AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 9, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…
News
Woolwich EMS will soon have a second cardiac monitor thanks largely to a joint fundraising effort by Bath Rotarians and Bath Subaru’s “Share the Love” campaign.
“We’re very thankful and so…
Obituary
Rebecca Trueheart Brown Rogers Hutcheson died peacefully at home on Oct. 5, 2020, surrounded by her family following a brave battle with cancer.
A Texan…
First National Bank will soon provide a new way to serve customers with the launch of curbside banking in 15 of its branch locations.
Curbside banking is an additional option to its…
Morris Farm in Wiscasset has just opened its new Take-What-You-Need Farm Stand. With a goal of providing access to fresh, local produce for all members of the community, the stand features free…
In a 12-5 vote Oct. 6, Alna voters set rules on addresses and road names, First Selectman Melissa Spinney said. Spinney said some speakers were concerned road names and addresses will change under…
Boothbay Harbor
After a week or so of talking about how the 21st annual Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Halloween Parade through downtown Boothbay Harbor could be safely accomplished this year, organizers have…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 8, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…
Helping people is at the core of both candidates’ drive for running in Maine House District 53, serving Woolwich, Dresden, Arrowsic, Georgetown, Phippsburg and part of Richmond. The incumbent is…
Even before the arrival of COVID-19, millions of people were turning to vitamin D supplements, some to compensate for the diminishing power of the sun here in the northern hemisphere October to…
Maine House 89 Rep. Holly Stover is running for reelection as Westport Island, Southport, Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, Edgecomb and part of South Bristol’s point person in Augusta.
Stover…
Elections
Local businesswoman and former state representative Stephanie Hawke is running to reclaim the House 89 seat representing Westport Island, Southport, Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, Edgecomb and part of…
Jack Sarmanian first arrived in Edgecomb in 1965 accompanying his wife Sandy to her family camp on the Mockowando Trail. In 1974, the couple bought their own summer place on Cross Point Road and…
Central Maine Power has notified Lincoln County commissioners it intends to seek Department of Environmental Protection water permits in Alna, Whitefield and Wiscasset. On Oct. 6, County…
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) urges the public to take precautions against ticks in October and November, when the state typically experiences a second peak in…
“Maine is number six in the nation for our rate of domestic violence murders,” said Midcoast Women, in a news release. “In fact, over 50% of Maine's murders are domestic abuse related.”
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National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10, and the American Red Cross Northern New England Region urges residents to test their smoke alarms and practice their escape plan as home fires continue…
Residents and staff of Lincoln Home gathered for an ice cream social to honor Executive Director Lynn Norgang’s 23 years of leadership. The Lincoln Home has grown in many ways during Lynn’s tenure…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 7, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…
Homeless prevention and outreach case manager Alexander Bessey recently joined the team operating the Ecumenical Food Pantry hosted by the Second Congregational Church, UCC, on Main Street,…
Woolwich voters have three candidates to pick from for two, three-year seats on the select board. Woolwich elects its town officers Tuesday, Nov. 3. The polls at Woolwich Central School on…
Voters approved taking monies from the undesignated fund balance to cover a $5,888 overdraft in last year’s police budget at a special town meeting held Tuesday night, Oct. 6 in Wiscasset…
The Board of Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater has unanimously approved a targeted reopening date of Jan. 1, 2021.
In June and September of this year, the theater engaged with the…
AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration announced Tuesday the State will move into Stage 4 of the …
A day of celebration of the life of David J. “Tito” Thompson Jr., of Jefferson, who passed away March 15, 2020, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Wiscasset…
The Woolwich select board is considering changing the security provider for the town office and fire station. The board heard a proposal from a representative of the Rockland-based SeaCoast…
Edgecomb has received confirmation that two Maine Department of Transportation projects will proceed later this fall. Selectmen recently received a letter from the department indicating a “Florida…
Stott Carleton thinks every day about his best friend Donald Workman, who died the last day of their tours serving in Vietnam. Both were excited to get home, Carleton, to meet his son for the…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 6, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…
Democrats rallied around incumbent Holly Stover of House 89 and House District 88 Representative Chloe Maxmin Oct. 3. Stover is seeking reelection and Maxmin is seeking the Senate District 13 seat…
U.S. Senate candidate Sara Gideon visited Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset Monday, Oct. 5 with Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry and Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett to learn about Two…
When we think about protecting ourselves from cyber crime, we often stop at password protection and anti-virus software. But in today’s day and age, being cyber safe extends beyond our computers…
George Richardson has been a selectman in Westport Island a quarter of a century, and he’s never heard of so many building permits – 50 since the annual cycle started April 1, he told attendees of…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), Maine Forest Service (MFS), and 211 Maine remind the public to take precautions against browntail moth exposure, as fall…
Voters in Lincoln County recently received phone calls and texts from an organization claiming to be “Public Opinion Research.” The communications asked them to respond to a poll about the race…
Press release
Suzanne Strachan, president of Cheney Insurance in Damariscotta, was elected to the Maine Insurance Agents Association (MIAA) Board of Directors recently. The MIAA represents and advocates for…
Fall is the colorful time of year as the foliage blooms everywhere. Here are some of the photos we have received and taken over the past couple of weeks. Please send your submissions to news@…
Each October the Lincoln County community comes together to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month. We remember those who have lost the battle against breast cancer and honor survivors at our…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 5, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…
Two practicing attorneys are vying for a four-year term as Lincoln County Judge of Probate. Incumbent William Avantaggio, D-Bremen, is seeking re-election against challenger Meegan Burbank of…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 4, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 3, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…
With the arrival of fall, many house museums are preparing to close up for the winter. However, the three sites maintained by Lincoln County Historical…
The following letter dated Friday from Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Charles Lomonte has appeared on Wiscasset School Department’s website, wiscassetschools.org:
“I wanted to share…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has scrapped plans for a full detailed release of COVID-19 data for Oct. 2 due to technical issues.
“Ongoing technical problems will prevent Maine CDC from updating…
Press release
Lincoln County Dental, Inc. is pleased to welcome Sherri Jewett to our team in the role of office manager.
Sherri has been a Lincoln County resident since 1992. She has earned an associate…
Press release
Three years ago, the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) began working with fishermen and local businesses to improve scallop management and give a voice to scallop fishermen on important…
Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12 Superintendent of Schools Howard Tuttle on Thursday, Oct. 1 issued the following COVID-19 positive case community notification letter. The district serves…
“Keep Calm and Wiscasset Strong” face coverings are available while supplies last at the Wiscasset town office, Administrative Assistant Kathleen Onorato announced via email Thursday, Oct. 1. The…
Obituary
Patricia A. Sibley, 82, of Hibbing, Minnesota passed away Sept. 28, 2020 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, Minnesota.
She was born Dec. 30, 1937 to Edward and Lydia (Doane)…
