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The United Way of Mid Coast Maine launched its annual campaign on Sept. 10 at an outside event at the Maine Maritime Museum with guests from Bath Iron Works, Mid Coast-Park View Health, Lincoln…

First National Bank’s Chief Information Officer, Tammy Plummer, was recently presented Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s honored Patriot Award.

The Patriot Award reflects the…

Obituary

Peter Lincoln Rines, 59, of Wiscasset, passed away on the afternoon of Sept. 8, 2021, following a long illness, surrounded by his loved ones. 

Peter was born in Damariscotta, Maine on Aug.…

WALDOBORO — The Maine Federation of Firefighters held its annual parade in Waldoboro, Saturday, September 11, 2021. 

Prior to the parade, 48 entries were on the roster for the parade, which…

Two and a half hours into Saturday’s four-hour, free barbecue for veterans and their families, American Legion Post 54 member and Navy veteran Neil Page had grilled 21 hot dogs and 22 burgers. “…

Boothbay Harbor Fire Department remembered 9/11 with this display at Sherman Field at Boothbay Region High School.

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…

One of the most effective things that criminals can do to gain your confidence is impersonate an organization that you do business with and trust. Sadly, no one is immune from this. Not even AARP…

Press release

The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta committee announced on Friday, Sept. 10 that all events are canceled this year, except the deployment of giant pumpkins on Main Street, all decorated by…

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…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will be offering the Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training on Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Lt. Rand Maker and Mark Bridgham will be…

Obituary

John Whitney Wagner, 66, died unexpectedly but peacefully on Aug. 15, 2021, with his wife Barbara by his side.

He was born Oct. 25, 1954 in Tarrytown, New York, to Edward and Audrey…

It’s been two decades since Schmid Preserve’s forest management plan has been updated, but that will change this fall. Schmid Advisory Board Chairman Lisa McSwain told Edgecomb selectmen Sept. 7,…

Alna selectmen

Drawing five bidders to engineer work at the Ben Brook bridge on Egypt Road was “pretty awesome,” Alna Third Selectman Charlie Culbertson said over Zoom Wednesday night, Sept. 8. Selectmen said…

LincolnHealth reported 21 new cases out of 485 tests for the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 5. Totals remain steady while the amount of testing has varied over the past several weeks resulting in…

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

James Glendon Lowe, 72, Boothbay passed away at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine on Sept. 3, 2021.

He was born Feb. 9, 1949 in Bangor, the son of Madeline Theo Brown and Glendon Lowe…

Obituary

Blanche Antoinette Plumstead “Bee” King, 97, of King Phillips Trail in East Boothbay died Sept. 4, 2021 at St. Andrews Village in…

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…

Woolwich selectmen

Woolwich could eventually have two businesses less than a mile apart on Route 1 selling recreational marijuana. Following a public hearing with no comments in support or opposition Tuesday night,…

Obituary

Jennifer Cory Winslow passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 14, 2021 at her residence in Key Largo, Florida.

She was born Sept. 6,1969 in Biddeford, Maine. She grew up…

Wiscasset selectmen

Wiscasset selectmen Tuesday night set the property tax rate at $20.08 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, a four-cent drop from last year’s rate. Meeting on Zoom, the board took two votes…

Another Lincoln County deputy sheriff has left the department. Sheriff Todd Brackett announced Sept. 7, Deputy David Bellows submitted his resignation. Bellows has been on administrative leave…

Woolwich resident and now Wiscasset Municipal Airport Manager Rick Tetrev was in his office as Bath-Brunswick Region Chamber of Commerce’s executive director Sept. 11, 2001, when wife Cecille…

Besides being Wiscasset’s first school day with all students attending daily again, for two new Wiscasset girls, Tuesday was also their first day learning in Wiscasset schools.

They moved…

An exciting variety of auction and raffle items will be part of the St. Giles Jump Into Fall event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday Sept. 18, on the church grounds under the pines at 72 Gardiner Road…

On Saturday, Sept. 11, Topsham will be honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks with a Memorial Tribute to begin at 8:30 a.m. at the flagpole center of the Town Hall and at the Public Service…

Two weeks ago, the When And If returned home to Wiscasset harbor for the first time in 80 years to cannon salutes and cheers. The long blue trailing pennant that is only flown for a…

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites community members to attend their annual Meeting and Membership Celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bath Freight Shed. Join KELT’s Board of…

John Webster of Orne’s Candy Store, Boothbay Harbor recently received mail that looked suspicious (see photo).

“It was mailed to me with a return envelope,” said Webster.

Webster…

The Railway Village Museum will partner with several non- profit organizations this fall season, offering a collection of festive events with Covid safety protocols as top priority.

“Fall…

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Maine Days have become a family tradition for many of the state’s residents. Historically held over Memorial Day Weekend, Maine Days welcomes Maine residents to…

An hour and a half into a fundraiser for Dean Snell Cancer Foundation Saturday, Laila Dicus had walked 10 laps over the Wiscasset Speedway track. And the Wiscasset 14-year-old was still smiling,…

For 30 years, Paul Sherman’s career has spanned working in employees’ benefits with notable insurance carriers Unum, Cigna, AIG and Allstate. He is now turning his focus to a new enterprise: Blue…

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…

The COVID pandemic brought countless things into our lives that we were just fine without. However, a few things — like working from home — actually made life a little easier for…

Please plan to join the members of the Edgecomb Fire Department for our pancake breakfast. It will be held at the Edgecomb Fire Station on Saturday, Sept. 18. We will be serving breakfast,…

Obituary

Janet Simmons Hatch passed away on Aug. 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. While the last year was difficult, Janet battled her health challenges with bravery and grace. She was a…

Plans call for Wiscasset selectmen to set this year’s property tax rate Tuesday night, Sept. 7 over Zoom. None of the options Town Manager Dennis Simmons has laid out would raise the rate over…

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…

Lincoln County Historical Association

Susan Jerome’s talk “my fingers on the canvas move….” will explore how samplers are an expression of American culture and folklore

Lincoln County Historical…

PRESS RELEASE

The Mills Administration announced Sept. 2 $146 million in state and federal funding for Maine nursing and residential care facilities, adult family care homes, and hospitals. The funds will…

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…

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association has announced it will not move forward with an in-person Common Ground Country Fair this year. Executive Director Sarah Alexander said, “The…

LincolnHealth reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 for the week of Aug. 23; 381 tests were administered, down from 456 the previous week, bringing the percent-positive up to 5.25%.

Director of…

Water Street from Fore Street to the small parking lot, so the area in front of Water Street Kitchen & Bar, will be closed to traffic Friday, Sept. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wiscasset Town…

The Hot Spot Diner, the former Ship’s Chow Hall, at 277 Bath Road, Wiscasset is no more, and the property’s owners would like to see it stay a restaurant, Midcoast Properties General Manager Linda…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

The Fall Foliage Festival will celebrate its 53rd season at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum on Oct. 9 and 10. The popular event features dozens of artisans, makers and crafters, as well as…