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After originally opening its doors in 1976 in the quaint waterfront town of Boothbay Harbor, McSeagull’s Restaurant debuted the newly renovated interior on…

All letters or other submissions pertaining to Wiscasset’s and Westport Island’s June 13 elections or Wiscasset’s June 13 town meeting vote must be received by 4 p.m. Friday, May 26. 

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 197 calls for service for the period of May 16 to May 23. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,113 calls for service.

The Sheriff’ s…

First National Bank recently announced it has made donations totaling $2,800 to 14 emergency medical service organizations in the bank’s market area in response to National EMS Week.

In…

Maine Preservation, partnering for a fourth year with The 1772 Foundation, awarded one-for-one matching grants totaling $128,952 to 17 non-profit organizations maintaining historic buildings in…

For seven years, Mike Smith has taught local sixth graders an important historical lesson. Each year, the Edgecomb selectman has organized a special event where Edgecomb Eddy sixth graders plant…

Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for May 1-15:

Arrests/summonses

May 1, Thomas Ring, 72, of Harpswell was arrested for Warrant Arrest, by Chief Lawrence…

Alna selectmen

Alna selectmen on May 18 agreed to hold a hearing on a resident’s complaint that one selectman broke the board’s ethics policy.

Second Selectman Steve Graham said Ralph Hilton has brought…

Wiscasset selectmen

Two years ago, Susan Murray moved to Wiscasset from Pennsylvania. Tuesday night, May 16, she stepped up to the microphone at the selectmen’s…

Bailey, a 2-year-old mix terrier, is the newest arrival at the Midcoast Humane shelter in Edgecomb. He is a stray dog found by an animal control officer. Bailey joins 30 other dogs, 22 cats, four…

This month's Celebrate CTL! Auction was a big success! Faculty, caregivers, and community members enjoyed an exciting evening connecting as a community and raising funds for the Center for…

A memorial service for Thomas Tavenner Sr., who passed away on Dec. 5, 2022, will be held on Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Avenue,…

A graveside service for Elaine Merrill Grover, 84,  who passed away on March 18, 2023, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 4 at…

On May 16, Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett began his report to commissioners with an apology. Brackett forgot to seek commissioners’ approval for out-of-state travel for his department…

John and Sara Berkeley have completed a two- and half-year renovation of Boothbay Playhouse and hosted an open house Saturday, May 20, to showcase their venue and trusted service partners. Knowing…

On Tuesday, May 23, there will be a candidates forum for the Wiscasset selectmen election candidates, resident Linda Winterberg announced. She said a group of concerned citizens organized the…

Michael Maxim won the open selectman’s seat May 20 in Edgecomb. He defeated Amy Winston, 57-49, and Paula Swetland received 18 write-in votes and won a planning board term. Town Clerk Claudia…

Lincoln County Historical Association will carry out its 69th commemoration of Memorial Day at Pownalborough Court House in Dresden Monday, May 29. The gathering will be called together at 23…

The University of Maine at Orono will host over 1,500 Special Olympics Maine athletes, coaches, and volunteers for the 2023 State Summer Games on June 9-11.

This year’s most cherished two-…

Obituary

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Charles David Winslow of Southport passed away at Miles Memorial Hospital with loved ones by his side. David was 61.

David was born at St. Andrews Hospital in…

The late April torrential rainfall is bringing more than May flowers to Edgcomb. On April 30, the heavy rain resulted in significant damage to Spring Hill Farm, Cross Point and Mt. Hunger roads.…

The Maine Tourism Association (MTA) held its 101st annual meeting on May 16, 2023, at Sebasco Harbor Resort in Phippsburg, where lobsters were on the agenda and the menu.

It’s mid-May on Sprucehead Island, and Bob Baines and crew are wrapping up their 2023 kelp harvest. Baines farms four acres near the Lower Gangway Ledge, 13,000 feet of line for a haul of about 50…

Lincoln County Historical Association presents an online talk by author Amy Truesdell on Thursday, May 25 at 5:30 p.m. Truesdell will discuss her new book, “From Binghamton to the Battlefield: The…

Woolwich voters decided to keep their ambulance service rather than hire Bath Fire & Rescue at their annual town meeting, Wednesday evening, May 17. They approved monies for providing…

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Occupation: Attorney, mediator, filmmaker

Education: B.A. Wellesley College, J.D. Hastings College of the Law

Political History (Board, Committees, other): In that…

Address: 17 Ferry Road

Occupation: Retired military. President of DeVries Consultants and Financial Group, Inc.

Education: Masters in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Naval…

Address:​ Westport Island

Occupation: I served as the Town Clerk for…

Occupation:  Small business owner: Home renovations

Education: Associates degree…

The Boothbay Register office will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Please note: the deadline for submissions — including all press releases, ads and columns — for the…

Address: 69 Fowle Hill Road

Occupation: Medical Secretary 

Education: BA in English from Smith College, Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from…

Occupation: Student, Stonecoast MFA Program for Creative Writing at the University of Southern Maine. Previously, 20 years working with individuals with behavior problems, with…

Michael Maxim and Amy Winston are vying for the three-year seat on the Edgecomb Board of Selectmen on Saturday, May 20 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Edgecomb Town Hall.

Address: 21 Middle St.

Occupation: Semi-Retired

Education: Anna Maria College​​, MBA. Anna Maria College​​  Business Administration. University of Rhode Island​, Business…

Address: Old Bath Road

Occupation: Director, Wiscasset Public Library

Education: University of Maine Augusta

Political History (Board, Committees, other): Wiscasset Budget…

Address: 2 Morton St.

Occupation: Writer, Editor, Professional Pianist

Education: B.M./M.M. in Music Theory & Composition; PhD,…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 217 calls for service for the period of May 9 to May 16. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 3,916 calls for service.

Summons

A…

The third Saturday of May in Edgecomb is traditionally time for the town meeting, but this spring the town is having an untraditional election. Selectmen opted for a town meeting referendum to…

The time has come to say farewell to Lincoln County and our winter port of Wiscasset. The crew will ship out early May 19,  about 6 a.m…
Press release

We have been hard at work on the East side this winter! We knew we had a few things to do… We have built over 40 new docks which are now built to have the power lines underneath the boards to…

With waterfront plans being discussed for repaving launch ramps, installing a pump-out station, and shoring up the seawall next to the recreation pier this summer, the management…

Obituary

Richard “Dickie” Edward Leeman Jr., 61, of Middle Road, Boothbay Harbor passed peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in…

Wendy Pieh for House District 45

Wendy Pieh, candidate for House District 45, knocked on Door 1700 this week! She has been driving the roads of the district of Waldoboro, Bremen, Washington and Friendship with her Gazetteer at…

Obituary

Joel Baker Stevens, a longtime Boothbay resident, died May 6, 2023 in Panama City, Florida, surrounded by the love of his family and many friends. He was 85.

Mr. Stevens was born in…

Obituary

Karen M. Maguire, 63, of Parker Head Road, Phippsburg died May 3, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Bogota, Columbia on Sept. 25, 1959, a daughter of…

Obituary

On May 4, 2023, Bill Wylie, 72, of Boothbay passed away while in hospice care at Sussman House in Rockport.  His passing ended a courageous, years-long battle with cancer.

As his…

Lincoln County Historical Society

Last summer’s exhibition at The Old Jail Museum in Wiscasset — featuring Madam Sally Wood, Maine’s first woman novelist and an early-19th century resident of Wiscasset, along with over 30 other…

Death notice

David Winslow, 61, of Southport and Falmouth, passed away at LincolnHealth Miles Campus in Damariscotta on May 13, 2023. Hall’s of Boothbay has care of the arrangements. A full obituary will be…

“Just superb,” Wiscasset’s Julie Olsen said.

“A perfect day for planting,” Bath’s Margaret Leitch Copeland said.

“Could not be better,” with the breeze and without bugs, Wiscasset’…

The next court appearance for a Boothbay Harbor man facing three felony charges stemming…