Every now and then, life offers up occasions when you need to gather with more people than your home can hold. And if you're visiting Boothbay Harbor, finding a spot for private events can be…
Commerce
The Second Annual Wiscasset Area Chamber “Battle of the Boards,” a charcuterie challenge, is coming to Wiscasset Saturday, Aug. 24. Wiscasset Area Chamber in partnership with Maine Tasting…
Robert Mitchell’s annual calendar is a very personal endeavor – for him and for those who will use it and enjoy the photos month after month. After flipping beyond the stunning sunset on the cover…
A week after Wiscasset’s Marty Fox suggested the town go out to bid on work Johnson Controls has proposed, Fox told selectmen July 2, his check with ReVision Energy indicated the town…
Linekin Bay Resort in Boothbay Harbor went through a transformative renovation and expansion during the 2023/2024 off-season. Known for its classic coastal charm and breathtaking views of Linekin…
Almost every year since 2010 there has been an Iris sale in Edgecomb. Louise Hardina raises these irises in Damariscotta. Irises are her passion.
This year there are about a dozen different…
Come as you are to Wiscasset Village on Thursday, June 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of this pretty, vibrant and historic town center along the Sheepscot River…
Hancock Lumber is excited to welcome Mark Smith as the new general manager of our Damariscotta location. He brings extensive experience in the lumber and building materials industry to his…
AUGUSTA (June 21, 2024)—Single-family existing homes across Maine were highly sought-after in May 2024. Realtors report that 1,180 homes changed hands last month, up 3.96%, and according to Maine…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites our members and others who might have an interest, to join us for our June Business After Hours, Thursday, June 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Wiscasset…
Press release
The Old Ferry Road Culvert Replacement is a significant step towards our shared vision of a sustainable and thriving community. This project illustrates the Town’s commitment…
Press release
At their annual Selling Season Kick-Off Breakfast held at the Oysterhead Lounge in Newcastle recently, the 30-plus associates from Cheney Insurance, Newcastle Realty, and…
Sales of single-family existing homes in Maine are on a healthy rise. Maine Listings reported May 22 a 17.51 percent jump in sales of single-family existing homes across the state. In April 2024,…
Press release
On May 9, Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 13th annual Dinner at Montsweag Farm Restaurant in Woolwich. Participants enjoyed a live auction with…
Bath Savings Trust Company (BSTC) President Tom Whelan announced the appointment of Ashley Daigle as vice president, trust officer. In her new role, Daigle will work with…
Finding the “highest and best use” of Wiscasset’s 297 acres near Maine Yankee is the point of looking into the long-held property, Economic Development Director Aaron Chrostowsky told selectmen…
Press release
Peregrine Turbine Technologies (PTT) in Wiscasset, KMW Energy Group (KMW) and Our Katahdin (OK) announced Monday, May 6 their intent to collaborate on the location, installation and operation of…
All children’s books are on sale at half price from now through Thursday, May 16 at the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta.
The…
Financial help may be available for those who suffered property or revenue loss due to the severe storms in January. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering several disaster loans…
Press release
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) has announced U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants worth a total of $657,298 for…
Peregrine is now in collaboration with Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp (USNC) for the development of an advanced nuclear micro modular reactor for distributed power generation. It…
Wiscasset planning board
Wiscasset’s planning board Monday night nodded Wiscasset Ford’s request for an addition, a new entrance and service canopies and inside renovations. The project at 378 Bath Road is pegged at $4.5…
AUGUSTA (April 18, 2024)— Maine Listings reports sales volume across Maine increased 3.5 percent during March 2024 compared to March 2023, with 888 single-family homes sold. The median sales price…
Wiscasset selectmen
Bricks have been installed as far up as the second floor windows and granite pieces are going up at that level, Wawenock LLC spokesman Mark Robinson told Wiscasset Newspaper April 16. Robinson…
Alna’s planning board will invite more written public comment and a subcommittee will work on a mining ordinance after voters rejected a proposed one last month. Selectmen on April 11 went with…
Islebrook Village at Wiscasset, an Everbrook Senior Living Community under construction on Gardiner Road, hosted this month’s Business After Hours gathering of Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce…
Press release
Maine Department of Transportation regularly commissions studies on the economic impacts of airports in Maine. These studies investigate the overall economic impact of all airports in the state…
With only interior work proposed, Wiscasset’s planning board Monday night waived a site survey and site plan for Seafoam’s requested retail cannabis business at 493 Gardiner Road. The board is…
Airing his frustration April 2 with waiting for Wawenock LLC to finish repairs after hundreds of bricks fell from its downtown, 1800s building in 2021, Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons said…
In the summer of 1974 the first batches of Downeast fudge were made in a tiny cottage on the Townsend Gut, packaged in ½ pound boxes, and sold to gift shops in the area.
The following…
Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons announced in a selectboard meeting April 2, Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill both houses of the Legislature passed and, as of now, $93 million of Maine Yankee…
Press release
Maine Kayak, a premier provider of outdoor adventure experiences, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new location in downtown Boothbay Harbor. This expansion marks an exciting chapter for…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce announced April 1, its business after hours event with Islebrook Village will now be held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 12 at Lincoln County Regional Planning…
In Alna Wednesday night, March 27, Central Maine Power got selectmen’s approval to exceed posted weight limits on Rabbit Path and Lothrop roads to bring its clean energy corridor project across…
More single-family homes for sale in Maine compared to a year ago, coupled with strong demand from buyers, resulted in higher sales figures and home prices in February. According to Maine Listings…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites our members and others who might have an interest, to join us for our April Business After Hours on Friday, April 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Hosted by…
One of the proposals Alna voters will consider Saturday, March 23 at the open part of the annual town meeting has already drawn hours of debate. The talks over the proposed mining and blasting…
Gardening books at Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop are on sale at half-price, from March 5 through March 19.
In announcing the sale, Rosie Bensen, co-manager of the shop, said “Now is the…
Plans call for New England Clean Energy Connect to get Alna officials a contract proposal soon, as the hydropower transmission line project nears town. Town officials, residents and project…
Wiscasset selectmen
As Town Manager Dennis Simmons analogized Wednesday night, Feb. 28, Wiscasset is winning the battle and still fighting the war to keep $93 million of Maine Yankee’s property taxable. He described…
Single-family homes in Maine are still highly sought-after by a variety of buyers. According to Maine Listings, the median sales price (MSP) in January 2024 reached $353,000 – an increase of 8.62…
One way to help keep the principal intact on Wiscasset’s capital reserve might be to lease, not buy, some of the smaller vehicles needed such as cruisers, Town Manager Dennis Simmons told…
Wiscasset has taken a two-pronged approach to its latest efforts to stop Maine Yankee’s tax exemption on parts of its nuclear waste storage facility. Town Manager Dennis Simmons, Selectboard Chair…
In mid-December, 200 Townsend Avenue, LLC (managed by Midcoast Hospitality Group -…
All books in the “Pets” section at Skidompha Secondhand Book shop will be on sale at half price from Friday, Feb. 2 through Friday, Feb. 16.
The sale offers many books about cats and dogs,…
As one of the leading real estate firms in Lincoln County with a staff of 18 agents operating from two offices in Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor, Newcastle Realty has been assisting buyers and…
Real Estate
The real estate market in Maine remains robust, though a lack of inventory and current interest rates contribute to unbalance the single-family existing home market. Maine Listings reported Jan.…
The Woolwich selectboard lent its support Wednesday, Jan. 17 to the planned expansion of a small oyster farm operating in Montsweag Bay. It was the selectboard’s first meeting at its new 5 p.m.…
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites our members and others who might have an interest to join us for Business After Hours, Thursday, Jan. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Back River Bistro…
