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The scarecrows have returned outside the Wiscasset town office and are here to stay until Halloween’s return. The annual ScarecrowFest in Maine’s Prettiest Village has its…
News
Wiscasset residents are discussing how to prepare for the effects of climate change (“climate resilience”) this fall through a series of public workshops.
These…
Obituary
Kenneth “Kennie” Grant, 72, of Wiscasset died Monday, Oct. 9 due to complications from diabetes.
Born June 15, 1951, he was the son of Kenneth and Marlene Grant of Trevett.
Kennie…
The Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper took home 12 awards, including two special awards, at the Maine Press Association’s annual Fall Conference and Better Newspaper Contest held Saturday…
Obituary
Jimmy L. Main, 69, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away at his home on Oct. 8, 2023.
Jimmy was born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine on June 30…
A division of the Cheney Financial Group, locally owned by Dennis Hilton, Newcastle Realty has enjoyed steady expansion since its opening over 40 years ago. With a growing team of licensed…
Southport resident Climo Smith was one of nearly two dozen attendees Oct. 13 at a Pine Tree Power informational session in Boothbay Harbor, and he asked the question on everybody’s mind. “How will…
Obituary
Dana Melvin Mulholland of Southport, Maine, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on Sept. 22, 2023.
Dana was born on June 26, 1945, to Cora (Winters) Mulholland and Edward (“…
Alna selectmen
A proposed deal between Alna and resident Jeff Spinney would bar him from rolling out an aluminum mat at his boat ramp off Golden Ridge Road; and would let up to 10 Golden Ridge Sportsman’s Club…
Obituary
Mary Jane Hinds, 95, of Winthrop passed peacefully on Oct. 1, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Born in Augusta, Maine on Sept. 24, 1928, Mary Jane was the third of eight children of Clara…
Obituary
Capt. Barry Gibson, 72, of East Boothbay, died at home on Oct. 11, 2023 after a battle with cancer.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on Feb. 6, 1951, to Joseph W. and Marjorie (Jacobs)…
Augusta Civic Center or on Zoom is the place to be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 to witness the state’s consideration of Wiscasset’s appeal of Maine Yankee’s tax exemption for a chunk of its local…
Lincoln County Television is proud to premiere a two-part Unity Raceway 75th Anniversary show this weekend featuring interviews and memories from Maine racing legends, announcers and…
Late fall is the time to start thinking about spring sprouts! The Wild Seed Project will be leading a workshop on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Midcoast Conservancy’s Hidden Valley…
Update: Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce, which was sponsoring this event along with Wiscasset Parks and Recreation, announced Tuesday, Oct. 11 that this event has been canceled due to limited…
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for Sept. 15-30:
Arrests/summonses
Sept. 17, Jeffrey Beckwith, 43, of Wiscasset was arrested on a warrant, by Officer Hunter…
All First National Bank branches will be collecting sweet treats and seasonings for local food pantries from Oct. 10 through Nov. 10.
If you would like to…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 228 calls for service for the period of Oct. 3 to Oct. 10. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 8,775 calls for service.
Summonses
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During the Edgecomb selectboard’s Oct. 3 meeting, Selectman Mike Smith shared a rumor about possible well water contamination on U.S. Route 1. Smith had previously had a conversation with a…
Obituary
Earl Page Jr., 90, of Gardiner Road, Wiscasset passed away on Oct. 3, 2023 at Midcoast Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He was born on Oct. 20, 1932, in Edgecomb, son of Earl…
Rescue Charlie’s Friends, a dog rescue in Woolwich, is announcing its annual halloween event fundraiser. It is an event that brings the community together to provide a safe place for kids to…
Only comments of support were aired at a required public hearing in Woolwich for OpBox, a company which assembles and sells modular structures and other products made from recycled plastic. David…
Press release
In a move to prepare for the impacts of climate change, Wiscasset established the Wiscasset Climate Action Team (WCAT) in May. This marks the start of an effort to plan and implement climate…
On Friday morning, Oct. 6, detectives with the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central arrested 29-year-old Tyler Witham-Jordan of Edgecomb, charging him with murder in connection with the…
The new online system makes it easier and more convenient to file, pay, manage Maine taxes, fees, and programs
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Alna selectmen
Alna selectmen came out of an executive session Oct. 5 and announced they would like to have the town attorney “engage in further settlement discussions of the town’s enforcement action against…
Katherine Race, a teacher at Edgecomb Eddy School, said one of her students recently experienced a terrible event. While she omitted the details, she said it was a traumatic experience no child…
Alna announced via email Oct. 4, Maine Municipal Association (MMA) has recognized …
Wiscasset selectmen
Citing some costs that are climbing and others that might climb, Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons got selectmen’s OK Oct. 3 to carry forward hundreds of thousands of unspent dollars from…
Edgecomb selectmen held a public hearing Oct. 3 on the Wiscasset sewer district’s proposed rate increase. The public heard about two potential increase scenarios. One is a 3% rise and the other is…
Richard W. Miller, 87, of Wiscasset, died peacefully on July 4, 2023. A memorial service for Richard will be held on Friday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 11 Glidden St.,…
New Hope Midcoast will hold a yard sale from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 (rain date Oct. 21) at 5 Beech Street, Rockland. The sale features high quality new and gently used clothing…
Midcoast Senior College and Bowdoin College will host a free forum between advocates and opponents of the Pine Tree Power Referendums on Monday, Oct. 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Kresge Auditorium,…
Dorothy Albrecht Gregory passed June 17, 2023, following a period of declining health.
A graveside committal service will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. at…
On Sunday Oct. 1 at 7:45 a.m. Maine Marathon participants left the gate, and many months of preparation, both training and fundraising, came to fruition. Each year, regardless of who crosses the…
Leah Bauer found herself in nature, particularly in her post-college years spent in the wilderness serving in Americorps program and on an extended self-supported bike tour of New Zealand.…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 238 calls for service for the period of Sept. 26 to Oct. 3. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 8,547 calls for service.
Summons
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The bridge on Alna’s Dock Road has a deck and substructure both in poor condition and a superstructure in satisfactory shape, according to Maine Department of Transportation. MaineDOT has the…
The deadline for submissions for the Oct. 12 edition is 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6.
The newspaper office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
We…
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for Sept. 1- 15:
Arrests, summonses
Sept. 1, Katie Rackliff, 63, of Wiscasset was arrested for Driving to Endanger, by Officer…
National Network to End Domestic Violence
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), a leading national nonprofit dedicated to creating a world in which domestic violence no longer exists, is proud to launch the third year of…
When Bob Steneck came to the University of Maine in 1982, there were few marine ecologists in the state, and none interacted with fishermen. He was among the first in Maine to work with…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Sept. 30 celebrated the opening of Jodie’s Cafe and Bakery on Water Street, Wiscasset with a ribbon-cutting.
Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in September:
Alna: Alna, Inhab Of to Srock, Barbara A. P R and Srock, Larry E. Est;…
Wiscasset Art Walk wrapped for the 2023 season Thursday, Sept. 28 with music, fare and more, including a dance party after dark.
Please join us Sunday, Oct. 22 to honor the life of Howard Hendrickson at the Wiscasset Community Center Senior room from 1 to 4 p.m.. We request you bring your fondest memories, photos, or…
On Saturday, Sept. 30, about 25 people looked on as Richard DeVries, chair of the Wright Landing Committee, unveiled a plaque to honor longtime, former selectman George Richardson as the “founding…
On Sunday, Oct. 15, LincolnHealth’s Obstetrics Department will lead a candlelight vigil to recognize and honor pregnancy and infant loss. The community is invited to participate in this event…
Obituary
Linda Stinson Day, 81, of Chopps Cross Road, Woolwich passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2023 with her family by her side.
A loving wife and mother, Linda always put family first. First…
Obituary
Daniel Parker Jameson, 97, of Boothbay Harbor, husband of the late Shirley K. Jameson, passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2023 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.
Dan was born on…
