Ken Cooper has probably driven close to a million miles and never left Wiscasset. On May 4, he retired, ending a 44-year career with the highway department.

“Coop,” as he’s better known,…

The North Nobleboro Community Association regretfully announces the decision to cancel the 48th annual North Nobleboro Day due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The association made this decision because…

ROCKLAND — Approximately 250-300 people gathered peacefully in Chapman Park, June 1, carrying homemade signs, wearing masks against COVID-19, and shouting the name “George Floyd,” loudly, as cars…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 1, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,349 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…

Members of Boothbay Region High School Class of 2020 will march on together at 2 p.m. June 5. Essential staff will accompany the 30 students to keep the gathering to 50 people per Gov. Janet Mills…

Charles B. Davidson, 89, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on May 22, 2020.

He was born on Jan. 21, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to L. Otis and Sarah Davidson. He graduated Clarion…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 31, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,325 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 30, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,282 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…

Bible Baptist Church pastor Rob Green was excited May 28 for church May 31. He said the Wiscasset church’s new virtual and newer drive-in services have gone very well, but on Sunday, May 31, he…

A Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency search team was a real lifesaver May 27 for an 82-year-old East Boothbay woman. Lincoln County Communications received an emergency call around 11 a.m…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 29, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 85. 

The individual was a resident of Cumberland…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 29, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,226 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

As the  2019-20 school year winds to a close, in Edgecomb, it’s more of an end of an era than the end of school. This school year marked the 30th and last one for Administrative Assistant Judy…

Boothbay Region High School seniors will not be moving on to the next chapters of their lives without a graduation celebration. Principal Tricia Campbell said despite not being able to carry out…

After they responded to a survey, Boothbay Region High School seniors will come together at 2 p.m. June 5 for a full graduation ceremony. Principal Tricia Campbell and Dean of Students Allan…

Boothbay Public Works employees spent Wednesday morning placing graduation banners for the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2020 on Route 27 on the light posts around the Boothbay Common. Here…

Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District school committee members learned May 13, the Boothbay Region High School 2020 valedictorian and salutatorian are Hali Goodwin and Will Perkins,…

Thanks to Boothbay Region High School alumna and Seahawk track legend Angel Ames, …

Nicole Evans has joined the American Red Cross of Northern New England as executive director of the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter.

Evans brings more than 20 years of experience in…

AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap and the Maine State Archives have launched the New Century Community Grant Program for the preservation of archival collections.

This grant…

AUGUSTA — Secretary Matthew Dunlap has clarified provisions currently in place regarding vehicle registrations, during the statewide emergency closures and reduction in public services due to…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 28, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 84. 

The individuals were residents of…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 28, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,189 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

The Maine Judicial Branch announced May 27 the release of the State of Maine Judicial Branch COVID-19 Phased Management Plan. The plan creates a five-phased process for reopening Maine Courts and…

Boothbay’s T&D Variety went to new owners Max and Sage Patel May 18. Deb Frenkel and Tim Simmons said the idea to sell the convenience store and gas station after seven years came a few months…

AUGUSTA — During the May 27 daily COVID-19 briefing in Augusta, Governor Janet Mills addressed the issue of gathering for annual town meetings and school budget meetings this summer. 

“We’…

From virtual marching practice to fielding parade questions and planning a fun summer break sendoff for elementary school families, Wiscasset’s school department is working toward the school year’…

Dresden selectmen on May 26 considered the ambulance contract with Wiscasset for $25,000. It did not appear Dresden would be responsible for uncollectibles for the past year, but Town…

Recently, partners from Midcoast Conservancy, the Town of Alna, Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) met onsite at Head Tide Dam.

“We have had many inquiries…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 27, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 81. 

The individuals were residents of Cumberland…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 27, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,137 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

On May 23, 2020, John Lothrop passed away in the arms of his wife and daughter at his home in Newcastle. 

John was born in 1942 to Reverend Donald and Helena Lothrop in Cambridge,…

Rex Mason Johnson, 61, passed away at his home in Alna on May 21, 2020.

He was born on June 6, 1958 to Raymond and Janet Johnson in Seattle, Washington. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 26, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 79. 

The individual, a male in his 80s, was a resident…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 26, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,109 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

Holbrook’s Pond is back to looking like it’s supposed to and not like an overgrown mud puddle. This wasn’t the case last summer after a small dam gave way threatening the Wiscasset landmark at the…

Wiscasset’s eateries are gradually reopening or opening for the season as the state allows, according to interviews and the businesses’ Facebook pages.

Red’s Eats is gearing up to open May…

Habitat for Humanity’s Topsham ReStore is reopening to the public with new safety precautions in place. As an essential business, we know that there is a high demand for our ReStore merchandise…

Ceremonies in the Boothbay region on Memorial Day 2020 were called “moving,” “touching” and somewhat “eery,” as the COVID-19 pandemic took away the annual marching of veterans, school bands and…

The pandemic took away the speeches and singing, but not the other sounds or a new one, or the meaning, this Memorial Day in Wiscasset. American Legion Post 54, its auxiliary and Daughters of the…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 25, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,074 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

The Boothbay Farmers’ Market opened for another season with 27 members selling a variety of vegetables, plants, coffees and beers. It was a lot like past markets except for one major difference.…

AUGUSTA — After a delay in releasing updated data by the promised deadline, the Maine CDC has updated its list, May 24, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,055…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 24, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 78. 

The individual was a resident of York County and…

The Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) will hold their monthly meeting at their headquarters, 241 US Highway 1, Damariscotta, on June 3. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting will…

Fake checks are the darlings of many scam artists, from bogus lottery winnings, fake employment opportunities, to phony grant awards. Whatever the story, the scam artist sends you…

As COVID-19 continues impacting towns’ budgeting, Alna Treasurer Amy Stockford told selectmen via Zoom May 20, depending on when and if voters do a second round of spending, a second tax bill…

Where in the world is Pastor Josh Fitterling? He’s asking anyone who will listen – to the clues on his videos to help raise money for Habitat for Humanity. 

Fitterling is part of Team First…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 23, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 77. 

Both individuals were residents of…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 23, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,013 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…