Years ago, when Faye Shea wanted help with her “Saving Our Stars” project, she asked herself, “Who’s the most patriotic woman I know,” Shea recalled in the sun at the veterans wall in Wiscasset…

Lincoln County Historical Association’s Community Day will offer free admission at the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, The Old Jail & Museum in Wiscasset, and the Pownalborough Court House…

Building on the momentum of last year’s successful cleanup of the ash ponds, the Wiscasset selectboard authorized Town Manager Dennis Simmons to work…

Midcoast Literacy held its annual Meeting and Celebration in Bath on May 21, celebrating 53 years of providing free literacy services in Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and northern Cumberland counties. The…

This is not an ordinary obituary, because Tracy was not an ordinary person. She was extraordinary. Born Tracy Ann Lindemann on May 18, 1963, she entered this world in the Year of the Rabbit.…

May 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $16,222,850 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in Maine…

Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to party Thursday night, June 15, and welcomes the public to join in – grownups only, as there is a cash bar – for its annual meeting, with an extra…

Hearty Roots (HR), a Bristol-based nonprofit dedicated to improving children’s lives through social-emotional learning and outdoor adventure programs, has launched a $1.5 million capital campaign…

Newagen Seaside Inn will host the 20th annual Southport Firemen’s Dinner on Wednesday, May 31 starting with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in The Pub at 5:30 p.m.  Dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m. in…

A celebration of life for Robert “Bob” Blackman, who passed away on Feb. 13, 2023, will be held on Saturday, June 17 at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, from 1 to…

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…

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…

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

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…

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-…

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

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

Address: 17 Ferry Road

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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…

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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.

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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…

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.

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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…