The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 71 grants totaling $1 million to provide food, shelter, and other essential services to Mainers in need through its 2021 Direct Services Grant Program.…

On Tuesday, April 27, Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset was confirmed by Maine Center for Disease Control as having a COVID-19 outbreak (more than…

Jessica Ellen Stedt, 42, of Cundy's Harbor died unexpectedly April 26, 2021 at her home.

She was born on June 15, 1978 in Portland, a daughter of Jerry M. Stedt and Paula A. (Stedt) Farmer…

William C. Burge (Bill), 82, of Boothbay, Maine passed away April 26, 2021 after a long illness.

Bill was born, Oct. 17, 1938 in Waltham, Massachusetts, son…

For the second consecutive year, Edgecomb voters will decide municipal spending through a referendum election. Selectmen opted against a traditional town meeting due to coronavirus concerns, and…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 29, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 29, an additional four COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 782.  

Below is a table of all the COVID-19…

Close to 500 Mainers gathered at the Civic Center in Augusta Wednesday, April 28 to oppose offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine. Organized by the IAMAW Maine Lobstering Union (Local 207…

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate voted Wednesday in favor of the Pine Tree Amendment, sponsored by Senator Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro. LD 489, “RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of…

Lisa M. Barnes, 57, of Gardiner Road, Wiscasset died April 23, 2021 at her residence.

She was born in Damariscotta, Maine on Jan. 1, 1964, a daughter of William W. and Gloria J. (Allen)…

The Mills Administration today introduced legislation to establish a 10-year moratorium on new offshore wind projects located in state waters.  

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 28, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 778.  

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 28, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

A popular walking trail in Dresden has been temporarily closed due to problems with unleashed dogs. Trail developer Dave Probert said the loop trail near Pownalborough Court House has consistently…

AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills has announced Maine is updating its public health guidance to remove the requirement that people wear face coverings in outdoor settings.

The Maine Center…

John V. Pray, 73, of Wicasset, passed from this life to his heavenly home on April 24, 2021 at the Maine Medical Center.

He was born Sept. 2, 1947, in Northampton,…

Donald E. Brewer, 85 died April 13, 2021 in Southport.

He was born in his family home on West Southport on Jan. 30, 1936.  He was the first of three children born to Leslie and Dorothy…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 27, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 27, an additional five COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 777.  

Below is a table of all the COVID-19…

Wiscasset may want details when shops, event-holders, or anyone else asks to take up space on Main Street’s sidewalks. On Zoom Monday night, the ordinance review committee continued drafting a…

Monday evening’s Wiscasset planning board meeting drew what Chair Karl Olson called a “record” turnout of 20 attendees. Permitting specialist Cole Peters of POWER Engineers, Inc. represented…

Paul Bokros was born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia in 1928. World War II and the Nazi invasion of the Balkan Peninsula forced young Paul, his…

In 2005, Maine enacted LD 1 to limit municipal, school and county spending to no more than a 5% increase without a voter override. LD 1 requires voter authorization through a special warrant…

Family and friends of Louis ( Louie) Nicolas Mihalos Jr. welcome you to join us for a celebration of life for Louis on Saturday, May 1 at 1 p.m. at Huntoon Hill Grange in Wiscasset. Please join us…

Lisa M. Barnes, 57, of Gardiner Road, Wiscasset died April 23, 2021 at her residence.

Visiting hours will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 4 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St…

Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shops has announced that it is opening three new locations this summer. The new stores will be located in the Topsham Fair Mall between Reny’s and Lamey Wellehan, in the…

A graveside service for Winona B. Johnson, who passed away on March 10, 2021, will be held at the Lakeview Cemetery in Union on Friday, May 7 at 11 a.m. Masks and social distancing are required.…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 26, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

Elizabeth L. Waters, 97, of West Alna Road, Wiscasset died April 17, 2021 at Winship Green in Bath.

She was born on Westport Island on Oct. 16, 1923, a daughter of Orin and Eva (Cromwell)…

Patricia Ann Johnson passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 in her Topsham home surrounded by close friends, caregivers, and her beloved dogs, Homer and Hercules.

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 25, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

Alna’s Maria Jenness always wonders when she finds a shoe on the side of the road: Where is the other one?

The trash she would see on her running route inspired Jenness, who works for…

Midway through Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Wiscasset’s public safety building April 24, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective Scott Hayden said about 16 people had dropped off theirs. The four…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 24, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 24, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 772.  

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in…

Bottle redemptions have helped American Legion Post 54 of Wiscasset fix a sewer line, Post Cmdr. William Cossette Jr. said on the lawn of the Post’s hall at 523 Bath Road Thursday, April 22. …

Margaret “Margie or Bommer” Camp Boes Schwartz, 94, of Twin Creek Drive in Peru, New York died April 21, 2021 at her home, under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the North Country.…

Alna selectmen said Wednesday night, April 21, they were holding off on addressing two issues residents have been asking about: Whether or not the Head Tide Dam site complies with permits; and…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 23, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 771.  

Below is a table of all the COVID-19…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 23, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

Barbara Perham Schueler, long-time resident of Boothbay, Maine passed away March 28, 2021, at the age of 77, at Ascension Sacred Heart with her daughter and grandchildren by her side.

Born…

AUGUSTA, MAINE - On Thursday, April 22, the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and US Geological Survey (USGS) commenced a preliminary activation of the Drought Task Force (Task Force) for…

The Lincoln County Fire Chiefs Association honored long-time state fire marshal, Sergeant Joel Davis, at their meeting Wednesday April 21. 

Davis retired recently after a long career in…

Boothbay Harbor Police Department made seven arrests between March 1 and April 17.

Officer Tom Chryplewicz arrested Joshua Hooper, 33, of Rockland…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 22, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 769.  

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 22, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

“After 80 years of studies warning that carbon emissions are destroying our environment, the danger is now at our doorstep. The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than almost any other saltwater body…

Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, will welcome constituents to attend outdoor, distanced office hours on Saturday, May 1 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Harold B. Clifford Playground on Back River…

The Edgecomb School Committee is looking for a new principal at Edgecomb Eddy School. Ira Michaud notified the committee April 13 he is leaving at the end of the school year, after serving as…