Carol Adams was a voice for justice whether protesting against racism in the ’60s and ’70s or embarking on a new career on the forefront of affirmative action after her children…
News
Watching fish struggle and succeed in their climb to Nequasset Lake by way of the Nequasset Fish Ladder is an exciting and triumphant experience.
Join the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT)…
The Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting on Thursday, May 21, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Sheepscot Harbour Village…
The Bath Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on May 16, from 8 a.m. to noon, at City/Library Park, Washington Street, Bath. Perennials, herbs, native shrubs, geraniums, annuals and many…
The Coastal Humane Society will host its 13th anniversary plant sale to raise money for shelter animals on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. The sale will be held at 190 Pleasant Street,…
A graveside service for Elizabeth M. Brown, who died Jan. 24, 2015 in Zephyrhills, Florida, will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19 in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath. Arrangements are by Daigle…
Westport selectmen received disappointing news on Monday evening when their fellow selectman Gerald Bodmer provided them with the results of a recent water test for…
Obituary
Loretta (DesJardins) “Lu” McCaffery of Stonington, Connecticut, formerly of Boothbay Harbor, died April 20, 2015.
Lu was born in Norwich, Connecticut, and married James McCaffery, also of…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce
The Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce’s next Business After Hours will be Thursday, May 14 at Big Al’s Fireworks Outlet located at 300 Bath Road in Wiscasset from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Business…
A Maine Department of Transportation Grant has already proven successful for the Damariscotta Police Department.
Sgt. Jason Warlick…
Lincoln County Commissioners
A Tuesday, May 5 meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners included discussion and approval of the 2015 tax commitment. The total budget for the county for 2015…
A permitted burn of a brush pile on Wiscasset’s Foye Road on Sunday afternoon, May 10, grew out of control and burned about an acre of woods, Wiscasset Assistant Fire Chief Nick Merry said.
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A Bird’s Tale
It’s that time of year again when the tide comes in. Not the twice-daily ocean tides. We’re talking about the bird tide, that incredible movement of billions of birds from south to north every…
Ecumenical Council for Homeless Prevention
Four years ago, several churches in the Damariscotta area discovered an unmet need that was literally under their nose — a homeless young man was…
Boothbay Region Garden Club
The May 13 meeting of the Boothbay Region Garden Club will feature an explanation of Duo Design by Sandra Leonard, a member of the club.…
The Wiscasset Conservation Commission is looking for volunteers; young and old to help spruce up the West Woods trail system. The spring cleanup,…
In mid-April, students in Wiscasset High School biology classes planted seeds of 17 varieties of tomato plants for the annual Morris Farm Community Plant sale. Two weeks later, on May 1, the…
Celebrate National Nurses’ Week by having your blood pressure checked by a LincolnHealth nurse or reviewing your medications with a registered pharmacist at the Boothbay Region and Central Lincoln…
Alna Selectmen
Alna selectmen on May 6 voiced initial support for joining with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on animal control services. The town is currently without an animal control officer, a situation…
As its major fundraiser this year for its local and international Outreach partners, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Newcastle is planning two days…
Gospel singer Allen Frink of Hudson, New Hampshire will perform at the Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene, Sunday, May 10 at 11 a.m. Allen has sung with The Campbells…
Matthew Hansbury, collection manager for the Knox Museum, will share with us the life of Henry Knox and his time in Maine on Monday, May 11 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Born and raised in Boston,…
Woolwich voters will consider a $1,547,047 budget when they gather for their annual town meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 at Woolwich Central School. In keeping with tradition…
Edgecomb selectmen want an explanation why the municipal audit isn’t complete.
With less than two weeks before the May 16 town meeting, town auditor Fred Brewer hasn’t submitted the final…
Obituary
M. Wray Witten, 66, of Athens, Georgia died Dec. 3, 2014 following a battle with cancer. He was a noted environmentalist and attorney in Colorado, Ethiopia,…
Wiscasset Municipal Airport
Standing by during a delivery of plane fuel at Wiscasset Municipal Airport on May 8, Frank Costa said he considers the airport a jewel of Wiscasset. It shines and he wants it to keep shining, he…
Tim Sample is coming to the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta on Friday, May 15 for a rousing morning performance from 10 a.m. to noon. If he can't wake you up then…
Twin Villages
If all goes well, the Twin Villages could potentially look a bit like twin towns to the south.
With the recent Damariscotta and…
The Clamshell Quilters will host quilter and collector Mary Lou Newstead for a trunk show of her vintage quilts at our May 11 meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Faith…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 31, 7:30-10:30 a.m., for Hidden Valley Nature Center’s annual pancake breakfast at The Alna Store. Anyone and everyone is…
A woman’s healthcare needs are unique as she transitions through life. It's never too early or late to work toward being your healthiest you! During National Women…
A Bird’s Tale
This past week, as we were having breakfast at the kitchen table, we noticed some “flitting and sitting” in the lilac tree just outside the window. We turned and saw a ruby-crowned kinglet that…
Obituary
Delbert “Del” Ketcham died April 29, 2015 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, after a five month battle with lung cancer. Del and his wife, Sheila deBettencourt,…
The Westport Community Association is heavily involved in the planning of its 60th birthday/anniversary celebration on Aug. 16 at the historic town hall, which is located about…
Do you have something in the attic that might possibly have real value as an antique, but you just don’t know? Would you like to raise money for local nonprofits…
Author and painter Ernest DeRaps is a living link to the days when lighthouse keepers on Maine’s coast kept the beacons lighted and rescued the shipwrecked.
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Obituary
Maxine V. (Rittall) Greenleaf Saltmarsh, 96, died May 3, 2015 at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Concord, New Hampshire.
The Spectrum Generations Golf Tournament, now in its 13th year, will be held at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro on Monday, June 8 and welcomes golfers at all levels to come out and enjoy the day…
Even when asked if they would reconsider, a group of Damariscotta voters still said no to the proposed secondary regular instruction and special education budget during the Wednesday, May 6 town…
The owner of a home at 450 Townhouse Road in Whitefield extinguished a fire on the home’s deck on May 6, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Lt. Rand Maker said on May 8. The fire started on a grill and…
Thursday, May 7 is World Prayer Day. In recognition of personal, national and global concerns for peace and healing, First Congregational Church of Wiscasset will be holding a prayer service from…
The Dresden Board of Selectmen accepted a three-year $579,091 bid from snow plowing contractor Goodall Landscaping of Topsham at its regular meeting Monday night.
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Obituary
Clara Holland Chase, 98, died peacefully May 5, 2015 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta.
Born Feb. 1, 1917 in Andover,…
A Portland man faces a number of charges after he assaulted a State Trooper Tuesday, May 5 after his car was stopped on I-295 in Gardiner for speeding. Allegedly found in the car was $10,000 in…
The Wiscasset Community Center is excited to host its annual Mother/Son Dance on Friday, May 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A chance for…
Maine State Police say three cars and a tractor trailer have been involved a series of crashes on Interstate 295 in Brunswick on Wednesday afternoon. One of the cars overturned.
Traffic…
The Maine Principal’s Association’s recent spate of big changes could mean several small changes ahead for Wiscasset High School.
With…
Members of the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association met April 14 to begin planning for SVCA's 7th annual "Champagne on the Sheepscot" fundraiser, to be held this September on Westport Island…
