Sally Ann Sherman died peacefully on July 8, 2016 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine. She was a lifelong resident of Boothbay and made her home on Barters…
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Maine waters are being invaded! As with a serious illness, early detection is key; the earlier the introduced invader, such as Eurasian water-milfoil or zebra…
On Thursday, July 14, a public meeting is being held at the Bath City Hall Auditorium from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Chuck Piper from Sundog Solar will review…
Emergency responders rescued four people after a 23-foot Sea Ox skiff struck rocks nearshore at Spruce Point just after midnight on July 9.
Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Bob Hasch said police…

Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Edgecomb will host a Summer Lovin' adoption event on Saturday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 pm. at the shelter on Atlantic Highway…

A dermatologist for 30 years, Dr. Ronald Rovner spends most of his daylight hours examining and diagnosing cancers and other skin ailments.
But after hours he does something that has nothing…

The summer is well underway and so are the Lincoln County Historical Association’s (LCHA) events. All three LCHA historic sites are now open for the season: Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta and…

Martha L. Shepard, 88, of Topsham, Maine died peacefully on July 3, 2016 of natural causes. She was a long term resident of The Highlands.
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Jean Conte, instructor, is starting her new session of dog training classes July 12 at the Central Lincoln County YMCA, Business Route 1, Damariscotta. There are still positions open.
Have…
Have you visited the Frances Perkins Homestead in Newcastle yet? There are three opportunities this summer to enjoy guided tours of this National…

Wiscasset’s firefighters on July 6 told Town Manager Marian Anderson the issues some of them have with the town’s move to direct deposit-only for paychecks.
Some said they preferred deciding…

Wiscasset Public Library’s second special event for the Summer Reading Program is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m. Join us at Castle Tucker for outdoor…

Dana Browne-Spinney makes aprons.
Sounds a little old-fashioned and boring, doesn't it.
But PaperDoll Aprons aren't old-fashioned, and they're anything but boring. These aprons are not…

What was feared to be a homemade explosive devise left at the town office Thursday morning, July 7 and forced the evacuation of the Woolwich Municipal Building turned out to be altered consumer…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is releasing a sketch of the suspect in the…
Despite winning re-election to a second term last November and receiving more votes than any gubernatorial candidate in the past three decades, Gov. Paul LePage believes the public is still “…
THOMASTON — Wellness Connection of Maine, a nonprofit and the state's largest medical marijuana dispensary group, said July 7 that it will…
When asked what he did in the winters after a baseball season ended, Hall of Fame infielder Rogers Hornsby famously replied: “I stare out the window and wait for spring.” For Massachusetts-based…
On Saturday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts will host their 22nd…
The Woolwich Town Office was closed and evacuated Thursday morning, July 7, after what appeared to be a possible explosive device was discovered at Nequasset Park, Selectmen’s Chairman David King…
On two Sundays in July, Edgecomb Community Church welcomes visiting ministers, The Reverend Dr. Eileen Sypher and The Reverend Dennis Wilson.
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The day was picture perfect for the arrival of four Friendship sloops that tied up at the Wiscasset Yacht Club on July 6. The owners of traditionally built yachts are all members of the Friendship…
Alice Bond, recently featured in this paper as the oldest resident of Woolwich, died June 22, 2016 at St. Andrews Village Nursing Facility, Boothbay Harbor after a short illness. She had been…
Repairs to Squad 6, one of Woolwich Fire Department’s fire trucks, came to $7,699. The amount was more than selectmen expected when Fire Chief Mike Demers presented the itemized bill July 5.
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It’s summer. Hamburgers abound.
According to the Serious Eats website, a form of hamburger may have actually begun with Mongols who stashed raw beef under their…

Meet more than 30 of Maine’s best writers, adult and children’s authors, including international, national and State award winners at Books in Boothbay on Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at…
Woolwich’s newly formed Recreation Committee announced its first event, a Community Barbecue set for Friday, August 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event happens the evening before the annual Woowich…

Do you live near a lake or pond? Have you noticed any erosion on your property, or dirty water running toward the lake after rain storms? The Youth Conservation Corps is here to help!
The…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences opened its doors to the public on July 1 for a tour of several of its research facilities. About 100 individuals had indicated they would attend, according to…
The following individuals were arraigned on June 30 at Lincoln County District Court. The information was provided by the Lincoln County Courts. Arraignments are court appearances on charges.…
In a quiet Lincoln County Commissioners’ meeting after the holiday, Administrator Carrie Kipfer announced that the county employees raised $213 during a “Dress-Down Friday” fundraiser held for…

The years-long project to preserve a piece of Wiscasset’s skyscape is reaching new heights in funding. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church has won more than $14,000 in a grant to restore the Hodge…

Laban Wingert Leiter, M.D. died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 1, 2016. Throughout his many years, he shared his love of life and boundless curiosity for learning…
Jane Blake Ross, 79, died June 26, 2016 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 10 at Oceanview Cemetery, Country Club Road, Boothbay, Maine.…

Frank M. Auvil, 60, of Bath, formerly of Wiscasset, died July 3, 2016 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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Carole Ann Bodmer,76, of Westport Island, Maine died June 19, 2016 at Maine General in Augusta.
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The civil suit over majority ownership of the parent company for McSeagull’s restaurant in Boothbay Harbor has been settled out of court, a lawyer for one of the parties confirmed June 29.
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday identified the swimmer rescued in a…
Runners, take your marks! Midcoast Conservancy is taking registrations now for two exciting races. The first is the Maine Summer Adventure Race (…
David Clifford, 23, of Edgecomb pled guilty to one count of Sexual Abuse of a a Minor, Class D, and one count of Aggravated Furnishing of Scheduled Drugs. He received a sentence of two years, all…
Join retired Lieutenant Colonel Taylor Beattie on Monday, July 11 from 3 to 4 p.m. to learn more about the Lost Battalion — the name given to nine companies of the U.S. 77th Division, roughly 554…

Sitting in the shade of a canopy on the Wiscasset waterfront July 4, World War II-era veterans George Jones and Roy Farmer reflected on what it felt like to hear parade-goers’ applause for them…
A 51-year-old Alna woman was taken by helicopter to a Portland hospital Sunday after a power boat struck the kayak she was using in Nobleboro, Warden Chris Dyer of the Maine Warden’s Service said…

The search for teacher of the year in Maine is down to the semis, and Lincoln County’s teacher of the year Erica Atkinson is no longer in contention. The Dresden Elementary School teacher and…

Thirteen months after a lost wheel grounded the Wiscasset Fire Department’s ladder truck during a training exercise, the vehicle is once again road-ready.
Fire Chief T.J. Merry told the…

Wiscasset held its first art walk of the summer June 30. Now in its fourth year, the event was well -attended and shop owners and entertainers were in festive moods on…

At 3:21 p.m. Friday, July 1, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary and aggravated assault on Hinks Road in Jefferson. Upon units’ arrival, they found a 20-year-old…

Louise M. Baird, 85, of Alna, Maine died at Maine Medical Center in Portland on June 23, 2016 after a long illness.
She was born in Alna on March 19, 1931.…

On Thursday night, June 30, at about 7 p.m., Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies were called to investigate an apparent swimming accident at the Bristol Mills Dam in Bristol. Members of Bristol Fire…
When a federally assembled panel looks at the state’s plans for downtown, the Wiscasset Historic Preservation Commission wants a seat, or five, at the table.
“I think we want to be players…