Bands for Books is the major annual fundraising activity for The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library. This year, we will celebrate our 10…
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Obituary
Josephine “Jo” Wade Glover, 94, passed away on Aug. 8, 2024 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, her family at her side.
Jo was born on Swan Island in the Kennebec River to…
The drawing for the 2024 Fish Ladder Raffle Quilt is just around the corner: It takes place on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Nobleboro Historical Society, 198 Center Street, Nobleboro, at…
Obituary
Judy Lee Rowe, 69, of Meadow Road, Woolwich passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2024, in The Forks.
She was born Dec. 8, 1954, in Bath, the daughter of Frank J. Mosier and Shirley M. (…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee celebrated the grand opening of their headquarters on Aug. 11. The location and trailer are being rented from a local business. The Headquarters is located…
A Celebration of Life for Shale Lee Maynard, who died Feb. 11, 2024, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Vicky Holbrook’s home, 37 Middle Road, Boothbay Harbor. Bring great…
During the September 2022 Wiscasset Art Walk, musicians Chris Lannon and Rick Turcotte were playing their blues and country on the sidewalk when a woman carrying a violin…
Olde Bristol Days, starting with its annual parade and vintage car show, beat the rain on Saturday, Aug. 10 to welcome hundreds of visitors that enjoyed family friendly festivities.…
Edgecomb’s 250th anniversary celebration will live in perpetuity as part of the Congressional Record. On July 23, U.S. Sen Susan Collins (R – Maine)…
Three new members will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on Oct. 19.
Naomi Schalit, John Christie and Larry Mahoney have been selected by the MPA’s Hall of Fame Committee and…
Maine Connectivity Authority’s board on Friday approved two grant awards through the…
Salt ’n Spar
It’s with a heavy heart I note the recent passing of Dean Shea, an old friend and Wiscasset neighbor. I’ll miss his charm, wit, story-telling and commonsense advice. Dean was a great deal of help…
The following post appeared Aug. 8 on Wiscasset’s Facebook page as a “Statement from the Town Administration” and signed by Town Manager Dennis Simmons:
“Recent in-person encounters…
Lincoln County commissioners extended a contract between the town of Boothbay Harbor and the sheriff’s department until Oct. 1 for additional patrols. The sheriff’s department has assisted…
The stark reality of a nearly $6 million combined municipal and school budget representing a 31% increase hit Edgecomb taxpayers Aug. 2. Taxpayers opened their tax bill and saw a mil rate increase…
Wiscasset selectmen
The Nov. 5 ballot vote on moving the sewer and public works facilities is the first of multiple town votes on this, according to Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons Aug. 6 as the…
The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Our banquet will…
Woolwich’s 2024-25 tax obligation to Sagadahoc County hit a new high, topping over $1 million. The selectboard signed off on the assessment Wednesday night, Aug. 7. The town’s payment of $1,017,…
American Legion Post 36 in Boothbay has announced that it is postponing its annual fundraiser Yard Sale and Craft Fair on Saturday, Aug. 10 due to the forecast of rain and wind.
Post…
Obituary
Dean Ellis Shea, 84, of Wiscasset, decided to go on to his next adventure on Aug. 3, 2024 surrounded by the strong love of his family.
Dean was born on June 11,1940 to Donald and Lucille (…
Justice Daniel Billings will hear 12 motions to suppress evidence next month in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court regarding the Dec. 25, 2022 death of a 3-year-old Edgecomb girl. After a…
The Boothbay Railway Village Museum celebrates its 60th season with a series of community events, beginning this Sunday, Aug. 11 with Children’s Day.
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Obituary
Ronald S. “Ron” “Ronnie” Nygaard, 63, passed away on July 30, 2024 at his residence in West Bath.
He was born in Bath on June 17,1961, a son of Gene and Ruth (Bowen) Nygaard Sr. He…
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Robert W. “Bob” Horgan was born in Boston, Massachusetts on Sept. 18, 1943, to Doris P. Horgan and Leo J. Horgan. He died on July 29, 2024, at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine.…
Maine Antiques Dealers
The Maine Antiques Dealers Association (MADA) is holding its 25th annual Maine Coastal Antiques Show on Wednesday, Aug. 14 in a new location at Medomak Middle School, 318 Manktown Road, Waldoboro…
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for July 16-31:
Arrests/Summonses
July 16, Navalcom Mighty, 34, of Bath was arrested for OUI (Drug or Combo) by Officer…
Obituary
Anna Elizabeth Brewer, 86, of Augusta, formerly of Wiscasset, passed away at her residence on the evening of July 31, 2024. Born in Brewer on Sept. 10, 1937, she was the daughter of…
Obituary
“Raise high the roof beams carpenter’s,” on Aug. 3, 2024 this world lost a great one.
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On Aug. 21, 2004, the coastal town of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, was rocked by a tragedy that left a lasting scar on the community. On an otherwise quiet Saturday morning, Chellie Calloway and Sally…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 471 calls for service for the period of July 30 to Aug. 6. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 8,758 calls for service.
Summonses
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Press release
MobileNuclear Energy (MNE) and Wiscasset’s Peregrine Turbine Technologies’ Nuclear Energy System (PTT NES) subsidiary announced Monday their intent to collaborate on the integration of PTT NES’…
Wiscasset schoolchildren and adults, plan on arriving at Wiscasset Community Center on Gardiner Road, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11 to claim supplies to be set for success. After a…
Obituary
Daniel Gene Bryer, age 70, of Boothbay passed away Aug. 2, 2024.
Born on July 20, 1954 in Boothbay Harbor, Daniel’s life was marked by a profound dedication to his craft and deep love of…
Obituary
Robert B. Rice, 85, passed away on Aug. 2, 2024 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.
He was born at home on Nov. 17, 1938, the son of Baxter M. and Rheta M. (Bridges) Rice on Murray…
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced the winner of the Maine State Flag Redesign Contest – Adam Lemire of Gardiner – on Monday, Aug. 5 and unveiled his design which was…
The man charged with the death of a 3-year-old Edgecomb girl killed on Christmas Day 2022 has filed motions to suppress evidence. In March, Tyler Witham-Jordan’s attorney filed seven motions…
Over 160 people gathered for beautiful views and excellent food at the shore of Westport Island’s Heal Cove on Sunday, July 28 to celebrate the Cove’s iconic beauty and distinctive…
Fabulous cakes and intriguing experiences will be up for bid at Preservation Party, Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual dinner and auction on Sept. 8.This year’s event, which will be…
The next Ocean on Tap event, ‘Another World: A Travelogue of the Galapagos Islands,’ will take place…
A letter is coming Lincoln County’s way asking that Wiscasset be…
2024 OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show
The organizers of the 2024 OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 10 understand that family plans change, or perhaps some owning interesting vehicles never quite got around to…
Beginning Friday, Aug. 9, a new Maine law goes into place that prohibits the operation of a motorboat engaged in a wakesurfing activity in less than 15 feet of water or within 300 feet of the…
As a result of the March 2024 agreement by the National Association of Realtors to settle one of several class action lawsuits brought against them and a variety of large national real estate…
Midcoast Humane is offering fee-waived adoptions for animals over six months of age at its Brunswick Campus from Friday, Aug. 2 to Sunday, Aug. 4. The shelter says it has reached capacity, and…
The Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in July:
Alna: Geroux, Anthony J. and Geroux, Virginia W. to Greene, Nathaniel;…
Wiscasset selectboard
Wiscasset selectmen voted 5-0 July 30 to move forward with the town’s public works site as the new site for the sewer treatment plant, and to look into moving public works near the fire department…
Boothbay Region Historical Society
For the second straight year, Boothbay Region Historical Society is fortunate enough to partner with Harbor Theater, bringing you special historical programming in their wonderful cinema setting…
The next monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) group will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center located in the Meadow Mall in Boothbay Harbor.
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On Tuesday, July 30 at approximately 2:20 a.m., Somerset County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 201 in West Forks Plantation. Sergeant Ritchie…
Watch for parade floats, watch for runners
At 7:21 a.m., Aug. 3, The City of Rockland began forwarding messages to the public with the decision to delay the annual parade for one hour, due to heavy rain in the area. The parade will now…
