News Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 6 arrests Summertime guide events calendar call! Commissioner Blodgett honored Maine home sales up 13.28 pecent in January Wiscasset notes public works’ storm work Police, Fire and Courts Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: One arrest Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Two arrests Lincoln County 911 dispatcher retires after 42 years Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Weather-related accidents pile up Wiscasset police blotter Obituaries Obituary Susan J. Wilson Susan J. “Sue” Wilson, 77, died Feb. 6, 2025 at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick. Obituary Gary L. Brewer Gary Lee Brewer, 73, of Boothbay passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2025 after a brave battle with cancer and his wife Linda by his side. Gary was born Dec. 19, 1951 in Boothbay Harbor to the late Carl "Bo" Brewer and Carrie "Thompson" Brewer. Obituary Ann Niles Ann Niles of Whitefield, Maine died peacefully on Jan. 12, 2025, with her sons at her side. Obituary Diane J. West Diane J. West, of Wiscasset (formerly of Boothbay), died peacefully on Feb. 12, 2025 after several years of declining health. Obituary C. Scott Heino Charles Scott Heino, 67, of Ripley, Maine died unexpectedly of natural causes on Jan. 30, 2025 at his home. Scott was born in Rumford on Aug. 13, 1957, the son of Charles H. Heino and Reona (Bean) Heino. Obituary Yvonne M. Kendley Yvonne M. Kendley, 86, died Feb. 5, 2025 at Avita of Brunswick. Obituary Abbie A. Roberts Abbie Ann Roberts, 94, of Nobleboro, passed away on Feb. 2, 2025. She was born in Waltham, Mass. on Jan. 15, 1931, to Robert and Clarissa Henry. Obituary Marjorie A. Davis Marjorie A. Davis, 89, of Trevett, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Feb. 6, 2025, after a period of declining health. Obituary Gary C. Spurgat Sr. Gary Carl Spurgat Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2025 at Miles Hospital in Damariscotta with his family by his side. Obituary Joanne M. Oberuch Joanne M. Oberuch, 69, of Edgecomb, Maine passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Elections Absentee ballots available in Alna Edgecomb voting results Dresden voting results Holly Stover wins a fourth term South Bristol voting results More News >> Maine Lottery’s top sales agent sold more than $2M in 2024 Lisbon Street News in Lewiston has won the title of Top Sales Agent for the Maine Lottery in 2024. The store in Lewiston sold more than $2,163,205 in combined sales of Maine Lottery tickets and games, the only sales agent to top two million dollars in sales. Lisbon Street News was also the biggest seller of Ins… Jeff Rogers named 'Lincoln County Deputy of the Year' As a Lincoln County deputy sheriff, Jeff Rogers leads three programs: traffic coordinator, drone operations and patrol divisions. He can now add another one to the list. On Feb. 18, Rogers was named "Deputy of the Year" during the commissioners' meeting. Commissioners consider future of online restitution payments County officials are in a quandary on how to solve an $800 problem. On Feb. 18, District Attorney Nathasha Irving reported on how a returned online restitution payment has left a hole in her department's budget. Purchase of solar array under consideration in Woolwich Woolwich selectmen will move forward with a plan to purchase a solar array off Middle Road on the town’s former landfill. The 24-watt system was originally financed through a Power Purchase Agree James Weldon Johnson RR crossing idea moves to Wiscasset hearing Comments Wiscasset selectmen and Town Manager Dennis Simmons had received ran 11-3 in favor of a letter of support for a bill naming the downtown railroad crossing for James Weldon Johnson. Wanting to ensure people knew about the proposal and had a chance to comment, the board on Feb. 18 put off considering the l… Join us for Responsible Beverage Server training this April in Boothbay Harbor The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Healthy Lincoln County are excited to announce a comprehensive Responsible Safe Beverage training session this April aimed at enhancing safe alcohol-serving practices in local establishments. The training is designed to reduce the risk of alcohol-related… Business Booster workshop March 11 Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) will facilitate a panel discussion with business support experts from APEX, CEI, SBDC, MIT, New Ventures Maine, and SCORE on Tuesday, March 11 at 11 a.m. to noon. This workshop will be hybrid via Zoom and in LCRPC’s conference room at 297 Bath Road in Wiscasset. WMHS students visit historic Alna sites Wiscasset Advanced Placement (AP) History students studied historic Head Tide in Alna Jan. 28. The Head Tide mills were in a busy village that also had apple orchards, boat building, and fishing. The Head Tide Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. CANCELED: LCTV announces its next Classic Concert: World renowned horn fueled blues band, Roomful of Blues! Update: The Roomful of Blues LCTV Classic Concert which was to have taken place this Sunday at 2 p.m. at Medomak Valley High School's Dolloff Auditorium has been cancelled. Climate Action Team Wiscasset looks to next Earth Day celebration Please save the date for the second annual Wiscasset Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wiscasset Community Center (242 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578). Carpenter’s Boat Shop gives local students a primer on toboggan building In his peak seasons, Ken Elowe would build as many as 22 toboggans a year. In recent weeks, however, he’s been focused on construction oversight of three new wooden downhill racers—a project sponsored by the Carpenter’s Boat Shop and two groups of six students from Great Sale Bay School (GSB). AI may a-i-d Wiscasset’s next comp plan Artificial intelligence can help summarize some things for Wiscasset's comprehensive plan committee, Chair Sarah Whitfield said Feb. 12. "Honestly ... Then (we'd) also edit, because AI is not always so smart." "There's going to be plenty of texts in the comprehensive plan that that could probably serve very we… Lincoln County Democrats present Frances Perkins and labor union experts The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) hosts two experts on the labor movement at its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be in a hybrid format. Participants can join in person at the Newcastle Fire Station, 86 River Road, and can be attended on… State bill would name Wiscasset RR crossing for James Weldon Johnson A bill set for public hearing in Augusta March 4 would name Wiscasset's downtown railroad crossing for poet-diplomat-civil rights advocate and "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" writer James Weldon Johnson, killed in a car-train crash at that crossing in 1938. Selectmen are set to consider the proposal Tuesday,… Wiscasset falters late in QF loss to Telstar/Gould The Wiscasset Wolverines' Class D South Boys’ quarterfinal game Feb. 15 was all about missed opportunities. Too many turnovers and too many second chance points for Telstar/Gould received due to their offensive rebounds. But, in fact, it really came down to 16 missed free throws in regulation as the Wolverines lost 74-67 in o… Community Lunch donations to benefit Robbie and Kristen Campbell Monday, Feb. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Lunch at Brady's will be a benefit for Robbie and Kristen Campbell who lost their home to fire on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club is hosting the lunch. This week, all donations will go to The Campbells.… Applied for tickets to the Antiques Roadshow in Boothbay yet? Part adventure, part history lesson, part treasure hunt! Wiscasset school committee More talks to come as school budget draft would hike local ask 10.6% Before the teachers' contract that runs through August 2026, some teachers could make more just about anywhere else in the area, Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Kim Andersson said Feb. 11. Grant-funded garden aids math at WES Fourth graders at Wiscasset Elementary School had a flavorful lesson in both gardening and math as they used fresh basil from their hydroponic garden to make pesto. The garden, funded by a generous grant from Maine Agriculture in the Classroom, has been an exciting hands-on project for students to explore gardening practices and nutrit… 1 Chinese marijuana defendant pleads, another has charges dropped Zhen Chen pled guilty Jan. 28 in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court to a Class B offense of cultivating more than 500 marijuana plants and agreed to pay a $400 fine. He received a two-year suspended sentence. More Support the Wiscasset Newspaper Please help sustain local journalism. Become an online member today: Hi, Welcome and thank you for your support. To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above. Join Today Member Login Sponsored Content Main Street Shop CUPCAKE ALERT! 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