William A. Kautzmann 88, of Presley Drive, East Boothbay, died May 19, 2017 at Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta.

“Bill” was born in Englewood, N.J., the son of the late Fred and Louise…

At the recent Central Lincoln County YMCA’s annual meeting and groundbreaking ceremony, the Sprague family was honored for their vision, determination and philanthropic leadership in creating what…

Big Al’s Super Values in Wiscasset is the subject of a six-page piece in the June issue of Down East Magazine, Al Cohen, owner of the Route One store, told fellow Ordinance Review Committee…

Allen F. Brewer, 85, of Edgecomb, died May 20, 2017.

Allen was born in Boothbay Harbor, son to the late Harold and Ruth (Sherman) Brewer. He attended local schools, worked in the woods with…

Are you interested in helping protect a favorite local natural area? The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, in cooperation with Damariscotta River Association (DRA), is…

Progress on the Clark’s Point Subdivision continues in Wiscasset with Monday’s approval of another update to the plan. The Planning Board unanimously supported changing it for the second time in…

The barn at Morris Farm is once again filling up with a huge selection of heirloom tomatoes, hardy Maine-grown perennials, vegetable and flower seedlings, and herbs for the farm’s annual plant…

Wiscasset’s Museum in the Streets™, the self-guided historical walking tour, is now available as a free mobile app. Download Wiscasset MITS from the Google Play or Apple stores. Narrated by…

A chimney fire Tuesday at 179 Bath Road, across from the former NAPA auto parts store, led to extensive damage throughout the home, according to Wiscasset Fire Chief T.J. Merry. “The house is not…

James O. ‘Jimmy” Hanna, 89, died May 21, 2017 at home after a period of declining health. He was predeceased by his lifelong companion, Dolores (…

There will be a celebration to remember the life of Marilyn Ava Flint Landry on Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m. at the Wilson Memorial Chapel, Ocean Point, Maine. Marilyn passed away on Dec. 17, 2016. A…

American Legion Post 54 of Wiscasset will hold its Memorial Day service at 9 a.m. Monday, May 29, Post Commander William Cossette Jr. said. The observance will take place at the veterans’ wall on…

The five candidates for two seats on the Wiscasset Select Board appeared at Wiscasset Newspaper’s candidates’ night Friday, March 19, and discussed a wide range of issues affecting the town.…

The Lincoln County Historical Association invites you to join in the organization’s 63rd annual observance of Memorial Day. The gathering begins at 11 a.m., Monday. May 29 at the flag pole on the…

AARP Maine is seeking nominations for its 2017 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors those individuals who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to…

Richmond Area Health Center is holding its annual summer raffle. This year, the raffle is bigger than ever, with three winners to be drawn during Richmond Days on Saturday, July 22…

Jonathan Liberman was sworn in as District VI District Attorney on May 19 at West Bath District Court. Sagadahoc County Court Clerk Anita Alexander performed the honors.

Liberman replaced…

The Wiscasset Public Library has a graceful curved walkway that leads patrons from the sidewalk to the patio into the Used Book Room on the library’s lower level. Implanted in the…

Twin Villages Foodbank Farm (TVFF) in Damariscotta is setting an ambitious goal for its second season, growing even more fresh nutrient-dense food to serve many more outlets in Lincoln County.…

Mark your calendars now for the annual lawn sale sponsored by the Lincoln County Historical Association. The event will be held rain or shine on the grounds of the 1811 Old Jail and Jailer’s house…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on Friday identified the two operators in a May 18 crash in Nobleboro.

The preliminary investigation has…

On Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum invites the community to help kick off the summer season with the annual raising of the flags on the Wyoming sculpture and loads…

A reminder to come to Wiscasset Elementary School tonight, Friday, May 19, if you can, to hear the five selectmen’s candidates take our questions and ones from the audience. The Wiscasset…

At a Damariscotta town meeting May 17 on the secondary and adult education budget for fiscal year 2017-2018, the total appropriated was $1,830,163.84, an increase of 3.22 percent in expenditures.…

A legal opinion from Maine Municipal Association states a select board does not have to say a town meeting warrant article was inserted by petition. The question was raised at the Wiscasset select…

Join us on Memorial Day weekend to celebrate the return of the alewives! The 10th annual Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder Restoration Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day…

Texas Flying Legends has lined up dates for a planned summer stay at Wiscasset Municipal Airport, the first in two years, Airport Advisory Committee member Steve Williams announced May 17.…

Ricky Edward Nguyen, 43, of Woolwich died May 15, 2017 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

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As one of Boothbay Harbor’s most beloved icons, the Burnt Island Lighthouse is the “people’s light.” As a navigational aid, it guides mariners safely…

The Wiscasset Water District has notified customers it will be filing a revised rate schedule with the Maine Public Utilities Commission. The new rates will be effective July 1.

The…

The Wiscasset Historic Preservation Commission met Monday to finalize its letter to the Maine Department of Transportation over concerns about the downtown project.

Spurred by MDOT’s…

At United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s annual meeting, Board Chair Connie Jones of Boothbay reviewed highlights of 2016, including early childhood initiatives and the “tremendous results” achieved by…

A warrant article seeking to put the brakes on the Maine Department of Transportation’s $5 million, Wiscasset downtown project hit a possible roadblock Tuesday night after the wording…

Woolwich’s Diane G. Longley always said, if you see something that needs doing, go do it — don’t wait for somebody else, longtime friend Arlene Whitney recalled Tuesday. Longley, 79, died Saturday…

Gov. Paul LePage’s proposed $20 million statewide cut to school subsidies could result in a $96,497 increase in the tax burden on Dresden residents, RSU 2 committee member Bill Matthews told…

Edgecomb voters took more than 3.5 hours approving a small increase to the combined $3,893,845 fiscal year 2018 municipal and school budget. Seventy-nine voters approved all 54 articles during the…

Westport Island selectmen said arguments on a motion for summary judgement will be heard June 8 in Lincoln County Superior Court in the lawsuit over property at the east end of Baker Road.…

Thayer Vallas, 87, of Boothbay, died peacefully with her family by her side on May 11, 2017.

She was born on January 25, 1930 to the late Stella and William Anastos who both emigrated from…

American flags will again line Route One in Woolwich after volunteers stepped up to carry on the tradition.

On Monday evening, the select board worked out a plan with Arthur and Gloria…

Do you have a special place in Maine? A place you hold dear and would hate to see change?

On Wednesday, May 24 at 6 p.m., the Community Center will host the first Boothbay-area showing of…

The Two Bridges Jail Authority ion May 1o went over the human resources committee’s changes to the job description for the jail administrator. A search for a new administrator will start soon.…

Richard L. Albaum died on May 8, 2017 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Richard was born in Newark, New Jersey to Samuel…

The Wiscasset School Committee’s $9.4 million budget offer will go to voters intact June 13. About two dozen voters, including committee members, made no changes as they went through the numbers…

On Friday, students from schools all over Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties met at Wiscasset Middle High School for the annual Special Olympics track and field games.

In addition to the…

Margaret “Margie” Harris, 97, of Cross Point Road, Edgecomb, died at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine, on the morning of May 15, 2017.

Margaret was formerly of New Jersey and…

Diane G. Longley, 79, of Woolwich, died May 13, 2017 with her family by her side at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta.

She was born on November 16, 1937, the daughter of Cyrus and Annie (…

Evelyn Jane Thomas, 62, of Boothbay, died May 13, 2017.

Evelyn was born in Belfast on January 7, 1955 to Ronald and Nellie Page. She grew up in Arrowsic and attended Bath schools. She lived…

Dean A. Baker, 72, of Nequasset Road, Woolwich died May 11, 2017 at Gosnell House in Scarborough.

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