“The people of our community need us to increase our gifts, improve our workplace campaigns, and bring in new donors,” said United Way of Mid Coast Maine Campaign Chair Joel Merry at the Campaign…

It was early and the smell of pumpkin pancakes filled the air as the Lincoln County Animal Shelter fundraiser got under way at the Boothbay Common Saturday, Sept. 15. Vendors were…

According to District Attorney Jon Liberman, District VI, which includes Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties, is being considered for an adult drug and treatment court in one to two years…

Harbor Theater is celebrating its first year as a non-profit with a special screening of the award-winning film, “The Shepherdess of the Glaciers,’ on Sunday, Sept. 30, 4-6:30 p.m.

Director…

The following are the results from the recent grand jury report.  Information was provided by the District Attorney’s office. Defendants have not yet gone to trial nor…

Hoop skirts and full gigot sleeves met skinny pants and tunics on Saturday, Sept. 15 when the Lincoln County Historical Association held a fall fashion show at Water’s Edge resort facility in…

The Two Bridges Regional Jail Authority, which started its fiscal year with a deficit, has moved into the black, thanks to a contract with Penobscot County for housing inmates.

The jail was…

Beverly Jordan Spear of Wiscasset died Sept. 14, 2018 after a brief illness.

Beverly was born in Portland, Maine in 1929. She was the daughter of Stanley…

Cigarette butts and food wrappers were the catch of the day as a small corps of volunteers combed the beach at Ocean Point on Sunday looking for trash that might find its way into the ocean.

Sometimes it takes a little patience for a good idea to become a reality. That’s the case with the free medical supplies closet the Community Center has opened.

The idea began with Center…

Boothbay Region Historical Society presents “History of the Boothbay Region in Five Objects,” a guided tour of the museum’s collection, on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. The Boothbay region was one…

A sell-out crowd of more than 120 gathered at Spruce Point Inn Sept. 13 for the Rotary’s 16^th Hometown Heroes dinner. According to program co-chairman Daren Graves, it was the largest…

All interested voters are invited to meet candidates on Thursday, Sept. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the upstairs Oysterhead Lounge of the Newcastle Publick House on Main St.

Attendees will have…

The Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, whose mission is to provide assistance to the community in conservation of land and water resources, has openings on its five-member Board…

An international team of researchers, including Heather Leslie of the University of Maine, has released a new tool for assessing ocean conservation.

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Local Democrats hope a “Blue Wave” envelopes and wipes out recent Republican electoral success this fall. In 2016, President Trump scored an upset victory over heavily favored Hillary Clinton, and…

On Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m., Boothbay Railway Village presents an illustrated talk by adventurer Nick Buck recounting his experience traveling the Oregon Trail. In 2011, Nick, along with his…

Please join Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine Forest Service for another free monthly Woodland Stewardship Tour. On Thursday, Sept. 20 from 3-5 p.m., Kirk Gentalen,…

Marine scientist Karina Nielsen will be at the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center in Walpole, on Monday, Sept. 24, to present a “brown-bag” seminar. Her talk, “Bringing an ocean…

In a natural disaster, it may not be possible to get in touch with people who may be in harm’s way. If you or someone you know is unable to communicate with friends or family affected by Hurricane…

Boothbay Harbor Police responded to a call from Principal Dan Welch this morning regarding a threat by a student outside Boothbay Region High School. Response was quick, the student was…

Whoever was laid to rest in Alna Cemetery in the 1800s, they meant something to someone, Denise Bizer said. That's why she feels it's important to help honor Alna's dead centuries later.

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Wiscasset Town Manager Marian Anderson has announced the following regarding the Maine Department of Transportation project in Wiscasset:

On Monday, Sept. 24, the contractor will be closing…

Boothbay Lights celebrated its kickoff evening with committee and community members Sept. 12 at The Boardroom, at 29 McKown St. The kickoff was to provide information and remind the community the…

A lot has happened with the east side zoning proposals over the last 10 months, Chair Bill Hamblen said. He listed 18 meetings and all the input from planners, the Department of Environmental…

A persuasive argument by a John Deere fan resulted in Boothbay selectmen choosing the high bid for replacing an aging backhoe loader. Selectmen accepted Nortrax Deere’s $108,000 bid on Sept. 12…

The Coastal Humane Society and Lincoln County Animal Shelter announced the change of their name to Midcoast Humane on Thursday, Sept. 13.

The name change is the final integrative step…

Update: Due to a scheduling conflict, U.S. Senate candidate Zak Ringelstein is unable to attend this event.

All voters will have the opportunity to meet with U.S. Senate…

A type of blue-green algae, more accurately referred to as a cyanobacteria, has been found in a cove in Damariscotta Lake for the third year in a row. While likely present in many Maine lakes,…

The Lincoln County News will host three forums with candidates for local legislative districts, as well as for county commissioner and district attorney, in October.

First National Bank branches will be collecting items for local food pantries Sept. 24 through Oct. 5. Drop off your non-perishable food items at your local branch.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Siegl, of Pembine, Wisconsin, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dara Siegl, to Matthew Carter, son of the late Mr. Ralph Carter and Mrs. Mildred Carter,…

Boothbay Region High School welcomed Janet Sprague this month as the new guidance director and school counselor. She brings short-term and long-range goals, and an appreciation for the area.

A memorial service for Palmer Payne, who died Sept. 2, 2018, will be held Saturday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. at Post 36, American Legion, Industrial Park Drive, Boothbay.

Edgecomb Selectman Mike Smith told the board Sept. 10,  Mission Builders of East Machias withdrew its bid for the municipal building roof repair because the firm did not have workers compensation…

Those seeking a true taste of Boothbay Harbor may want to consider Maine Foodie Tours. Since April, the tour has stopped at seven restaurants and shops four times a week tasting unique foods …

The state of Maine and the Ku Klux Klan. Improbable as it sounds, the KKK took root in Maine in the 1920s, reaching such heights that it helped elect Governor Ralph Owen Brewster, the mayors of…

Nancie Atwell, former head of Edgecomb’s Center for Teaching and Learning, will be sentenced Nov. 5 for six separate cases of Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer.

Atwell had previously…

Over the past two decades, technology has been advancing to the point outpatient care is replacing inpatient care, said LincolnHealth…

Nearly 20 people came aboard the third annual Sunrise Lighthouse Photography cruise aboard the Balmy Days this past Saturday, Sept. 8. While the sun did not cooperate as had hoped, the early…

Jordan Plummer had been looking for a particular item for a while. When she found what she wanted — a play kitchen for her classroom — on Facebook Marketplace, and for only $70, she pounced.

Local and nationally known sports legends and Hall of Famers are making arrangements to meet in Boothbay for the 28th annual Boothbay Charities Classic lobster bake, sports auction and golf…

The first-ever Boothbay Food & Music Festival, Sept. 20-22, will kick-off with the popular Claw Down on Thursday evening, Sept. 20, 5 to 9 p.m., at the Boothbay Railway Village. At this…

Here are the judges for the 7th annual Claw Down being held at the Boothbay Railway Village on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. as part of the first-ever Boothbay Food & Music Festival.…

We invite you to join Maine’s largest single volunteer event. The Coastal Cleanup includes volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who clean our coastal shoreline and associated waterways of trash…

The following are closed cases in the Lincoln County Courts for August. All information was furnished by the court clerk. Unless otherwise noted, all sentences are served at Two Bridges Regional…

Taking on the job of librarian for Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD would be a big task for anybody. That’s the way it goes when your predecessor spent nearly three decades in the job among 33 years…

Dominic Hastings and Marcus Packard are organizing a local event on World Clean Up Day, Saturday, Sept. 15. https://www.worldcleanupday.org/ Here is…

Clamshell Quilters, in conjunction with Area 2 of Pine Tree Quilters Guild, will be hosting a trunk show by Beth Helfter of EvaPaige Quilt Designs on Friday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alna Fire…

Gov. Paul LePage on Friday signed into law four bills that change how child welfare is governed in Maine. The bills were passed in special session in August.

They will add $21 million to…