Movies and trains have a long and productive relationship; more than 300 films have captured the anticipation and thrill of leaving, traveling, and returning by train.
From May 6-11, a…
News
On Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m., Wiscasset's Museum in the Streets Committee will offer Boom to Bust and Back Again, a free walking tour held as part of the global Jane’s Walk festival of free…
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will host Imke Schessler-Jandreau, newly-elected vice chair for the Maine Democratic State Committee (DSC), at its next meeting…
Did Alna’s Sherry Lyons think rallying in support of libraries might help to save their federal aid?
In the sun and wind next to Route One in Wiscasset April 10, Lyons explained, she…
Obituary
Charles Winship ReedSr. of Alna and formerly Wiscasset, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, surrounded by family,…
Pier 1 Pizza & Pub recently donated $500 to Midcoast Humane after raising money through the business's weekly trivia night since November. Family-friendly trivia is held every Tuesday at 7 p.m…
The week of March 31 saw a tumultuous turn of events as the Trump administration launched sweeping tariffs on trading partners across the world, many who have responded in turn. So far…
Press release
Beginning in September 2025, pre-K students with disabilities will receive the services they need right at Wiscasset Elementary School. Currently, students with identified needs, such as speech or…
Obituary
Glenn Michael Dalton, 68 of Winship Green Nursing Home, Bath died April 9, 2025.
He was born in Damariscotta on Feb. 1, 1957, a son of Gerald L. and Priscilla C. (Colby) Dalton.
…
Obituary
Monica Denise Browne, 70, of Hull, Massachusetts, formerly of the Boothbay region, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 1, 2025, with her two children, Brendan and Jessica Browne, by…
Press release
The Town of Wiscasset is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top-ranked small towns in the Northeast in the prestigious USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. Claiming the No. 6 spot,…
On April 17, Maundy Thursday, a Communion and Tenebrae service will be held at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Wiscasset. The Tenebrae, a service of increasing darkness, is an account…
Governor Janet Mills swore in Carl…
Town of Edgecomb
Old County Road residents hoped Edgecomb selectmen would assist them in repairing their severely degraded private way marked with erosion and potholes, but they were mistaken. On April 1,…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 225 calls for service for the period of April 1 and April 8. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 3,821 calls for service.
…Feed Our Scholars (FOS) is excited to announce a fun event to raise funds for its mission of providing bags of weekend food for participating Wiscasset Elementary School students. On Friday, May 2…
The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, April 23, at the Water of Life Lutheran Church, 618 US-1,…
A unique adventure awaits anyone fascinated by trains and who is a fan of time spent outdoors. History buffs interested in exploring a new slice of local history will also want to get on board! A…
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for March 15-31:
Arrests/Summonses
On March 17, Harry Pierce, 46, of…
Domestic abuse is one of the most difficult challenges facing our communities today. Join New Hope Midcoast, midcoast Maine’s Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on…
Generation Z (born between 1995 and mid 2010s) is more depressed, more anxious and more suicidal than past generations, according to a lecture Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and other…
Garden Club of Wiscasset recently worked with fourth grade students at Wiscasset Elementary School to plant the first seeds for the school’s new square foot garden.
The students, guided by…
Monday morning, April 7, Wiscasset announced the following:
Due to an unexpected staffing issue, the town office will close between 12:30 and 1:30 and close for the day at 4:30.
Obituary
Thomas C. "Tom" Boudin, 71, of Edgecomb, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at Mass General Hospital in Boston following a long illness. He was a loving…
'These are tough times and Maine is in the cross-hairs'
AUGUSTA — The mood was defiant…
The Edgecomb Community Church, UCC will be holding regular worship services during Holy Week beginning with a Palm Sunday Service on April 13, at 9:30 …
Wiscasset residents will vote June 10 on the proposed $15.6 million budget, up $672,689, or 4.5%, from last year’s. Selectmen April 1 nodded the warrant voters will face at the polls.
The…
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is pleased to announce a Firearms Hunter Safety Course that will be hosted by Boothbay Region Fish and Game Association.
The class is…
Obituary
"Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails, across the sea of years…” Robert Plant
Bertha Cooney Gardner, 70, of Westport Island, Maine passed away peacefully on…
Woolwich voters will consider a 2025-2026 town budget of $2.75 million at their annual town meeting. The budget proposed by the selectboard is $187,000 higher than last year. The board finalized…
Obituary
Rebecca A. Lewis, 84, died at her home in Boothbay on April 1, 2025.
Rebecca was born Sept. 14, 1940 in Boothbay Harbor to Roy Nelson and Thelma (Davis) Nelson. Rebecca grew up in…
A computer glitch is the apparent cause delaying federal grant payments to Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies around the U.S. Treasurer Michelle Richardson…
We are excited to announce the Maine State Aquarium opens on Wednesday, June 11! Our hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. We are closed on federal holidays. You can find our…
Millions of workdays are lost due to domestic abuse. Employees miss work because they are injured, denied access to transportation,…
Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Bruce Ibargüen Tyler of Farmington, Maine on March 28, 2025. He died peacefully at home under the care of his wife and children. He…
Obituary
Pamela Gilchrist Munnell, 61, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Pam grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts where she graduated from Dana Hall and…
Since 1989, Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway has grown from an ambitious dream and a single building on Cross Road in Alna, to one of the nation's foremost heritage Railways: a…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 261 calls for service for the period of March 25 and April 1. Year to date, LCSO has…
Obituary
Robert B. Emerson (Bob, Bobby, Bump, Papa), 84, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025 at his home in Woolwich.
He was born in Bath on April 3, 1940, a son of John Emerson and Helen (…
Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in March:
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Wiscasset announced the following at wiscassetme.myrec.com:
Join us and our friend the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 19 for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Our Easter Egg Hunt is open to all…
Obituary
Carol Elizabeth Deetjen of Boothbay Harbor passed away at Saint Andrews Village, on March,…
Obituary
Dr. Lynda Mickelsen McClellan, 57, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2025.
Born on June 12, 1967, in Idaho Falls,…
The Role of Policy & Community in Recovery
Thursday, April 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (screening at 6 p.m.)
The…
Alna selectmen
Sarah Perkins' last day as Alna's town clerk is June 26, according to her resignation letter Third Selectman Coreysha Stone read from on March 27. First Selectman Nick Johnston had just announced…
This year’s Earth Day Celebration at Wiscasset Community Center (242 Gardiner Road) returns on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a lineup of local community groups and businesses,…
Obituary
Suzanne Trowbridge Cooney died peacefully in the early morning hours on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home in Waldoboro, Maine. Her husband of over 60 years…
Obituary
Richard C. Forrest, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 26, 2025. His life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and a deep commitment to his family, friends, and the community…
