Josephine "Jo" Bryer

Josephine "Jo" Bryer, 91, of Wiscasset, died Monday, November 5 at home.

A memorial service is tentatively set for Saturday, November 17 at the Congregational Church in Wiscasset.

A full obituary will be in next week's paper.

Mark S. Munroe
Mark Scott Munroe, 46, a resident of North Newcastle died unexpectedly on Monday, November 5 at the Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. ...

Rock stars and credibility
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Barbara E. Miete
Barbara E. Miete, 92, of Wiscasset, died Thursday, November 1 at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath. ...

Beatrice C. Shea
Beatrice C. Shea, 90, of Wiscasset, died Wednesday, October 31, surrounded by her family. ...

Grover A. Sprague
Grover A. Sprague, 84, of Wiscasset, died Wednesday, October 31 at Cove's Edge in Damariscotta. ...

Alberta G. Titcomb
Alberta Blanche (Grover) Pontau Titcomb, 76, of Wiscasset, died Friday, November 2 at her residence. ...

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Another type of gasification
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Bless Jo Bryer
Few family members, neighbors or citizens have the wisdom and strength that Jo Bryer offered. She will be dearly missed in so many ways. She would begin a comment and I would have to listen carefully. I wanted to make sure where we started...

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Become a volunteer!
Do you enjoy making a difference in your community, the lives of others and your life? Then consider becoming a member of Senior Spectrum's Coastal Community Center's Volunteer Corps and begin your journey on the path towards living well. - Marianne H. Pinkham Coastal Community Center

Closing up
Editorial - Paula Gibbs

Commissioners set budget workshop
The Lincoln County Commissioners decided Tuesday to begin their review of the 2008 budget on Tuesday, November 13 at 9 a.m. - Charlotte Boynton

Edgecomb
Edgecomb weekly column - Jo Cameron

Edgecomb eyes land purchase for fire station
It may have taken six years to find the right property, but Edgecomb Selectmen voted unanimously at this week's board meeting to attempt to purchase land that abuts the present fire station, giving the department room to grow and meet the town's needs. - Barbara Martin

Healing Fields will honor veterans
The largest patriotic flag display in the state's history will be staged on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11 in several different locations. - Charlotte Boynton

Hey get up, get out, and get the bargains!
Here we go again, shoppers - it's the annual Early Riser Sale in Wiscasset on Saturday, November 10. Merchants will be offering great discounts if you're willing to get up at the crack of dawn. - Paula Gibbs

Library hosts open house
Children's Book Week is November 12-18. In conjunction with this event, the Children's Room at Wiscasset Public Library will be having a week-long open house so children, parents and the community can view and check out the new books. - Jean Shippee

Railroad offers shopping trips
Shop till you drop takes on new meaning this year, as people will have the opportunity to buy their holiday gifts, than take a cozy nap on the ride home. - Gordon Page

Ruth Summers to speak on behalf of Charlie Summers
The Lincoln County Republican Committee will meet Wednesday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Wiscasset at the Lincoln County Communications building meeting room (lower level).

Tell It To George
Tell It To George is a collection of thoughts from here and away, from people who want to get their two cents worth in, without using their names.

Thanksgiving help needed
The Thanksgiving holiday will soon be here and the Town of Wiscasset is collecting monetary donations to provide Thanksgiving dinner to area families.

Town Report dedicated
Wiscasset resident Jo Bryer died on Monday, November 5, just 13 days after being presented with the town's first copy of the 2007 town report, which was dedicated to her. - Charlotte Boynton

Veterans Day celebration in Wiscasset on Monday
The Bradford-Sortwell-Wright American Legion Post #54, of Wiscasset will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on Monday, November 12, at 10 a.m. - Charlotte Boynton

Want to weigh in on the bypass?
Maine's Department of Transportation is looking for comments on its 200-page bypass report - primarily in the area of what's not in the report, what factors haven't been taken into consideration, or what impacts have not been included. - Paula Gibbs

Westport Island
Westport Island weekly column - Brenda Bonyun

Westport Island mill rate 5.3
Westport Island selectmen set the town's 2007-2008 mill rate at $5.30 per $1,000 valuation at their meeting Monday evening. This is a drop from last year's mill rate of $5.80. - Charlotte Boynton

Wiscasset Senior Center
Wiscasset Senior Center news - Doc Schilke

Woolwich Selectman speaks out about candidate's comments
Woolwich selectman David King, who is also running for re-election, spoke out in the weekly selectmen's meeting Monday regarding the comments made by a fellow candidate John Albis who is also running for a selectman's seat in Woolwich. - Charlotte Boynton

`No' vote was `feedback;' Twin River remains `steadfast'
Wiscasset's widely watched vote was close, as most people guessed it would be, but the ordinance change that would have allowed a gasification plant to go forward lost Tuesday, November 6, surprising most observers, who thought it would pass. - Paula Gibbs