Marion C. Chubbuck
Marion C. Chubbuck, 93, of Woolwich, died Friday, November 30, at a local hospital with her loving family by her side. ...

James W. Hand Jr.
James W. Hand, Jr., 95, died at his home in Edgecomb on October 16. Mr. Hand had been a resident of Edgecomb since 1972. ...

Marjorie M. DeWick
Marjorie MacKinnon DeWick, 93, Woolwich, died Saturday, December 1, at the Freeport Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. ...

Robert J. Westbye Sr.
Robert John Westbye Sr., 74, of Dresden, died Friday, November 30. ...

Kenneth G. Sampson
Kenneth Gray Sampson passed away peacefully from complications of kidney failure on Monday, Nov. 26, in Gainesville, Florida. ...

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They have seen the light!
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The Wiscasset Rt. 1 corridor study
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Bypass Comments: 15 days left
Comment on bypass by area towns - Sue Mello

Calendar of Events
What's Happening in the Wiscasset area

Chamber hosts photo contest
Monday, December 10 at 4 p.m. is the deadline for submitting photos to the Southern Midcoast Chamber's "Allure of the Coast" contest.

County may receive surveillance equipment for Maine Yankee
Lincoln County may receive surveillance equipment from the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to monitor the perimeter around Maine Yankee, Sheriff Todd Brackett told county commissioners Tuesday. - Charlotte Boynton

Edgecomb
Edgecomb weekly column - Jo Cameron

Head Tide calendar shows days of old in Alna
The Head Tide Church in Alna celebrates its 170th Anniversary next year, and in anticipation of this event, the Friends of the Head Tide Church have put together a wonderful 2008 Calendar depicting historic photos of the region.

Legislature may restore $90 million on state workers benefits
The Legislature could be asked to restore some of the retirement benefits to state workers and teachers that were reduced during a budget crisis in 1993 under a plan costing an estimated $90 million. - Victoria Wallack

Northfield to sing Sunday
An eight-member a cappella group called Northfield will be performing at the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset this Sunday, December 9, at 3 p.m. - Linda Winterberg

Santa Fund needs help
The town of Wiscasset's Santa Fund collects money every year to make sure families who need help at Christmas will receive it.

St. Philip's invites community to Christmas services
St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 12 Hodge Street in Wiscasset, invites the community to join in our annual candlelight celebration of Advent Lessons and Carols, 7 p.m., Sunday evening, December 16. - Amy Hranicky

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.

Three running for selectman's seat
Wiscasset voters will choose between Phil DiVece, Bob Fairfield, and Prior Morrell to fill out the five months remaining in Selectman Alex Robertson's term at the polls on January 15. - Paula Gibbs

Westport Island
Westport Island weekly column - Brenda Bonyun

What is Wiscasset's position on bypass?
Editorial - Paula Gibbs

Wiscasset Senior Center
Wiscasset Senior Center news - Doc Schilke

Woolwich fire chief and CEO resigns
The Woolwich selectman began their meeting with a surprise announcement Tuesday evening, by accepting the resignation of Kenneth Desmond, as the town Fire Chief, Code Enforcement Officer, and Building Inspector. - Charlotte Boynton

Woolwich holds with Christmas traditions
The town of Woolwich held its fifteenth annual Christmas yuletide sing-along and tree lighting ceremony Sunday evening, December 2. Over 100 people filled the old Nequasset Meeting house to enjoy and participate in the singing. - Charlotte Boynton