The Wiscasset Middle School Project Reach students have been very busy this spring. While the students were working hard on their school projects and studying for tests they were…

During the June 4 meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners, there was a presentation of what-ifs.

The focus of these questions was what if sea…

Matthew Plummer, 30, of Edgecomb pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a schedule W drug, Oxycodone, and unlawful possession of Lorazapan.

Plummer…

As tornadoes struck Oklahoma once again May 31, Edgecomb Selectman Jack Sarmanian was there experiencing it first hand.

In fact, one tornado passed by…

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

Arrests

On May 29, James McDuff, 51, of…

Today, June 4, is the budget referendum vote for RSU 1. Woolwich residents may vote in the cafeteria of the Woolwich Central School from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Henry Emile “Mike” Erhard, 89, of Castine, died June 1, 2013 at the Lincoln Home in Newcastle. He was born October 11, 1923, in Newton, Mass., to Henry Alker and Helen (Weber)…

A disgusted Edgecomb Fire Chief Roy Potter blasted selectmen June 3 over what he saw at a local cemetery Memorial Day morning: tattered, faded flags on veterans' graves.…

The Midcoast United U-12 soccer team continued their undefeated streak with an impressive 4-3 win over the Seacoast Mariners on Sunday, June 2. The Mariners jumped to a 2-0 lead…

Alna Road Commissioner Jeff Verney was out looking around town roads May 29, as he routinely does to check for problems. He found a couple on Old North Sheepscot Road, and one of…

Texas-based Music Doing Good returns for the fifth year to the Midcoast area to raise friends and funds for local charities through a series of concert events.

Maine Attorney General Janet Mills has determined there are no legal grounds for her to change Lincoln County Healthcare’s decision to close St. Andrews Hospital’s emergency room…

The light in Nancie Atwell's eyes reflects her passion for teaching.

Her body of published works on the reading/writing workshop method of teaching are…

Each year local libraries schedule a program to encourage the community’s young readers to continue their reading during summer vacation. This year’s Summer Reading Program (SRP),…

For the third consecutive year, S. W. Cole Engineering will hold a contest this fall for schools throughout the company’s service areas to promote science and engineering…

Frances Oradell Nason, 94, died on June 2, 2013 at the home of her niece, Dawn Gilbert, in Boothbay.

Frances was born January 1, 1919, the daughter of…

A locally based staff that knows their residents and personalizes care is the secret behind the Gregory Wing’s five-star rating, said St. Andrews Village Executive Director Wendy…

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has announced that the organization will be donating $10,000 to the Monhegan Historical and Cultural Museum…

Gov. Paul LePage presented Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences with the Maine International Trade Center's (MITC) 2012 Innovator of the Year award during the 33rd annual Maine…

Albert C. Lester Jr., 81, of Main Road, Westport Island, died Sunday, May 26, 2013 peacefully in his sleep at Cove's Edge in Damariscotta.

He was born…

The June meeting of Maine Media Women will take an unusual turn when the group meets to make greeting cards for distribution to U.S. servicemen and women overseas.

Aleeya Jones of Wiscasset has been known to bounce a volleyball around the…

Carl and Gracie Urquhart, longtime residents of Wiscasset, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with dinner at Sarah's in downtown Wiscasset. Dating through high school, they…

Faye Wilson, known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Amah,” died peacefully in her own home with family present on May 29, 2013.

Faye…

Sadie Grace, a black German shepherd with tan stockings, weighing about 60 pounds, was rolled by a truck on the afternoon…

It was a foggy morning on Burnt Island when the Pirates and the YOLO’s prepared for battle. Not a battle of arms, but a battle of mental and learning challenges.

The Wiscasset High School Lady Wolverines ended their regular season schedule with a 13-1 loss at home to Spruce Mountain on May 30. Spruce Mountain hit well off Megan Corson and…

A late inning Wolverine rally fell short on May 30 and Wiscasset (5-11) was eliminated from the playoffs. Spruce Mountain (9-7) held on and defeated Wiscasset 5-3 in the last game…

Performing on stage at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta on June 14, 15 and 16 at 2 p.m., Heart Forever Young (formerly known at Young at Heart) will present a program of songs,…

The community is invited to the Wiscasset Middle School to share special times with students and staff as they showcase their Expeditionary Learning experiences.

A Wiscasset man pleaded guilty May 30 to one count of violence/assault at the Lincoln County Superior Court.

Clifton Hannah, 47, pleaded guilty to the…

Seaside Lodge of Masons was pleased to have Brother Eugene Kelley in attendance to receive his 50 Year Service medal. Very Worshipful John Arsenault presented the 50 Year Service…

Marjorie Taylor (Stevenson) Hunter, 91, of Edgecomb died peacefully on May 10, 2013 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.  

Marjorie led a long…

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, June 6, 1-6 p.m. in the YMCA gymnasium

The Summer 2013 YMCA Program Session begins Monday,…

If you'd like your business on this year's Boothbay Region High School and Wiscasset High School graduation pages, call 207-633-4620 or email subscriptions@…

U.S. Sen. Angus S. King Jr. (I-Maine) launched his new official Senate website May 30. The website features a variety of resources that enable visitors to stay up-to-date on King’s…

Ocean Point Studio Visons of Maine will celebrate the beginning of its 20th year by participating in The First Friday Art Tour on June 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. and by having an open-…

Sarah Scott’s path to medical school began as she watched her family struggle to get medical care for her little sister’s heart condition.

“I thought,…

Midnight Energy (formerly Midnight Oil) in Newcastle has undergone a complete operational and branding overhaul, and, effective today, May 30, the company reemerges as Seacoast…

Maine Attorney General Janet T. Mills is warning elderly Maine to be wary of a phone scam in which the callers lead them to believe they are eligible for a free life alert or…

Will developer Tony Casella get the sewer access he needs to put up a hotel off Edgecomb's Route 1?

Selectmen expect to vote later this month on…

A trial date could prompt a Southport man to work out a deal with the town of Edgecomb over his alleged illegal junkyard, a lawyer for Edgecomb said May 29.

As the pace of life quickens on the Pemaquid peninsula with spring flowers and budding shiny new tree leaves in that very special shade of “green,” the artists of the Saltwater…

Clint Chandler of Edgecomb was named to the dean's list at Saint Joseph's College of Maine for the spring semester. To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must attain an…

The Maine Marine Patrol would like to remind licensed Maine lobstermen that 2013 lobster trap tags are required to be in traps June 1, 2013. Marine Patrol will be enforcing this…

Edgar Greenlaw Bradley, born October 11, 1937, died February 23, 2013.

He was born in Maine to parents Melville Greenlaw Bradley and Flora Hunnawell.…

Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a Business After Hours (BAH) with newly established, Sawyer's Way Antiques and Salvage and Chip Davison Construction at the…

A spring nor'easter hit the region on May 25and Wiscasset Speedway was forced to call off the scheduled Saturday races. Ken Minott, track promoter said, “Back on Mother’s Day…

RSU 1 will be holding a budget validation vote on Tuesday, June 4. RSU 1 includes the schools of Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, West Bath and Woolwich.

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Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

Arrests

On May 23, Jesse…