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Obituary
Raymond Croxford Jr.

Raymond Croxford Jr., of Wiscasset, 88, died November 10, 2012.

He was born in Kenduskeag, the son of Raymond Sr. and Mary Ellen (Elwood) Croxford. Raymond attended schools in Dixmont and…

Obituary

Joan Stickney, a former summer resident at Ocean Point, died in Portimao, Portugal October 30, 2012.

Joan had spent summers with her parents, George and Charlotte…

Obituary
Muriel Morris Jorgenson

Muriel Morris Jorgenson, 92, of Boothbay Harbor, beloved wife of Bob Jacobson, died November 7, 2012 after a long illness.

She was born October 8, 1920 in…

An Edgecomb man is charged with engaging a prostitute in connection with an alleged prostitution ring at a Zumba fitness studio in Kennebunk, Kennbunk police said.

Lincoln County
Lincoln County Budget Commissioners answer questions from budget committee members at a meeting November 8 discussing budget items. Left to right, commissioners Sheridan Bond, William Blodgett and Lynn Gilley Martin. CHARLOTTE BOYNTON/Wiscasset Newspaper

On November 8, the Lincoln County Advisory Committee recommended a 1.24 percent increase to the county budget.

Route 1
A new sign will warn northbound Route 1 motorists of this intersection at Eddy Road in Edgecomb. SUSAN JOHNS/Wiscasset Newspaper

Between now and next fall, the state will put up new signs to help traffic flow more smoothly and safely in Edgecomb. Bigger, costlier changes could start in 2014 if the state has…

Obituary
Ray A. MacDonald

Ray A. MacDonald of Wiscasset, 64, died peacefully November 11, 2012 at his family home.

Ray was born in Bath, the son of Norman and Frances (Morse)…

Portland Unified Court

A grand jury in Cumberland County has indicted Douglas Abbott, 25, of Wiscasset on a charge of trafficking in scheduled drugs. If convicted of the class B crime, Abbott could face…

Election 2012

Because the totals of the Les Fossel-Chris Johnson race were so close, a recount could be coming in the near future.

Only 126 votes…

Lincoln County Commissioners

Lincoln County Commissioners rejected a request to release a sheriff's deputy to train cadets at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, because they would like taxpayers to get more compensation in…

RSU 1

Four out of five towns in Regional School Unit 1 support per student education funding, said Woolwich selectman David King to fellow board members during their Nov. 5 meeting.

However,…

Wiscasset
Shaw's Supermarket in Wiscasset, hit with company’s decision to reduce 4 percent of its workforce in an effort to help the company compete in the changing marketplace.

On Friday, Nov. 2, the manager of the Wiscasset Shaw’s Supermarket, Michael Aripez, had the sad duty of telling some of his full-time employees they no longer had jobs.

St. Andrews

No matter previous allegiances, alliances or proclivities on keeping St. Andrews open as a critical access hospital, on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. you will want to be in the…

Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy wiped out power for three days, but crews were very much prepared for the worst, Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency Director Tod Hartung told County Commissioners at their…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Woolwich picked Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 1028 to 842.

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Woolwich residents picked Angus King over Charlie…

Results 2012
Mick Devin announces the first round of results at Lincoln Country Democrat headquarters in Damariscotta November 6.

It was 9 p.m. on Election Night and I was hanging out with Bruce MacDonald on an empty sidewalk in Damariscotta. MacDonald paced back and forth. He had just gotten off the phone…

Election 2012

In the District 51 race for State House, Mick Devin won by 82 votes over Alan Pinkham. 

“We’ve all worked hard on our campaigns,” Devin said last night before all results were in. “I think…

Results 2012

A relatively quiet group of Republicans gathered at Davis Island Inn in Edgecomb tonight to await election results. Sitting around the bar and in small groups in front of three…

Wiscasset Selectmen

The selectmen received two bids for the installation of two 400 gallon Roth double wall oil storage tanks. The bid proposals will include the labor and additional materials…

Election 2012

The town of Wiscasset has 2,850 registered voters and 2,076 of those voters cast their votes Tuesday, Nov. 6, in what could be the highest voter turnout in the history of Wiscasset…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Damariscotta picked Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 771 to 503.

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Damariscotta residents picked Angus King over Charlie…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Westport Island picked Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 254 to 221.

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Westport Island residents picked Angus King over…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Southport picked Mitt Romney over President Barack Obama by 223 to 207.

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Southport residents picked Angus King over…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Alna picked Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 271 to 182.

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Alna residents picked Angus King over Charlie Summers and…

State Senate 2012

With all District 20 towns reporting, Democrat Chris Johnson has won the State Senate race over Republican Les Fossel.

Last night at the Lincoln County Democrats celebration, Johnson said he…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Edgecomb picked Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 418 to 317.

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Edgecomb residents picked Angus King over Charlie Summers…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Bremen picked Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 293 to 187.

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Bremen residents picked Angus King over Charlie Summers and…

Election 2012

Twenty-five supporters and family members joined Stephanie Hawke on election night at her Boothbay Harbor home to celebrate her campaign and await the results of District 61.…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Boothbay picked Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 1082 to 907.

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Boothbay residents picked Angus King over Charlie…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Wiscasset picked Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 1036 to 960

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Wiscasset residents picked Angus King over Charlie…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Dresden picked Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 544 to 412.

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Dresden residents picked Angus King over Charlie Summers…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Nobleboro picked Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 622 to 466.

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Nobleboro residents picked Angus King over Charlie…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Bristol picked Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 1049 to 718.

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Bristol residents picked Angus King over Charlie Summers…

Election 2012

In the presidential election, Newcastle picked Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by 744 to 421.

In the race to replace Sen. Olympia Snowe Newcastle residents picked Angus King over Charlie…

Election 2012

Monhegan Isalnd voted President Barack Obama over Governor Mitt Romney 49 to 5.

For U.S. Senate, voters selected Independent Angus King with 44 votes. Cynthia Dill received 6 votes and…

Westport Island Selectmen

Westport Island selectmen nominated Ruth Nelson as the volunteer who will receive the Spirit of America Tribute at their meeting Monday evening. The selectmen received…

Election 2012

The polls have closed in Boothbay Harbor and the results have arrived.

In the presidential election, Boothbay Harbor picked President Barack Obama by  754 to 572.

In the race to…

LCSO

Highway safety grant awarded

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has…

Election 2012
Wiscasset residents Conrad and Nancy Schilke. Charlotte Boynton/Wiscasset Newspaper

At the polls in Wiscasset, voters shared some of the reasons they came to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Election 2012
vEdgecomb residents at the polls exercising their right to vote on November 6, 2012. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Edgecomb voters were lined up at the Town Office when the polls opened at 8 a.m. By 8:45 a.m., 50 people had cast their votes. By 1:30 p.m., more than 300 residents had visited the polls. Edgecomb…

Election 2012
Charles Culbertson, center, with daughter Maeva, left, and son Jack, far right. SUSAN JOHNS/Wiscasset Newspaper

Charles Culbertson of Alna votes in every election, but he feels this one may have been the most important, for a number of reasons. He's a “huge Obama supporter” and doesn't feel…

Election 2012
Dickey and Jean Brigance of Woolwich hope Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan win this presidential election. JOHN MAGUIRE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Local candidates standing outside the voting booths at Woolwich Central School Tuesday, Nov. 6 said turnout has been strong. Some interviewed at the polls were willing to share their views on…

In her column this week, Senator Susan Collins reminds us that November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, which recognizes the crucial role of “highly skilled and…

Edgecomb Selectmen

Damaged grave stones and a broken down fence are not what the North Edgecomb Cemetery Association wants for the privately owned, 109-year-old cemetery. But these days, mowing the…

On Friday, Nov. 2, Andrew Wheeler, 39, of Boothbay, and Joshua Zehm, 47, of Edgecomb, were involved in a collision in front of the Irving station on Route 27 in Boothbay Harbor.

Wheeler had…

Obituary
 Napoleon Henry Gagne Jr.

Nap “Junior” Gagne died peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Lisbon August 22, 1939, the…

Lincoln County Democrats
Portland Press Herald Columnist Bill Nemitz

Portland Press Herald columnist Bill Nemitz will appraise the 2012 election results and their consequences for Mainers, in an appearance at the monthly meeting of the Lincoln…

Celebrate
Florence Haggett's seagull friends flock to her side as she tosses their afternoon snack. KATRINA CLARK/Boothbay Register

Lots of people have pets. They might have a dog, cat, parakeet or guinea pig. Others go more exotic and get a macaw or python.

Florence Haggett has seagulls. 

Haggett, a Boothbay…

Obituary
George Edward “Ned” Freeman

Ned Freeman died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, from a head injury sustained during a fall the day before.

He was born February 20, 1923, in Riverdale, N.Y…