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News
Sales of single-family existing homes in Maine are on a healthy rise. Maine Listings reported May 22 a 17.51 percent jump in sales of single-family existing homes across the state. In April 2024,…
Maine native and University of Maine alumna Christina Cash has been named executive director at the UMaine Lobster Institute, effective May 17.
Cash has been with the Lobster…
Obituary
Paul B. Adams, 99, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away on April 9, 2024 at Lincoln Health – Miles Campus in Damariscotta.
Paul was born on March 7, 1925 in Fall River, Massachusetts to parents…
Kacey Mullins of Wiscasset waxes enthusiastic about his profession of harvesting blood…
The 2024 U.S. Congressional District 1 campaign visited the Boothbay region, May 17, as Republican candidate Andrew Piantidosi, 37, of Cape Elizabeth campaigned in Boothbay and Edgecomb.
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 241 calls for service for the period of May 14 to May 21. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,617 calls for service.
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Press release
On May 9, Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 13th annual Dinner at Montsweag Farm Restaurant in Woolwich. Participants enjoyed a live auction with…
The town of Edgecomb will have a full-time municipal fire chief in July. On May 17, residents approved creating a full-time chief, 33-31, during the annual town meeting. Article 18 received the…
All are welcome to attend American Legion Post 54's Memorial Day observance Monday, May 27 at the veterans wall at the municipal building at the corner of Routes One and 27 in Wiscasset. The…
The Boothbay Register office will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Please note: the deadline for submissions — including all press releases, ads and columns — for the…
Press release
Wiscasset Middle High School is pleased to announce five seniors in the class of 2024 who have earned the distinction of being a Top Scholar. To be recognized as a Top…
St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset, invites craftspeople to join with the likes of hand stenciled items, cat toys, or wood turned goods at its Strawberry Festival 70 on Saturday, June 29…
The Westport Island Republican Town Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 4 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Westport Island town office’s community room. All Westport Island registered…
A memorial service for Robert and Janet Buck will be held at Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, on Friday, May 31 at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the care and director of…
A graveside service for Ralph H. “Skip” Welch, who passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2023, will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay on Friday, June 14 at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under…
Obituary
George F. Sefcik, 78, of Edgecomb, passed away May 18, 2024 at his home in Edgecomb, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Belford, New Jersey on April 30, 1946…
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Education: Wiscasset K-12, Bachelor of Science in Engineering at UMaine
Political History (Board, Committees, other): Selectboard,…
Occupation: Retired National Sales Manager International flexible…
Occupation: Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, Maine Law; co-sabbatical pastor, Foreside Community Church
Education: BA (Colby College), MPP (American…
Obituary
Albert E. Anable, age 80, died on May 3, 2024 at home in Holderness, New Hampshire.
Born to Jeannette and Albert Annable in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Al grew up in…
Farnsworth Art Museum
This summer, the Farnsworth Art Museum (16 Museum St., Rockland) presents “Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled,” a major exhibition that traces a persistent vein of…
Carol Johnsen, age 86, of Lincoln County, died on May 18, 2024. A time visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home of Boothbay, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, Maine,…
George Chase defeated Timothy Harrington, 92-7, May 17 in Edgecomb’s municipal elections. Chase succeeds Mike Smith, who decided not to seek a fourth term. Chase served two years on the school…
Finding Our Voices
Sailor, activist, and author Heidi Love will join the online discussion of her best-selling new book Laughing at the Sky in the Finding Our Voices book club Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m.
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Carol Leone has had it with the loud, “jackhammering” sound of “Jake brakes.” She has listened for years to noise created by large trucks when they are braking, as they travel at high speeds and…
Woolwich selectmen
Woolwich selectmen signed the warrant for the June 11 primary election that will include consideration of the 2024-25 Regional School Unit 1 budget. A final district-wide meeting for ratification…
There will be no Gay Pride banner on Edgecomb’s flagpole. There won’t be an official proclamation, but there will be some sort of official recognition of June being “Gay Pride” month in Edgecomb.…
Wiscasset has named George Chase interim code enforcement officer. Selectmen voted 5-0 over Zoom Wednesday night, May 15.
Chase is CEO for Edgecomb, Damariscotta and Newscastle, Wiscasset…
Maine’s First Ship and the Arnold Expedition Historical Society are two of the 121 nonprofit, cultural organizations across 29 states and the District of Columbia who will receive a total of $1.4…
On Friday, May 17, 68 police Cadets will graduate from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.
The BLETP is an 18-week…
Press release
Longtime Dresden resident Gary Getchell is running for selectboard. Getchell has…
After an executive session Tuesday night, Wiscasset’s school committee announced another five years as superintendent of schools for Kim Andersson, who started last July. Chair Jason Putnam said…
Bath Savings Trust Company (BSTC) President Tom Whelan announced the appointment of Ashley Daigle as vice president, trust officer. In her new role, Daigle will work with…
Obituary
Bruce C. Engert, age 80, died at his home in Boothbay Harbor, on May 10, 2024.
Born on March 13, 1944, Bruce was a son to Frederick Burbank Engert, Jr. and Elsa Holmestrahm. He attended…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 279 calls for service for the period of May 7 to May 14. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,376 calls for service.
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Outside of Gardens Aglow, there is no busier weekend at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens than their free weekend, Maine Days. Now a family tradition for many of the state’s residents, the Gardens…
A committee on Alna’s would-be mining ordinance drew about two hours’ discussion May 9 and an exchange over civility. The selectboard had just settled on most of the committee’s members and was…
The town of Wiscasset will be hosting a candidates night for the candidates running for the Wiscasset School Board on Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m. at Wiscasset Community Center, in the…
LincolnHealth was pleased to learn that its $4.5 million Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) grant application to expand oncology and infusion services on the Miles campus has been approved by…
Obituary
Elizabeth Ellen “Betty” Johnson, 84, of Wiscasset, passed away at her home on May 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Bath on Feb. 6, 1940, she was the…
The Maine Republican Assembly (MERA) will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at 33 Sheepscot River Way, Newcastle. For more information, call Secretary Kathy Robitaille at 207…
Donna Footer's journey as an educator began in her hometown of Melrose, Massachusetts. From a young age, she knew she wanted to become a teacher and this was a dream that became a goal…
Wiscasset announced the following on its textmygov service Monday morning: “It is with profound sadness that Town Manager Dennis Simmons announces the sudden and unexpected death of Code…
Wiscasset Elementary School Principal Amy Bayha had not planned on going anywhere. She and husband Tim had a home in town under contract to buy, but the seller didn’t sell, she explained in an…
The sun was shining, at least for a little while Saturday, on the annual plant sale hosted by Garden Club of Wiscasset. The fundraiser was, as in past years, held at the municipal building on the…
Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days
Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days is proud to once again sponsor the Vintage Boat Parade and Pier Party on Friday, June 28. The event starts with the Vintage Boat Parade beginning at 4 p.m. and is a…
The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, May 22 at the Wiscasset Community Center. Beginning at 6 p.m., the public is invited to attend the speakers’ portion of…
Continued complaints from motorists concerning driving conditions on Route 127 have prompted the Woolwich and Dresden selectboards to send a letter to the Commissioner’s Office of Maine Department…
