Anna Fiedler was promoted to director of conservation at Midcoast Conservancy on Jan. 1. In her new role, Dr. Fiedler will be planning and directing the organization’s crucial work to protect the…
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Lincoln County Commissioners
On Jan. 15, Lincoln County Commissioners heard from Michael Hallundbaek of Mid-Coast Connector, an agency running a public transportation service for residents of Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and…
Eleven of Edgecomb Eddy School’s 90 students are from Alna and Westport Island, but local school officials are still looking for more. Principal Ira Michaud is still receiving inquiries from Alna…
On Monday, Jan. 14, after a public hearing to answer questions, 22 Edgecomb residents unanimously voted to amend the town’s TIF agreement for a second time since its creation in 2005.
The…
Citing a continuing problem with opioid addiction in the coastal community of Boothbay Harbor, one of the area’s largest employers. Paul Coulombe, and a Southport summer resident,…
Obituary
Charlotte (Hollis) Heaton Gowen, a resident of St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor, died Jan. 11, 2019.
Charlotte was born on Feb. 5, 1921 and grew up in Cohasset, Massachusetts, raised…
The sun shone on Wiscasset Water District’s 65 Birch Point Road office Monday as installers from Searsport-based Sundog Solar loaded three dozen panels onto the roof. Superintendent Chris Cossette…
Lincoln County Courts
The grand jury rose on Jan. 7 and 8 and released the following indictments for eight people in Lincoln County.
Jonathan Roberts, 44, of Waban, Massachusetts, was indicted on one count of…
To appear in Maine court Jan. 31
WISCASSET — On Aug, 2, 2018, Camden resident Kristen McKellar was swimming in Damariscotta Lake when she was struck by a powerboat and killed. Five months later, on January 7-8, 2019, Jonathan D.…
The Down to Earth Storytelling Project released its new film showcasing Maine climate change solutions on Jan 9 at the State House in Augusta. Film producer Andy (Anne D.) Burt, of Edgecomb, and…
Obituary
Michael David Harkins Sr., 60, of Five Islands Road, Georgetown died Jan. 8, 2019 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick with his family at his side.
Born in Bath on Dec. 16, 1958, he…
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) is pleased to announce the final design selection for the new State of Maine Honorable Service coin and plaque, which will honor all Maine veterans,…
Nancy Kennedy, vice president for Camp Chewonki, has been named to the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce.
As a major employer and an educational partner with local public schools, Chewonki…
Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority
The Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority agreed Jan. 9 to move the jail’s unallocated fund balance to a fund for capital projects. The authority also voted to pay off the balance on the HVAC…
People United Against Racism (PUAR) and Lincoln Academy are offering several events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day again this year. All the events are free and open to the public and are…
At its annual meeting, the membership of Edgecomb Community Church voted unanimously to become an Open and Affirming congregation. This means, simply, that everyone is welcome to worship at this…
Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in December:
Alna: None recorded.
Boothbay: Cook, Michael P. and Cook, Karen A…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee’s traditional Lincoln Day Dinner will be held at the 1812 Farm in Bristol on Saturday, Feb. 16. This year’s dinner will feature live music and a seafaring…
Obituary
Shirley M. Hill, 85, of Gardiner Road, Wiscasset died Jan. 6, 2019 at her residence surrounded by friends and family.
She was born in Boston, Massachusetts…
Obituary
Erik C. Bertelsen Sr. of Red Bank, New Jersey passed away on Jan. 9, 2019.
Born in the Bronx on Jan. 8, 1916 to Danish immigrants, Erik was the third of four boys. A member of the “…
As of Monday, Jan. 7, Wiscasset no longer has passenger bus service. Concord Coach Lines, Inc., based in Concord, New Hampshire suspended its bus service here.
The company will continue its…
Le Garage, the waterfront restaurant in Wiscasset which has been closed since the retirement of owner Cheryl Rust in April 2017, is now under contract, Rust said.
Reached by telephone Jan.…
Judge’s decision in U.S. Virgin Islands
CAMDEN - Captain Rick Smith, 65, of Camden has been acquitted on charges of Seaman’s Manslaughter following a three-day trial that began January 7.
According to attorney David Cattie, Esq…
Dropping off their latest reads into Wiscasset Public Library's book return Sunday morning, Hannah Cheney, 7, of Alna and brother Sawyer, 6, shared their picks. Hannah said she read "Happy Go…
Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater has recently upgraded its visual and audio assistance devices and invites members of the community to experiment with them and try them out at the theater on Wednesday, Jan. 16…
Selectmen are mulling how to get a trail near the town office after one funding route didn't pan out, according to emails Jan. 3 from First Selectman Melissa Spinney.
Maine Conservation…
The Wiscasset School Committee adopted policies addressing student dress and transgender students Tuesday night.
Only three of the five committee members were present in the high school…
Jan. 1 marked the official merger between Medomak Valley Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy. As a result, Midcoast Conservancy now comprises conserved lands and trails stretching from Bristol and…
Wiscasset selectmen
In a surprise announcement at the end of the Jan. 8 selectmen’s meeting, Wiscasset Town Manager Marian Anderson announced she would be resigning effective Feb. 8.
…
2019-20 budget work starts next week
Woolwich’s annual town meeting will held be Saturday, May 4. Selectmen set the date Monday night, Jan. 7, their first meeting of the new year. They’ll begin work on the town’s 2019-2020 budget…
Wiscasset Town Manager Marian Anderson announced her resignation Tuesday night, effective Feb. 8. She announced it at the selectmen's meeting.
More coverage to follow.
The Woolwich select board, EMS director and fire chief continued eying the future of the ambulance service Monday evening. Last month, Fire Chief Mike Demers and EMS Director Brian Carlton…
On Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon, Knox-Lincoln and Kennebec County Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), in cooperation with the Augusta Field Office of the Natural Resources…
The Edgecomb Community Church will be holding a fundraising event in the form of a sub sale on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3. Church members will be taking orders for this winter event, which will be…
"It is not the gift itself, but the giving that is most important," First Congregational Church of Wiscasset Pastor Josh Fitterling told attendees of Sunday morning's service. The gifts they were…
Senator Dana Dow (R-Lincoln), Republican leader in the Maine Senate, has been appointed to serve on the Maine Legislature’s Marine Resources Committee.
The Marine Resources Committee has…
Wiscasset Parks and Recreation has announced these events for Winterfest 2019:
Friday, Feb. 1: Family Trivia and Pizza Party 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Cooper DiPerri…
Obituary
Mary D. Hallinan. 77, of Atlantic Ave, Boothbay Harbor died Jan. 4, 2019 at Safe Haven, St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
Mary was born in West Gardiner, Maine, the oldest…
The Woolwich Select Board is starting off the new year searching for a new town administrator following the recent resignation of Katie Johnston of Bath.
“Officially her last day for us was…
Obituary
Bruce M. Crosby
01/01/1948 - o1/01/2019
Bruce Crosby died under care at Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough on New Year’s Day…
After 17 years, Healthy Kids will retire its community Chocolate Fest fundraising event that has featured wonderful local chocolate, beautiful auction items donated by hundreds of local businesses…
Outgoing Gov. Paul LePage has pardoned former House District 53 Rep. Jeff Pierce, R-Dresden, for a felony drug conviction 35 years ago, according to a press release from the governor's office.…
State Rep. Jeffrey P. Hanley (R-Pittston) has been appointed to the 129th Maine Legislature’s Joint Standing Committees on Energy, Utilities and Technology. The committee’s jurisdiction includes…
Obituary
Nicholas Daniel “Nick” Panarese of Wiscasset passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 at the age of 27.
Nick was born in Portland…
For Ryan McPherson, the third time before Edgecomb’s planning board was the charm. After a Nov. 15 meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum, at the Dec. 6 meeting he was asked to return with…
Due to changes in schedule by our printer (consolidation of printing to South Portland from Brunswick), our submission deadlines changed in late November. The deadlines for press releases, news…
Edgecomb voters will decide on a change to the town’s TIF, or tax increment financing, at a public hearing Monday, Jan. 14 at the town office at 6 p.m. A special town meeting will immediately…
Edgecomb’s ordinance committee on Jan. 3 discussed retail sales of marijuana.
David Nutt opened the conversation saying articles should be on the warrant at the annual town meeting on…
Lincoln County EMA
The Project Lifesaver program serves those with a brain disease, dementia, injury, autism, or other brain condition that can lead to wandering.
A case in May 2017 brought the issue to the…
Obituary
Marvin Rosenblum, 89, longtime resident of East Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Dec. 29 at Hill House in Bath after a period of declining health.
Born in New York City on Oct. 8, 1929,…
