Herbert S. McIntire
Herbert S. McIntire, 86, of Woolwich, died Wednesday, March 12 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. ...

Evelyn W. H. Roberts
Evelyn W. Hathorne Roberts, 94, of Hallowell, died Wednesday, March 12 at Glenridge Nursing Home in Augusta. ...

Louisa S. Koehling
Louisa S. Koehling, 90, of Wiscasset, died Saturday, March 15, at her residence. ...

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Adjustments suggested on jail budget
The Lincoln/Sagadahoc Jail Authority Finance Committee has recommended the increases to the 2008-2009 county assessments for the Two Bridges Regional Jail be decreased from the proposed 47 percent to a two percent increase. - Charlotte Boynton

Alna Fire House Informational Meeting
Alna voters are invited to attend an informational meeting on Thursday evening March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Fire House meeting room to discuss the new fire house proposals that will be presented at the next town meeting. - Nick Caristo

Ash tree lives on as an eagle
Woolwich residents Linda and Ted Hock had a large ash tree in front of their home that was sick and given the prognosis of a slow death. They were told they should have it taken down. - Charlotte Boynton

Award goes to Ashley Ferrucci
Ashley Ferrucci of Wiscasset, a senior at Wiscasset High School, has been selected to receive the 2008 Principal's Award.

Chewonki gearing up for spring camp
The Chewonki Foundation announces open enrollment for its upcoming school vacation week with great indoor and outdoor activities for kids. Programs will be offered throughout April vacation week (April 21-25) on Chewonki's 400-acre campus. - Betta Stothart Connor

Col. Allan Weeks remembered
Rep. Peter Rines honored Maine State Police Chief Col. Allan Weeks on March 12 with a legislative sentiment in his memory. Weeks died at his Wiscasset home on February 8.

Edgecomb
Edgecomb weekly column - Jo Cameron

Emergency teams in weight loss contest
Five members from the Wiscasset Fire Department, five members from the Wiscasset Ambulance Service, and five members from the Alna Fire Department have embarked on a 13-week weigh loss contest. - Charlotte Boynton

McCarren new Woolwich fire chief
The Woolwich selectmen selected Geoffrey McCarren as the town's new Fire Chief at a special meeting, Wednesday, March 12. - Charlotte Boynton

MDOT to meet with Edgecomb
Members of the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) will meet with Edgecomb officials prior to the Wiscasset Bypass Task Force meeting Thursday, March 20 to update the state on traffic changes created by new and future proposed development. - Charlotte Boynton

Mooring issue prompts questions
Wiscasset resident Matt Corwin tried to get selectmen to move his mooring back to its original location Tuesday night, but a question from a former selectman sank the idea until the harbor master is consulted. - Paula Gibbs

Reproductive health, family planning subject of talk
Pathfinder International, a private non-profit organization started 50 years ago by a physician with ties to Maine, and continued with the support of his daughter Julia G. (Judy) Kahrl of Arrowsic, is making a huge difference. - Ross Eichler

Snowe announces money for Women's Business Center
Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Ranking Member Olympia J. Snowe announced that the Women's Business Center (WBC) in Wiscasset will receive $50,000 in aid from the Small Business Administration (SBA).  - Kurt Bardella

Some human services cuts restored
The Legislature's Appropriations Committee has rejected or reduced some of the most controversial proposed cuts in health and human services -- from homemaker help for elderly living on their own to domestic violence programs - leaving a big hole. - Victoria Wallack

Some taxpayers offer to return money to town
The Town of Westport Island has recently had some computer program errors which created over-abatement payments to taxpayers. - Charlotte Boynton

Soup Group nearing goal
The Soup Group is nearing the $5,000 goal, and extends thanks to everyone for their support. There will be two more soups offered this season in hopes of reaching the goal by summer.

State change to cost county $50,000
A decision by the state Department of Corrections to close one housing unit at the Long Creek Youth Center in South Portland will cost Lincoln County about $50,000 a year, county commissioners were told Tuesday. - Charlotte Boynton

State closes clam flats
The state of Maine's failure to conduct "shoreline sanitary surveys" has prompted a widespread closure of shellfish harvesting in the Wiscasset area. - Paula Gibbs

Sunshine Week - let the sun shine on government
Editorial - Paula Gibbs

Super gets three more years
Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Jay McIntire's contract has been extended for three years, according to minutes of a January 15 special meeting of the Wiscasset School Committee. - Paula Gibbs

SVCA given easement on Deer Meadow Brook property
Barbara Damon-Day of Newcastle has granted the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association an easement on 15 acres with 1,000 feet of frontage on the west side of Deer Meadow Brook.

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.

Think spring with Morning Dew Farm
The owners of Morning Dew Farm invite individuals and families who want fresh, seasonal produce direct from a local farm committed to organic standards to join their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program for the 2008 season. - Brady Hatch

To add on - or build?
A public information meeting will be held in Alna Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at the firehouse

Wendy Pieh to receive award
Lincoln County Democrats will honor Representative Wendy Pieh of Bremen, District 50, on March 29 with the Frances Perkins Award. - Bonnie Gerrard

Westport Island
Westport Island weekly column - Brenda Bonyun

Wiscasset Senior Center
Wiscasset Senior Center news - The Way, Easter Is Always Celebrated On The Sunday Immediately F

``Just Desserts" helping with fuel bills
Every Thursday evening Bintliff's Ocean Grille hosts "Just Desserts," a weekly fund-raising dinner event. This Thursday, March 20, Bintliff's will contribute ten percent of the night's proceeds to benefit a fund that will provide emergency fuel assistance