After one of the day’s longest discussions, Alna town meeting goers Saturday, March 23 decided in a secret ballot vote, not to adopt the proposed mining ordinance, Second Selectman Steve Graham…

Spring is back and that means the Edgecomb Community Church is gearing up again for their Thrift Store opening on Tuesday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Several new items have been brought…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office building has gone through a couple changes since it began in the 1950s as a filling station, and it’s likely more will soon follow. Last summer, commissioners…

In addition to the wonderful events and performances that take place in the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, there is a team of staff and volunteers hard at work behind the scenes. One…

Alna First Selectman Ed Pentaleri’s name was the only one on the ballot for that seat, but in results the town released Friday night following the day’s elections, he got 108 votes, and write-in…

Woolwich voters will gather to consider a 2024-25 town budget of $2.6 million at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 in the elementary school on Nequasset Road. The first thing voters will hear when they…

More single-family homes for sale in Maine compared to a year ago, coupled with strong demand from buyers, resulted in higher sales figures and home prices in February. According to Maine Listings…

This year’s race for Edgecomb selectman has a contest. After three terms, Chairman Mike Smith decided not to run for another. His likely successor will be either George Chase or Timothy Harrington…

Meeting with Lincoln County commissioners March 19, Sheriff Todd Brackett announced Penelope Card’s retirement. She has worked part-time for 15 years as a clerk.

Commissioners approved a $…

Ocean on Tap, a new informal, ocean-centric speaker series has its second installment tonight, March 21, at 6 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery in Boothbay Harbor. Dr. Sarah Douglas, a postdoctoral…

Route 127, also known as Middle Road in Woolwich, has reopened to one-lane traffic after Maine Department of Transportation repaired the sinkhole that forced its closure. MaineDOT Senior Project…

Dennis W. Dinsmore, 68, died unexpectedly at his home on Trevett on March 16, 2024. A full obituary will appear when available.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and…

Nora T. Brewer, 85, passed away on March 18, 2024 at her home in Southport. 

Nora was born Feb. 19, 1939 in Rochester, New York to Levi Tomer and Doris Robinson Tomer. Nora attended local…

Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites our members and others who might have an interest, to join us for our April Business After Hours on Friday, April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. 

Hosted by…

Maine boasts 66 light stations along its shores. Each was purposefully positioned on low-lying peninsulas and small outcroppings along the most dangerous parts of Maine’s waterways. According to…

The words maple syrup might bring to mind steaming pancakes with a pat of butter with syrupy goodness being poured. But as many New Englanders know, maple syrup is used as far more than sweet…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 213 calls for service for the period of March 12 to March 19. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,555 calls for service.

Summonses…

Sharon A. Grant, 72, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 14, 2024, with her loving family by her side. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 22 at 11 a.m. at…

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Ah country living in the spring. Mud, mud, and more mud! Roads are posted, which means any trucks over 23,000 pounds should not be driving on town roads. This includes…

Friday, the 13th in March 1981 was a lucky day for some of the candidates running for Wiscasset town office and a not so lucky day for the others who lost. Take it from me it was actually one of…

Nora E. Brewer, 85, passed away peacefully March 18, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home on Southport.

A service to celebrate Nora's life will be held at 1 p.m.…

About 100 people filled the Edgecomb town hall March 17 to celebrate. As rain pattered outside, residents gathered to honor the town’s official March 4, 1774 birthday by sharing art, history and…

One of the proposals Alna voters will consider Saturday, March 23 at the open part of the annual town meeting has already drawn hours of debate. The talks over the proposed mining and blasting…

Frances Bailey Wood of Boston, Virginia, passed peacefully in The Culpeper on March 14, 2024.

Frances, born on Feb. 20, 1919, witnessed a lot of history in her 105 years!

Frances…

No one at the March 13 Wiscasset selectboard meeting or the budget committee meeting March 11 proposed Wiscasset change to pay-as-you-throw or curbside pickup, but the concepts got some brief…

The congregations of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and First Congregational Church of Wiscasset invite all members of the community to share in the celebrations of Holy Week.  

On March 24…

Lawrence Haley Reed, 78, of Walpole, passed away on the morning of March 14, 2024 after a very brief illness. 

Larry was born on Sept. 24, 1945 in Damariscotta, to…

In a celestial spectacle set to captivate Maine communities, the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 promises an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon that won't occur again in the U.S. until 2044. Only…

The Maine coast has been severely impacted by this winter’s storms and there has been significant damage to the working waterfront along with coastal properties and public access points…

Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Kim Andersson is invested in the town and its schools, and brings continuity to a job that has not had it in years, a parent told the school committee Tuesday…

New Hope Midcoast is excited to announce a matching challenge opportunity that doubles donor impact and provides a chance to recognize someone who has contributed to our community in meaningful…

Last year hundreds of Lincoln County residents came together to create 716 Candles. A grassroots project presented by Healthy Lincoln County with multiple local partners, it sought to…

A meeting with Maine Department of Transportation officials to discuss concerns over the installation of a water main in Woolwich became instead a discussion focused on a sinkhole that has forced…

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) is thrilled to announce the date and location of the upcoming Frances Perkins Award Celebration. Since 1995, the biennial event has paid…

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is hosting a volunteer fair from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 in the Denny Conservation and Education Center at Round Top Farm in Damariscotta. 

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Building on a tradition of community support, Dow Furniture, a household name in Waldoboro since 1955, proudly announces its latest contribution of $1,350 to the Community Energy Fund. This…

Bath Savings President Glenn Hutchinson announced the appointment of two new officers: Eric Berube, vice president, information security officer; and Stacey Chenevert, vice president, retail…

Winter storms and coastal flooding wreaked havoc recently, with communities still recovering.

The Dept. of Marine Resources Boothbay Lab also experienced the storm effects. Water levels…

The Edgecomb School Committee is brainstorming ways of educating voters about their $3.76 million Fiscal Year 25 budget proposal. The committee presented its draft to Edgecomb Budget Committee…

Midcoast Conservancy is thrilled to welcome five new members to its Board of Directors. The all-volunteer Board is a dedicated group who donate their time, expertise, and goodwill to provide…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 264 calls for service for the period of March 5 to March 12. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,342 calls for service.

Summonses…

Wiscasset high school seniors have been hitting the road to invite surrounding towns to “Choose Wiscasset Schools!” Being centrally located in the Midcoast of Maine is just one of the many reasons…