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As the FBI released its 2024 Internet Crime Report last week, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office shared information with the Register about the amount, types and potential losses from fraudulent…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 199 calls for service for the period of April 22 to April 29. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,371 calls for service.

Reviewing the warrant for Wednesday’s annual town meeting are (l-r) Selectman Dale Chadbourne, Moderator Mike Field and Selectmen Tommy Davis, Jason Shaw and chairman David King Sr. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich selectmen reviewed the warrant with moderator Mike Field Monday afternoon in preparation for Wednesday night’s April 30 annual town meeting. Voters will consider a proposed 2025-26…

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Margery C. Smith

Margery C. “Marge” Smith, age 77, passed away on April 21, 2025 at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing Center in Ohio where she was a resident.  

She was born in Mount Vernon on Nov. 17…

Offering an Invitation To Unplug and Connect With Nature
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Alongside the welcome shift to warmer weather, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens once again opens its gates to the public on May 1. This year, the Gardens remains steadfast in its mission to connect…

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The proposed 2025-26 Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit budget is $28.6 million, a would be hike of 5.1%, according to Superintendent of Schools Howard Tuttle's presentation in Alna April 24. "…

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U.S. Sen. Angus King, (I-Maine), left, and WMHS teacher Shanon Cotta. Courtesy of Wiscasset School Department

Maine Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense (DoD), announced that Wiscasset Middle High School (WMHS) and Principal Sarah Hubert received the…

Maine Department of Transportation is performing a routine bridge inspection of Middle Bridge on Friday, May 2. This bridge carries…

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The Garden Club of Wiscasset Annual Plant Sale is May 10 at the Municipal Building at the corner of Routes One and 27 in Wiscasset from 8:30 a.m. until…

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Linda R. Guite

Linda Rossnagle Guite, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Brunswick, Maine.

Montsweag Flea Market, with its gazebo, vendor sheds and concession stand. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

After being closed since 2023, Montsweag Flea Market in Woolwich will reopen Saturday, May 3, under the new ownership of David J. Jones, owner of FO Bailey Real Estate in Falmouth. The flea…

A graveside service for Anthony "Tony" Dickinson, who died Feb. 23, 2025, will be held Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Barters Island Road, Boothbay.

April 30 | 5–7 p.m. | Railway Village Museum Old Town Hall
“Elisif’s Story”

What do you do when a loved one is lost in…

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AUGUSTA (April 24, 2025)—Buyers of single-family existing homes in Maine are welcoming a more balanced spring sales market, with an increase in available inventory and moderation of…

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Domestic abuse is one of the most difficult challenges facing our communities today. Join New Hope Midcoast, Midcoast Maine’s Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center, from 4-5:30 p.m. on…

The first weekend in May is pottery weekend in Maine! The annual Maine Pottery Tour, set for Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved…

Concept plan for Damariscotta Green. Courtesy of Shannon Parker

The concept behind the proposed Damariscotta Green is simple: an in-town restorative greenspace dedicated to relaxation and recreation for all. The planning is well underway for this common…

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An abutter to Edgecomb Solar Farm, LLC along Route One complained April 17 about a possilbe land use violation by the business. Prior to the meeting, Dan Nichols sent board members before-and-…

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With technology part of daily life, parents and teachers often must try to keep kids’ attention on the real world instead of the digital one. Some ways were…

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Steve Christiansen examines the headstone of Ezekiel Averill remembered for having served as a body guard to George Washington during the American Revolution. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

This is the first in an occasional series exploring Wiscasset’s historic cemeteries—uncovering the stories of notable individuals laid to rest there, where to find their graves, and how their…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 187 calls for service for the period of April 15 to April 22. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,172 calls for service.

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Death notice

Ronald Handfield, 83, of Waldoboro…

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David W. Wilson

David Warren Wilson passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on July 30, 1946, in Skowhegan, Maine, David was the son of…

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Hello Islanders, lots to report as town election and town meeting time heats up along with the weather (finally)! 

Municipal Election & RSU #12 Budget Referendum is Tuesday, June 10…

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An asbestos-filled dumping ground from the days of power plant Mason Station in Wiscasset will, when covered, become nice walkable and mowable, project participants said April 16.…

Obituary
Terrie A. Dodge

Terrie A. Dodge, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday April 18, 2025, at Coves Edge in Damariscotta, Maine, surrounded by her…

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IJ Pinkham

With heavy hearts, the…

Alyssa Allen

Hearty Roots is thrilled to welcome four new board members to their team: Alyssa Allen, Lisa Steele-Maley,

Laura Zajdel of Boothbay Harbor lifts patients’ and residents’ spirits by hosting a “Name That Tune” activity at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor and Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta. Courtesy of MaineHealth

In the past year, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital volunteers donated more than 8,000 hours across departments and different facilities. Their support includes greeting patients, assisting with…

With June 10 elections and town meeting in Wiscasset, June 10 elections in Westport Island and town meeting June 21 in Westport Island, the deadline for receipt of election letters regarding both…

Alcohol Awareness Month
Harry Hall, pictured with his horse Dolly,  celebrates almost 20 months of sobriety after decades of struggling with alcohol addiction. Courtesy of Harry Hall

“My recovery must come first, so everything that I love in my life doesn't have to come last.” 

Harry Hall, 50, of Boothbay still tears up when…

A committal service for Robert G. Splaine, who died on Jan. 30, 2025, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 1 at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Newcastle.

Arrangements are entrusted to…

 In honor of Earth Day and Earth Month, Alna is excited to announce our annual Roadside Cleanup Event on Saturday, May 3! (No rain date).

We’re calling on all residents to help keep our…

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A solution to an ongoing Edgecomb road problem may be at hand. April 1, selectmen denied a request by Old County Road residents to assist in repairing the discontinued road. Residents requested $1…

Spectrum Generations’ Lincoln County Community Center in Damariscotta has a new home! You can now find us just a short walk from our previous location at 741 Main Street, Damariscotta.

We…

Friends of Wiscasset Public Library support our library by organizing and financing special projects for the benefit of the Library, and by promoting WPL’s services in the community. We are…

Wiscasset selectmen
The sun shines April 10 on Wiscasset’s Scout Hall, now a training center for the town. SUSAN JOHNS/Wiscasset Newspaper

By paring parking on Hodge Street, Wiscasset selectmen April 15 hoped to up traffic safety in that in-town neighborhood.

Said Town Manager Dennis Simmons, Route One-Hodge-Washington is "…

Obituary
William R. Love Jr.

William R. (Bill) Love Jr. died…

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John O. Fullerton, 76, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away on April 12, 2025.

He was born on April 12, 1949 in Bath, Maine to parents Aubrey N. Fullerton and Elsie Lillian Haines. He is…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

Saturday, May 10

Festival events begin at the Harbor Theater's screening of "The Train" (https://youtu.be/guShTdbHjL8) - Free admission courtesy of BRVM. RSVP to the theater to attend at…

236 Townsend Ave./Route 27, Boothbay Harbor.

"OOOOOK-lahoma! Where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain, And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet, When the wind comes right behind the rain..."…

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In a few months, Woolwich residents can expect to be notified by mail of their new property valuation. “Dirigo Assessing Group notified us they expect to be done by the end of June, or at the…

A group of Lincoln County citizens will be conducting a Save Democracy Town Hall event at the Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro on Monday, April 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The event…

DOT land taking

In January, Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission applied for a $150,000 Department of Economic and Community Development Grant to search for possible sites for expanding sewer and water for…

Obituary
Francis P. Twinem Jr.

Francis Patton Twinem Jr., known by family and friends as "Pat," died peacefully in Bradenton, Floridaon March 20, 2025…

L- R: Angela Robinson, Director of Waiver Services, Mobius,  Mike and Sue Risinger, and Mobius Executive Director Michaela York, who accepted the donation on behalf of Mobius in memory of Kylee Risinger Turcotte. Courtesy of Eleanor Busby

Katahdin HouseMobius, Inc. is honored to announce a generous $20,000 donation from Mike and Sue Risinger in loving memory of their daughter, Kylee Risinger Turcotte. This meaningful gift will be…

Obituary
Clinton A. Gold

Clinton Aaron Gold, age 42 of Wiscasset, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 14, 2025 after an extended period of illness. He was born on Feb. 7, 1983 in…

Finding Our Voices three-day event
Logo courtesy of Patrisha McLean

Finding Our Voices is proud to announce Bath and Brunswick coming together to get really loud about domestic abuse with a multi-faceted program May 9 - 11. The educational march, survivor-led…

Bill Vaughan from the Damariscotta/Newcastle Rotary and Erica Berman executive director of Veggies to Table. Courtesy photo

Veggies to Table, a nonprofit farm committed to providing fresh, sustainable produce to our community, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $1,000 check from the Damariscotta-Newcastle…