Lincoln County Democrats will hold the Drive In for Democracy: A Rally for the People, at the Wiscasset Speedway, 274 West Alna Rd., from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30. The “pandemic-safe”…
News
The lakes and ponds of the Pemaquid River watershed are a unique and valuable natural resource. Their health is the topic of an online conversation hosted by Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust from…
For seven years, Duke, a patrol and drug search dog, has taken a bite out of crime in Lincoln County. But those days are numbered. The 8-year-old German Shepherd is struggling with spinal and bone…
Obituary
John Van Reed Lyman died on July 17, 2020 in Edmond, Oklahoma after a long illness.
He was born in Bronxville, New York on March 14, 1939 to Richard Van Reed Lyman and Lois Marean Lyman,…
On July 8, Wiscasset Police Department responded to a physical altercation between two men at the Clipper Mart in…
The ongoing investigation into a May 27 motorcycle accident on Gardiner Road, Wiscasset has led to the injured rider…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, July 21, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 118.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in…
The accident reconstruction of the June 3 crash on Bath Road, Wiscasset that claimed the lif…
Obituary
Bruce James Gilmartin, 79, of Boothbay, passed away peacefully under the compassionate care of staff at the Sussman House Hospice, in Rockport, after a long battle with complications of diabetes…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 21, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,700 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state…
A town clerk is charged with recording official proceedings and vital statistics. Or as Anthony Blasi sees it, being a community historian and genealogist, too. Woolwich selectmen recently hired…
Westport Island selectmen Monday night OK’d a weekend of historic proportions for town hall, Wright House and volunteers, and agreed to give a military man a break on his milestone a year from now…
All is a key word in Wiscasset School Department’s approach as the next school year nears and the pandemic continues.
“We will be looking…
Obituary
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 a…
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…
Obituary
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…
Obituary
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…
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…
Obituary
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…
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…
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 — 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
