Robert “Bob” McCarthy, age 83, renowned King of the Southport Daylilies, died Jan. 26, 2018 while in Hospice in Rockport, with his beloved family and his dear golden retriever…

The following closed cases were reported by the Lincoln County Clerk for January. Unless otherwise noted, all sentences are served at Two Bridges Regional Jail.

Paul S. Jones, 40, of…

Recently, there has been increased scrutiny of Maine’s land trusts. As a local land conservation organization, Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) welcomes the attention and the opportunity to share…

Free income tax help is once again being offered by AARP Tax-Aides for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 or older. You do not need to be an AARP member or…

A new grant program from the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) will allow five communities across the state an opportunity to ensure their youngest children receive a healthy start and arrive…

Tom and Lee Ann Szelog documented their experience of looking closely at their 70 acres of the Maine woods, during the passage of one full year, through writing and Tom’s photography. Tom gave…

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee invites the public to a lasagna dinner on Sunday Feb. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mobius, 319 Main Street in Damariscotta.

Need some camaraderie to get…

Abigail Manahan has announced her candidacy for an Alna seat on the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit board. She said the renewed dialogue in Alna, regarding the future of school choice and…

Firefighters were called to a structure fire at 12 Matthews Road, off Beath Road, in Boothbay Tuesday shortly after 5 a.m. Firefighters from Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Southport and Edgecomb…

A large and energetic crowd turned out on a cold night at the Newcastle Community Center Jan. 24 for the Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) monthly meeting and for the chance to meet Eric…

Hearts Ever Young (H.E.Y.), the popular local theatrical troupe, welcomes new cast members to perform in their new, original May 2018 show.  H.E.Y. is a non-profit, charitable organization.…

The website of Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in Damariscotta went online a couple of weeks ago, and is already eliciting comments such as “pretty darn hip for a secondhand book store.”

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State and local authorities are monitoring a World War II-era minesweeper for possible fuel leakage. The 66-foot wooden boat sank at its mooring in Wiscasset harbor during a blizzard Jan. 4.

The deal of century – the 17th-century that is – might have been the purchase of lands that today make up Woolwich. But the historic transaction meant two very different things to its Native…

Accused murderer Shawna Gatto of Wiscasset had her bail reduced at a bail hearing at Knox County Courthouse on Jan. 25.  She was represented by her attorneys, Phillip Cohen and Jeremy Pratt.…

The Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in November:

Alna: Wells Fargo Bank N A and Sanborn, Patrick E. to Federal Home Loan…

Former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy Kenneth Hatch III pled no contest in a Knox County courthouse Friday to a charge of furnishing a place for a minor to consume liquor, a Class D…

Senator Dana Dow (R-Lincoln) has announced the addition of $11.6 million to Maine’s Unclaimed Property Fund. This property consists of financial assets that have gone unclaimed by their owners.…

Nancy M. Waslick died peacefully Jan. 21, 2018 at her home on Fern Lake in Leicester, Vermont, surrounded by her family.

Nancy and her husband moved to Middlebury, Vermont in 1982 and in…

Children can benefit from practicing mindfulness just as much as adults can. Join us on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the LincolnHealth – Miles Campus in Damariscotta or the…

St. Giles' Episcopal Church on Route 126 in Jefferson will host the second of its free 2018 wintertime suppers for Midcoast residents Saturday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m.

This winter in Maine is a…

Richard “Rick” Macmillan, 71, of Hopkinton, Massachusetts died Jan. 22, 2018 after battling ALS. A lifelong resident of Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Virginia (Robbins) and Robert…

Will the passenger train soon return to Midcoast Maine? If the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority is successful, the Amtrak Downeaster may come up from Boston, stop in Portland and…

Learn how you can help children in Lincoln County become more resilient by attending a free community film viewing of “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope.” The film will…

At a special town meeting Jan. 18, Damariscotta voted to enact a six-month moratorium on the recreational sales of marijuana. By law, a temporary moratorium is good for 180 days, and can be…

A change in how plastics can be marketed will soon change how plastics are sorted for recycling in Lincoln County. Plastics #1, which include lightweight items such as clear clamshell takeaway…

Due to the inclement weather, tonight’s Wiscasset Board of Selectmen’s meeting has been cancelled. The board is planning on meeting on Jan.  30.

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This morning, we learned from the town’s lawyers that there has been an unexpected development in connection with the settlement negotiations with MDOT.  We are working with our lawyers…

Dresden selectmen gave the go ahead Monday night for a team of researchers from Boston College to set up a temporary seismic station in the basement of the town office to study earthquakes.

Woolwich officials hope the state’s plans to repave the Middle Road section of Route 127 will include its shoulders.

The 15-mile stretch runs through the center of town from the…

Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) will conduct a straw poll for gubernatorial candidates at the county caucus to be held on Feb. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Great Salt Bay School, 559…

Wiscasset School Department has announced a two-hour delay for Tuesday, Jan. 23.

The National Weather Service at weather.gov was reporting a winter weather advisory for freezing rain and…

Alna voters on March 23 will have two selectmen’s candidates to consider for one seat and two other residents to consider for a seat representing the town on the Sheepscot Valley Regional School…

After years of success, the Rotary Auction has outgrown its traditional spot on the Boothbay Common. This year’s upcoming Auction will be held at Boothbay Region High School. Plans are in place…

Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) is excited to announce a new acquisition to the museum collection: the original half-model, or builder’s model, of the six-masted schooner Wyoming of 1909…

Anita Hodgdon of Barters Island, Boothbay died Jan. 18, 2018 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was 60 years old.

Anita was a lifelong resident of the Boothbay area and had…

Margaret P. Hughes (Hilda/Meghan), after several courageous battles with cancer,…

If you haven't heard about browntail moth — or you dread the end of winter because you see those browntail moth nests in the tops of your trees — come learn the latest information about…

Midcoast CA$H announces their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for 2018. Generally, individuals who make less than $54,000 are eligible to have their taxes prepared and e-filed for…

Wiscasset Ambulance Service and Westport Fire Department and EMS aided a man struck by a tree off Westport Island’s Main Road Sunday afternoon, Westport Fire Department officials said.

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Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that strengthen communities are encouraged to apply to the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.

A…

Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta hosts several meetings each month of the Genealogy Club, which meets at the library on Main Street, and welcomes family history researchers of all levels…

Casey David Rattleff, 20, of Stonebridge Lane, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 14, 2018. Casey was the son of Corey Rattleff and Tracy Deion Rattleff, born Oct. 20, 1997 in…

The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) is exploring the possibility of operating seasonal weekend Downeaster service to Midcoast Maine, including the communities of Bath,…

Game wardens are urging anyone accessing Maine’s lake and ponds to exercise extreme caution. Following yesterday’s rescue of three people from Long Pond in Southwest Harbor, at least nine more…

Due to an expected larger crowd for the  Jan. 23 select board meeting, the meeting location has been changed from the Municipal Building Meeting Room to the Wiscasset…

Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with neighborhood-based stores in six states, likes to give back to the communities in which they are located. Throughout the year, the company…

School choice, a frequent topic for selectmen the last year and a half and the subject of a referendum this spring, faces more discussion March 5. First Selectman David Abbott said that’s the…

Over its seventy-five-year history, Cheney Insurance of Damariscotta, Maine has earned a reputation for providing insurance products and peace-of-mind at reasonable costs. The professional agents…