police Department warns residents to be aware of another scam making its way around the peninsula.
Scammers are calling local businesses and residences and asking for…
Martha Ruth (Sutter) Hyler was surprised but pleased by all the attention she received this past Saturday when dozens of family members and friends gathered to celebrate her 90th birthday.
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The prime rib dinner last Wednesday evening was excellent. Bob MacDonald helped out our chef Nita Greenleaf in the preparation and slicing of the prime rib. There was a good crowd of around 50…
The work that a lab is lining up for Peregrine Turbine Technologies (PTT) stands to bring in about $15 million to the Wiscasset firm, co-founder David Stapp said. But Stapp, of Bremen, said that…
Lincoln County Superior Court
When are boulders, logs and other debris a public nuisance? When they’re in a public right-of-way, according to a new lawsuit the town of Westport Island has filed against Albert Greenleaf Jr. and…
