Ronald M. Demeny
Ronald Michael Demeny, 71, of Wiscasset, died Tuesday, March 4, at his home after a delayed, but ultimately lost, battle with cancer. ...

Marjorie L. Driscoll
Marjorie L. Driscoll, 78, of Dover, New Hampshire, and former summer resident of this area, died Thursday, March 6, at the Hyder Family Hospice House. ...

John R. DeMella
John Richard DeMella, 63, of Glastonbury, Conn., died at home Monday, March 3. ...

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A walk through a wildflower garden subject of talk
Perhaps due to the wintry weather that never seems to end, members of the Garden Club of Wiscasset were delighted March 6 when Jean Libby of Gorham took them on a virtual tour of her wildflower garden in springtime. - Wendy Ross Eichler

Ambulance, fire crews in weight loss contest
A 12-week weight loss challenge between the Wiscasset Ambulance Service and the Wiscasset Fire Department will begin Friday, March 14.

Auditor urges changes
Wiscasset needs an investment policy and should consider hiring a financial advisor, selectmen were told during a March 4 meeting with auditor Ron Smith. - Paula Gibbs

Bintliff's "Just Desserts" to benefit Wiscasset families
Bintliff's Ocean Grille will be helping out with the town of Wiscasset's efforts to help families at Easter.

Committee endorses new firehouse for Alna
The Alna Facilities Planning Committee was formed in May 2007 as a follow-up to the previous Fred Bowers' committee to assess the overall Town administrative and firehouse building needs. - Nick Caristo

Conservation office thinks spring
If you're still debating what that "Perfect Mother's Day Gift" should be, look no further! The Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is now taking orders for spring delivery of bareroot trees and shrubs during their annual Tree and Shrub Sale. - Katherine Ward

Didn't catch the flu? Don't brag yet!
Just because the snow banks are melting, the sun now shines after 6 p.m. and the first day of spring is circled on your calendar, don't think the flu has made its last run at you this season. The flu is flexing its muscles in Maine and creating its own v - Barbara Martin

Don't Take Any Chances If You Can't Get Through
How different the ends of almost any trip. You set out in good order and high spirits, your pocket full of cash or credit, the fuel tank full, tires aired-up, the cabin vacuumed and polished, children neat and quiet in the back and your bride beside you. - Christopher Cooper

Edgecomb
Edgecomb weekly column - Jo Cameron

Former Wiscasset resident in Africa with United Nations
In today's society we have a tendency to complain about the way things are in our country, our state and the towns in which we live. - Charlotte Boynton

It's not just what the kids want
Editorial - Paula Gibbs

Jail spending proposal up by $2 million - plus
The Two Bridges Regional Jail's proposed operating budget for 2008-2009 is $7.8 million, an increase of over $2 million, or 47 percent, from the $4.7 million in the current budget. - Charlotte Boynton

Pick-up truck, driver hung up on bridge
Late Friday evening, March 7, Richard D. Houdlette's truck was hanging from the beams of the Nequasset Stream Bridge after he went through a barricade closing off a section of Route 1 in Woolwich. - Charlotte Boynton

Rescued animals won't go back to Somerville
Animals seized in January by Maine's Animal Welfare Program from a puppy mill in Somerville have been forfeited to the state following a March 5 hearing in Wiscasset District Court.

Rug hooking class at On Board Fabrics
Diane Langley is back with another rug hooking class to begin March 24. Learn how to design a rug using your favorite motifs.

School budget increase now 12%
It's one of those times when level-headed people scratch their heads and wonder, "How much more can we deal with?" - Paula Gibbs

Selectmen under fire to hire chief
A new fire chief for the town of Woolwich will be selected before the end of the week, selectmen told members of the department at their Monday night meeting. - Charlotte Boynton

SVCA hosting forestry talk
Mort Moesswilde, District Forester from the Maine Forest Service and tish carr SVCA Lands Program Director will discuss a number of resources available to landowners to help them better understand and take care of the land they cherish. - Kristin Pennock

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.

Tim Nason announces run for Maine House in District 53
Tim Nason of Dresden has filed nomination petitions to run for the Maine House of Representatives in District 53, which includes the towns of Dresden, Alna, Pittston and Wiscasset.

Westport Island
Westport Island weekly column - The Time This Edition Is Printed, I Will Have Returned From A Sh

Westport Island special town meeting Saturday
The Westport Island Selectmen will hold a special town meeting Saturday, March 15, at the town hall, beginning at 9 a.m. - Charlotte Boynton

Who's getting a check?
Did you receive Social Security Benefits last year? Were your Social Security benefits or Veterans Benefits at least $3,000 in 2007? If so, you could receive a minimum of $300 ($600 if married and filing jointly) as a stimulus payment. - Appointment Only, Call Carol Ostermann, 633-6748

Wiscasset Senior Center
Wiscasset Senior Center news - Doc Schilke