“Should we stay or should we go?”
Wiscasset Wastewater Superintendent Rob Lalli said Sept. 29, the options of building a wall and taking other steps, versus moving the plant – and, if so,…
News
The deadline for submissions for the Oct. 13 edition is 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7.
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Don't miss this weekend at Boothbay Railway Village! Over 50 amazing vendors featuring art, handmades and vintage! Plus all of the newest fall inventory at…
Press release
Post offices across the state will be closed on Monday, Oct.. 10, in honor of the federal holiday Columbus Day and the local celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day. Retail services will be…
With the heating season starting, and with fuel prices at an all time high, more of you will be using wood as an alternate source of heat.
It is critical that you have your chimney…
Obituary
Eileen Diann Brewer Barter, born Feb. 9, 1954, in Trenton, New Jersey to Edwin and Lorraine Brewer, passed away peacefully with her loving husband and children by her side on Sept. 30, 2022 at St…
Pet owners gathered on Wiscasset’s town common on behalf of their furry friends during the annual Blessing of the Animals Sunday afternoon.
Sunday afternoon’s ceremony was conducted by…
Obituary
Robert W. “Bob” Pike, 90, of Boothbay, Maine passed away at Maine Medical Center in Portland on Sept. 26, 2022.
He was born on Aug. 28, 1932, to Ephraim and Sarah (Lewis) Pike in Boston,…
To better serve the public, the Lincoln County Republican Committee opened their second headquarters on Oct. 2.
Headquarters II is located on Route 1 in Damariscotta just east of the N.C…
Obituary
Norman F. Breitner, former Director of Information Services at Maine State Housing Authority, died on Sept. 19, 2022 after living with lung cancer for over four years. He was 77.
Norm was…
At the June Wiscasset Art Walk, Topsham’s Heather MacLeod played her penne whistle. She crossed Main Street and joined in some impromptu playing with other musicians. Sept. 29, she was spectating…
The Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in September:
Alna: PNC Bank National Association and Ranta, Richard J. to Federal…
MaineHousing Thursday announced it had paused accepting new applications to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program as the agency awaits word on its request for additional federal funding.
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Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District as one opening on its five-member Board of Supervisors. The volunteer board, which is responsible for guiding the District’s business affairs…
‘Your voice needs to be heard, your ideas and personal impacts need to be shared’
Please see the notice below from NOAA regarding an in-person scoping session in Maine. NOAA has scheduled this scoping session because Governor Mills worked with the Secretary of Commerce to…
The Railway Village Museum prepares for another vibrant fall and holiday season with a collection of community favorite events.
Family Harvest Day, Oct. 1: This fall celebration is a long-…
Obituary
Helen Matheny St. Clair died peacefully in her Boothbay Harbor home on Sept. 6, 2022 at the age of 91. She died as she lived: lovingly cared for by her children Nancy St. Clair, James St. Clair,…
NRA endorses LePage, gives improved grade to Mills
After a downgrade in her first campaign, Gov. Janet Mills’ ranking with one of the most prominent gun lobbying organizations increased this year without much fanfare — reflecting the changing…
Obituary
Pieternella den Broeder Harris died peacefully Sept. 9, 2022 at the Gregory Wing of St. Andrews Village.
She was born Oct. 26, 1935 in The Hague, Netherlands and grew up in The Hague. To…
Obituary
David “Dave” Atherton Warren, 90, passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2022 at his home in Sanford, Maine. He was the husband of Marijean Warren (Vigneault Whittemore), and the son of the late J.A…
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) has announced the date, time and location for this year’s Rally for Democracy. The event takes place rain or shine on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 7…
Obituary
James Dean Wahlstrom, 75, was born in Storm Lake, Iowa on July 7, 1947, the son of Reuben and Bertha Wahlstrom. He graduated from…
Obituary
Shirley Ann Main, 86 of Wiscasset, passed away on the morning of Sept. 14, 2022 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor after a period of declining health.
Shirley was born in Worcester…
Most Woolwich property owners can expect their property tax bills to be close to, or a little higher than last year. The select board set this year’s tax rate Monday afternoon…
Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Robert “Bob” England said the department needs students’ families to fill out meal applications even though school meals are free again in Maine this year. It…
The chair of Westport Island’s road committee, Jim Cromwell, has agreed to be the town’s road commissioner, Westport Island Second Selectman and board chair Jeff Tarbox said Tuesday.
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Wiscasset planning board
J.V. Properties’ proposed expansion of NAPA Auto Parts, 693 Bath Road, passed Monday night, Wiscasset Planning Board Chair Karl Olson said after the meeting. The meeting at the town office was…
Westport Island officials and others gathered Saturday at Morton “Mort” and Patti Mendes’ home to…
Jane G. Spear, 99, died May 31, 2022 at Gregory Wing in Boothbay Harbor. She missed her 100th birthday by 12 days.
A service to celebrate Jane’s life will be held at St. Columba’s…
Obituary
Bani (Bonnie) Rosario Witt, 47, passed away on Aug. 30, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine from ovarian cancer.
Bani was born in Lima, Peru Feb. 13, 1975 and moved to the United…
Restorative Justice Maine already has a foothold in two neighboring coastal counties and is looking to make a third in Lincoln. On Sept. 20, Director Kathy Durbin-Leighton and her team sought…
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is continuing its mission of preventing veteran suicide by working with community organizations across country, including the Maine Bureau…
Lincoln County Television invites the public to The Waldo Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. for a non-partisan, informational Candidates Forum. This one-hour forum will give…
Obituary
Robert Earl Hussey of Wiscasset passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 15, 2022. He was only 58. His family is both shocked and devastated by his death.
Robert was born Jan. 24, 1964 in Liberty…
Town of Edgecomb
The Charles & Constance Schmid Land Preserve located in Edgecomb held a raffle and fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Blanchard’s Creamery. The purpose of this was to raise money for the…
Wiscasset selectmen
No one spoke Sept. 20 for or against tapping surplus for the $23,982 overdraft in Parks and Recreation’s last…
Samantha Crawford said via email Sept. 22, she continues to be “speechless and very blessed” by the support people are showing as daughter Angelina, 12, works to recover from the June stroke that…
Lincoln County towns will have a couple options in seeking broadband grants over the next two years. Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission is developing a broadband grant application for…
Still looking to land a town clerk, Alna selectmen have a new plan. Sept. 21, they set a 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 special town meeting at the fire station. The lone article, after picking the…
Edgecomb selectmen agreed to provide mowing and cleanup in 2023 for Highland Cemetery on Dodge Road. On Sept. 19, selectmen voted unanimously to serve as a stop-gap measure for the defunct…
Lincoln County Communications has only nine of 16 jobs filled. On Sept. 20, Director Tara Doe reported the addition of one new emergency dispatcher and the departure of another. Doe reported…
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all of God's creatures, over 20 churches around Maine will hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services.
St…
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to have Morganne Price and Anna Blank join the staff this month. Both bring a wealth of experience, talent and passion to the organization.
Morganne Price…
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be co-hosting the third annual Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down during the month of October. The…
Leaders of the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) marked the kick off of the fall campaign with a…
Though the 2022 Windjammer Days were over months ago, expect one final blast of wind in your sails come early next month. Spanish Tall Ship Nao Trinidad will port in Boothbay Harbor…
The Lincoln County News, in partnership with the Boothbay Register will host four forums with candidates for local legislative districts, as well as for county commissioner, in the…
A burial service for Major Patrick Kendley, who passed away on Aug. 8, 2022, will be held on Friday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Avenue, Augusta. Hall’s of…
Whether you’re just starting out or you have years of experience, LincolnHealth may have a job that’s right for you – and you could be in a position for a job offer the same day you meet with us…
A statement acknowledging Native Americans will become a permanent part of Woolwich’s annual town report. Pat Lewis of Barley Neck Road suggested the select board pass a resolution recognizing…
