Plans leading up to the Dedication Ceremony of the Veterans Plaza in Brunswick this fall continue to progress. The Town of Brunswick has selected award winning Atlantic Landscape Construction of…
News
AUGUSTA — In accordance with directives from the President, Governor Janet Mills ordered Friday the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Sunday…
Wiscasset Middle High School is proud to announce the five seniors in the Class of 2020 who have earned the distinction of being a “Top Scholar.” To be recognized as a “Top Scholar,” a senior…
Maine CDC corrects death toll data
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 22, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 75.
One individual was a resident of Kennebec…
Mary Ellen Barnes, executive director of the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission, was elected chair of United Way’s Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting Wednesday, May…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 22, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,948 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
The Maine Community Foundation announced that the Boothbay Region YMCA Child Enrichment Center and the Boothbay Region Food Pantry were among the 130 recipients of COVID-19 Response Fund Grants…
Edgecomb’s Karen Potter had just gotten home from work at Dan’s Automotive in Boothbay Harbor Thursday when the family’s Labradors, on the deck, started barking.
“We’re like what’s that? Oh…
For the first time, Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12 voters might decide the budget without first having the open meeting where they can alter it, Superintendent of Schools Howard Tuttle…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 21, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,877 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce that it will open to the public Monday, June 1. Gardens have long been places of healing, tranquility, and beauty — especially during times…
On May 18, Lincoln County Courthouse’s doors opened to the Registries of Deeds and Probate for people who made appointments. The courts are open Mondays,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 20, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,819 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
Obituary
Robin E. Anderson of Thomaston passed on with the caring support of The Sussman House in Rockport on May 16, 2020 after an arduous journey with lung cancer.
She was born in Bath, Maine on…
Think it sounds like a great gig to wrap your car with advertisements for money? It turns out that these offers can be perfect opportunities for scammers to steal your money. When you sign up,…
On behalf of two local organizations, Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust (Coastal Rivers), Colby & Gale initiated a fundraising campaign to…
The Wiscasset Select Board rescheduled the annual town meeting and election for Tuesday, Sept. 8, canceled the Fourth of July parade and fireworks, and approved a proposed ambulance contract with…
With 70% of the town’s annual budget dedicated to education, Edgecomb selectmen are concerned how the new contract the teachers union and school committee have will impact taxpayers in the years…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 19, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 73.
The individuals were residents of…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 19, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,741 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
The warm weather has arrived and with it Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) is moving ahead with a number of planned stewardship improvements across its preserves. Last October, as part of land…
Selectmen resume budget work
The Woolwich Select Board reopened the town office to the public and resumed work on the 2020-2021 budget Monday afternoon. If COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings are lifted, the annual…
The following businesses will not open for summer 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Business owners who wish to be listed may send an email, with or without an explanation, to…
In their latest UberConference call, Westport Island selectmen on Monday mulled a possible June return to in-person meetings, with COVID-19 precautions.
First Selectman George Richardson…
American Legion Post 54 of Wiscasset is asking people not to attend a Memorial Day wreath-laying and instead view a video recording of it on Facebook or stop by the veterans wall later to view the…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 18, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 71.
The individual was a resident of Cumberland…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 18, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,713 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
In response to CDC directives and guidance regarding COVID-19, the Honor Flight Network has advised all hubs to suspend Honor Flight travel, nation-wide, through Aug. 31, 2020.
Honor Flight…
Obituary
Greg A. Hodgdon, 48, of Fellowship Drive, Woolwich died on May 16, 2020.
He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on Feb. 13, 1972, a son of Paul K. and Linda M. (Bollich) Hodgdon.
Greg…
“Gov. Mills’ announcement made it a whole new ball game,” said Janson’s Clothing Store owner Betty Jeanne Maddocks in response to Gov. Janet Mills’ decision to move up the opening date for non-…
Obituary
On May 12, 2020, Debora Peters, loving wife, mother of three children, and grandmother of three, passed away suddenly at age 60.
Debora was born on March 9, 1960 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine…
Obituary
Jesse Owen, 57, passed away peacefully at home in Boothbay on May 12, 2020.
Born on Aug. 9, 1962 in Boothbay Harbor he was the son of the Judith (Giles) Owen and the late Philip Owen.
…
The Lincoln Arts Festival Board of Directors regrets to announce it will not be holding its scheduled events for July and August 2020. The July events scheduled at the Congregational Church of…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 17, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,687 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
Retired Lincoln County Planner Robert Faunce advised Alna’s planning board May 12 to adopt bylaws as soon as possible. Noting the Zoom session had almost 40 attendees, Faunce told the board: “So I…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 16, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 70.
The individual was a resident of Cumberland…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 16, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,648 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is launching a food preservation webinar series Tuesday, May 26, at 2 p.m. The weekly series continues through Oct. 27.
“…
The Boothbay Region YMCA will host American Red Cross blood drives on Thursday, June 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday, July 16, 1 to 6 p.m. Both will be held in the YMCA’s field house. The blood…
Wiscasset School Department announced Friday, Wiscasset Middle High School’s Class of 2020 will graduate at Wiscasset Speedway instead of in the school lot as first announced. The fireworks at the…
Thanks to the United States Postal Service, there’s a new way to experience Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The American Gardens Forever® series of stamps features ten public gardens, all of…
On Thursday, May 14 at 1:10 p.m., Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Calls Hill Road in Dresden for a report of a stolen gun. The gun was allegedly stolen by a…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 15, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 1,603 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
The Boothbay Farmers Market starts its season on Boothbay Town Common on Thursday, May 21. It will set up on the Common from 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday through Oct. 8.
Dan Sortwell of…
Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission
Lincoln County Planner Elswyth Strassberger resigned as of May 13. Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission hired her last August following the resignation of…
Wiscasset selectmen
A gift of $3,000 from organizers of a Wiscasset GoFundMe campaign will go in the town’s general assistance account. The select board accepted the donation from Friends of Wiscasset Village in the…
UPDATE: From Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland: Maine’s Amber Alert has been canceled. The missing 3-year-old was located safe a short time ago. Additional details…
AUGUSTA: The Mills Administration announced that, effective immediately, Maine lodging providers can begin accepting future reservations for stays with an…
Obituary
Darlene E. Ashby, 61 of Alna, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of May 1, 2020.
She was born at Miles Memorial Hospital on Oct. 23, 1958.
Darlene was a resident of…
