Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission highlights the county’s remarkable marine environment at its fifth annual meeting on Wednesday, April 27 at the Darling Marine Center in South Bristol.…
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Obituary
Mildred Lenore Johnson, 85, died March 10, 2016 at Autumn House West in York, Pennsylvania after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was the wife of the late Phil H. Tindall…
Obituary
Craig Brice Johnson, 54, of Federal Street, Wiscasset died April 12, 2016 at his residence.
He was born in…
Andrew Abello, local tree farming expert, handcrafted furniture maker and owner of Wind Ridge Farm, was keen to draw a connection for Garden Club members between trees and flower gardens when he…
The Wiscasset Music Department recently had students participate in local honors events.
The Maine Music Educator’s Association (MMEA) District III High School Honors Festival took place on…
In order for the newspaper to keep up with the spring sports teams, we are asking for help from coaches and/or parents. Sports scores and/or reports may be emailed to www.wiscassetnewspaper.com…
Sign of Spring
The Moose Crossing Garden Center, at 3033 Atlantic Highway (Route 1), Waldoboro opened its doors for the 43nd season Friday, April 15.
Founder Jerry Lupien began operations with a single…
At the one-mile mark of Wiscasset Parks and Recreations’ FitCLASS Challenge Four-Miler Road Race & Walk on Saturday, Tracy Verney of Newcastle laid a rose for her father, Wallace Leeman. He…
A woods fire near Chopps Cross and Middle roads Saturday afternoon came within about 10 feet of one home and about 20 feet of another, but a successful firefighting effort protected both, Woolwich…
It is all about the hunt, and the Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary has spent the past month cleaning and sorting a wide range of donated items in preparation for the largest treasure hunt of the year…
The Lincoln Home welcomes the public to join Ed Polewarczyk, Monday, April 18, from 3 to 4 p.m., to learn about a typical Space Shuttle launch and orbit at NASA. Ed’s presentation will include…
Wiscasset School Department
Wiscasset’s projected school budget hike has fallen from 8.02 percent to 6.6 percent, Superintendent of Schools Heather Wilmot said.
Health insurance premiums landed at about $90,000 less…
Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) will begin selling individual show tickets to the summer season on Wednesday, April 27. This summer the professional theatre will again present four main stage…
Westport Island
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is currently circulating petitions for a vote to receive $50,000 from the residents of Westport Island.
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Gov. Paul LePage was expected at a town hall meeting in Newcastle on Thursday, April 14, but postponed the visit, owing to “unforeseen circumstances,’’ a sign at the venue stated.
The…
Both sides have now passed a pact that Wiscasset’s school support staff will work under this year and next.
“Thank God,” School Committee Chairman Steve Smith said April 14, following the…
Obituary
Carolyn Thompson Lemont, 85, of West Bath died April 5, 2016 in Bath after three years of health challenges, which she faced courageously with strength, a sense of humor and a determination to…
The Brunswick Coin & Stamp Club will hold its Spring Coin & Stamp show on Sunday May 1, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. Admission is free…
At about 12:27 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln County Communication Center received a report from Wiscasset Police Sergeant Alfred Simmons that he had been involved in a crash while driving a Wiscasset…
On Eating and Loving Food
I'm a salt freak. I salt practically everything I eat. And pink is my favorite color. My salt of choice is, of course, pink Himalayan.
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Looking to get back out on some trails after a long winter? Perhaps you're a road runner who's always wanted to try trail running, but weren't sure…
Obituary
Harland B. Rice, 83, of Brunswick died April 4, 2016.
He was born in Boothbay Harbor on June 27, 1932, a son of the late Carl and Idelin (Woodard) Rice.
As a young man Harland worked…
Since 1974 when then-President Richard Nixon signed a National Volunteer Week into law, volunteers have been honored in the United States and Canada for one week in mid to late April. National…
Town of Edgecomb
The Edgecomb Planning Board voted 4-0 April 7 to approve a building permit for a Massachusetts couple. The board approved Conrad and Susan Wall’s application for building a 28-foot by 16-foot,…
The next monthly meeting of the Lincoln County Triad will be held on Thursday, April 21 at the Damariscotta Municipal Building. Meetings start at 1 p.m. The guest…
The Newcastle-Alna Baptist Church in Alna, well known for its bake sales and, more recently, its monthly public suppers, is planning several different fundraising events as the summer of 2016…
Town of Edgecomb
In Roy Potter’s previous eight years as Edgecomb’s fire chief, all of his requested annual budgets have appeared before the voters. And 2016 will be no different. Edgecomb voters will decide…
It is time to celebrate spring with an Old-Time Country Dance at the Morris Farm, Friday, April 15, 6 to 8 p.m. Jigs, polkas, and waltzes will be…
Wiscasset selectmen
Wiscasset selectmen and the budget committee reviewed 2016-17 budgets with department heads from the ambulance, fire, highway and recreation departments Tuesday night.
Ambulance director…
Habitat for Humanity will host its annual spring family-friendly fundraiser on May 1.
The walk will take place in downtown Brunswick beginning at 2 p.m. Registration begins at 1 p.m. at the…
Tony C. McKim, president and CEO of First National Bank and its parent company, The First Bancorp, recently cited several staff…
Discover the Midcoast
It’s often been said some of the area’s tallest trees could be found in the woods surrounding the historic Pownalborough Court House in Dresden.
True or not, there are some pretty enormous…
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Todd Brackett honored four of his employees during the April 4 County Commissioners’ meeting.
Each of the four was identified as having performed meritorious service during the…
Department of Health and Human Resources
When Merrymeeting Behavioral Health Associates of Brunswick announced its closure due to budget cuts under Section 17 of the Medicaid Benefits manual, 400 patients,…
Damariscotta Planning Board
The Damariscotta Planning Board finalized a few substantive changes to the sign ordinance on Monday, April 11, and sent the most recent draft — now draft 15 — onto the Board of Selectmen for…
Obituary
Lois A. Wills, 88, of Boothbay and Goodland, Florida, died peacefully on April 10, 2016.
Lois was born to Roy and Ethel Snow Peterson on January 29, 1928 in Cambridge,…
When Gladney Mckay arrived as a participant in one of Hidden Valley Nature Center’s 4-day timber frame class last spring, she came with no experience but with a…
“Freedom Summer” revisited
Professors Jim Matlack and Mel Zarr spoke April 7 about their experiences in assisting black residents of Mississippi to register to vote in 1964. Their talk was part of a speaker series sponsored…
Westport selectmen distributed a draft of the 2016-2017 budget for the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit (RSU 12) at their meeting on Monday evening, April 11…
Wiscasset Planning Board
Depending on how his first acre of hops goes, Christopher Juntera hopes to expand to more of his father Cecilio Juntera’s acreage in Wiscasset and get Maine brewers using more Maine-grown hops.…
Boothbay Region Adult Ed
Come make a beautiful felted flower pin in colors perfect for spring. Join Susie on Wednesday, April 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. to learn hooking and proddy with a small pin. This textile technique…
It's been a good year for Tony Bickford. His restaurant, Little Village Bistro, in Wiscasset, opened on…
On April 7, U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge James F. Merow released his decision that awards Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company, Yankee Atomic Electric Company, and Maine Yankee Atomic…
Lincoln County District Court
Nancie Atwell, the teacher who won a million-dollar prize for her work at Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb, was recently summonsed for the theft of a blouse…
Old maps are fascinating to study. Like old photographs, they give us a glimpse into the past, often showing earlier names for familiar places.
Gary Flanders, a former Wiscasset resident,…
Head Tide
Richard Plunkett likes to kick off the winter cobwebs each year with an open house event at The Wizard of Odds and Ends at historic Head Tide Village. This year’s happening and season opener will…
Looking for an exciting, in-depth boating safety course? Central Lincoln County Adult Education is offering America's Boating Course beginning Tuesday, April 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The course…
Kindergarten registration for the 2016-2017 school year at Edgecomb Eddy School will be held on Wednesday, May 11. All parents who will be registering…
There's a new flower shop in Wiscasset. It's small in stature, but full of a variety of gift items and greeting cards, as well as houseplants and fresh flowers for a…
Woolwich voters will consider a $1.5 million budget when they meet for their annual town meeting Saturday, May 7. The meeting will be called to order at 9 a.m. at the elementary school on…
