Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Terry Wood on Thursday reached out to families in a letter on this week’s shootings at a Texas elementary school. Her letter, including a set of resources, is…

The Maine Department of Transportation will be making improvements on River Road in Boothbay next month. The specific project area is about a half-mile north of the intersection of River Road and…

At United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s annual meeting, Board members who were elected or re-elected included Marcia Benner of Waldoboro, vice president for Human Resources at First National Bank of…

Felicia Jean Abbott, 59, passed away at Maine Medical Center on May 23, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born on May 2, 1963 in Boothbay Harbor to Fred A. Abbott and Mary Lee (…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

On Tuesday, May 24 at about 11:35 a.m., officers from Bath Police Department responded to an apartment at 125 Congress St. in Bath where they discovered the body of 66-year-old…

One of the candidates on Wiscasset’s ballot for school committee no longer wants your vote. Jonathan Barnes has decided he won’t take a seat if he wins one of the two up for election June 14. And…

Wiscasset’s Jonathan Barnes released the following statement Wednesday afternoon, May 25:

“After many conversations and much thought I am announcing that I am removing myself from…

Lincoln County Historical Association invites the public to join in the organization’s annual observance of Memorial Day. The gathering begins at 10 AM May 30 at the flagpole on the parade ground…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

Shannon Moss, public information officer for Maine Department of Public Safety, reported Tuesday evening, May 24 that due to the extent of the damage, investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s…

John W. Thomas III, 80, of Dresden, passed away on the afternoon of May 21, 2022, surrounded by his large and loving family.  Born in Damariscotta on Jan. 15, 1942, he grew up in Boothbay with his…

Stephanie Thompson Noddin passed away April 30, 2022 at the age of 77 in the hospital in Sarasota, Florida after a bout with pneumonia and a urinary infection.

She was born Jan. 18, 1945…

Working six days a week is exhausting for Dr. Teel. So when he asked for a 3-day weekend, we said, "of course!" So, the Boothbay Region Health Center will be closed Saturday, May 28 and Monday,…

Beverly C. Rines, 88 of Alna, passed away on the evening of May 20, 2022 at Chase Point in Damariscotta.  Born in Walpole, Maine on July 13, 1933, she was the daughter of Sumner and Ruth (Feltis)…

The Lincoln County Youth Behavioral Health Alliance teamed up with the Lincoln Theater and three area high schools to bring a special free film showing of “Dear Evan Hansen” to Damariscotta on…

The Boothbay Register office will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Please note: the deadline for submissions — including all press releases, ads and columns — for the…

Two projects involving Wiscasset’s past have new developments. Selectman Dusty Jones reported May 17 to the board and May 18 in a phone interview, plans are progressing for observances in town…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

UPDATE:

Boothbay Harbor Fire Chief Nick Upham described Beach Cove Waterfront Inn as a “total loss” following a Monday night fire. Boothbay Harbor was helped by…

Pat Kiley, 87, of Damariscotta passed away on May 18, 2022. She was at home on the river in the place she cherished and at peace. She was born in 1934 in Norwalk, Connecticut to her loving parents…

Address: 14 High St., Wiscasset

Occupation: Civil Engineer…

Address: P.O. Box 308, 36 Langdon Road, Wiscasset 

Occupation: Director of Annual Giving, University of Southern Maine Foundation

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Government, Colby…

Address: Old Bath Road

Occupation: 33 years BIW welder, retired 

Education: Graduate of Wiscasset High School, Class of 1971

Political History (Board, committees, other): Four…

Address: 211 Federal St., Wiscasset, ME 04578

Occupation: retired National Sales Manager (Director) Sales & Marketing for International Company

Education: Attended New England…

Address: 415 West Alna Road

Occupation: Project Manager at Maine Department of Environmental Protection

Education: Undergraduate: University of Rhode Island…

Address: 718 West Shore Road

Occupation: Owner, excavation company G & D Cromwell 

Education: 1974 Wiscasset High School graduate; worked 30 years or better on excavation

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The Boothbay Region Garden Club welcomes you back to our Home and Garden Tour in 2022! Save the date: Friday, July 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The tour features special properties with guest…

Also seeking to join Wiscasset’s school committee in the June 14 elections is John D. MacLaren II.

MacLaren declined to submit responses to Wiscasset Newspaper’s questions for candidates.…

Address: 36 Montsweag Valley Road, Wiscasset ME 04578

Occupation:  Licensed Clinical Social Worker…

Update: May 25, Barnes announced he will no longer take a school committee seat if he wins one June 14: …

Address: 17 Hooper St., Wiscasset

Occupation: Self-employed carpenter – Over 30 years’ experience, specializing in old house and barn restoration

Education: 1988…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

Wiscasset officials are pleased to announce they have been awarded a Safety Enhancement Grant by the Maine Municipal Association Workers Compensation Fund in the amount of $2,489.

Town…

Maine Department of Transportation announced May 20, it will be repairing a railroad crossing on Route 1 in Wiscasset on Tuesday night, May 24. This work will require a detour…

Coastal College Advising, your compass for navigating the new college landscape and application process, is offering in-person workshops that help rising high school seniors get a jumpstart on the…

Address: 17 Ferry Road, Westport Island, ME 04578-3116

Occupation: President of my own corporation that provided financial and team leadership for many projects for the U.S. Navy for 12…

Address: Westport Island

Occupation: Retired adult …

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

No letter concerning Wiscasset’s and Westport Island’s June 14 elections and Wiscasset’s annual town meeting warrant will be published if received after 4 p.m. Friday, May 27.

On Wednesday, June 8, there will be a candidates night for the five running for the Wiscasset selectboard, Pam Logan announced on behalf of a group of voters.  Beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior…

Courtney Everett of Wiscasset has been named to…

On May 10 when Tripadvisor, the popular online travel company, announced the winners of its annual Travelers' Choice awards for hotels, Boothbay Harbor’s Topside Inn was named the “Best Small…

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Union teenager was killed Tuesday, May 17 while on vacation with his family in New Jersey, according to a law enforcement news release and area media reports. 

Levi…

On Wednesday, June 8…

Lois May Shiels,…

Wiscasset Parks and Recreation Department held its first Mother-Son Dance in seven years Friday evening, May 13. There were nearly 50 boys in attendance with their moms…