Geraldine “Gerry” Edgerly of Woolwich passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 17, 2024 at the remarkable age of 101.
Born on Nov. 11, 1922, in Pittsfield, Maine, Gerry's life was a…
News
No occupying of parked vehicles overnight on any street or municipal parking area – including at the waterfront – under rules Wiscasset selectmen nodded Aug. 20. Mulling a ban recently, the…
Celebrate the last day of summer vacation with the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) and Bath at Play with an ice cream social at 11…
Press release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has received $7 million to build the Maine Algal Research…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 415 calls for service for the period of Aug. 13 and Aug. 20. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 9,681 calls for service.
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Hello Islanders. Have you noticed that ever so slight nip in the air? Too soon! It's hard to decide what I love more, a hot Maine summer, or a beautiful Maine fall. They always seem to go too fast…
Weeks after agreeing to set this year’s tax rate at $23.35 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, Alna selectmen on…
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to have conserved “Singing Cove”, 67 acres of undeveloped land north of Mill Rd in Edgecomb. The property consists of…
19 Towns, 19 Stories, a county-wide project created through a massive community effort, begins next week. Including events in each of Lincoln County’s 19 towns from Aug.…
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for Aug. 1- 15:
Arrests/summonses
Aug. 2, Josiah James, 26, of Wiscasset was summonsed for Attaching False Plates, by Officer…
If you have never experienced the grandeur of the Schmid Preserve, or if you want to learn about about the ways of homesteading and farming in early Maine, here is your opportunity!
On…
Press release
Summer is the season of events, galas, and get-togethers here in Maine. One of these events was Newcastle nonprofit Veggies to Table’s “Dîner en Blanc” Auction Fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 11. …
Obituary
Alfred "Al" Barter, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at his Florida home on Aug. 14, 2024, at the age of 71.
Born on June 28, 1953, Al'…
Wiscasset School Department has released its 2024-25 bus schedule.
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Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars is pleased to announce the “success” of our Back-to-School event, Wiscasset Set for Success, held on Aug. 11 at Wiscasset Community Center. “This event would not have…
The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) has announced that Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be its keynote speaker at the upcoming MSBA Bee Fest taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept…
First Congregational Church of Wiscasset is offering to the public a free pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 in Fellowship Hall. Regular and gluten-free pancakes,…
The marvelous desserts offered up for auction at Lincoln County Historical Association’s (LCHA's) Preservation Party always create a bidding frenzy as guests compete to win the decadent…
LincolnHealth was recently recognized by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and Becker’s Hospital Review for its excellence in inpatient care and clinical outcomes…
Death notice
Alfred Barter, 71, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away on Aug. 14, 2024, at his winter home in Estero, Florida. A full obituary will be published when available. A service for Alfred will be held in…
Obituary
Andrew Radcliffe Watts, age 40, beloved son, brother, nephew, and cousin passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2024, at his parent’s summer home in East Boothbay, Maine. …
Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library in partnership with the Opera House on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening with Maine author Paul Doiron. This free, community event will take…
“At the Mercy of Chance” [Breadalbane Publishing July, 2024] is a memoir that recounts a young man’s journey from humble beginnings in small town Illinois to combat in Vietnam. The author, Larry…
Press release
NEWCASTLE, Maine – The Frances Perkins Center has launched a major campaign asking President Biden to designate the Frances Perkins National Historic Landmark in Newcastle, Maine, as the country’s…
First National Bank is proud to announce the winners of its 17th annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Fifteen color photographs have been chosen from hundreds of entries, and each winning…
Obituary
Eugene Alfred Huskins, 77, of Southport passed away peacefully on Aug. 8, 2024 at Bella Point Assisted Living Facility in Freeport, Maine.
Gene grew up on Southport Island and attended…
Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons on Wednesday, Aug. 14 won Maine Town, City & County Management Association (MTCMA)’s Leadership Award. In a surprise that town officials…
International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, is the most extensive annual campaign to end overdose. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which has impacted every community. Too many…
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Curtis E. Harding of Naples, Florida and Boothbay Harbor on July 28, 2024.
Curt was born April 18, 1934 and raised in Sudbury,…
Obituary
Elizabeth Pettengill “Betsy” Edgerton died peacefully in Brunswick, Maine on July 5, 2024 at the age of 88. In her own words, “I’ve had a wonderful life!”
Betsy was born in Portland, Maine…
The Wiscasset Senior Center will be having its annual Lobster Roll Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 4 …
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 508 calls for service for the period of Aug. 6 to Aug. 13. Year to Date, LCSO has responded to 9,266 calls for service.
Summonses
…For the second time since the June meeting where it began to regroup, Wiscasset’s Future of the Schools Ad Hoc Committee will not meet. School committee training is now set for…
Bands for Books is the major annual fundraising activity for The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library. This year, we will celebrate our 10…
Westport Island’s Damian Sedney has a new favorite borsch, better than that of his ancestors’ native Poland, part of Russia when they came to the U.S.
Saturday’s meal was part of a…
Obituary
Josephine “Jo” Wade Glover, 94, passed away on Aug. 8, 2024 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, her family at her side.
Jo was born on Swan Island in the Kennebec River to…
The drawing for the 2024 Fish Ladder Raffle Quilt is just around the corner: It takes place on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Nobleboro Historical Society, 198 Center Street, Nobleboro, at…
Obituary
Judy Lee Rowe, 69, of Meadow Road, Woolwich passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2024, in The Forks.
She was born Dec. 8, 1954, in Bath, the daughter of Frank J. Mosier and Shirley M. (…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee celebrated the grand opening of their headquarters on Aug. 11. The location and trailer are being rented from a local business. The Headquarters is located…
A Celebration of Life for Shale Lee Maynard, who died Feb. 11, 2024, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Vicky Holbrook’s home, 37 Middle Road, Boothbay Harbor. Bring great…
During the September 2022 Wiscasset Art Walk, musicians Chris Lannon and Rick Turcotte were playing their blues and country on the sidewalk when a woman carrying a violin…
Olde Bristol Days, starting with its annual parade and vintage car show, beat the rain on Saturday, Aug. 10 to welcome hundreds of visitors that enjoyed family friendly festivities.…
Edgecomb’s 250th anniversary celebration will live in perpetuity as part of the Congressional Record. On July 23, U.S. Sen Susan Collins (R – Maine)…
Three new members will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on Oct. 19.
Naomi Schalit, John Christie and Larry Mahoney have been selected by the MPA’s Hall of Fame Committee and…
Maine Connectivity Authority’s board on Friday approved two grant awards through the…
Salt ’n Spar
It’s with a heavy heart I note the recent passing of Dean Shea, an old friend and Wiscasset neighbor. I’ll miss his charm, wit, story-telling and commonsense advice. Dean was a great deal of help…
The following post appeared Aug. 8 on Wiscasset’s Facebook page as a “Statement from the Town Administration” and signed by Town Manager Dennis Simmons:
“Recent in-person encounters…
Lincoln County commissioners extended a contract between the town of Boothbay Harbor and the sheriff’s department until Oct. 1 for additional patrols. The sheriff’s department has assisted…
The stark reality of a nearly $6 million combined municipal and school budget representing a 31% increase hit Edgecomb taxpayers Aug. 2. Taxpayers opened their tax bill and saw a mil rate increase…
Wiscasset selectmen
The Nov. 5 ballot vote on moving the sewer and public works facilities is the first of multiple town votes on this, according to Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons Aug. 6 as the…
