Wiscasset voters will decide if they would like to approve the relocation of the town’s wastewater treatment plant – a roughly $51 million project – during a special town meeting by referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 5 held concurrently with the general election.

Four months into his term, Dresden Select Board member Gary Getchell has resigned, citing health issues within his family.

Development of an affordable housing project on Mills Road in Newcastle is underway, as Rob Nelson and his team celebrated the start of construction with a ground-breaking ceremony the morning of Monday, Oct. 28.

A new committee is making its way in Dresden, with community members eager to get to work on establishing a veterans memorial in the town.

Surrounded by dozens of friends and conservation-minded confidantes, Bambi Jones and David “Tracy” Moskovitz, of Whitefield’s Hidden Valley Farm, were awarded the New England Leopold Conservation Award on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Nearly 60 audience members listened as four candidates for state office discussed topics ranging from health care concerns to suggested improvements to education in the final forum co-hosted by The Lincoln County News and the Boothbay Register on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Mary Sheldon, who has volunteered nearly two decades of her time to the Nobleboro Historical Society, is planning to take a step back from the role in December.

In a ceremony that highlighted her dedication and passion to nurturing the next generation, Wiscasset Elementary School teacher Becky Hallowell was named the 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year.

Following a full-day mediation session on Monday, Oct. 7, the Wiscasset Select Board and the Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co. reached a tentative agreement in a two-year property tax assessment dispute.

Discussions ranging from improving education in the state to addressing housing needs were had by four candidates for state office during the second of five forums co-hosted by The Lincoln County News and the Boothbay Register on Monday, Sept. 30.

Whether it’s a friend, family member, or partner, Damariscotta author Shannon M. Parker uses a nautical Midcoast backdrop to foster exploration of what it means to trust and to love in her third novel, “Love & Lobsters.”

Five candidates for state office discussed issues plaguing Mainers ranging from rising property taxes to increased housing needs during the first of five forums co-hosted by The Lincoln County News and Boothbay Register on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Residents shared statements of support and asked questions about proposed zoning code amendments concerning the retail sales of firearms near educational institutions during a public hearing hosted by the Newcastle Planning Board the evening of Thursday, Sept. 19.

Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea, is focused on addressing electricity costs and affordable housing in his bid for reelection to House District 53.