Wiscasset filed a preliminary motion for injunction on March 2 in the Business and Consumer Court. The motion would restrain MDOT from construction connected with altering Route 1 in town until…
News
The African Children's Choir will perform a free concert at the United Baptist Church, 1 Elm Street, in Topsham on Sunday, March 11 at 7 p.m.…
Morse-Wiscasset wrestling
Wiscasset Middle High School senior Sam Strozier said Sunday, he was feeling good about his…
The Lincoln County Council of the Mountains to Shore Board of Realtors, together with the Maine Association of Realtors Affordable Housing Foundation’s Trish Ohler and chairperson Wayne Farrin,…
After two full growing seasons, Twin Villages Foodbank Farm (TVFF) in Damariscotta is ready to expand its capacity to grow and deliver fresh food to food pantries and other programs in Lincoln…
Morse-Wiscasset wrestling
Wiscasset Middle High School senior Sam Strozier was still in the game following Friday night…
‘change is inevitable and we must be prepared’
Maine commercial fishermen once again landed more than a half-billion dollars’ worth of marine resources in 2017, according to the state Department of Marine Resources, in a March 2 press release…
Alna selectmen
Following budget talks Feb. 28, a new Alna town office is still in play and voters may consider starting to fund a redo of the fire station’s parking lot. Fire Chief Mike Trask said the lot,…
None of the staff, students or others the Wiscasset Newspaper interviewed at Wiscasset Middle High School Thursday were surprised senior Sam Strozier earned a berth in the New England high school…
A local private school has taught the four R’s — reading, writing, (a)rithmetic, and religion for 39 years. Bible Baptist Church started Wiscasset Christian Academy in 1979 to provide families…
Obituary
Catherine Ogg, 86, died peacefully Feb. 22, 2018, at Tore’s Home in Brevard, North Carolina where she moved after a long life in Boothbay, Edgecomb, North Windham, and Portland, Maine; St. Croix…
The Maine Legislature on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution sponsored by Rep. Mick Devin, D-Newcastle, asking President Trump to exclude Maine from any future offshore oil and gas drilling…
Damariscotta River Association's (DRA’s) Archaeology Field School provides a unique opportunity for laypeople and students to participate in a professional dig. Students learn the fundamental…
MaineGeneral Health is expanding its nursing team and looks forward to meeting prospective RNs, CNAs and MAs at its annual job fair. The fair will be held Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at…
The latest Freedom of Access Act request Alna has gotten over school choice had Third Selectman Doug Baston wishing for an end to the multiple FOAA requests on the topic as a hearing and…
When we go to sleep at night, we have a level of comfort that our family will be safe and secure through the night. Unfortunately, there are instances where tragedy does strike in the night and…
Wiscasset’s first budget meeting of the season Tuesday involved public safety and the waterfront. Fire Chief T.J. Merry requested one change from Town Manager Marian Anderson’s budget. He…
Wiscasset selectmen
Wiscasset selectmen on Feb. 27 voted on language for a referendum on whether or not to continue the town’s lawsuit against Maine Department of Transportation. The board set the referendum for…
Wiscasset Middle High School will celebrate technology education at its Family STEM Night and Community Supper, Thursday, March 8 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Community members are invited to visit…
The future of a small one-lane bridge spanning Nequasset Brook in Woolwich will be left to voters at this year’s annual town meeting.
The bridge provides access from George Wright Road to a…
Edgecomb selectmen are contemplating creating a municipal record regarding local businesses. During the Feb. 26 board meeting, Selectman Ted Hugger proposed establishing a business permit for…
A new small batch craft beer brewery is coming to Boothbay Harbor, and it’s named for one of the best-known icons in the harbor.
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Come and celebrate the wonderful Irish heritage that was instrumental in the formation of St. Patrick Church in Newcastle on March 17. As in years past, the Shamrocks will be hosting a traditional…
Elections 2018
Eleven Democratic candidates are competing to run for governor this Sunday, March 4, at the statewide Democratic caucuses. In Lincoln County, Democrats will meet at several locations, staggered…
Lincoln Medical Partners Damariscotta gave the 20,000th free book to two-year-old patient Lev Martin through Raising Readers in February.
Raising Readers is a statewide program which…
Feb. 27 meeting
HALLOWELL — A discussion concerning Central Maine Power’s metering and billing issues will be on the Maine Public Utility Commission’s agenda Feb. 27, when it convenes in Hallowell for a regularly…
LCHA Winter Lecture Series
One of the earliest, accurate maps of the Boothbay, Wiscasset and Westport areas was the topic of Sunday’s installment of the Lincoln County Historical Association’s winter lecture series.…
Training is one of the best things you can do for your dog or puppy. Join professional dog trainer Jean Conte for the Central Lincoln County YMCA's Dog Obedience Classes. Held each Tuesday, the…
Wiscasset Parks and Recreation
Seeing the batting skill of daughter Taylor did not surprise Wiscasset’s Darcy Hinkley in the Wiscasset Community Center gym Saturday. The 4-year-old, swinging at ball after ball, and sister…
The Monmouth Academy Mustangs will play for the girls Class C state basketball championship as the Mustangs took the Class C South title Saturday night, 51-…
Scientists from the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, to present research findings at the annual Ocean Science Meeting (OSM).…
Sarah Riggens, 41, of Wiscasset, who was arrested Jan. 9 on sex charges involving minors, has been ordered to undergo a competency examination to determine if she can participate in her defense.…
On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received information that a dance instructor at Midcoast Dance Studio in Newcastle was allegedly…
Obituary
Janet G. Palen, 90, of Damariscotta, formerly of Wiscasset died Feb. 20, 2018 at Cove’s Edge.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Oct. 1, 1927, the only…
Over the past year a group of local, youth-serving organizations have been working collaboratively on the development of a county-wide network supporting the development of…
A baseball player, musician, trial judge, shopkeeper, selectman – Charles E. Knight wore many hats in the 90 years he called Wiscasset home. The day journals he left behind were the subject of the…
BRHS basketball
The sixth-seeded Boothbay Region High School boys varsity basketball team lost to the second-seeded Winthrop Ramblers, 61-60 in the semifinal round of the Class C South state basketball…
BRHS basketball
The top-seeded Boothbay Region High School girls varsity basketball team defeated the fourth-seeded Madison Bulldogs, 53-45 in the…
27 percent increase in deaths due to illegal fentanyl and fentanyl
AUGUSTA — The State of Maine saw 418 drug-induced deaths in 2017, according to figures released today by Maine’s Attorney General, Janet Mills. Drug overdose deaths increased by 11 percent in…
Obituary
Robert Joseph “Bob” Cole of Brunswick, Maine died on Feb. 18, 2018 surrounded by his children after a three-week illness.
Bob was born in New Haven, Connecticut on June 21, 1936 to Edward F…
Lincoln County Commissioners
Lincoln County Commissioners agreed to an audit contract with Berry-Talbot Royer of Falmouth, which turned in a bid of $5,000 for three years. This is $3,000 less than the previous contract, and…
Obituary
Donald Russell Walker, 89, died Feb. 17, 2018 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.
Don was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts on Dec. 5, 1928 to Harry R. Walker and Florence E. Walker.…
Obituary
Eugene F. Reed Sr., 83, of Boothbay died peacefully at home Feb. 13, 2018 following a brief illness.
For many years, Gene worked for Conley’s Garden Center. He also worked for both the…
On Friday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m., the Charles Lilly Post 149 American Legion will host a benefit bingo at its hall in Waldoboro for the Giles family of Boothbay. The Giles family of eight,…
Obituary
Marguerite J. “Maggie” Griffin, avid gardener, champion of local education, unrelentingly caring mother, feisty friend, keen-eyed noticer, and writer of many notes, died peacefully Feb. 15, 2018…
The man who received more votes for Maine governor than any in history was the featured speaker Feb. 17 at the Lincoln County GOP caucus. Paul LePage addressed local partisan Republicans in…
Woolwich selectmen received approval to transfer $33,522 from the undesignated fund balance at a special town meeting Feb. 20. The monies were to replenish three accounts depleted by the Oct…
Lincoln County Republican Caucus
The Lincoln County Republican Caucus met at Great Salt Bay Community School on Saturday, Feb. 17 for a gubernatorial straw poll. Gov. Paul LePage and wife Ann addressed the audience as…
Obituary
Malcolm H. Thomas, 90, died peacefully on Feb. 15, 2018, at St. Andrews Village where he had lived for well over a decade in an independent cottage and then in the Gregory Wing, where he received…
Don’t miss Channel 6’s “207” program Wednesday, Feb. 21 when the Y-Arts Youth and Junior Theater Festival show airs at 7 p.m.
Emily Mirabile, arts and humanities director…
