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An extraordinary thing happened at the Lincoln Theater Friday night. An almost sold-out crowd watched local resident Frances Mercanti-Anthony take to the stage to perform her…

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Recently I wrote a letter titled “Pretzels and politics,” which elicited a response with the title “Trump reset,” by a frequent and ardent writer in support…

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Wow – what a different debate we saw last Tuesday! This time the Democratic candidate strode onto the stage, shook her opponent’s hand, introduced herself and wished him a good…

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I’m impressed by the record of accomplishment that Cameron Reny has developed over the course of her first term as state Senator representing…

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For the 2022 election cycle, Cameron Reny was untested. She had little to use in her speeches, except her warmth, ideas, and genuinely projected…

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Last week, a writer warned us in a friendly manner to hold our noses and support Trump the candidate, not Trump the man.

Kamala Harris and all Democrats, he argued,…

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The Aug. 29 issue of the LCN had a paid Republican ad. Using 22 bullet points, it identified issues that most would say are harming our country, others would say destroying it…

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Wayne Farrin has served his community of Jefferson and Lincoln County for over 30 years.  He is a small business owner and realtor, and an active community volunteer.  He has…

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Last winter my crew and I started a new restoration job out in Jefferson and were pleased to find the previously shut-down local store up and running and better than ever,…

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Lincoln County Republicans have been doing a flag wave on the Wiscasset bridge every Friday afternoon for the past eight weeks. We are…

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The Republican Study Committee FY 2025 Budget Proposal for 2025, now available online at…

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In a half page advertisement in a recent Lincoln County News, the Lincoln County Republican Committee stated the following:

“I am voting for the next Supreme Court…

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I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Wayne Farrin a number of times, and each time I have been struck by how much he cares about people as individuals and about our community.…

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As self-employed residents of Maine, my husband and I face the burden of purchasing our health insurance out of pocket. We find ourselves in a challenging position:…

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I am writing to express my strong support for Cameron Reny’s re-election to the Maine State Senate representing District 13. Cameron has consistently proven herself to be a…

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The Realtor.com website shows the median sold price for a home In Lincoln County is $374,900. Home ownership is a gauge of the economic health of a country. The ability to buy…

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For several weeks I have joined local residents with Trump rallies on the Wiscasset bridge. It is a surprisingly upbeat and pleasant experience. Each Friday afternoon is an…

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The Wiscasset Fire Department would like to express our thanks and gratitude to our community.

The Wiscasset Clipper Mart graciously…

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To Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor:

Two plus decades ago, I left New Jersey for Boothbay. I was drawn here by the ocean, the size of the town and proximity to the…

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The following is a synopsis from a few people I've spoken to about the past elections.

They concluded that the Republicans had it right. “They had 25 candidates to…

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Project 2025, the 900-page document meant to serve as a roadmap for Donald Trump’s second term in office, published by the Heritage Foundation and written by MAGA  loyalists,…

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The former president and failed coup leader has “many Bibles at home” and calls it “my favorite book,” but does he “ace”’ this scriptural test of moral rectitude? Here is how…

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Maine Yankee, an 840-megawatt nuclear plant went online in Wiscasset in 1972. The late 1960s was the start of good times for Maine Yankee, Wiscasset, and the country.…

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What we saw on CNN last Thursday (June 27) was not a debate. It was a travesty, a grotesque imitation with intent to ridicule. It was never meant to be a grown-up conversation…

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Last Thursday the American voter watching the presidential debate learned what the Democratic politicians, the press, the rich and connected, and the rest of the world,…

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As we mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, it is important to understand the serious dangers this ruling has posed to women of…

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When I voted in Wiscasset this month, I took the opportunity to sign a referendum to require a picture ID when voting in Maine. It was reported that many hundreds of…

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Replying to the letter, An inconvenient truth (May 23, 2024).

Temperature records are only one indication of global warming. Global surface temperature has been rising…

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I wish to thank the voters of Wiscasset for returning me to the Board of Selectmen for another term. I will continue to vote in the best interest of you and the Town of…

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To the citizens of Wiscasset:

I attended the Wiscasset Middle High School Class of 2024 Graduation ceremony. It was a celebration of the accomplishments of a wonderful…

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Once upon a time Atlantic puffins nested in their thousands on Maine’s islands. They were hunted to extinction. It has taken 50 years of dedicated…

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Let’s take Senator Susan Collins’ word for it, that Donald Trump was indicted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on 34 counts of falsification of…

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Alna’s March town meeting defeated by a vote of 93-73 a new mining ordinance proposed by Alna’s Planning Board.

Rejecting the normal process of remanding a land-use…

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The most strongly debated article on Alna’s 2024 annual town meeting warrant was a new mining and blasting ordinance brought forward by the Planning Board. The new ordinance…

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It is increasingly hard to believe that the appalling scale of civilian death in Gaza, and the wholesale destruction of homes, hospitals, and infrastructure, are anything…

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I am writing to respond to some troubling statements made during the recent Wiscasset school committee candidate’s forum that were simply untrue and cannot go unanswered.…

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U.S. News just published. “How States Compare in Best High Schools.” Maine came in at 51. This is tragic for our young people. One of the most reliable predictors of financial…

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We wholeheartedly support Tracey Whitney’s candidacy for Wiscasset School Board. She possesses all the important qualities to do an outstanding job as board member.

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Our municipal spending is going up again, mainly due to ever increasing costs for insurance, facilities, energy and wages. Tax increases are inevitable unless we change how we…

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It is time for a dramatic change on the Wiscasset School Board. We need to refresh the Board with members who will be responsible to the parents, children, and taxpayers of…

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RePower Wiscasset is a citizen group …

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I am William (Bill) Maloney, I am completing my first term as a Wiscasset Selectman. My platform was one of fiscal responsibility and I have kept my promise.

I have…

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Wiscasset faces a tidal wave of challenges. 

Bill Maloney, with his remarkable ability to analyze situations and propose practical solutions, is the man to tackle them…

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The Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team would like to thank Wiscasset police officer Nathan Willhoite. 

Officer Willhoite assisted us one recent evening when…

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Recent headlines have read; “World's record-breaking temperature streak extends through April,” “The last 12 months were the hottest on record,” “The Last 8 Years Were the…

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A recent letter to the editor warned of the parallels with President Trump and the rise of Adolph Hitler. As a college student the writer majored in history. I have also…

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I'm not a history buff and have not studied Hitler and his rise to power, however, I can draw from current history and I see no parallels between Trump and Hitler.

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I love animals, especially my cats. But unfortunately, pets such as cats and dogs aren't invincible. This year, my cat -Galaxy- was exploring outside in Boothbay,…