Carl R. Pearson Jr., 78, of Main Road, Westport Island and Florida died Dec. 3, 2020 at Miles Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts a son of Carl R. and Kathleen (…
News
You wake up one morning and just feel off. Your throat is a bit scratchy, you are feeling stuffed up, you have got post-nasal drip, feel warmer than usual and your body feels like it has been hit…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, Dec. 8, an additional 12 COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 239.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Dec. 8, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its …
With nine in 10 U.S. adults online these days for work, finances, shopping or entertainment, criminals have many opportunities to steal money or sensitive personal information. When you factor in…
The select board gave Woolwich EMS the go ahead to get a $17,000 LUCAS mechanical CPR unit for the ambulance department, but the purchase will need voter approval next spring. EMS Director Brian…
Make your appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or…
As of 1 p.m. Monday, the number of power outages in Lincoln County has been reduced to just under 1,000 customers after Saturday’s and Sunday’s rain and snow storm knocked out power to over 19,000…
Tis the season for holiday cheer. Unfortunately, this year has brought less cheer to many in our area. Thanks, however, to generous donations from the likes of the BIW giving contest, Wiscasset…
Obituary
Patricia Lois Flynt Waldman was born in Augusta, Maine on Jan. 19, 1938 to Horton and Barbara (Burr) Flynt. Her life spanned just beyond eight decades and she packed every one full.
She…
In November 2011, a bald eagle’s nest in Edgecomb resulted in Maine Department of Transportation canceling a proposed bypass route to end traffic congestion along U.S. Route 1. In 2020, the…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Dec. 7, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its …
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Dec. 6, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its …
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, Dec. 5, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 227.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Dec. 5, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its …
Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest 2020
Jim Crowley and Terry Heller made downtown Wiscasset feel a bit more like Christmas Friday afternoon, Dec. 4 by leading a holiday sing-along near the corner of Main and Middle streets. The…
Obituary
April Ellen Reed Danielson, 78, of Boothbay Harbor died on Nov 26, 2020 at Chase Point Assisted Living.
Born on Oct. 14, 1942 to parents Barbara Granger Reed and Carlton Reed of Boothbay…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) Commissioner Amanda Beal announced Friday a commitment of $2 million in federal…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Friday she will extend the requirement for certain businesses statewide to close by 9 p.m. through Sunday, January 3, 2021.
The extension is aimed…
Wiscasset’s tree lighting was already going to be different this year, without Santa and with masked residents caroling along the common instead of school chorus members elbow to elbow on the…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, Dec. 4, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 224.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Dec. 4, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its …
The new policy is effective Friday, Dec. 4 and reduces visitors on units and in waiting areas
PORTLAND, Maine – In support of a safe care environment for both patients and care…
Update: A horse pulling a buggy spooked for an unknown reason while leaving a private driveway on Route 17 in Jefferson about 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, and jumped out in front of a truck Donald…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Dec. 3, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its …
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, Dec. 3, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 220.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases…
Wiscasset selectmen opened bids for planning services, a new ambulance, and engineering of Wiscasset Community Center’s roofing project when the board met Tuesday evening, Dec. 1 on Zoom. The…
Obituary
Deidre “De” Davis Amplo passed away peacefully at her home on Southport surrounded by her loving family.
De was born on Oct. 8, 1949 in Lynn, Massachusetts to the late Ernest and Etta (…
In 2020, Operations Manager Ken Desmond has played a key role in Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency’s response to COVID-19. Desmond has managed the delivery of over 10,000 pieces of…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, Dec. 2, an additional four COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 218.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Dec. 2, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its …
AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is congratulating municipal clerks and election workers across the State for safely conducting the most challenging General Election of our time on…
Edgecomb
Edgecomb selectmen met with Jack Sarmanian’s likely successor Dec. 1. Sarmanian resigned Oct. 15 after 13 years. The town scheduled Saturday, Dec. 5 as a special election to fill the vacancy.…
Obituary
Deborah Stafford Gilchrist, 83, of Wellesley, Massachusetts died on Nov. 17, 2020 at Newton Wellesley Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Boston on March 5…
Obituary
Molly Stark lost her struggle with many health issues over the past two years and passed to her maker on Nov. 27, 2020 at Halifax Hospital in Daytona…
Obituary
Mary Jane Harding, 62, of Topsham died Nov. 20, 2020, after a long battle with breast cancer.
She was born on Aug. 29, 1958 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, the daughter of Ed and Nancy Harding…
Obituary
Andrew David Sciascia, 62, of Bradford Road, Wiscasset passed unexpectedly on Nov. 28, 2020.
He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 1, 1958, a son to…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, Dec. 1, an additional 20 COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 214.
Deaths announced today occurred in…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Dec. 1, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its …
The Lincoln County Food Initiative launched their fundraiser, “25 Days to $25K” this week on Giving Tuesday. The Initiative received a pledge for a $25,000 donation from a community member with a…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Monday an economic recovery grant program to support Maine’s tourism, hospitality, and retail small businesses, according to a news release.
…
Rising Tide Co-op
Each month, Rising Tide donates a percentage of Wednesday sales to an organization nominated and voted on by its member-owners. October’s Co-op Community Days recipient, New Hope for Women,…
Obituary
Elizabeth Randolph Cole, 89, beloved mother, aunt and grandmother, died peacefully at her residence at Falmouth House at Ocean View in Falmouth, Maine on Nov. 16, 2020.
She was an avid…
National Weather Service ups wind forecast, predicts damaging winds along coast with impending storm
The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is gearing up for a powerful storm that is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the state,…
A man wanted on a warrant for a Class A drug charge out of Androscoggin County apparently escaped 353 Middle Road in Dresden Saturday, Nov. 28 after Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies arrived, Lt.…
AUGUSTA — Thirty-four schools and school districts serving students in the Midcoast were provided COVID-19 grants this fall through the Maine Department of Education’s Safe Return to Instruction…
Obituary
Carole Austin Gopsill enjoyed every second of her life. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, she died in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side, Saturday, Nov.…
Maine Chapter of NATS
On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Maine Chapter of NATS - the National Association of Teachers of Singing - concluded its annual Musical Theater Festival.
Traditionally held…
Obituary
Conrad B. Dana, 92, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at National Church Residences-Chillicothe, following a recent diagnosis of COVID-19. Conrad was a longtime resident of…
