Frederica Rhinelander Brown Lincoln, 91, of Wiscasset, died peacefully Dec. 15, 2014.

Frederica was born Nov. 26,…

With the support of U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King, the Senate and House Appropriations Committees have reached an agreement on the Fiscal Year 2015 Omnibus Appropriations bill that…

Healthy Kids began as an informal network of concerned citizens and agency representatives concerned with child abuse prevention in the spring of 1984. The original group met…

Lincoln County Television (LCTV) needs filmmakers to bring locally produced, commercial-free programming to Lincoln County households.

The Wiscasset High School girls basketball team kept it close with Boothbay for about one half on Monday before the host Lady Seahawks went on a 14-2 run in the third quarter and went on to win,…

The Animal House, with locations in Damariscotta and Westbrook is hosting ‘12 Woofs of Christmas’ to benefit the Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Edgecomb and the Animal Refuge League of Greater…

A Wiscasset man has been and arrested and charged with four misdemeanors after he allegedly threatened to punch a woman in the face following a car accident.

Wiscasset selectmen on Tuesday are scheduled to open bids on a sewer project. Plans include upgrading some pump stations and either replacing or repairing a line that runs from about Federal…

A Wiscasset man who was the subject of a water rescue Sunday in Westport Island was arrested on warrants that authorities said were out on him.

Daniel Colby Jr., 32, allegedly refused help…

On Jan. 25, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson will host the fourth annual Liberal Cup Biathlon. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate.

Biathlon is an Olympic…

Area families put the Wiscasset Community Center on their itinerary Saturday, Dec. 13, for “Breakfast with Santa.”

Children took turns meeting with the jolly old elf, who heard their wishes…

An Alna man has been charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly choked a woman following an argument.

Kysten Wallace, 28, of…

The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) has announced that State Wildlife Biologist Keel Kemper will be speaking about Maine’s predators, specifically bears,…

This is an important season to the economy of our community. So make sure to take advantage of the local businesses who have supported us in many ways through the year and that we in turn give…

Join Lincoln County Spark on Sunday, Dec. 21 for the Santa Shuffle!

Due to inclement weather, as is this season's trademark, the Turkey Trot was canceled but the local need is still there.…

Two Midcoast residents reported that they were targeted last month in an apparent Internal Revenue Service impersonation scam.

An IRS official in Augusta confirmed he received several…

Colonel Joe Fessenden, who began his career in the Maine Marine Patrol in 1975, will retire in January after 40 years enforcing Maine’s marine resources laws while building relations with the…

An Alna man has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he assaulted someone and drove into a ditch while drunk.

John Seigars, 75, of…

Most geographic regions in the U.S. have a chamber of commerce to promote area attractions and provide notices of interesting future events. But what does a smaller…

Fresh off its first victory of the season, the Wiscasset High School girls basketball team will look to stretch its winning streak to two tonight.

A 20-month-old child was brought to Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta for an evaluation of a swollen left elbow on Friday, Dec. 5. The child also had extensive bruising to his face, torso…

Have you ever wondered what you would have if you crossed the high intensity Irish step dance of Riverdance with good humor and fast paced Celtic fiddle music?…

A Waldoboro man was indicted for multiple felonies after he allegedly sexually assaulted three people in August and September.

John…

A Winthrop man has been charged with felony theft by unauthorized taking after he allegedly kept a car dealership's car after being let go from the same establishment…

Two people were indicted by the …

A Norway man who reportedly has more than 50 burglary convictions on his record has been indicted by the Lincoln County Grand Jury.

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Wiscasset will replace its plow truck that a falling tree limb totaled in November. About two dozen voters at a town meeting Dec. 11 agreed to get a truck that will restore the town’s fleet of…

Tears of joy flowed and happiness was all around the John and Cathy Orne house on Monday and Tuesday.

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Wiscasset’s next superintendent of schools will likely find it’s a nice job to have, partly because the School Committee is committed and has strong opinions, Interim Superintendent Lyford…

Two people were arrested on Thursday, Dec. 4 for alleged bail violations involving drugs charges.

Tara Curtis, 23, of Southport, and…

Westport selectmen addressed a potentially expensive issue for the town at their meeting on Monday: the actual number of town residents who attend schools in…

A Boothbay Harbor man was arrested Dec. 9 for aggravated furnishing of Schedule W drugs, bath salts, according to release from Boothbay Harbor Police Department and the Maine Drug Enforcement…

A pair of Two Bridges Regional Jail inmates were indicted with felony trafficking after allegedly swapping 400 milligrams of a prescription.

Closing a school is not a cause for celebration, Wiscasset School Committee Chairman Steve Smith said. The…

Becoming a therapy dog team is a rewarding volunteer activity for everyone involved. Join Professional Dog Trainer Jean Conte for a six-session class sponsored by…

The Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum has put nine years and about $130,000 into restoring a locomotive that holds a lot of meaning for the all-volunteer museum in Alna.

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A Portland man who allegedly stole a pickup truck from a Walmart parking lot has been indicted by the Lincoln County Grand Jury.

Jason…

The Wiscasset School Committee on Wednesday, Dec. 10, will look back on Tuesday’s referendum on whether or not to close Wiscasset Primary School. The committee will also ahead to next year’s…

After allegedly attacking a woman outside her home with a Taser while wearing a ski mask, a Nobleboro man has been indicted on four felony charges by the Lincoln County…

Wiscasset residents voted Dec. 9 to close Wiscasset Primary School.

Tuesday’s referendum ended in 367 “yes” votes to authorize the Wiscasset School Committee to close the school, and 133 “no…

Henry Stehli Bonner, 91, of Boothbay Harbor, died peacefully Dec. 7, 2014.

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The Boothbay Harbor Police Department made four arrest between Nov. 25 and Dec. 8. 

On Dec. 11, Devon Peterson, 31, of Boothbay was arrested for allegedly furnishing unlawful scheduled drugs…

Maine would pursue a broad strategy to combat ocean acidification that includes greater monitoring of marine ecosystems, reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and…

The girls varsity and junior varsity games at Boothbay Region High School versus Wiscasset scheduled for tonight, Dec. 9 have been postponed. A make-up date is to be determined.

The Wiscasset School Department and Regional School Unit 12 have announced that their schools will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9.

The Lincoln County Grand jury indicts the following individuals:

Russel Golden, 47, of Bath was indicted on Class B tampering with a…

A Wiscasset woman has been indicted by the Lincoln County Grand Jury, alleging she trafficked in prison contraband and attempted to assault someone with bodily fluids…

Wiscasset decides today if it will agree to close Wiscasset Primary School next year. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Wiscasset Community Center.

Shortly before…

HUGO, OK — Rosie and Opal lumbered slowly through the prairie grass Dec. 3, under a cold Oklahoma mist. At the fence, Henry Laurita was waiting, and when they arrived, he placed a gentle hand on…