The Boothbay Register, Sweet Thunder Productions and Harbour Towne Inn have contributed videos, photographs and information about this year's Fishermen's Festival to the The Today Show, which is…

A former Wiscasset man has plead guilty to the unlawful trafficking of heroin.

Travis Crowley, who currently lives in Dresden, pleaded…

Although no wind warning was issued for Lincoln County, it was a close call, National Weather Service Meteorologist Andy Pohl said Thursday.

Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars would like to extend a hearty thank you to all who took part in the spaghetti supper/silent auction event at St. Philip’s Church on April 5. Enough money, $2,500, to…

About 100 people gathered at Jefferson Village School on Saturday, April 19 for a new event called the…

Visiting hours for Mina Swanton, who died February 5, will be held Saturday, May 3 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Stetson’s Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick where a funeral service will follow at…

Barbara Baston is back serving Alna taxpayers and schoolchildren. Selectmen on April 23 named the retired Wiscasset kindergarten teacher to represent the town on Regional School Unit…

Join the Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta for the 2014 Midcoast Home Show, April 25 and 26, two days filled with ideas, hands-on demonstrations, home inspirations,…

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced April 22 that Wiscasset is getting $1.2 million in federal funding to pay for a new clean-water project that will upgrade…

Robert McArtor’s legs were tiring on Heartbreak Hill in Monday’s Boston Marathon, and it was warmer than ideal, but the energy of the crowd carried him and other runners onward, the 75-year-old…

A Damariscotta man has been charged with domestic violence assault after a reported drunken confrontation.

Nathan Herald, 25, of…

The clock is ticking on nominations for several posts up for election in Wiscasset, including seats on the board of selectmen and the school and budget committees.

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The Lincoln County Animal Shelter and Underhound Railroad were on hand to receive almost $1,000 in pet food from Natural Balance Pet Foods this week at The Animal House, as a result of a promotion…

Edgecomb selectmen approved the Midcoast Route 1 Corridor Management Plan on April 21.

Lincoln County Regional Planning Commissioner…

If Wiscasset Interim Town Manager Don Gerrish hadn't touched department heads’ requests before putting them in the budget draft, the proposed capital improvements would have come to $…

A local landmark has drawn the eye of a national network.

Red's Eats, the much-frequented and photographed Wiscasset lobster roll…

Edwin Crews ("Grandpa") Bliss, 88, of Boothbay Harbor, died at his home with his loving family by his side on April 16, 2014.

Keep letting in other towns' students, let ninth grade stay part of the high school, and, most of all, know that Wiscasset High School is the great school its students say it is.

The Wiscasset High School baseball/softball teams are looking for sponsors to purchase banners to hang along the fences at the high school.

All area businesses that are interested, please…

Mary Littlefield Hefler, 84, of Brunswick died peacefully on April 21, 2014.

She was…

A proposed police officer for Wiscasset's schools drew an initial, mixed response among some of those working on the town's next budget.

Local, county and state law…

Ruth Laura Grueter Hackett, 82, a dear mother, grandmother and friend, died peacefully at home on March 19, 2014 surrounded by family.

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The Lincoln County Healthcare Board of Trustees has voted to notify the state that it intends to begin an application process for 10 new Medicare-approved skilled care (rehabilitation) beds at the…

When she lived in El Paso, Texas, Jean Phillips joined an Irish step dancing troupe.

It was a workout. Phillips, whose mother is three-quarters Irish, lost 13…

The Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum will be holding its annual spring work weekend Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27.

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The Maine Wildlife Park, located on Route 26 in Gray opened for the 2014 season on Saturday, April 19 — just in time for school vacation.

Even though there is still some snow on the ground,…

Under the supervision of the Dresden Fire Department, huge piles of branches and debris from recent forestry work at the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden were…

A red Ford Taurus careened into the Rite Aid on Main Street in Damariscotta at approximately 10:30 a.m. April 21.

Damariscotta Police…

Natalie Demeny, 80, of Wiscasset died at home on April 16, 2014 after a fast, devastating battle with mesothelioma.

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Bath Trails needs help to prepare the Whiskeag Trail for use by residents and visitors this spring and summer! Join Bath Trails for the Community Trail Clean-up on Saturday, May 3 for spring…

Lincoln County Planner Bob Faunce will be talking with Edgecomb selectmen at the board’s Monday, April 21 meeting.

Faunce will be…

Each week, we compile our favorite quotes from our reporters’ stories, interviews and elsewhere and publish them here. We call it “Out of Context.”

To delve further into the stories, simply…

The U.S. Small Business Administration Maine District Office, in conjunction with AARP and CEI Maine, will be hosting an “Encore Entrepreneur” workshop in Wiscasset on April 24. The workshop will…

A training program for volunteers interested in the Damariscotta River Association's Water Monitoring program will be held on Tuesday, April 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Darling Marine Center in…

Following a lawyer's letter, Damariscotta will still be open to low-income and affordable housing.

A plan to put forth a moratorium on…

A couple of Wiscasset's more visible trees are destined for take-down. The willow near the police station and the live fir that towers next to the municipal building are both slated…

Clockwise from top: Elijah Bonenfant, 6, of Pittston has a handful of eggs and is headed for more during the Wiscasset Parks & Recreation Department's…

There will be a Celebration for the Life of Cynthia Anderson on Saturday, April 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the family home, 893 Ocean Point Road, East Boothbay.

The plan to steep the Twin Villages in patriotism reached a major milestone Wednesday, April 16.

The American Legion’s Richard McFarland was on hand to present the Damariscotta Board of…

During its Wednesday, April 16 meeting, the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen approved a pair of amendments that will change who can use the town salt and sand sheds.…

Whether it's paint or pansies, Joanne Gilmartin knows that colors matter.

While various shades of purple and magenta might seem like a…

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites the public to the Bath Community Storm Drain Stenciling Blitz on Sunday, April 27 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Newcastle Square Vacation Rentals has launched, www.mainecoastcottages.com, a new website that has been updated after a months-long redesign…

Gregory Pierce "Greg" Bolster, 57, of Walpole and Pemaquid, died peacefully at his home on the evening of April 15, after…

An accident on Route 27 in Boothbay backed up traffic for more than 40 minutes at approximately 6:52 a.m. on April 18.

Crews from Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s…

On April 4, the dining common at Lincoln Academy was once again host to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office annual awards banquet. Each year, for…

A Wiscasset man was arrested after violating the conditions of his release.

Randee Jarrett, 30, of Wiscasset, was charged with…

Maine's fast oval track is ready to embark on its 45th season on Saturday afternoon, April 19 at 2 p.m. It also marks the second full season under the ownership and guidance of Richard and Vanessa…

Much work would need to be done to add grades seven and eight to Wiscasset High School, officials said.

That work would involve everything from moving science labs…

Teen Yoga with Romee May every Wednesday, 1:45-2:30 p.m. in the YMCA’s Studio.

Cardio…