The Midcoast region has a newly published first time author in Ruth Monsell of Damariscotta and Camden. Her book, “Frances Perkins: Champion of American Workers,” published by Histria Books,…
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Obituary
Dorothy Jean Koughan, 80, of Wiscasset passed away suddenly on March 10, 2024 at LincolnHealth.
She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on Nov. 5, 1943, a daughter of Franklin C. and…
In Alna Wednesday night, March 27, Central Maine Power got selectmen’s approval to exceed posted weight limits on Rabbit Path and Lothrop roads to bring its clean energy corridor project across…
Deb Pooler graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1971 and went on to attend the University of Maine at Orono and Augusta. She started working as an educational technician for Wiscasset School…
Boothbay Harbor Police Department made one arrest between Feb. 27 and March 26. On March 18, Chief Dan Snyder arrested Aaron Campbell, 21, of Woolwich on a fugitive from justice warrant.
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Budget Committee Chairman Jack Brennan told residents March 20, “Edgecomb is a small town, but it’s no longer a small town with a small budget.” Brennan made his remarks during a budget…
Willow Orr’s mother Michele Colson tells the Wiscasset 10-year-old about every donation that comes in. “I feel that it’s good for her to know how much she’s loved and supported, because she’s…
What happens when a parent’s worst nightmare comes true?
Damariscotta artist Peter Bruun began wrestling with that question when learned his eldest daughter was addicted to heroin; when…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 181 calls for service for the period of March 19 to March 26. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,736 calls for service.
Summonses…
New Hope Midcoast, Midcoast, Maine’s comprehensive Domestic Violence Resource Center, will host a free Domestic Violence Roundtable Discussion from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 in…
Obituary
It is with a sad heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Dennis W. Dinsmore on March 16, 2024. He was born May 30, 1955 in Camden, Maine. Dennis joined the Navy in June of 1972 serving…
First National Bank recently announced that it has made donations totaling $36,850 to organizations fighting food insecurity, including 35 food pantries in the bank’s market area.
“First…
Edgecomb selectmen are grappling with how to handle a couple municipal projects. One is fairly simple. The other is more complicated. On March 19, selectmen…
Soon, patients and visitors to the Watson Health Center on the Miles Campus will be sheltered from the elements when entering or exiting the building for an appointment.
Hebert…
The memorial service for Nora Brewer of Southport, who passed away on March 18, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 26 at 6 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay due to…
The Edgecomb Community Church has been chosen as a Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program Nonprofit Partner for the month of April 2024. The Edgecomb Community Church Community Meals and Food Pantry …
Obituary
Claudia Cannan Leighton, 77, died at home in the loving arms of her husband on March 19, 2024. A wife, mother, grandmother, and a well-known presence around her town, her smile and spunky spirit…
Thinking was creative March 20 when Wiscasset comprehensive plan committee members and others mulled how to get the most out of public workshops to help inform the plan. Ideas included…
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…
Edgecomb Community Church
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…
Finding Our Voices
Mary Lou Smith, 84-year-old survivor of domestic abuse, has been named a Top Business Leader of the Year by MaineBiz for her volunteer work with Finding Our Voices.
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Due to the storm, WW&F Railway in Alna postponed its volunteer recruitment day which was scheduled for Saturday, March 23, WW&F spokesman Stephen Piwowarski said. The day has been…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
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…
Wiscasset selectmen
Selectmen March 19 eyed asking voters for a change in voting privileges on the airport advisory committee. Steve Williams is chair and a longtime member of the committee, but…
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…
Lincoln County commissioners
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…
Death notice
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…
Obituary
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 Preservation
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…
Hello Islanders!
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…
Salt ’n Spar
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…
Death notice
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…
Obituary
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…
Obituary
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…
62nd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days
The 62nd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days will be held June 23-29. The experienced members of Friends of WJD are well on their way to finalizing all the details…
