News Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program to benefit Edgecomb Community Church Evelyn A. Grover Veggies to Table launches season 8, save the date Aug. 9 State seeks Wiscasset’s OK for overlimit loads for Route 27 project Lincoln Day brunch and biennial municipal caucuses Feb. 21 Police, Fire and Courts Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests New fire engine arrives in Edgecomb Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests 3 Brooklyn, New York men arrested on fraud charges 3 charged in Wiscasset home shooting Obituaries ObituaryRobert E. Sommers Jr. ObituaryRonald Martel Ronald “Ron” Martel, 79, of Trevett, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 29, 2026, with his loving family by his side. ObituaryGlenna H. ClarkGlenna Harney Clark passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2026. ObituaryDon M. EmeryDon M. Emery, 73, of Greenbush, Maine, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor. Don was born in Gardiner, Maine, to Donald and Marie Emery of Wiscasset. He graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1970. OBITUARYLouise "Mickey" DeAngelis Brown ObituaryDarrell W. SkillinDarrell Wayne Skillin, 67, of Dresden passed away on Jan. 14, 2026 at Winship Green in Bath. ObituaryHoward T. WillsHoward T. ObituarySandra L. Barter Sandra L. Barter, 84, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away peacefully on Jan. 16, 2026, at St. Andrews Village. ObituaryGlenn "Sam" Stevens ObituaryWilliam W. HallWilliam Walter “Billy” Hall, born on March 10, 1972, passed away on Jan. 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Elections Dems host candidate event in Whitefield Feb. 7 Win Mitchell announces for District 13 Senate seat Bremen Dems to hold meeting Jan. 25 with candidates Nirav Shah in Alna Saturday Nicolas Hamlin announces candidacy in District 49 More News >> Smiles, dancing at Snow Ball in Wiscasset Photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio in Wiscasset captured these moments from the Snow Ball at The Ledges in Wiscasset Jan. 31. The event benefited Museum in the Streets, a program of Wiscasset Creative Alliance. Press releaseLincoln County Indivisible holds meeting and rally On Saturday, Jan. 31, around 150 Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI) supporters gathered in the Second Congregational Church, Newcastle. Those present heard a brief summary of the past year’s activities, followed by a reading of the LCI Mission Statement, Goals, and Values, before launching into a discussion on how to res… Narcan training in Newcastle Feb. 5 empowers residents to save livesAs communities across Maine continue to feel the impacts of the opioid crisis, local nonprofits are taking action to equip residents with the tools and knowledge needed to respond effectively during an overdose emergency. On Thursday, Feb. Friends of WPL prepare to celebrate group’s 60thThis is a very special year for the Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library as we will be celebrating our 60th anniversary serving the community. We plan a year-long celebration which will begin with a celebration party on April 23 at our library. We invite you to join the… Edgecomb School Committee lists budget priorities for FY 27 For years, the Edgecomb School Committee tried working a parking lot paving project into the budget without success, but this year it might actually happen. Lincoln AcademyEighth grade registration information night Feb. 9 Wiscasset Winterfest gets ‘true winter’ Chocolate chip, blueberry, or plain buttermilk — which of these emerged as the most popular pancake at Wiscasset Winterfest's breakfast Jan. 31 to benefit Cooper-DiPerri Scholarship Fund? Sen. Reny introduces bill to increase access to affordable medication On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced legislation to address the critical shortage of access to affordable medications that Mainers are facing — particularly in rural and underserved communities. Celebrating 150 yearsRegister's digitization project well underway It's been a year since the Boothbay Register, in partnership with Boothbay Region Historical Society (BRHS), began our digitization project. The goal is to create an easily searchable, electronic catalog of all 150 years of Register history, from 1876 to 2013 (after which the paper began creating E-editions).… Rep. Farrin introduces legislation to reduce mortgage costs for Maine homebuyers Rep. Wiscasset school committee Hubert: ‘There’s no overspending here’ Wiscasset School Committee member Christopher Hart asked Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Sarah Hubert Jan. 20 if she turned back any requests for the 2026-27 school budget. Dinner, auction, concert to provide heating assistanceA coalition of Midcoast Christian churches are banding together to raise funds for heating assistance for local families. They are holding a public event, “Helping Hands, Heating Homes,” on Saturday evening, Feb. 7 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Academy Hill Road in Newcastle at 6. The event will include a spaghett… J. Edward Knight office donates $600 to Whistle Pig Farm Rescue Horses J. Edward Knight Insurance’s Wiscasset office is proud to announce a $600 donation to Jamie and Holly Riordan and their beautiful herd of rescue horses at Whistle Pig Farm in Alna. Lincoln County Historical AssociationOnline lecture: Lives of household laborers in Colonial New England The Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) will present the second program in its series of free online talks on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m., offering the public an in-depth look at households in Colonial New England. Wiscasset selectmen Rebecca Brewer becomes town clerk Rebecca Brewer believes her new job as Wiscasset’s town clerk will suit her perfectly, because she likes to be busy and clerk fits that bill. Parkinson’s Support GroupBalance and fall prevention discussion Feb. 5 MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Parkinson’s Support Group will feature a presentation on improving balance and preventing falls at its next session on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. in the community room at Chase Point Assisted Living. Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education Warming up winter with classes and hockey Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education recently launched The Makeshift, an e-newsletter to replace the winter/spring print brochure. The program moved to a school-year catalog of courses, but wants to make sure the community knows about spring offerings. Opera House at Boothbay HarborNew board members welcomed In addition to the inspiring performances that take place on the stage at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, there is a team of staff and volunteers hard at work behind the scenes. One such group is the Board of Directors who meet monthly and help the staff carry out the Opera House mission. Woolwich strives to become 'age-friendly' community Sweetheart dinner at First Congo Feb. 7Whitney Inn’s executive chef Isaac Hogue will demonstrate his culinary talents at a fundraising event at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. The menu for the sweetheart dinner will include a shrimp scampi entrée, salad, and dessert. The dinner is open to the public, and admission… Let’s dance away winter blues What a way to end January! A fun dance and fundraiser, the Snow Ball, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Ledges in Wiscasset. The event celebrates and supports Wiscasset’s Museum in the Streets. February 1 youth auditions Attention all young performers who love to sing, act, and spend their summer doing what they love most—being on stage! Communications Center pays tribute to fallen employee Locals join national 'Free America' walkout Cold weather and spluttering snow aren’t a deterrent when you’re gripped by the overwhelming urge to make yourself heard. Pre-applications open and grant webinar: Northern Border Regional Commission Alex Zipparo from the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) and Sarah Demers from the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development will host a Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) Catalyst Program Grant web CSD school committee reviews student data, growth Sheriff's Dept. receives grant to expand evidence room Lincoln County commissioners accepted a $18,893 national Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Weapon Storage Grant Jan. 20 to expand the sheriff's department's evidence room. In December, Sheriff Todd Brackett requested seeking the grant to expand the room's size. Wiscasset Winterfest Jan. 24-Feb. 1 Wiscasset Community Center announces the return of Winterfest 2026, running from Jan. 24 to Feb. 1. This annual tradition brings the community together for indoor and outdoor fun while raising support for the Cooper DiPerri Scholarship Fund. A week-long silent auction and raffles start Jan. 24, with a weekend of events kicking off on J… MaineHealth Lincoln HospitalRed Cross blood drive Jan. 31 MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Watson Medical Building in Damariscotta. Edgecomb planning board can't approve application due to setback All the Edgecomb planning board members agreed: Amy S. and Richard S. Olszewski's application was excellent, but didn't meet the town's setback requirement. More Support the Wiscasset Newspaper Please help sustain local journalism. Become an online member today: Hi, Welcome and thank you for your support. To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above. 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