Alna’s cost to keep its roads clear is spiking next winter and seeing smaller hikes for two years after that. Voters will gather at the Alna Meetinghouse on August 25 to raise the extra cash…

The Edgecomb selectmen have a two-pronged plan to pay the town’s short term municipal bills.

The first part of the plan was to send out the tax bills 2 to 3 weeks earlier than usual in hopes…

Businesses looking for summer networking and fun will find opportunities galore during an evening on the Royal River in Yarmouth at Yankee Marina & Boatyard where…

On Wednesday, July 30, Lincoln County Democrats (LCDC) officially opened their 2014 campaign office on Main Street in Damariscotta. The office is located at the Hilltop Center in the former…

Richard Martel Bridges, 84, died peacefully in his home surround by his loving family on July 30, 2014.

He was born on May 26, 1930 in Boston, Mass., to his…

In what organizers describe as heartbreaking, a decision has been made to cancel the 2014 Shipyard Cup.

The Shipyard Cup, scheduled for August 8-10, is a superyacht sailing regatta held…

This piece is the second in a two-part series on Lincoln County Healthcare. On Friday, July 18, CEO Jim Donovan and Board President Jeff Curtis sat down with the Boothbay Register to answer…

Offering up Wiscasset Speedway’s infield for an August 29 concert to benefit the Wiscasset Ambulance Attendants Association goes along with the speedway’s commitment to families and the community…

Wiscasset's school department will be making sure it keeps its financial house in order, Interim Superintendent of Schools Lyford Beverage said.

“Most of all, we…

On Thursday, Sept. 4, Jim Henderson and a team of boat owners and local lobstermen are holding a cruise around the harbor for veterans with disabilities.…

Lincoln County Commissioners met Tuesday morning to review an agenda that included landmark summertime events, while focusing overall on fiscal management.

Westport Island selectmen met Monday evening to review an agenda that included the formation of road associations, and new information from the Federal Emergency…

A Damariscotta woman who struck another woman with a beer bottle pleaded guilty to assault August 4 at Wiscasset Superior Court.

Jade…

Wings Over Wiscasset has its second run on Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9 at Wiscasset Municipal Airport. Except for Friday night’s swing dance, at $35 a ticket, admission is free. (…

When Bruce Scally serves as Wiscasset Middle School’s interim principal in the coming school year, he expects listening to be a big part of his job.

He’ll be wanting to listen to people’s…

Although the weather outside is nice, the time has come to think about winter.

Specifically, fuel oil.

Federal Express comes daily to Edie and Phil Johnston’s farmhouse on Dresden’s Route 27. Sometimes, two trucks come to pick up shipments.

Boxes pile up on the porch and can creep into the…

Pushing its project ahead to sell tax-acquired properties in town, the Dresden Board of Selectmen has enlisted the services of Cromwell Coastal Properties of Wiscasset.

The…

Friday, June 25 was a perfect day for a cruise on the ocean.

At 10 a.m. 119 passengers boarded the Island Lady in Boothbay…

WALDOBORO — A Rockport teen died Aug. 2 following injuries sustained Friday night, when a truck struck him on Union Road in Waldoboro.

Waldoboro Police Chief William Lobombarde said Aug. 4…

Wiscasset’s Thursday, July 31 Art Walk had a new twist: Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler and some of his campaign entourage were in town to meet with voters and drum up support.…

A Damariscotta man who claimed to be provoked into violence by his neighbor is facing assault charges, while being on release for another alleged domestic violence…

Ruth Louise (Schildgen) Bontempo, 92, of Boothbay and Naugatuck, Conn., died peacefully on August 2, 2014 at a Bangor hospital.

Ruth was born in Waterbury, Conn., on February 4, 1922, the…

A passing of an age (maybe) is taking place on August 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset — the last fish chowder supper will be served. 

After decades…

Litigation involving Ferry Road Development will be the subject of a closed-door meeting August 5, between Wiscasset selectmen and the town’s attorney. Tuesday night’s executive session is set for…

Julie Groleau of Wiscasset and daughter Alanna Groleau were traveling Route 1 on July 31 when they noticed there was going to be music on the town common that night. The two don’t make it to all…

Edgecomb and Wiscasset firefighters and other emergency workers responded to a two-vehicle crash on busy Route 27 Friday afternoon, August 1. One vehicle was apparently about to turn onto Mill…

This year's Lincoln County Democrats lobster bake again promises to be a stimulating event, with leading state and local political figures scheduled to attend. Generous lobster or…

ROCKLAND — Watch the waters Friday, Aug. 1, around 3 p.m. as the stately Coast Guard training vessel Eagle sails into Rockland Harbor with 200 cadets, crew and officers onboard. The…

Workers for the state were out making repairs to Wiscasset Municipal Airport’s runway on July 30, in the latest work to address cracking.

Ervin Deck, manager of the town-owned airport,…

Casey Allen Dalton, 19, died suddenly on July 30, 2014 from injuries sustained in a car accident, along with his best friend and cousin, Keegan William Spear. Casey…

Keegan William Spear, 17, of Boothbay Harbor died tragically on July 30, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident, along with his cousin Casey…

An account has been established to help the families of…

The construction of the new South Bristol town landing will be moving forward quickly in the coming weeks with the expectation that the project will be completed by the fall of 2014.

The Woolwich Historical Society's summer music series concludes tonight, July 31, with a performance by contemporary musician (and Bath native) Max Ater. Soon after winning Maine's Got Talent in…

Dorothy Augusta (Darling) Brown died peacefully on July 26, 2014 in Damariscotta with her family by her side.

Dorothy…

In invasive green crabs, Maine faces one of its older foes.

Denis Nault, Shellfish Management Program Supervisor for the Maine…

The lakes and ponds of Jefferson will be the focus of the Jefferson Historical Society's annual open house and exhibit day, Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Jefferson Town House…

Ruth Arlene (Harmon) Richards of Boothbay Harbor, formerly of Rockland, Mass., and Livermore Falls, died peacefully on July 23, 2014 at St. Andrews Village,…

Robert Samuel “Bobby” Morton III died July 25, 2014 after a brief illness at Maine Medical Center with his family by his side…

Organizers of this year’s Wings Over Wiscasset on August 8 and 9 are still looking for volunteers.

The approximately 60 volunteers lined up so far are enough for the event at Wiscasset…

An early morning car crash in Boothbay claimed the lives of two teenagers Wednesday, July 30. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has identified the…

Hundreds of years ago, a piece for some kind of game found its way to Thwing’s Point in Woolwich. A recent archaeological dig brought it back up to the light of day.

The circular, ceramic,…

On Friday, July 18, Lincoln County Healthcare CEO Jim Donovan and LCH Board President Jeff Curtis sat down with the Boothbay Register to answer questions about programs, finances and plans for the…

Join the Maine People’s Alliance for a panel presentation and community conversation about aging in Maine and how we can build a system that works for our families, our aging populations, and the…

The Collins for Senator campaign has announced it has named chairmen for Lincoln County, as well as chairmen for every town in the county.

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New state rules for graduating high school will benefit students and could help improve Wiscasset High School’s graduation rate, Principal Cheri Towle said.

The new path to graduation will…

A graveside service for Keith Bachelder, who died April…

The threat of rain couldn’t stop almost 100 people from stopping by to see what’s “growing on” at Morris Farm Trust.

On Sunday, July 27, the Wiscasset-based Morris Farm was one of hundreds…

After years of discussions, a plan and design for a new bridge over the Gut in South Bristol has been agreed upon and sold to a contractor.