The Wiscasset woman under indictment on a charge of depraved indifference murder in connection with the death of 4-year-old Kendall Chick waived her right to a jury trial during a court appearance in Knox County the morning of Thursday, Aug. 30.
Bremen Man with ‘Aggressive’ Cancer Aims to Complete Family Home
An online fundraiser aims to help a Bremen man with terminal cancer complete his family’s home.
Damariscotta Insurance Agent to Retire After Almost 50 Years
An insurance agent with almost 50 years of experience at two agencies in Damariscotta will retire Sept. 14.
Now Safe at School, Grateful WMHS Student Thanks Officer
A student at Wiscasset Middle High School recently presented the school resource officer with a handmade gift, an expression of gratitude for his work to keep her safe from bullying at school.
Former Wiscasset Primary School for Sale
The former Wiscasset Primary School is for sale again.
WMHS Names New Principal, Assistant Principal
Charles Lomonte was hired as Wiscasset Middle High School’s principal Friday, Aug. 17. He will start work Tuesday, Aug. 28.
Wiscasset Water District Celebrates Completion of $8.8 Million Project
The Wiscasset Water District celebrated the completion of an 11-year, $8.8 million project to replace about 35,000 feet of century-old waterlines with a valve-turning ceremony Monday, Aug. 13.
Amish Population Quadruples in Whitefield
In March 2017, three Amish families moved into Whitefield. Today, the population has quadrupled. The town is home to 13 Amish families, about 50 people in all, and another family is on its way.
New Whitefield Principal Defends Response to Bullying at Last Job
The new principal of Whitefield Elementary School, whose predecessor resigned amid a community outcry about the school’s response to bullying, left his previous school amid criticism about bullying and sexual harassment by seventh-grade boys.
Truck Mishap Causes Route 1 Slowdown at Nobleboro-Waldoboro Line
The driver of a pickup truck towing a camper on Route 1 fell asleep and went off the road, slowing traffic at the Nobleboro-Waldoboro line for about an hour the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 16.
Volunteers at Work on Outdoor Classroom at Wiscasset Elementary
A group of volunteers is building an outdoor classroom at Wiscasset Elementary School.
South Bristol’s Harborside Reopens Under New Ownership
The South Bristol convenience store and restaurant Harborside reopened under new ownership the first week of July.
Bremen Man Hurt in Hit-and-Run
A Bremen man is in fair condition at Maine Medical Center in Portland after sustaining a head injury in a hit-and-run accident on Rial Herald Road in Bremen the night of Sunday, Aug. 5.
Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Resigns
Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Peg Armstrong has resigned.
