The Lincoln Home staff has come up with a creative utilization of space to allow safe visits with family members. Mike Knopf and Kevin Benner built a half wall with a plexiglass top to allow…
News
Many of us are asked “How is everyone at the Village?” or “Are the residents okay?” or “Has anyone gotten the virus there?” The outpour of concern for residents is not surprising, as the Village…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 8, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,588 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
Obituary
Diane Johnson Blasco passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2020 at her summer cottage in Southport, Maine.
Diane was born in Bronxville, New York on Oct. 24, 1957 to Loretta Donnelly Johnson…
The T-shirt with a design by Boothbay Region Elementary School fifth grader Chau Nyugen has arrived at The Smiling Cow, 14 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor. The second annual WJD Student T-shirt…
UPDATED: Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett was able to reply at length Monday to Wiscasset Newspaper’s request for comment after the demonstration. Here…
Help Yourself Shelf (HYS) at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset is honored to be the recipient of stamp out hunger funds generated at both the Boothbay Harbor and Damariscotta Hannaford…
Boothbay Region High School
The Boothbay Region High School Class of 2020 marched on together June 5 after a difficult last spring semester. Friends and family were absent from the gym as Class Marshal Colby Babcock led his…
This year, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will present its 16th annual garden symposium, “Designing with Water,” via three online sessions, June 10, 17 and 24. Honoring CMBG’s seasonal theme, “…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 7, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 99.
The individuals was a resident of Cumberland…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 7, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,570 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 6, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,524 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
Out of concern for the health and safety of our summer worshipers, clergy and organists and to be in compliance with government directives and recommendations of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine,…
The Boothbay Region High School Class of 2020 graduated Friday, June 5. Here are the graduates after they received their diplomas and stood with BRHS Principal Tricia Campbell.
For three days in March, Robinson’s Wharf was having a strong 2020. Then the coronavirus hit, and the popular Southport restaurant closed to dine-in eating, as did all other Maine restaurants.…
Wiscasset Middle High School released the following on Friday, June 5.
Graduation Quick Guide for Wiscasset Speedway ceremony, parade through town, and the fireworks:
6 to 6:30 p.…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 5, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 98.
The individuals were residents,…
The Celebration of Life for Carla D. Allen, planned for Aug. 8, has been postponed until Aug. 7, 2021. Further information will be available as we get closer to the date.
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 5, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,482 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
Three Bath men have been charged in a burglary early June 3 at …
Obituary
Thomas P. Sikes, 71, of Edgecomb, died tragically in a fatal collision on June 3, 2020 in Wiscasset.
He was born in Suffield, Connecticut on Aug. 13, 1948, and he lived in Stafford,…
Lincoln County commissioners received five sealed bids from Maine dealerships June 2 for buying three new police SUVs. Newcastle Chrysler of Newcastle was the low bidder, with $28,589 for each of…
AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration announced additional business reopenings Thursday under the Governor’s rural reopening plan.
Under the update, in 13 counties, tasting rooms and bars may…
Following the final marching practice before graduation, Boothbay Region High School seniors were presented scholarships and awards during the school’s annual awards ceremony on Thursday morning,…
On June 1, the doors to all county government offices re-opened to public access. Lincoln County Administrator Carrie Kipfer reported offices are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. …
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 4, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,446 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has for the first time since the pandemic outbreak released COVID-19 confirmed and probable case data by ZIP code.
Until Wednesday, Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah…
Saturday, May 30 was a beautiful day to participate in a bottle drive and pick up a lunch-to-go at the Farm 23 bakery, and many Boothbay area residents stopped by.
Action for Animals Maine…
Two fishermen’s wives, Monique Coombs and Rebecca Spear, are working together to collect seafood recipes, photos, and stories, to create the “Maine Coast Fishing Families Seafood Cookbook.”…
More than just a weed, an invasive plant is one that comes from another region and causes harm by taking over habitat from native plants on which wildlife relies.…
Chester F. Fossett turned 90 years of age on May 26.
A lifelong resident of Boothbay Harbor, Chester graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School in 1947 and Maine Maritime Academy in 1950.…
The far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 virus and the measures being taken to reduce its spread are applicable in many areas you may not have thought about. While state and local…
About 11:08 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, Wiscasset Police Department was dispatched…
AUGUSTA — The Maine criminal justice community, which includes the Maine Chiefs of Police Association, the Maine Sheriffs…
Another Midcoast summertime favorite, First Congregational Church of Wiscasset’s Summerfest, is off this year. “It is with a heavy heart that the church council, taking into consideration the…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 3, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 95.
The individual, a man in his 70s, was a resident…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 3, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,418 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
United Way of Mid Coast Maine announced $93,900 in grants to 20 agencies that are working to meet the increased needs of local people during the pandemic. This is on top of $47,340 to 16 agencies…
Wiscasset Community Center got the go-ahead June 2 from selectmen for a limited reopening of the pool and gymnasium. Meeting by teleconference, the board also authorized a committee to look into…
Bob Steneck, a University of Maine School of Marine Sciences faculty member, is an internationally recognized marine ecologist whose research expertise ranges from coral reefs and kelp forests to…
Obituary
Nancy Hurst, 86, of Boothbay Harbor, died peacefully on May 27, 2020 after a brief illness.
She was born and raised on Southport, daughter of Leland and Lucy Snowman and older sister to…
As Gov. Janet Mills’ stay at home executive order approaches its June 11 end date, Edgecomb officials are thinking about reopening the municipal building to the public. On June 1, selectmen…
Boothbay Railway Village
Boothbay Railway Village will not open this summer. BRV’s board of directors held off on deciding as long as it could, changing scenarios to reflect Gov. Janet Mills’ latest COVID-19 guidelines.…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 2, an additional five COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 94.
Four individuals were residents of…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 2, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,377 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
Women who became shadows of their former selves after spending decades living in abusive domestic partnerships are walking out into the light. And they are speaking out, talking about what…
Friday night on Zoom in Alna, Jeff Spinney and his lawyer described his use and planned use of the Sheepscot River, and resident after resident spoke of impacts they don’t want to see and hear.…
The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) Board of Directors made the difficult decision to cancel their onsite summer programming at the Ocean Point Marina until further notice. Instead they…
In 1820, the province of Maine broke away from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and became the 23rd state. As part of the Missouri Compromise, Maine entered as a “free” state and Missouri as a “…
Town office staff have come up with a good reopening plan, Westport Island First Selectman George Richardson said Monday night. “I appreciate all the work.”
In the UberConference call, the…
