Ralph L. Tirrell passed away peacefully at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor on July 12, 2020.
Ralph was born Nov. 14, 1925 in South Weymouth, Massachusetts.
He grew up in…
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Gary Guzzo and longtime Marvel graphic designer Dawn Geiger opened Atomic Studios after relocating to Boothbay Harbor. The graphic design and marketing firm specialized in entertainment and…
About 35 Dresden residents sat six feet apart in the cleared out fire house Saturday, July 18, with some of the bay doors open to increase airflow, while the residents passed most town meeting…
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Barbara Dawn (Galloupe) Gagnon, 91, passed away at her home in Edgecomb on June 16, 2020 surrounded by friends and family. In her own words: A long life in a great place.
Barbara was born…
Much needed positive energy was felt last Sunday at a gathering to honor and support Wiscasset Police Department. Organized by four friends who felt the need to let their local officers know how…
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Kenneth Alan Hodgkins, 80, of Parker Head Road, Phippsburg, died July 14, 2020 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.
He was born in Portland on March 28, 1940…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 20, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,600 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state…
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Thaddeus Thomson “Thad” Hutcheson Jr., a Houston native, died peacefully on July 11, 2020, following a long illness.
He was born on March 2, 1941 to Caroline Brownlee and Thad Thomson…
Alna’s Jon Luoma said his private email July 14 to several people may have been in poor taste, but was a try at “ironic humor” over claims opponents of Jeff Spinney’s shoreland proposal have…
For over 35 years, the fourth Saturday in July has meant Summerfest in Wiscasset. Historically on this day, the town Common comes alive as the members and friends of the First Congregational…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 19, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,600 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, July 18, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 117.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 18, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,600 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) is pleased to welcome a new slate of board officers to lead its work conserving, restoring, and instilling appreciation of the land and water of the Kennebec…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Friday through a news release a series of steps her Administration is taking to assist and support school systems across Maine as they consider whether and…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, July 17, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 115.
The individual was a resident of Penobscot…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 17, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,500 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state…
This is the third part in a series on how our local restaurants are navigating state regulations on health and safety concerning COVID-19. We are doing our best to be inclusive, but with so…
Lincoln County Dental Inc. is pleased to announce that Scott Kingsley, DMD has joined our organization and is looking forward to welcoming patients and providing comprehensive oral health care at…
Amidst the ongoing health concerns, one thing has remained clear, protecting outdoor places significant to people, plants, and wildlife is just as important and more appreciated than ever. As part…
Renting a home or apartment is a big expense and an even bigger one when the rental is a scam. Scammers look for easy cash by collecting the first month’s rent, a deposit, and application and…
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is calling on members of Congress to pressure U.S. Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works (BIW), a subsidiary of General Dynamics…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 16, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,500 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state…
Gordon and Lynne Kontrath always let Wiscasset Newspaper know when they…
Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit Superintendent of Schools Howie Tuttle said voters July 14 passed the $24 million, 2020-21 school budget, 1,858-825.
"The RSU 12 Board of Directors…
Alna Second Selectman Doug Baston and Planning Board Chair Jeff Spinney have confirmed, on Wednesday Baston asked him to take a leave of absence while Spinney’s applications are resolved, and…
Days after announcing to selectmen her plans to leave the job July 24, Alna Town Clerk Liz Brown informed residents via email at 5:31 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, she was withdrawing her resignation…
Maine Foodie Tours
After 10 years of providing award-winning culinary tours throughout Maine's seacoast, Maine Foodie Tours (MFT) is expanding and evolving their offerings to include all-outdoor activities in seven…
When the coronavirus hit Maine and businesses began shutting down in mid-March, a group of businesses, individuals, and nonprofits came together to take care of people in Lincoln County…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 15, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,500 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state…
Dresden Town Administrator Michael Henderson on Wednesday morning reported the following election results:
First Selectman
- Doray, Sabrina 82
- Gleason, Donald 143 …
Ross Norton held his selectmen’s seat in an uncontested re-election bid on the July 14 Westport Island ballot.…
Wiscasset’s voting results provided by Town Clerk Linda Perry. See attachment.
Alna voting results from a town email, including a 117-157 loss for a proposed raising of $50,000 for legal costs.
State Republican Primary
Newcastle is unable to report its results for the July 14 election due to a software issue with the tabulation machine. The issue is focused on the tabulation of state…
Questions over three warrant articles the Edgecomb School Committee submitted are holding up finalizing the 2020 town ballot. Edgecomb voters are scheduled to hold their municipal election and…
Wiscasset Planning Board received a pre-application presentation from Power Engineers and Syncarpha Solar on behalf of Wiscasset Solar 1 LLC during Monday’s Zoom meeting. The proposed project…
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Adney M. Peck Jr. of Nobleboro passed away peacefully on July 9, 2020, after a short battle with cancer.
Born in Nobleboro on Jan. 6, 1937, he was the son of Adney and Florence Peck.…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 14, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,500 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state…
Progress on Wright House continues, with donations Westport Island selectmen announced Monday. Westport Community Association is giving $1,000 and Mary and Richard Coventry up to $1,000, toward…
Patients in the Boothbay region who need laboratory services can now enjoy extended hours in a familiar location. The Family Care Center (FCC) on the St. Andrews Campus will provide lab services…
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) on Friday filed a charge with the National Labor Relations Board against the IAM Local S6 union for violating the National Labor Relations Act by threatening…
Kacie Gallant has a long history of caregiving at Lincoln Home. Her very first job was doing private duty for Lincoln Home. She then went on to pursue working for her CNA/CRMA credentials in 2004…
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Arthur “Ross” Edwards, 80, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2020 at Boothbay Green assisted living in Boothbay.
He was born on Sept. 26, 1939 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the son of the…
Woolwich recognized its new, oldest resident Monday morning when the select board gathered outside an attractive home on Murphy’s Corner Road to pass the town’s ceremonial Boston Post Cane to…
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Ruth Pauline “Polly” Webber, 76, of Wiscasset, passed away at her home on July 07, 2020.
Polly was born in Boothbay on June 21, 1944, to Arthur R. and Florence (Mathews) Delano.
…
Press release
The Lincoln County Republican Committee will be holding its monthly meeting at its headquarters located at 241 Route 1, Damariscotta Maine on July 22. The grounds will be open for the meeting at 6…
Alna is losing its town clerk later this month and losing its first selectman for a month and a half. First Selectman and board chair Melissa Spinney has announced a 45-day leave of absence,…
