Wiscasset selectman will borrow $2 million from The First of Damariscotta to pay back the cost of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 12. The First was the lowest of three bidders offering a…
News
Maine’s premier juried exhibit for photography is now accepting entries. Open to all Maine residents, including those part-timers who have summer addresses, submissions can be completed on line at…
Obituary
Ryan J. Innes, 35, died Jan. 3, 2016 unexpectedly at his home in Wiscasset.
Ryan was…
After keeping Wiscasset’s school buses, fire engines, police cruisers, ambulances and highway trucks road-ready for over 27 years, Mark Jones is retiring as town mechanic.
Wiscasset…
Damariscotta may have to start paying to dump snow into the Damariscotta River. The town has been dumping it in the river from a spot north of the Damariscotta-Newcastle bridge for years; but now…
A Dock Road, Alna, property owner has paid off the rest of her shoreland fine after reporting 15 hours of community service, Town Clerk Amy Warner said.
That’s nine more hours than town…
The Damariscotta police report the following activity from Dec. 28, 2015 to Jan 3, 2016:
Edgecomb
Edgecomb selectmen and the owner of the municipal website’s domain name reached agreement on an acceptable price for transferring ownership to the town. On Jan. 4, Select Board Chairman Jack…
Obituary
Stephen C. “Steve” Reny, 49, died unexpectedly at his home on Jan. 3, 2016 in Boothbay.
Steve was born on March 11, 1966 to Neal Reny and Jean (Davis) Reny in Boothbay Harbor, where he went…
Damariscotta planning board
Maine-Ly Pawn’s request to have items outdoors at the Main Street, Damariscotta, business is in limbo after a Planning Board meeting Monday night. The board had expected to meet with Hoffman and…
Obituary
The Reverend Dr. Otis A. Maxfield died in Portland, Maine on Dec. 29, 2015 at home with his family. He was born in Malden, Massachusetts on June 3, 1927 to Irene…
David King Sr. will continue as chairman of the Woolwich board of selectmen after his peers re-elected him to the position Monday night.
Woolwich voters returned King, 66, of Birchwood Road…
Lynne Tobin, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), and facilitator of the local Death Cafes will be the pulpit guest at the Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, Jan. 10. The…
Jameson Brooks got a Big Wheel and a guitar for Christmas. But the best gift for his family came two days earlier: The 4-year-old, in treatment for brain cancer since he was months old, had his…
Two young women from Maine, who were delegates to the international climate talks (COP21) in Paris last month, will present a slideshow talk on their behind-the-…
Through Jan. 4, operators of local fishing vessels can apply to harvest a limited number of shrimp, and help scientists learn about the Gulf of Maine’s shrimp population.
It has become so…
People considering purchasing buildings with residential rental units, or current owners who want to enhance their skills and knowledge, are encouraged to attend “…
AAA reminds motorists to be prepared for winter. “We are urging travelers to be cautious about their safety and the safety of everyone sharing the roadways,” Pat Moody, manager of public affairs…
Jane Carpenter, founder of Maine Identity Services, LLC will be at the Boothbay Region Community Center for the first of its “Evening Sessions” talks, which are free events open to the public.…
Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC), a program of Midcoast Conservancy, offers many opportunities for families and individuals to get out and enjoy all the outdoors…
The Damariscotta Planning Board on Monday, Jan. 4 is set to take up Maine-Ly Pawn’s request for a conditional use permit, involving the ordinance for outdoor display and storage of sales goods.…
Alna selectmen
Something needs to change as Alna’s Head Tide Dam Committee goes forward, but the panel’s obvious dedication makes the decision harder for selectmen, Third Selectman Doug Baston said.
“We…
Sara Sokol of Mr. Dog Training will be featured as part of on ongoing "Meet the Trainer" series at The Animal House in Damariscotta on Sunday, Jan. 3 from noon to 2 p.m. People with questions…
St. Giles' Episcopal Church on Route 126 in Jefferson will host a new series of free suppers for Midcoast residents, beginning Saturday, Jan. 9 at 5 p.m.…
Christmas is always exciting for kids. But this past Christmas morning was extra special for some, thanks to the…
Obituary
Daniel P. Dalton, 55, of Brunswick, formerly of Wiscasset, died Dec. 27, 2015 at his residence.
He was born in Damariscotta on May 13, 1960, a…
New Year’s Day is the opening day for collecting food in Wiscasset Middle High School’s return to WGME’s Spirit Challenge. The school won the cup nearly two years ago by racking up the most pounds…
Due to inclement weather, the Damariscotta Town Office was set to close at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The office will be open for normal hours on Wednesday, Dec. 30.
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Lincoln County Superior Court
A new suit in Lincoln County Superior Court attempts to blame a Bangor father and son for a Dresden man’s dog bites.
Josiah Wyman accuses David Carr Jr. and David Carr Sr. of exposing him to…
Tuesday’s storm forced the rescheduling of Wiscasset boys basketball, Wiscasset Middle High School staff said.
The boys’ games against Oak Hill have been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday…
On the morning of Dec. 22, just a few days before Christmas, the staff, family and friends and residents at Edgecomb Green enjoyed a very special treat. A group of young students from the Edgecomb…
Obituary
FRIENDSHIP — Michael Bowen Scarborough, 59, of Friendship, died Dec. 27, 2015, with his brothers, Chris and Matthew, at his side, at the Sussman House in Rockport. He was born Jan. 5, 1956, in…
The Lincoln Academy Eagles swim team continues to excel this season, with six more qualifying times for states made in its last two meets against Brunswick and Wiscasset.
In their Dec. 15…
On Friday, Jan. 15, former WCSH6 weatherman Kevin Mannix will talk about his recently released book, "Weathering Shame," co-authored with his social…
With the opening of the new 12-bed Zimmerli Pavilion slated for early 2016, St. Andrews Village Director of Nursing Cathryn Rayle, RN, is looking for registered nurses, certified…
Miles & St. Andrews Home Health & Hospice today announced that it has been named a Top Agency of the 2015 HomeCare Elite™. Winners are ranked through an…
Obituary
Kathleen Bean, 92, died at her home, surrounded by family, on Dec. 24, 2015.
She was born in Bristol, Connecticut, the twin daughter of Richard and Mary (Carne) Monckton. Her twin, Mary,…
A former Boothbay town manager was publicly censured by the executive board of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) during its Dec. 12 board meeting in Washington, D.C. The…
Discover the Midcoast
Winter weather finally arrived this week, but when conditions permit, here’s another local find for hikers to check out.
The West Woods and Morris Farm trail system offer enjoyable early…
Updates - 2 p.m.
Boothbay Public Works foreman Mike Alley says as far as the storm goes, “there isn’t much to it. I guess it’s a good way to get our feet wet!” So, no problems keeping up…
An Edgecomb woman plans on amending her Freedom of Access Act request to the town. On Nov. 9, Jarryl Larson submitted a written request to the Edgecomb selectmen for reviewing six years of the…
Notice
FRIENDSHIP — Michael Bowen Scarborough, 59, of Friendship, died Dec. 27, 2015, with his brothers, Chris and Matthew, at his side, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
A complete obituary will…
Up to 6 inches of snow, mixed with sleet, on the way...
UPDATE: 3:30 p.m., Dec. 28: Snowfall expected to begin around 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 and continue until around 11 a.m. Accumulation 4-7” for Portland and Midcoast area. It is expected to turn…
The Damariscotta police report the following activity from Dec. 21 to Dec. 27, 2015:
Dec. 21
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A 54-year-old Wiscasset man was hurt when the ATV he was riding in Woolwich on Dec. 27 rolled over on top of him, the investigating warden said Monday.
Sunday’s accident occurred early…
The Lincoln County Ecumenical Committee for Haiti has announced that the seventh annual Haiti Benefit Dinner –- Hearts and Hands for Haiti -- will take place Feb.…
The year that is ending saw some big endings. Wiscasset Primary School closed as the town consolidated from three schools into two. And Coastal Enterprises’ (CEI) moved to Brunswick from the…
A 54-year-old Edgecomb man remained at a Portland hospital following a farm equipment accident Sunday afternoon, Edgecomb Fire Chief Roy Potter said.
Jim Schmal became trapped with both legs…
Midcoast Conservancy has named its inaugural board of directors, effective January 1, 2016.
Comprising two members from each of the four merging organizations…
