Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department has ordered nine new vehicles in the last two years and only received one. On March 6, Chief Deputy Rand Maker told county commissioners he expects to receive…
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The Waldo Theatre
The Waldo Theatre is proud to announce registration for NOW More Than Ever: a day of films, conversations, learning, and opportunities for women of all ages. The goal is to create an opportunity…
On Wednesday, March 29 at 2 p.m., the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services will host a tribute of remembrance, reflection, and appreciation event ceremony at the State House in the Hall of Flags to…
Press release
In February, Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) reduced travel on the Westport Island-Wiscasset bridge to one lane for a number of days. They have informed the Westport Island Select Board…
Obituary
Louisa Bernice Russell of the Gardiner Road in Wiscasset passed away quietly in her sleep on Feb. 26, 2023.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Dawn Marie Mullens, and…
A new online portal and expanded benefit amount are key features of a relaunch of the Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) that opens for applications today.
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The new Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in the Webster Van Winkle Building was officially welcomed to LincolnHealth’ s Miles campus with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Thursday, March 2.
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This is a short story of an “American Dream.”
At the age of 17, a young Mark Rigas left his homeland of Greece and set off with nothing more than determination and hunger to succeed in…
New business
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, in Maine alone last year 3,632 people were reported to have contracted Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, or babesiosis – all from the deer…
LincolnHealth Support Group
LincolnHealth’s Diabetes Support Group, which is open to anyone living with diabetes or caring for a loved one with diabetes has a meeting scheduled on March 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the new…
Obituary
Steven K. Lutes Sr., 58, of Livermore and formerly of Wiscasset passed away suddenly on March 4, 2023.
He was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts on July 23, 1964, a son of Richard A. and…
Obituary
Donald Smith Jr. was a devoted family man, a natural leader, mentor to many, self taught in study and in the sports of skiing and tennis. He had a lifelong strong work ethic, was well respected,…
Dow Furniture, a family-owned and operated business based in Waldoboro since 1955, is pleased to announce its recent donation of $1,055 to the Community Energy Fund, a fund that…
ROCKPORT - The 48th Maine Fishermen’s Forum concluded over the weekend at the Samoset Resort. Capacity crowds on Friday and a Saturday snowstorm failed to deter attendees nor diminish spirits. The…
Feb. 5, 5:12 a.m., Eddy Road, Fire alarm was triggered by severe water leak from apartment above. No answer, had to make forcible entry. Advised property manager by phone; 10:18 a.m., Cross Road,…
Obituary
Michelle Anne Little, 51, died on Feb. 24, 2023, in Gainesville, Florida.
Michelle was born on Sept. 6, 1971, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine to Cynthia “Cyndy” Leigh Little. Michelle was of…
New Hope Midcoast is planning its annual Shop for Hope event which raises $30,000+ each year for residents of Midcoast Maine who are survivors of domestic abuse. The organization is seeking…
Edgecomb Eddy School is now "piloting" an after-school program which began just prior to February vacation. The school has recognized a need for aftercare for families of students from pre-…
Obituary
Kathryn “Kathy” Edythe Gray, of Edgecomb, passed away Feb. 26, 2023 at Mid Coast Hospital.
Kathryn was born Jan. 16, 1951 in Castine to Carl and Harriet (Leach) Bowden. She attended…
In the wake of 2021, a year of historically high value for Maine’s commercially harvested marine resources, harvesters last year earned $574,049,682, an amount that is more in line with recent…
The Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in February:
Alna: Baston, Douglas C. and Baston, Barbara J. to Richards, Timothy and…
Woolwich’s annual town meeting has been rescheduled to 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 17. It will be held in the gymnasium of the elementary school on Nequasset Road. The select board announced the change…
Obituary
Eugenia Melzar Shepard died at home in Boothbay Harbor on March 1, 2023.
Born on Jan. 28, 1928 in Arlington,…
Nomination papers for Westport Island’s June 13 municipal election will be available from the town clerk’s office, 6 Fowles Point Road, starting Monday, March 6 for a three-year term for third…
Obituary
Frederick W. Overkamp, formerly from West Boothbay Harbor, passed away Feb. 24, 2023, in St. George, Utah at the age of 83 due to complications after heart surgery.
He was born on Sept. 6,…
Obituary
Judith L. Plummer, 79, of Brunswick died Feb. 25, 2023 with family at her side.
She was born Jan. 5, 1944, in Everett, Massachusetts, a daughter of Parker and Frances Hart Leeman. She grew…
Alna selectmen
Alna selectmen Feb. 22 set public hearings to be held at the fire station at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 9 for a building ordinance update and two proposed moratoriums. Voters face the…
Wiscasset Planning Board Chair Karl Olson said Monday night via email, two members of the public were present for that night’s hearings on the proposed Adult Use Cannabis Business…
When compared to its peers across the country, LincolnHealth continues to shine. Recently, the Chartis Center for Rural Health shared that LincolnHealth was one of the Top 100 Critical Access…
Obituary
Dana E. Cromwell, 64, of Westport Island passed away on Feb. 23 2023 at his home.
He was born on Oct. 31, 1958 in Damariscotta to Alfred and Barbara Cromwell.
He enjoyed hunting,…
County Commissioners authorized Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission to seek a Maine Sea Grant to partner with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other partners focusing on…
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
What do sea otters, appreciation, and philanthropy have in common? An "otterly awesome" staff appreciation and philanthropy year kick-off party, that's what!
Last month, the Boothbay Region…
Wiscasset selectmen
Wiscasset selectmen agreed 5-0 Feb. 21 to send the ordinance review committee a proposed change for public safety agencies’ free use of communications towers. According to Town Manager Dennis…
Obituary
Alice M. Murphy went home to be with her Lord and savior on Feb. 23, 2023.
She was born on Sept. 3, 1928 to William and Marie Smith of Alna, Maine. She married Herbert L. Murphy in 1946.…
Those searching for a place to return their bottles and cans have found redemption at 15 Hardwick Road in Boothbay. Loriann and Stanley Barter Sr. have opened the region’s only redemption center.…
Both Wiscasset selectmen whose terms are up in June said in phone interviews Feb. 22, they plan to seek re-election. Voters elected Terry Heller and Dusty Jones to their first terms in 2021.…
Press release
Augusta, MAINE – The Governor’s Energy Office today released the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap, a stakeholder-driven…
Press release
Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) Reauthorization Act of 2023. The bipartisan legislation…
The days of creative scheduling due to short-staffing may be over for Lincoln County Communications Center Director Tara Doe. On Feb. 21, county commissioners approved hiring three new full-time…
Obituary
Marjorie D. Dombrowski, 95, of East Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2023 at the Gregory Wing of St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.
She was born on May 5, 1927 in Paterson,…
The Wiscasset School Committee on Feb. 21 unanimously approved Gina Stevens as Wiscasset Middle High School’s interim principal for the rest of the school year.…
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett has formally recognized a group of Lincoln County citizens as the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) to the Lincoln County Sheriff. The CAC’s purpose is to…
Obituary
Patricia Louiza Jarrett, 79, of Wiscasset and beloved wife of Stephen Jarrett Sr., died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, Feb. 12, 2023.
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Lincoln County Republicans held their Lincoln Day Dinner at the 1812 Farm in Bristol on Feb. 11. The annual event celebrated the accomplishments of President Lincoln in word and song and was…
The Boothbay Region Y Arts competition team traveled to the National Performing Arts Festival at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida Feb. 16-19 and received the highest ranking of “Superior…
Obituary
Jonathan Jones, 73, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Feb. 10, 2023 at Capitol City Manor in Augusta, Maine where he lived for six years.
He was born Jan. 14, 1950 in Boothbay Harbor…
Longtime Wiscasset Middle High School Assistant Principal Warren Cossette told the school committee Tuesday night, he plans to resign at the end of the school year.
“At the end of the year…
A large culvert on Route 17 in Jefferson collapsed Tuesday evening. The culvert is east of Route 32, near Peaslee's Quick Stop. MDOT crews have set up an 11-mile detour using Routes …
Obituary
Richard Brandenburg von Hasseln Leck died unexpectedly at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire of cardiac arrest as Heart Month, 2023 began.
He was born…
Students and staff at Wiscasset Elementary School held a read-a-thon fundraiser on Friday, Feb 17, which randomly was National Random Acts of Kindness Day, for pre-K teacher Samantha Crawford and…
