Maxine Tourtillotte, a lifelong resident of Boothbay Harbor, died peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 18.
Maxine was born on March 4 1923, the only child of Earle and Myra…
News
Wiscasset Historic Preservation Commission
The Wiscasset Historic Preservation Commission on Feb. 15 reviewed parts of the preservation ordinance that relate to how information is supplied to the public, abutters and other interested…
Town of Edgecomb
The Edgecomb Planning Board questioned whether a Maine Department of Environmental Protection request to review a residential pier system was for a past or future application. The board received…
A boy who attends Lincoln Academy in Newcastle has been charged with terrorizing, a Class D misdemeanor, after he allegedly made threating comments to other students during school on Thursday Feb…
Business and Consumer Court
The Business and Consumer Court has given Wiscasset more time to respond to the Maine Department of Transportation’s answer to the town’s request for a permanent injunction preventing MDOT…
The Seahawks have won a quarterfinal game in Augusta, 65-64, over Waynflete Monday afternoon.
Boothbay Region High School’s Class C south boys basketball team had high scorers of Steve Reny…
Elections 2018
Ralph Hilton of Alna has announced his run to return to Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12’s board.
“Let me have a moment with the residents of Alna to speak of my motivation…
Damariscotta
For those who have lost a loved one to suicide, the struggle to make sense of their loved one’s death may last for a very long time. The unspeakable sadness about the suicide can become a painful…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine invites local businesses, organizations and individuals to sign up to Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2018, presented by Hannaford Supermarkets, Camden National Bank and…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Newcastle Community Center, 86 River Road, on Wednesday, Feb 28. There will be light…
When Alna’s Aaron Robinson got a text Feb. 15 from wife Kristen, a teacher at Damariscotta Montessori School in Nobleboro, he said he reacted to its contents as a father, the husband of a…
In Wiscasset Saturday, a labor of love meant working on a sunny morning inside a cramped, fairly dark space in 20-degree temperatures.
Fortunately, no breeze was blowing and the view from…
By the light of the full winter moon, the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) welcomes the public to explore Thorne Head Preserve in Bath for owls on Friday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. Led by Maine…
Washburn and Doughty in East Boothbay to get the contract
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Transportation sent a Notice of Intent to Award an $8.8 million contract for the construction of a new Maine State Ferry Service vessel to…
The Morris Farm, a working farm and education center that promotes sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship, and Chewonki, an environmental education oganization that promotes…
The Portland Museum of Art is thrilled to announce that it has received a major gift of works by American icon Winslow Homer through the incredible generosity…
“Mapping the Coast of Colonial Maine: Local Colonists vs. Imperial Agents” is the topic of the Lincoln County Historical Association’s Winter Lecture Feb. 25.
Dr. Matthew Edney, the Osher…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office released the following media alert Friday:
This afternoon the following statement was released from the administration at Lincoln Academy:
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Democratic Caucuses are Sunday, March 4, Snow date March 11. The caucuses are a chance to meet local legislative and other candidates, get involved in a municipal committee, and become a delegate…
Area officials have confirmed authorities are investigating a comment the Alna for Choice in Education website received Wednesday. The website formed around Alna’s school choice issue voters face…
Superior Court Justice Daniel Billings has ruled on a longstanding dispute between Westport Island and two of its property owners. In a Jan. 30 decision, Billings found for plaintiffs…
Ahoy, mateys! The Friends of Windjammer Days met Feb. 13 downtown and discussed this year’s festival. So, let’s start with the really big news – the following schooners were confirmed in January…
First Congregational Church of Wiscasset
The First Congregational Church of Wiscasset will be sponsoring a community discussion on child abuse, local statistics, prevention and how the community can help.
Guest speaker Leslie…
Once again this year, FRANK 106.9 (WBQX, Thomaston) will be broadcasting high school tournament basketball featuring Oceanside, Camden Hills, Medomak Valley, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, Belfast and new…
Two petitions the Alna General Store’s co-owner and a former selectman turned in could have voters considering expanding the town’s alcohol rules. Selectmen told store co-owner Ken Solorzano and…
The Edgecomb Fire Department responded to 21 calls between Jan. 1 and Jan. 30. Local Emergency Management Agency Director Bill Witzell reports January saw a “fairly even distribution” of…
Woolwich selectmen
Woolwich selectmen are close to finalizing their 2018-19 budget; included are proposed cost of living increases of up to two percent for the town administrator and town clerk.
The town…
Damariscotta River Association (DRA) and Pemaquid Watershed Association (PWA) are pleased to announce that they have embarked on a formal exploration of a more integrated future for the benefit of…
Obituary
Ralph L. Colby, 74, of Rumerill Road, Wiscasset, died unexpectedly Feb. 11, 2018 at his home.
He was born Jan. 9, 1944, the son of Leroy and Lillian (Gagnon) Colby.
Ralph was a great…
Wiscasset School Committee
The Wiscasset School Committee on Tuesday approved 4-1 a plan to make up three snow days. The school year would have ended June 22 for students. Now, if no additional snow days occur, school…
As Edgecomb officials begin budget deliberations, they need to consider options for filling a soon-to-be vacant code enforcement officer position. For the past two years, Edgecomb has contracted…
This Saturday, the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum will be running trains for the public hourly between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Catch a train from Sheepscot Station (97 Cross Road,…
Wiscasset selectmen voted at Wiscasset Community Center Tuesday night to reject a consent judgment with Maine Department of Transportation.
The nine-page judgment would have required MDOT…
Dresden Selectmen
Dresden resident Walter Loeman submitted a written proposal to selectmen regarding his interest in revitalizing the old town hall, also known as the grange hall. Currently, the only use the…
The Outreach Committee of the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will host the first of many voter registration drives on three upcoming Saturdays at the Main…
Obituary
Frederick R. Hart III, 80, of Wiscasset, died peacefully on the morning of Feb. 11, 2018 near his home in Maine.
Fred was born on July 1, 1937, in Concord Massachusetts, to Fred and Lois…
On Monday night, the Wiscasset Board of Appeals tabled the matter of whether or not Maine Department of Transportation was required to seek a certificate of appropriateness from the Wiscasset…
Damariscotta Board of Appeals
On Feb. 5, the Damariscotta Board of Appeals reversed part of the Planning Board’s decision to allow Stepping Stones, Inc. to build six buildings at its properties formerly known as “Blue…
Wiscasset Planning Board
Wiscasset Planning Board members voiced no early concerns Monday night with Clark’s Point Development LLC’s request to change plans for six condominiums near the…
Improvements to Route 127 shoulders won’t be included during repaving of the busy Woolwich thoroughfare this summer.
Road Commissioner Jack Shaw was hopeful the state might reconsider a…
After 27 years as president of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA), the state’s oldest fishermen’s organization, lobsterman David Cousens of South Thomaston will step down…
Local taxpayers are being asked to account for about one third of the proposed Edgecomb school budget increase. The school committee presented its proposed $2,869,172 budget for next year during…
Alna selectmen
After hearing from residents Monday night, Alna selectmen planned to gather more information about a modular option for a new town office and get numbers on what it would take to get the cape that…
Obituary
Leroy H. Yereance, 92, of Newcastle, formerly of Boothbay Harbor and Southport, died peacefully Feb. 8, 2018 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.
He…
Obituary
Susan Leach, 61, died at the University Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Jan. 30, 2018, from complications of the flu.
Susan, affectionately known as “Dude” to family and friends,…
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee invites the public to enjoy great food, friendly company and lively discussion at a lasagna dinner on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 5-7 p.m. at Mobius, 319 Main…
Obituary
Landon L. “Lanny” Oliver, 81, died peacefully Feb. 9, 2018 with his family by his side at Lincoln Health - Miles…
State Senator Dana Dow, representing the members of the Senate and House of Representatives for the State of Maine, joined in recognizing Michael Hall, owner of Hall Funeral Homes with locations…
If you worked hard last year and need help preparing your taxes, Midcoast CA$H has trained volunteers ready to assist. Individuals who make less than $54,000 are eligible to have their taxes…
Obituary
James A. Brown, 93, of Wickliffe, Ohio died peacefully on Feb. 2, 2018 at Lake West Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born Aug. 21, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late…
