Col. Allan H. Weeks
Col. Allan H. Weeks MSP (Ret.), 86, of Wiscasset, passed away Friday, February 8 at his home. He was one of the longest serving leaders of the Maine State Police, covering the span of three governors. ...

Pricilla Chapman
Pricilla "Jane" (Dunkling) Chapman, of Wiscasset, was born to Ray and Orrilla (Foster) Dunkling on October 8, 1937 in Barre, Vt. ...

Dorothy B. Cost
Dorothy B. Cost, 67, of Edgecomb, died Friday, February 8, at her daughter's home in Glenburn.  ...

Eldena F. Lowell
Eldena F. Lowell, 75, of Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 7. ...

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A local David beats the Goliaths of Maine's chowder chefs
In Maine, we take our chowder seriously. Whether a Nor'easter has us hunkering down or the gang from away is up to escape the summer heat, chowder is on the menu. - Barbara Martin

Allen Weeks will be missed
One of Wiscasset's most beloved and respected citizens, Allan Weeks, died at home on Friday, February 8, after a lifetime of service to the state police and a 65-year marriage to his wife, Jennie.one of Wiscass - Paula Gibbs

Bad news for schools
As if the year and a half long failed negotiations with the teachers' association wasn't enough to discourage School Committee members, they got the word Monday night that they'll also be in the hole financially by year's end. - Paula Gibbs

Early roads topic for Sunday talk
Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) will present the third lecture of its winter series this Sunday, February 17. Kerry Hardy of Rockport will give a presentation on "Early Settlers and Old Roads of Mid-coast Maine." - Jay Robbins

Easement will protect land near Deer Meadow Brook
Nancy Holmes of Newcastle has granted to the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association (SCVA) an easement on her 145-acre Lincoln Farm off Route 215. The property is mostly wooded, and has 1,000 feet of frontage on Deer Meadow Brook. - Kristin Pennock

Edgecomb
Edgecomb weekly column - Jo Cameron

Edgecomb town hall to get energy audit
With the temperature on a steady slide towards zero, the Edgecomb Selectmen voted unanimously Monday to accept a proposal from the Unitarian Universalist Foundation (UUF) to provide an energy audit at a reduced cost to shore up the town hall. - Barbara Martin

Employees helping American Cancer Society
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a corporate sponsor for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, held annually in October. Proceeds from the walk help fund the Society. - Bethany Porter

Friends of the Coast working for better security at Maine Yankee
The Friends of the Coast has come away from Maine Public Utilities Commission hearings with fresh concessions to provide enhanced security for approximately 900 tons of high level nuclear waste. - Raymond Shadis

How to annoy others and have fun after you retireā€¦
Did you read Paula Gibbs' editorial in the January 31 issue? It was about doing a Career Day program at the Wiscasset Middle School. I remember going to a Career Day when I was in school, and I thought it was very informative. - Doc Schilke

I Can't Get No
Am I too demanding? Do I expect too much? Is my hope too audacious? It may be so. What little faith I have been able to hold through the decades remains unrewarded. - Christopher Cooper

It's a `green' winter at St. Philip's Church
It may be a white winter outside, but it is a "green" winter inside for the congregation at St. Philip's Church, Wiscasset. - Amy Hranicky

Lenten study group gathers on Mondays
For the third year, the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset has begun a series of Lenten Study groups. - Linda Winterberg

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New jail consolidation proposal to be considered
The supporters of two competing jail consolidation proposals recently announced a tentative agreement on a new plan they will submit to the Legislature for consideration. - Rep. Jon McKane

One family's odyssey
It was life as usual, but it was life unlike anything they had ever experienced. They gazed at the pyramids of Egypt, swam in the Dead Sea, and sampled the pastries of Paris. - This Time, It Was February Vacation For Schools In This Country,

Planned detour worries residents
The Woolwich Selectmen's meeting Monday night was packed with residents concerned about the upcoming repairs on the Route 1 Nequasset Bridge. - Diane Longley

Soup Group presents Sunday supper take out
The Soup Group

State, Lincoln County Democrats turn out in droves for caucuses
Democrats and un-enrolled voters throughout Lincoln County flocked on Sunday, February 10 to the most memorable Democratic caucuses in recent memory. Attendance shattered the previous record setting numbers of 2004. - Tim Nason, County Chair

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.

Water district provides update on proposed main replacements
The Wiscasset Water District is moving ahead to address capital improvements of its water system outlined in the district's system analysis completed in 2005.

Westport Island
Westport Island weekly column - Brenda Bonyun

Wiscasset Senior Center
Wiscasset Senior Center news - Doc Schilke

WW&F wins grant
The Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington (WW&F) Railway Museum is the 2008 winner of the H. Albert Webb Memorial Railroad Preservation Award.