Wiscasset Community Center got the go-ahead June 2 from selectmen for a limited reopening of the pool and gymnasium. Meeting by teleconference, the board also authorized a committee to look into…

Nancy Hurst, 86, of Boothbay Harbor, died peacefully on May 27, 2020 after a brief illness.

She was born and raised on Southport, daughter of Leland and Lucy Snowman and older sister to…

Bob Steneck, a University of Maine School of Marine Sciences faculty member, is an internationally recognized marine ecologist whose research expertise ranges from coral reefs and kelp forests to…

As Gov. Janet Mills’ stay at home executive order approaches its June 11 end date, Edgecomb officials are thinking about reopening the municipal building to the public. On June 1, selectmen…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 2, an additional five COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 94. 

Four individuals were residents of…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 2, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,377 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…

Boothbay Railway Village will not open this summer. BRV’s board of directors held off on deciding as long as it could, changing scenarios to reflect Gov. Janet Mills’ latest COVID-19 guidelines.…

Friday night on Zoom in Alna, Jeff Spinney and his lawyer described his use and planned use of the Sheepscot River, and resident after resident spoke of impacts they don’t want to see and hear.…

Women who became shadows of their former selves after spending decades living in abusive domestic partnerships are walking out into the light. And they are speaking out, talking about what…

The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) Board of Directors made the difficult decision to cancel their onsite summer programming at the Ocean Point Marina until further notice. Instead they…

In 1820, the province of Maine broke away from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and became the 23rd state. As part of the Missouri Compromise, Maine entered as a “free” state and Missouri as a “…

Town office staff have come up with a good reopening plan, Westport Island First Selectman George Richardson said Monday night. “I appreciate all the work.”

In the UberConference call, the…

Ken Cooper has probably driven close to a million miles and never left Wiscasset. On May 4, he retired, ending a 44-year career with the highway department.

“Coop,” as he’s better known,…

The North Nobleboro Community Association regretfully announces the decision to cancel the 48th annual North Nobleboro Day due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The association made this decision because…

ROCKLAND — Approximately 250-300 people gathered peacefully in Chapman Park, June 1, carrying homemade signs, wearing masks against COVID-19, and shouting the name “George Floyd,” loudly, as cars…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 1, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,349 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…

Charles B. Davidson, 89, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on May 22, 2020.

He was born on Jan. 21, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to L. Otis and Sarah Davidson. He graduated Clarion…

Members of Boothbay Region High School Class of 2020 will march on together at 2 p.m. June 5. Essential staff will accompany the 30 students to keep the gathering to 50 people per Gov. Janet Mills…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 31, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,325 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 30, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,282 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…

Bible Baptist Church pastor Rob Green was excited May 28 for church May 31. He said the Wiscasset church’s new virtual and newer drive-in services have gone very well, but on Sunday, May 31, he…

A Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency search team was a real lifesaver May 27 for an 82-year-old East Boothbay woman. Lincoln County Communications received an emergency call around 11 a.m…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 29, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 85. 

The individual was a resident of Cumberland…

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

Today, there are 2,226 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

As the  2019-20 school year winds to a close, in Edgecomb, it’s more of an end of an era than the end of school. This school year marked the 30th and last one for Administrative Assistant Judy…

Nicole Evans has joined the American Red Cross of Northern New England as executive director of the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter.

Evans brings more than 20 years of experience in…

AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap and the Maine State Archives have launched the New Century Community Grant Program for the preservation of archival collections.

This grant…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 28, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 84. 

The individuals were residents of…

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

Today, there are 2,189 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

The Maine Judicial Branch announced May 27 the release of the State of Maine Judicial Branch COVID-19 Phased Management Plan. The plan creates a five-phased process for reopening Maine Courts and…

AUGUSTA — Secretary Matthew Dunlap has clarified provisions currently in place regarding vehicle registrations, during the statewide emergency closures and reduction in public services due to…

Boothbay’s T&D Variety went to new owners Max and Sage Patel May 18. Deb Frenkel and Tim Simmons said the idea to sell the convenience store and gas station after seven years came a few months…

From virtual marching practice to fielding parade questions and planning a fun summer break sendoff for elementary school families, Wiscasset’s school department is working toward the school year’…

Dresden selectmen on May 26 considered the ambulance contract with Wiscasset for $25,000. It did not appear Dresden would be responsible for uncollectibles for the past year, but Town…

Recently, partners from Midcoast Conservancy, the Town of Alna, Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) met onsite at Head Tide Dam.

“We have had many inquiries…

Boothbay Public Works employees spent Wednesday morning placing graduation banners for the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2020 on Route 27 on the light posts around the Boothbay Common. Here…

AUGUSTA — During the May 27 daily COVID-19 briefing in Augusta, Governor Janet Mills addressed the issue of gathering for annual town meetings and school budget meetings this summer. 

“We’…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 27, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 81. 

The individuals were residents of Cumberland…

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

Today, there are 2,137 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

On May 23, 2020, John Lothrop passed away in the arms of his wife and daughter at his home in Newcastle. 

John was born in 1942 to Reverend Donald and Helena Lothrop in Cambridge,…

Rex Mason Johnson, 61, passed away at his home in Alna on May 21, 2020.

He was born on June 6, 1958 to Raymond and Janet Johnson in Seattle, Washington. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 26, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 79. 

The individual, a male in his 80s, was a resident…

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

Today, there are 2,109 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

Holbrook’s Pond is back to looking like it’s supposed to and not like an overgrown mud puddle. This wasn’t the case last summer after a small dam gave way threatening the Wiscasset landmark at the…

Wiscasset’s eateries are gradually reopening or opening for the season as the state allows, according to interviews and the businesses’ Facebook pages.

Red’s Eats is gearing up to open May…

Habitat for Humanity’s Topsham ReStore is reopening to the public with new safety precautions in place. As an essential business, we know that there is a high demand for our ReStore merchandise…

Ceremonies in the Boothbay region on Memorial Day 2020 were called “moving,” “touching” and somewhat “eery,” as the COVID-19 pandemic took away the annual marching of veterans, school bands and…

The pandemic took away the speeches and singing, but not the other sounds or a new one, or the meaning, this Memorial Day in Wiscasset. American Legion Post 54, its auxiliary and Daughters of the…

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

Today, there are 2,074 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…

The Boothbay Farmers’ Market opened for another season with 27 members selling a variety of vegetables, plants, coffees and beers. It was a lot like past markets except for one major difference.…