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Lincoln County EMA

Individuals, homeowners, small businesses, and agriculture are welcome to submit their damages to the state, using the forms, etc. below

Individuals and Households Initial Damage…

Wiscasset school committee

Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Kim Andersson told the school committee Jan. 9, Wiscasset Middle High School students and staff kept the learning going in a power outage when they could not…

The man charged in the Christmas Day 2022 death of a 3-year-old Edgecomb girl plead “not guilty” Jan. 11 in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court. Tyler Witham-Jordan, 29, of Edgecomb and…

Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA) is proud to support the residents of Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). 

Since the start…

Department of Marine Resources

Yesterday's storm has resulted in unprecedented damage to property along Maine's working waterfront.

DMR is working closely with Governor Mills and the Maine Emergency Management Agency as…

Water all around a stop sign, and over a parking lot, and at the sewer treatment plant and elsewhere, and all that the receding water left behind – those were some of the sights in Wiscasset…

Golfweek Magazine just released their 2024 list of the best courses in the United States. Following a rigorous review by Golfweek’s expert rating panel, Boothbay Harbor Country Club was named one…

The principles of democracy class at Wiscasset Middle High School welcomed State Rep. Ed Polewarczyk, Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett, Alna Selectman Ed Pentaleri and Wiscasset Selectman…

Obituary

James Brendan Boyd of Nashua, New Hampshire and Ocean Point, Maine passed away peacefully after a long illness at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford,…

LincolnHealth is pleased to announce that Ross J. Feller, MD, FAAOS has joined its orthopedics team. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in hand surgery, Dr.…

Obituary

William Alfred Foster, 95, of Bristol, Maine and Venice, Florida, died peacefully at home on Dec. 26, 2023, surrounded by loving family.

Born Oct. 17, 1928, in…

Ordinance review committee

Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons told ordinance review committee members Monday night, he realizes some people want to winter elsewhere and summer in a camper here, “and if they have a place…

Obituary

Beth M. Smith-Pinkham, 68, of Edgecomb, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 2, 2024 with her loving family by her side.

Beth was born in Bath, Maine…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 158 calls for service for the period of Jan. 2 to Jan. 8. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 173 calls for service.

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Obituary

Everett Thomas Albee, 84, of Alna died Dec. 31, 2023.

He was born on Aug. 25, 1939 in Damariscotta, Maine, oldest son of Maynard and Christina (Reynolds) Albee.…

Tradition, business news and everyday doings were part of what Wiscasset Newspaper shared with readers in 2023. 

Obituary

Kathleen J. “Kay” Myers of Wiscasset, 86, also of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away on Dec. 29, 2023 with her long-time companion, Clarky by her side.

Kay was born on June 14, 1937,…

Wells writer and former Edgecomb Congregational pastor Steve Burt’s Maine thriller, “Protect the Queen,” ended year with a win at the 2023 New England Book Festival. 

“It won Best Adult…

Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVIII!

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number…

Mid Coast Maine has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, but within the beauty are hazards that can quickly ruin your day on the water.  Geography, tides and weather can combine to…

To launch Edgecomb’s 250th Birthday Year, the Edgecomb Historical Society will host two acclaimed speakers during the month of January.

“Four Amazing Centuries of Edgecomb History” with…

After Wiscasset selectmen’s recent nod to Economic Development Director Aaron Chrostowsky’s request for an economic development committee, the board is seeking residents interested in serving on…

“Four Amazing Centuries of Edgecomb History” with historian Chip Griffin has been rescheduled from Jan. 7 to Sunday, Jan. 14, 3 p.m. at the Merry Barn, 417 River Road, Edgecomb.

Obituary

Dr. Robert Lee White passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 96 in Palo Alto, California on December 10, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Phyllis Lillian Arlt White,…

Following a Jan. 2 executive session, Lincoln County commissioners voted, 3-0, to hire Emily Rabbe as the new Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission executive director.…

Obituary

Neal Perley “Nick” McPhee, age 83, passed away Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2023.

Born Nov. 10, 1940 in Boothbay, Maine, Nick was part of a long legacy of Boothbay…

Alna selectmen said Jan. 3, they might be ready to vote Jan. 11 on the guidelines they have been drafting for months for the road committee. They want the committee to have a document in time for…

A funeral service for Terry O. Brewer of Boothbay Harbor, who died Dec. 17, will be held at the American Legion Hall, 25 Industrial Park Drive, Boothbay at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5.

Obituary

Ernest Charles Murphy (Charlie), age 93, of Windham passed away peacefully on Dec.12, 2023, surrounded by family and friends at Gosnell House in Scarborough, Maine.

He was the eldest of…

Lincoln County commissioners rotate their board chairman on an annual basis, and this year, Hamilton Meserve receives the appointment. On Jan. 2, Commissioners Mary Trescot, who was present, and…

Wiscasset selectmen

As soon as selectmen OK the contract, the firm lined up to engineer the hazardous fill cleanup at the northern tip of Birch Point Peninsula will be ready to start, Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis…

The Town of Alna’s Climate Action Committee needs residents' feedback to determine which climate concerns, projects and strategies are of the highest priority. This information will…

After wonderfully received December concerts, Tapestry Singers is gearing up to begin a new semester. Tapestry performs a variety of classical choral music. Some of the repertoire is very…

Obituary

Marian Louise (Toots, Min) Woodsome passed away Dec.

A welcoming and familiar face at Cheney Insurance since 1993, Debbie Furman recently celebrated the culmination of her 30-year career at Cheney Insurance, a locally owned…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 158 calls for service for the period of Dec. 27 to Jan. 2. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 11,063 calls for service.

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MaineHealth welcomed its first baby of the new year at 1:21 a.m. on Jan.1, 2024, when Leif MacFarlane was born at LincolnHealth in Damariscotta. Leif weighed 7 pounds, 9.8…

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in December:

Alna: Lawrence, Deborah L. to Davila, Carolyn Anne and Davila, Angel Luis;…

In 2023, Wiscasset and other towns dealt with how to get and keep workers, improve residents’ and…

Analysis

Forget the green economy, the deep blue economy has it beat by a nautical mile. Ever wonder how much money is spent trying to protect the North Atlantic right whale? Ask any of the non-profit…

Wiscasset Creative Alliance invites you to attend an informative session on social media. In-person is encouraged, but a Zoom link will be provided, as well.  Please RSVP to …

Obituary

Ernest Gallerani III, 70, of Wiscasset, formerly of Boston, Lynn and Milford, Massachusetts, passed away Dec. 13, 2023 after a period of declining health.

Born in Milford, Massacbusetts,…

SELECT

As municipal officials begin Fiscal Year 25 budget discussions, Edgecomb Selectman Mike Smith is hoping participants make an “unofficial” New Year’s resolution. Smith wants to promote a more…

Multi-agency effort results in arrest

ROCKLAND — A Clifton man who was arrested Dec.27 and accused of a series of thefts in Knox and Lincoln counties made his initial appearance in Knox County Court Dec. 29.

Jesse Spencer, 36…

Obituary

Craig Tukey, 86, of Southport, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. 

Craig was born on Feb. 21, 1937 in Damariscotta to Stanford L.…

Obituary

Major Robert E. Buck passed away on Dec. 16, 2023, after a brief period of hospice care. 

Robert was born on March 9, 1928, to Clifford and Katherine Thompson Buck of…

Obituary

Josephine “Judy” MacArthur Davidson passed away Dec. 5, 2023 after a period of failing health, under the care of Community Hospice, while living at St. Catherine Laboure Manor in…

Obituary

Ralph Harold “Skip” Welch Jr. passed away peacefully at Togus Springs Hospice, a Togus Veterans Medical Center facility, on Dec. 23, 2023, with his family by his side…

The deadline for advertisements, press releases, letters, columns and community news, classifieds for the Thursday, Jan. 4 edition will be at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29.

The Boothbay…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 219 calls for service for the period of Dec. 19 to Dec. 27. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 10,905 calls for service.

Summonses…