Alfred E. Lewis, 86, former Boothbay postmaster, died June 7, 2015 after a period of failing health.

Alfred was born Jan. 19, 1929 to Wendell M. and Mabel Barter Lewis. He attended local…

Carrie Levine, CNM, MSN, founder of Whole Woman Health in Newcastle, is offering Woman Talk, a three-talk series open to the public.

On June 16, the topic is Adrenal Health, June 30 is…

Central Maine Power is reporting a new surge of calls to customers from scam artists claiming to represent the utility and demanding immediate payments. 

“Scammers have renewed their efforts…

The public is invited to enjoy a free, community barbecue on Tuesday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Damariscotta Baptist Church in downtown Damariscotta. The fun dinner is presented by a group of…

Sylvia Esther Jones, 80, of Farmingdale, died at home June 7, 2015 after battling cancer for 13 years.

Actress, playwright and theatre professor emerita at Worcester State University, Ann Marie Shea will become Frances Perkins, who served as FDR’s Secretary of Labor from 1933-1945. Perkins was the…

A Waldoboro man who police say was drunk when he allegedly attempted an escape from custody was sentenced to three months in jail.

…

Five residents, two of them incumbents, will vie for positions for Dresden town offices on the ballot for election Tuesday, June 9.

There will be a celebration of the life of Jean Carolyn Blake McVicker …

Louise Mackenzie Royall died June 1, 2015. A celebration of her life will be held June 13 at 2 p.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church, with a reception to follow from 3-5 p.m. at The…

A Waldoboro man who was indicted earlier this year by the Lincoln County Grand Jury has pleaded guilty to felony sexual assault charges and was sentenced to eight years…

Surprises are not as much fun as they used to be, but the stock markets are full of surprises and "buy and hold" doesn't seem to work as well as it used to. What to do? Sell? Invest more?

…

A committal service for Cleveland Ashton of Wiscasset, who died Feb. 24, 2015, will be held at the family lot in Oak Grove Cemetery (use entrance beyond Bath Middle School) on…

Keith Adams Baumm, 46, of East Boothbay, died June 2, 2015.

…

On Saturday, June 13 at 11 a.m. the public is invited to celebrate the designation of Frances Perkins’ homestead as a National Historic Landmark at a ceremony at the homestead in Newcastle. 

Ronald A. “Spanky” MacElman Sr., 73, of Bath died June 5, 2015 at his residence.

On Sunday, June 14, the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle will celebrate the ministry of music. This annual event acknowledged in liturgy and song…

If you’re looking to stay close to home for your summer vacation think about taking a four-day timber frame construction workshop at Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson. On July 23-26…

A third Wiscasset resident is throwing his hat in the ring for Wiscasset School Committee in elections on Tuesday, June 9. Preston Dunning’s announcement Monday, June 8, that he is running as a…

A fun-filled evening of food, drink, music, art, and just plain mingling with friends will take place Saturday, Sept. 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Westport Island property of Joan and William…

Alna selectmen on June 3 wondered why the town’s last audit didn’t expose the problems that have led to fines over payroll taxes. If the board had known sooner about the problems, some of the…

On Sunday, June 14, 9-11 a.m., join Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson for an in depth look at the fascinating world of bogs. “Bog Life: Curious Plants and Unusual Adaptations” will…

Polls open across the Twin Villages next week as Newcastle and Damariscotta decide who will lead the towns for the next year.

Closed…

While Mainers have been harvesting seaweed for nearly 80 years for a variety of uses and products, in recent years wild harvests have not been able to meet market demand for some species. The…

A $6 million bond to invest in the local foods economy received a public hearing in the state’s appropriations committee on Thursday, June 4.

The bond,…

The Wiscasset Wolverines redemption tour begins June 10.

The Wiscasset High School boys varsity baseball team plays at 3 p.m.…

LincolnHealth Wound Care Clinic staff members are available to visit community groups throughout the month of June as part of the second annual national Wound Care Awareness Week.

The…

The Morris Farm Store in Wiscasset has opened for the season with expanded hours. The new hours are Tuesday-Friday from noon to 6 p.m, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The store offers a…

What happens when nature inspires art and art inspires nature? Unexpected and captivating beauty. Textile designer Angela Adams and the horticulture staff at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG…

The Wiscasset High School class of 2015 didn't go out quietly.

Playing for the either the last time ever or the last time this season…

The Dresden Board of Selectmen raised a question Monday, June 1 about an unusual problem facing the local recycling center concerning unopened personal…

Some people enjoy spending a day outdoors at the beach, others by playing a round of golf; then there are those who spend their leisure time embarking on quests to find benchmarks…

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency has arrested three men in Waldoboro on crack cocaine, heroin and firearm charges.

Following leads provided by Rockland Police and Knox County Sheriff’s…

Ron Phillips, founder of Coastal Enterprises (CEI) in Wiscasset, will be retiring as its chief executive officer around July 1, 2016. After nearly four decades, it’s time for the nonprofit’s next…

Pastor Wally Staples of the Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene was honored as recipient of the Pastor of the Year award at the annual Maine District Church of the Nazarene Assembly in South Portland…

Kristi Braun has joined New Hope for Women as its development director. Braun is responsible for the planning and implementation of fund development and public relations associated with fund…

The LincolnHealth St. Andrews Wellness Department will be hosting board certified neurologist, John L. Dolan III, DO, on June 16 at 2…

Wiscasset Police Chief Troy Cline on June 2 expressed confidence that residents will agree to keep funding the department’s school resource officer. The $47,400 spending item is among the 55…

A contract to have the Bath Ambulance Department provide backup emergency services to Woolwich remains on hold following a legal opinion saying the…

Woolwich has reached a verbal agreement with the city of Bath to provide backup ambulance service.

David King Sr., chairman of the Woolwich Board of Selectmen told the newspaper Tuesday…

After Wiscasset considers giving its school budget the final OK on June 9, there will still be a loose end to tie up. Selectmen on June 2 called a special town meeting for June 16 to approve…

As part of its summer-long adoption specials, Lincoln County Animal Shelter will participate prominently at Rescue Day at the Railway, which will take place at the…

A Damariscotta woman pleaded guilty May 18 to drug charges and will be sent to jail for nine months.

Kristina Donahue, 35, of…

Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett provided the Lincoln County Commissioners with an update Tuesday about the jail bill currently being reviewed by the…

On Saturday, June 6 the Boothbay Railway Village will host the second annual Rescue Day at the Railway. The day will be filled with…

The docks are in and the Wiscasset Yacht Club has officially opened for the season. We're inviting everyone to come to our open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6.

As the club…

As Wiscasset High School changes from a grades 9-12 school to serving grades 7-12, Wiscasset School Committee member and former Wiscasset High Assistant Principal Eugene Stover said residents have…

Edgecomb selectmen are looking for a third member to join the newly formed website committee. Resident Jarryl Larson and planning board member David Nutt have been served as town advisers for…