Sarah Perkins' last day as Alna's town clerk is June 26, according to her resignation letter Third Selectman Coreysha Stone read from on March 27. First Selectman Nick Johnston had just announced…
News
This year’s Earth Day Celebration at Wiscasset Community Center (242 Gardiner Road) returns on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a lineup of local community groups and businesses,…
Obituary
Suzanne Trowbridge Cooney died peacefully in the early morning hours on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home in Waldoboro, Maine. Her husband of over 60 years…
Obituary
Richard C. Forrest, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 26, 2025. His life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and a deep commitment to his family, friends, and the community…
With 196 votes to his past fellow selectman Ed Pentaleri's 166, Alna Second Selectman Steven Graham won re-election March 28, in results Town Clerk Sarah Perkins provided Friday night.
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The United Way of Mid Coast Maine Walk-A-Thon to help give kids the best start in our community has been postponed from March 29 and will now be held on Saturday, April 5 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the…
For a second consecutive week, a split vote of Wiscasset's school committee March 25 moved the would be 2025-26 school budget nearer the first of two town votes. Pending selectmen's warrant-…
Edgecomb Eddy School is excited to announce our second Career Fair for elementary students, designed to provide them with engaging, hands-on experiences that introduce them to various professions…
For many years, the tiny pair of…
Obituary
Thornton “Thorny” Calef Lockwood passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2024 in Brunswick at the age of 93.
Born on March 17, 1931 in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the second son of Edwin Hoyt…
Obituary
Anthony "Tony" Dickinson, born Nov. 10, 1961, passed away on Feb. 23, 2025.
Tony was predeceased by his mother, Elaine (Barter) Dickinson. He is survived by his father, Morris…
Press release
Tuesday, March 25, the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation voted unanimously in support of a bill from Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, that would designate a railroad crossing in…
Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph O. Stover, affectionately known as Joe, who left us peacefully on…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 276 calls for service for the period of March 18 to March 25. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 3,335 calls for service.
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A graveside service for Warden B. Muller, who passed away on Nov. 17, 2024, will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Barters Island Road, Boothbay, on Friday, April 4 at 1 p.m. Immediately…
Nominations are now being accepted for the eighth annual MaineHealth Coulombe Center Award for Innovation,…
Salt ’n Spar
A few months ago, I shared with you some photographs I’d taken over the years showing Wiscasset’s not too distant past. Here are a few more taken by me in the late 1970s and early 1980s. We’ll…
Death notice
Arlene G. Smith, 92, of Southport, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. A full…
Edgecomb selectmen were pleased to report low increases in the proposed municipal and school budgets for 2025-26. Selectmen on March 18 reviewed warrant language for the…
Wiscasset's school committee and the public March 18 further questioned whether to join the second round of Maine schools providing special education to pre-kindergarteners. Then, 4-1, Jonathan…
Corned beef and cabbage is the first meal to be offered at the Edgecomb Community Church’s Tuesday Lunch on April 1. This free lunch program is always a popular time for guests on the first…
This summer Monhegan Museum of Art & History will present an exhibition that reexamines the history of Monhegan Island, Maine. “The Monhegan Wildlands: Art, Ecology, and the Resilience of…
February home sales statistics in Maine show an increase in sales, prices, and homes available. According to Maine Listings, sales of single-family existing homes increased 6.51 percent in…
Tuesday, April 1is the official reopening of the Edgecomb Community Church’s Thrift Store after a 3-month winter shutdown. …
Town of Woolwich
Woolwich voters will be asked to consider purchasing a building for the storage of winter salt and sand at their annual town meeting in April. Jack Shaw, the town’s longtime road commissioner…
The Wiscasset Elementary School Fourth and Fifth Grade Chorus recently performed two special outreach concerts for local seniors. The first was at Wiscasset Senior Center on March 7, then for the…
An Edgecomb man charged with murder will appear in Androscoggin Superior Court at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, according to the court. Luke Krott, 26, of Edgecomb was charged…
Obituary
Joseph Edward Coppola of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts died peacefully surrounded by his family in his home…
County Commissioners
Slow down! This is the message Walter Voskian of Bremen has for motorists on Route 32. Voskain believes a 45 mph speed limit for Route 32 is unsafe. He previously requested Bremen selectmen and…
Wiscasset selectmen
Mason Station Redevelopment Co. might seek to coordinate with the town of Wiscasset on developing some of the town-owned land near Mason Station, Mason Station Redevelopment President Ryan Gahagan…
Two candidates are running for an Edgecomb selectboard seat. Former Selectman Stuart Smith and Forrest Carver are vying for a three-year term this May. Incumbent Lyndyn Norgang won a special…
Obituary
Clement B. Sledge, M.D., a leader in orthopaedic surgery and research, and a beloved mentor to generations of orthopaedic surgeons, died on Feb. 26, 2025, at age 94 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine…
Libraries from around the state are teaming up for a three-part deep dive into the New York Times Bestselling book “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt. The series will be facilitated by…
The Maine Press Association is proud to announce it has awarded six scholarships to high school and college students totaling $10,000 to help those students…
Spring is in the air! The birds are returning, the snow is melting, and the roads are getting muddy. Now, usually no one likes a…
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for March 1-15:
Arrests/Summonses
On March 1, Chad Gilley, 51, of Waterville was…
The next Diabetes Support Group on Thursday, March 27 will feature Meredith Spratt, a lifestyle coach and referral specialist at the Central Lincoln County YMCA. The discussion begins at 1 p.m…
A strange smell emanating from the pre-kindergarten room led to an early break March 17 for Edgecomb students. An emergency call resulted in Edgecomb Fire and three other departments responding to…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 283 calls for service for the period of March 11 to March 18. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 3,059 calls for service.
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The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will host Garrett Martin, president and CEO of the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) at its next meeting on…
Town meeting
Alna town meeting voters March 29 are set to consider accepting from the estate of Richard Plunkett the late 1800s general store opposite Head Tide Dam. For Plunkett, who died at home in…
Wiscasset and Boothbay area speakers agreed Monday night, their communities should be thinking over what's next as student numbers have declined and residents still feel a connection to the local…
The family of June Elderkin would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to those who went above and beyond with their kindness and compassion: Miri, Myra, Weni, Yvonne, Wendi, Lindsey,…
Obituary
Patrick H.D. Murphy, 53, died March 13, 2025 at his home in Boothbay Harbor.
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Address: 349 Golden Ridge Rd, Alna, ME 04535
Occupation: retired elementary teacher (special needs); work part time at Central Lincoln County YMCA
Education: B.S. in Early Childhood…
Obituary
David M. Morton left this world on Oct. 20, 2024 at the age of 68.
David put up a very brave and 'spirited' battle against the dehumanizing illness known as ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Address: 83 Head Tide Road, Alna
Occupation: Retired Lawyer
Education: Juris Doctor
Political History (Board, Committees, other): Before my retirement, while practicing law…
