The first-ever Lee Hague Memorial Block Party and Fundraiser, open to the public, will be held Saturday, Aug. 10 at 1 p.m., 90 Road B., Woolwich.
A cornhole tournament and other games, a…
News
New Hope Midcoast’s recent clothing and accessory sale was well-received by local community members and tourists alike. The July 11-13 sale featured new and gently used items from local…
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Hannah Margaret Sieracki, age 34, who died in a tragic accident on July 15, 2024. She was a cherished and caring family member, friend and…
On July 23, selectmen followed Edgecomb firemen’s recommendation to hire Roy Potter as chief. Assistant Chief Roland Abbott told selectmen department volunteers were unanimous in their nomination…
Wiscasset school committee
Wiscasset’s school committee on July 23 kept Jason Putnam as chair and made Jodi Hardwick vice chair.
“Let’s have a nice new year, everybody, please. I think we can all do better, I know…
Maine’s First Ship
Have you seen Virginia out sailing with her rich tanbark sails and her striking black & white chevron pattern on the bulwarks? You might have caught the vessel on the Kennebec or out…
Nicole Poulton is a senior research scientist and the director of the Center for Aquatic Cytometry at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS). On Tuesday, July 23, before an audience of about…
Obituary
Richard Derbert Lewis, aged 92 and 1 day, a longtime resident of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at Piper Shores in Scarborough, Maine…
Join Kate, Laura, Charlotte and Elise on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the life of Ken Culbert, who died Oct. 18, 2023. Words from family will begin at 4:15.
The…
The Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers (KLCB) is pleased to announce a honey bee in-person presentation taking place at Lincoln Academy in the ATEC building on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. Chris…
A Celebration of Life for Joyce A. Sirois, who passed away on June 30, 2024, will now be held at the Boothbay Playhouse, 275 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay on Thursday, Aug. 1, at noon.
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Obituary
Robert Marriner “Bob” Eaton passed away on July 16, 2024, at his home on Southport Island overlooking Cozy Harbor and Sheepscot Bay.
He was born in Boston on January 26, 1926, to Walter…
A bucolic setting at Inn Along the Way, cooperative weather, and over 250 festive guests all contributed to a fabulously successful fundraising event on behalf of Midcoast Conservancy on…
Obituary
Maurice J. Blackwell Sr., 86, of Lisbon passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 at The Hospice House in Auburn surrounded by his family.
He was born Aug. 28, 1937, a son of George and…
A notable increase in for-sale inventory is a positive for buyers of single-family existing homes in Maine. Today, Maine Listings released sales statistics for the month of June, which showed a…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 462 calls for service for the period of July 16 to July 23. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 7,803 calls for service.
Summonses
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Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey will deliver the keynote address for the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC…
On Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. at Wiscasset Middle High School, individuals and families will gather to participate in the third You Are Deeply Loved Color Run. The run is held in memory of Gavin…
Mr. and Mrs. David Boucher are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Mandy to John Cork. The wedding took place June 11, 2024.
The couple were married on the Island of Arran…
Alna selectmen Monday night set this year’s tax rate at $23.35 per $1,000 of assessed valuation — the second year in a row the rate has hiked.
The board tapped 90% of excise taxes to…
Aug. 4, 2024 update: The Rockland area Coast Guard has cancelled public tours of the Eagle.
The USCGC Eagle, a 295-foot, three masted barque carrying over 22,…
On behalf of the Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort, The Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF) invites you to meet our military’s most elite Special Operations Leaders, who are looking…
On Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wiscasset Common will be overflowing with music, food, and an array of tables featuring handcrafted items, treasures, books, baked goods, and jewelry…
Hello Islanders – Wow, what a summer! It's that time of year when we should be relaxing, but every relative, friend and distant acquaintance wants to come visit us. Make the most of it, and come…
Alna selectmen
“The entire situation is disgusting,” Alna Third Selectman Coreysha Stone said July 18. Stone said town funds go to Lincoln County Recycling, which she said serves county towns, and some Alna…
Few people are as uniquely positioned to tell the story of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences’ (BLOS) first 50 years as Dr. Barney Balch, and on July 16, to a crowd of about 160 at the Opera…
Douglas Cornman, chaplain, and Dr. John Zavodny, president, of Maine Seacoast Mission will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, July 28. Jim Swist will serve as…
UPDATE: The driver of the car in this accident was Ray Egan of Boothbay. He was treated and released from the hospital and contacted the newspaper by phone on Tuesday afternoon.
At 8:14 p.…
The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association is hosting its Go Fish! auction fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the magical SaltWater Fields venue in South Thomaston, located…
The long anticipated Route 27 Reconstruction Project will likely begin in mid-August, according to Maine Department of Transportation. State Rep. Holly Stover announced the…
Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office
Update: Chief Deputy Strout told Wiscasset Newspaper Monday in response to an email request for any update, it is his understanding the four occupants of the Chrysler have all been released from…
Finding Our Voices was awarded $10,000 at the Westbrook Strong 5k by Laurie and Gary Rairdon who started the race event 11 years ago to commemorate their son who was killed in domestic violence…
Wiscasset selectmen
Wiscasset selectmen are no longer considering sending voters a firearms discharge ordinance. Public statements, including ones that night, would be grist for a lawsuit the town risks if it passes…
The annual Fort Popham Concert featuring the Bath Municipal Band under the direction of Kathy Downing will be on Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.
This outdoor concert within the walls of…
Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA) is proud to support the residents of Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
On July 22, MMCA…
At 5:45 a.m. Thursday, July 18, Lincoln County Communications received a 911 call for a commercial truck which had rolled over on Route 27 in Boothbay, near Knickerbocker Group.
Salt ’n Spar
I wonder if anyone still tells ghost stories around the campfire? This used to be one of the rites of summertime; like toasting marshmallows and sleeping under the stars when it grew too hot and…
Maine State Music Theater
MSMT is delighted to announce its enchanting summer production of the timeless classic Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Running from July 17 to Aug. 3, this heartwarming musical promises to bring…
A small crowd of about 40 gathered at the Edgecomb Community Church on Sunday, July 14, for a special service honoring Edgecomb’s 250th Anniversary. The service was officiated by their newly hired…
An April Maine Department of Health and Human Services inspection of Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb identified three critical and 11 non-critical violations of Maine Rules Relating to Lodging…
Woolwich selectboard
The Woolwich selectboard acknowledged a significant amount of landscaping was needed around the pedestrian underpass adjacent to the Tanner Square Memorial on Route One. The board visited the…
Should a non-Wiscasset resident on a town committee be a voting member? And should they have to be a taxpayer? Those were some of the issues in selectmen’s public hearing July 16.
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Please join Wayne Farrin and State Sen. Cameron Reny on Tuesday, July 30 as Farrin kicks off his campaign for state representative in the November election. Reny and Farrin are…
What’s better than having a cold one with your best friend? Well, if your best friend has four legs and barks, your options were limited. Now you can take your dog to a brewery and enjoy a cold…
You’re invited to hear about one of Maine’s traditional and most vital businesses, Wednesday, July 24 at the monthly meeting of the Lincoln County Republicans Committee. Dustin…
If you’ve ever wondered about how surgery is performed at LincolnHealth, you can get a closer look at a presentation slated for Monday, July 22 at 9 a.m. in the Arrowsmith Building, 40 Belvedere…
The Maine Coastal Program, a Division of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), has opened registration for the annual Coastal Cleanup. The Coastal Cleanup is a volunteer-driven…
