Applications close Aug. 16 for Wiscasset’s school study committee. Still being sought are three at large members; plus a parent of a current student; a teacher or administrator; and a Wiscasset…
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Westport Island selectmen
Westport Island selectmen learned Monday, Charter Communications has requested a contract directly with the town rather than through ConnectME Authority. In April, the town approved seeking a…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Monitor has a new editor and executive director: Eric Conrad, a veteran Maine journalist and communications professional.
The Maine Monitor was founded in 2009, as non-…
Edgecomb will not deviate from its town-acquired property policy, after all. On Aug. 6, selectmen voted to reconsider their action taken July 26 to accept all bids for a Gleason Road property…
OBD 2021 Vintage Car Show organizers announced that the annual event that showcases collectible automobiles, trucks and motorcycles will be named for two longtime supporters who passed away since…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
Visitors to Lincoln County Historical Association’s Chapman-Hall House historic site at the head of Main Street in Damariscotta will have an opportunity to “…
Obituary
Tomi Erskine of Victoria, Texas passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2021 from head injuries caused from a fall.
Tomi was born at Miles Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine on July 15, 1958,…
Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in June:
Alna: Fairservice, Carolyn A. to Fairservice, Michael O.; Barry, Starr A. to…
Obituary
Tim Merrill, 55, of Wiscasset passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Aug. 5, 2021 at the LincolnHealth - Miles Campus in Damariscotta.
He was born in Bath, Maine…
The Maine Arts Commission has awarded two grants to Wiscasset Creative Alliance to support community-building activities in and around Wiscasset Village.
The Alliance is an ‘umbrella’ non-…
Soon the marquee above Harbor Theater will be advertising the first film to screen since mid-March 2020: “On Broadway.” Plans are set for reopening on or around Sept. 17. The date will depend on…
Obituary
Scott D. Greenleaf was born on Jan. 6, 1974, and sadly passed away unexpectedly at age 47 on Aug. 5, 2021.
He is loved and missed by family and by his many friends, and he loved them…
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph M. Provissiero Jr. Joe, 81, passed away on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta , Georgia while undergoing treatment for peripheral T cell…
The Edgecomb Fire Department will hold its second annual Fish Fry fundraiser at the Edgecomb Fire Station, 473 Boothbay Road, Edgecomb on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The menu…
OBD Vintage Car Show organizers report an “outstanding” community response to the upcoming 2021 OBD Vintage Car Show, to be held on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bristol…
Alna selectmen
Alna Third Selectman Charles Culbertson said Aug. 5, he was “dead wrong” last month when he said the board could put a moratorium, or hold, on certain building permits.
It cannot; a…
The Edgecomb Planning Board moved closer to tying up a couple loose ends on a new solar power project. In March, the board conditionally approved a New York City-based power company’s application…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
If you’re trying to squeeze in a summer trip before Labor Day, it’s buyer beware when hunting for that last-minute deal. Great travel deals can be found online but you can also find scammers…
Tristan Koehling never had the chance to eat at Miss Wiscasset Diner. “But from what I understand, it was a good place to eat.”
The Bath man is working to make 762 Bath Road a good place…
Press release
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced the order of the three questions on the November 2, 2021 Referendum Election Aug. 6. The order of the questions was determined according to Maine…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
For the fourth year running, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will host educator and nature photographer Samuel Jaffe and The Caterpillar Lab, Aug. 19-27 (with a break on Monday, Aug.23). A…
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for July 15-31:
Arrests
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The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency announced Aug. 5 the arrests of two Jefferson men for drug trafficking after a six-month investigation.
Arrested were Gary Beverage, 46, of Jefferson,…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce members came together Aug. 3 to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Maine Tasting…
The Lincoln Arts Festival concerts scheduled for Friday, Aug. 6, and Sunday. Aug. 8, at the Congregational Church in Boothbay Harbor,…
A giant pool of ping pong balls may be found in Adams Pond as part of environmental hazmat (hazardous materials) training. Aug. 3, Lincoln County commissioners approved a request for a matching $5…
Selectmen raised questions about the 50-year-old Wiscasset Municipal Airport Aug. 3. First, when Airport Manager Rick Tetrev said he was working on how to fund work on the fuel farm, Selectman…
Obituary
Clovis S. Kennedy, 65, of Boothbay Harbor, Maine passed away on July 29, 2021 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine.
Clovis grew up in Farmington and Boothbay, attended local schools…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
Our hearts go out to the Crocker family. We didn't know Kimberly personally but heard she was a bright light in the community.
Starting today we will be offering the “Beacon of Light”…
When and If, an 82-year old Wiscasset-built schooner, returns to her original home port as the centerpiece of Wiscasset’s Schoonerfest 2021.
Designed by renowned ship designer…
Obituary
On July 28, 2021, at the age of 83, Marilynn Berry Sewall, entered the glorious gates of heaven. She was welcomed by Jesus, her life-long friend and savior. We are confident her arrival also…
Obituary
Roger Danforth Severance worked long and hard to do good in this world. He endured seven years of pulmonary fibrosis with grace and humor. He died at home in Portland, Maine, on…
The emergency need for lifesaving blood continues this summer. Binnie Media is supporting the American Red Cross through this challenging time with their 4th annual Out For Blood event with…
In Edgecomb, the select board has returned to in-person meetings with public attendance, and so has the planning board. Both boards did so this summer after deciding against continuing Zoom…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
LincolnHealth reported an uptick in COVID-19 testing and positive cases Aug. 3. After a three-week streak of no positive cases ended July 12 with a single case, six more were reported the…
Due to a staffing shortage, the Wiscasset town office will not open until 8:30 a.m. Thursday Aug. 5 and will be closed from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. We will resume…
MaineHealth
MaineHealth announced Aug. 3 it will require COVID-19 vaccination for all care team members as a condition of employment. The new rule, which will have few exceptions including consideration for…
Obituary
Elizabeth (Wood) Loemker Furber died in the early morning of July 21, 2021 at her home in Southport, Maine, attended by her sons, Bill, Tom and Win.
Liz was born in New York City on Sept.…
First National Bank is proud to announce the winners of its 14th annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Fifteen color photographs have been chosen from over 250 entries, and each winning…
Friends of Thai Daughters’ (FTD) Raise the Roof Sweet Sixteen Celebration raised $230,000 in just over an hour July 31. One hundred fifty people attended the event, in-person or via Zoom to help…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
Obituary
Richard Prescott Butler, 96, of Southport passed away very peacefully at his special Homestead in Southport on July 29, 2021.
He was born on May 24, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to…
Death notice
Clovis S. Kennedy, 65, of Boothbay Harbor passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine.
A full obituary with service details will be published when…
Wiscasset should be proud, and become more conscious of, its rural lands “so that in 50 or 100 years, we’re not just all one big suburban playground,” comprehensive plan committee member Anne…
The rain did not keep people away from the July 29 Wiscasset Art Walk. Shoppers darted in and out of the downpours and many braved the rain to sit and enjoy the music of Downeast Brass.
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