With Boothbay Harbor’s annual Harbor Fest almost upon us, there are a few things worth noting, over and above all the fun events, food extravaganzas and shopping opportunities that will be offered…
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Wiscasset Police Department
Alfred “Willy” Simmons submitted his packet to retire on Aug. 29 after 34 years of service to the Wiscasset Police Department, Chief Jeff Lange announced in an email Aug. 31.
Simmons became…
The Lincoln Home shouts out a huge thank you to over 200 people in our community who came to join in the fun at the Lobster & More event Aug. 19.
All ages danced to the…
On Thursday, Sept. 14, the award-winning documentary film, “A Plastic Ocean,” will be screened at the Portland Museum of Art at 7 Congress Street, followed by a panel discussion with Rockport’s…
Signups for off-hours use of meeting space could be a “selling point” to residents if selectmen propose a new town office, Alna Third Selectman Doug Baston said Aug. 30.
He said the fire…
American Legion Post 54 of Wiscasset invites all area veterans and their families to a free cookout and open house at the Post’s hall at 523 Bath Road, Saturday, Sept. 23 at noon.
Commander…
Richard Tetrev will be Wiscasset Municipal Airport’s interim airport manager the rest of the season, following Frank Costa’s resignation effective Sept. 5, Wiscasset Administrative Assistant Kathy…
Ruth Applin always made the world a better place, Wiscasset Selectman Ben Rines Jr. said Tuesday. Applin, 100, died at home in Wiscasset Aug. 25.
First Congregational Church member Linda…
The Wiscasset Ordinance Review Committee has prepared a report selectmen sought on how to propose repealing the Historic Preservation Ordinance. The draft report the ORC approved Monday night also…
Hurricane Harvey has affected us all. It’s difficult to look at the heartbreaking events in Texas without wanting to help in some way.
Scammers know this and are eagerly trolling, hoping to…
Edgecomb selectmen on Aug. 28 approved the sale of one of two tax-acquired properties and agreed to a process for selling the other.
The properties have been in public hands for months. The…
NAPA Auto Parts in Wiscasset is providing a discount to area first responders, including fire, police and EMS.
Kevin Brewer, who put together the program, is the son of two of the owners,…
For the fourth consecutive year, Westport Island residents are seeing a decrease in the town’s mil rate from $7.20 per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2016-17 to $6.60 in 2017-18. For every $100,…
Obituary
Raymond Sanger Wilkins Jr., 92, of Boothbay died of natural causes on Aug. 22, 2017.
Raymond was born in Boston, Mass. on Dec. 31, 1924. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy before serving…
Obituary
Archie Wilmont Brewer, 72, of Wiscasset died on Aug. 21, 2017 at his residence after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer.
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Local quilters, friends, and committee members of the Chapman-Hall House have contributed their skills to produce an adaptation of a signature quilt from its collection, the Esther Jameson Newbert…
The Lincoln County Registry Of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in June:
Alna: None.
Boothbay: Stevenson, Lawrence to Warren, Harold and…
Grace Church, 1100 Washington Street, Bath is hosting Rosalind Benton in “Fancy That: Tea with Rosalind,” an educational as well as entertaining performance on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m.…
George Parker, who has served as a selectman the last three years and was just reelected in June for another three years, has announced he will resign, effective when he moves, as expected, across…
Obituary
Sylvia Ragon, 80, of Manchester, Maine, died peacefully Aug. 27, 2017 at her home.
Born in Augusta, Maine on Feb. 3,…
Obituary
Ruth Jones Applin, 100, of Churchill Street, Wiscasset died Aug. 25, 2017 at her residence. She had the Boston Cane for Wiscasset.
She was born on April 16,…
Obituary
Marguerite “Peggy” Adams, 95, of Center Township, Monaca, Pennsylvania died peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice, Brighton Township, Pennsylvania on…
September is National Preparedness Month
There are many things we may regret in life, but being prepared for emergencies is not one of them. You might say I have a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I was forced to…
Laura Whitney and Matt Brewer of Freeport were married on Saturday, July 29 at the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Josh Fitterling and followed by…
Dead River Company in Boothbay Harbor presented $1,000 to Lynn and Mike Martin for the Lincoln County Fire Chiefs Association on Thursday, Aug. 24. The $1,000 will be raffled off as either No. 2…
Maine Supreme Judicial Court
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Aug. 22 upheld a lower court's conviction of a driver in a fatal Woowich accident.
According to the ruling by Maine’s highest court, the case involved a…
GARDINER – Maine Securities Administrator Judith Shaw announced that Robert H. Edmunds III, formerly of Nobleboro, has been sentenced in Lincoln County Superior Court to 18 months in…
Wiscasset Police Department
The Wiscasset Police Department held a school supply drive Friday, Aug. 25 for children attending Wiscasset schools. The department received backpacks, book bags and school supplies, as well as…
Obituary
Ernest H. Giles Jr., 69, of Marden Road, Boothbay, died peacefully at home with his beloved family at his side.
Ernest was the son of Ernest Giles Sr. and Ida Andrews Giles.
Ernest…
Wiscasset Middle High School now has a Class D athletic status, although the Wolverine teams will continue to compete in the Mountain Valley Conference and against Class C high schools.
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By a show of hands, 56 to 29, Wiscasset voters passed a $66,764 municipal planning budget including restoring the town planner’s position. The article was the only item of business at a special…
In a 56-29 show of hands at Wiscasset Elementary School Thursday night, Wiscasset voters passed the $66,764 planning budget. It was the same amount voters rejected nearly 2-1 in June.
More…
Wiscasset Town Manager Marian Anderson is pleased to announce Wiscasset has received a dividend check of $6,970 from the Maine Municipal Association, as a result of the town’s good loss experience…
Eclipse 2017: These series of photos of Monday’s eclipse were take by a staff photographer on Southport Island between 1:31 p.m. and 2:56 p.m. In Maine, Monday’s solar eclipse was only partial. At…
Obituary
Marjorie Melzar Emery died on August 21, 2017, at her home in Wayne, Maine.
She was …
Schooner Cove is hosting a lunch and learn to discuss the basics of Medicare on Friday, Sept. 8 at 11:30 a.m. in the library.
Come join us for lunch and to…
Wiscasset Police Department
The Wiscasset Police Department held its second “Coffee with a Cop” event Aug. 23, at Treats on Main Street. Coffee and breakfast pastries were free to folks who stopped by to chat with Chief Jeff…
The Wiscasset Police Department will have no responsibility in providing downtown crossing guards over the Labor Day weekend. Business owners will need to work out details for providing the…
The Wiscasset Select Board heard recommendations from Wright Pierce Engineering on Tuesday for improving the operation and efficiency of the treatment plant. The Topsham-based firm was hired to…
A local legislator wants to change wording on the referendum this fall calling for expanding Medicaid. Rep. Stephanie Hawke (R-Boothbay Harbor) joined four other House Republican lawmakers and a…
A new medical marijuana caregivers’ business will be opening in Edgecomb Sept. 1. Downeast Medicinals received planning board approval Aug. 17 to begin operating on Route 1. The business is owned…
On Aug. 25, the Wiscasset Police Department will be hosting a Back to School Supply Drop Off Drive Thru for kids who attend the Wiscasset School Department. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon at…
Westport Island’s Bonyun Preserve increased by 44.4 acres Aug. 12, when Kennebec Estuary Land Trust bought a parcel along the east side of Junction Road for $76,000.
According to KELT and…
Woolwich voters consider approving a $19,000 engineering study for a bridge on George Wright Road. The question is one of two at a special town meeting set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Eric…
The deadline for editorial and advertising submissions for the Sept. 7 edition is Friday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. The Boothbay Register office will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day.…
death notice
Marjorie Emery died peacefully on Aug. 21, 2017 at the young age of 100.
There will be a private family burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay. A Celebration of Life Service will be held…
UPDATE: Lincoln County Communications confirmed Tuesday evening, Alna’s Timothy Jordan has been located and is safe.
Original post: The Lincoln County Sheriff Office is seeking the public’…
The Wiscasset Police Department will host its second annual Coffee with a Cop on Aug. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Treats at 80 Main St. All community members are invited to attend.
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Dresden selectmen voted on Monday, Aug. 22 to form a committee to negotiate a new contract with cable television provider Spectrum.
Spectrum, owned by Charter…
Registration is now open for the 18th annual Midcoast Maine Tour de Farms, scheduled for Sept. 30. Enjoy an early fall bike ride while supporting local farmers and producers. The Morris Farm Trust…
