It may only take the promise of a worm for a bird to be an early riser. But what about you?

Do you need an incentive to get up this Saturday, Nov. 9, for Wiscasset'…

The Wiscasset Bay Gallery will join other local merchants in Wiscasset this Saturday, Nov. 9, for the annual Early Bird sale. The gallery will open its doors to the public at 6 a.m. and offer 20…

According to a joint statement released by Dennis Hilton and Dino…

Area businesspeople were partying on both sides of Edgecomb's Route 1 on October 23 and 24.

On back-to-back nights, the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce…

An Edgecomb restaurant will not be going to auction on October18 after all. The Bank of Maine has put off its sale of the former Davis Island Grill and two condominiums attached to…

Are you looking for a special present for a little one? A present that will remind him or her of all the fun they had during their summer in Maine, a present that is unique to Boothbay?

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The board of directors of the Retail Association of Maine recently chose Mexicali Blues of Newcastle, Maine as its 2013 Retailer of the Year.

The award will be presented at the Retail…

Two well-known properties on the peninsula will go up for auction October 18. A Bank of Maine company is looking to sell the Coburn House in Boothbay, the former Davis Island Grill in…

Mexicali Blues has opened a brand new flagship store on Route 1 in Newcastle.

After a long year of hard work, the chain has moved into the new retail space and are loving every aspect of it…

The economic releases were mixed this week, but the U.S. Central Bankers commanded the attention of the capital markets. First, former secretary of treasury, Lawrence Summers, took himself out of…

Recognizing that many people utilize the Internet to gather information before making a purchase, especially a large and technically challenging purchase like a gas…

Developer Tony Casella hopes to be ready soon to go back to the Edgecomb Planning Board about the hotel he wants to put up on Route 1.

The only missing piece is…

The new Family Dollar store in the Meadow Mall on Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, opened for business today, Thursday, Sept. 5.

The shelves were fully stocked and the grand opening flyers…

A tax credit that will help Wiscasset employer Molnlycke equip its Brunswick plant has no bearing on which of the two towns the company may expand in, a Molnlycke official said.

If you've liked having a consignment boutique in town in recent months, not to worry. FEnique Boutique on Route 1 has changed hands and its name, but will still offer high-end fashion…

Coastal Enterprises plans to move most of its Wiscasset staff to Brunswick and will be considering its options for three buildings it owns here, officials…

Economic releases were stronger this week, not only in the U.S., but in Europe as well. As we near the end of the quarterly corporate earnings-reporting season, the number of companies exceeding…

Norman Sherman has reason for optimism with Trucks By Norm, the used truck sales business he opened August 5, up Route 1 from Norm's Used Cars. A month earlier, there were about 65 trucks he…

Gifts at 136, the Maine-made artisan gallery in downtown Damariscotta, has added classic and contemporary jewelry designs by Donna Barnako of Wiscasset.

“I am honored to have my necklaces,…

Across the road from the Smiling Cow and Gimbel's Country Store in Boothbay Harbor, a tiny shop called Gretchen's Closet is stocked with hats, handbags, jewelry, flip flops and accessories. It's…

Reserve a consignment evaluation at Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts for a private consultation with Jane Prentiss, a generalist appraiser with Skinner Auctioneers &…

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is kicking off a video series focused on Windjammer Days, with the help of the Boothbay Region Community Television (BRCTV) station…

At the annual town meeting in May, Woolwich residents will be asked to approve a new ordinance that regulates temporary businesses. Proposed by the Woolwich Planning Board, the…

Wiscasset area artists and businesses are invited to a meeting with Maine Arts Commission Director of Media and Performing Arts, Kerstin Gilg, at 9 a.m., Friday, April 19.…

Norma (Hunnewell) Scopino never planned to retire. She ran the Montsweag Flea Market she started in 1977 until her death February 26. But despite a rumor about a new motel, the…

Get your survey responses in by April 1 to play a role in the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commissions (LCRPC) Economic Impact Assessment of Lincoln County’…

Elected officials from the Town of Wiscasset officially welcomed another new business to the Wiscasset community February 16. Papa Geppetto’s Toys and Treasures, owned by Julie and Geoff Groleau,…

The Wiscasset community will welcome Papa Geppetto’s Toys and Workshop to town Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. The owners, Geoff and Julie Groleau, are hosting a grand opening and…

Everyone collects something, and at the Bath Antique Show and Sale and there is something for everyone. Come see paintings, furniture, china, glassware, prints…

After an hour of discussion, Patrick Keliher, Department of Marine Resources Commissioner asked a crowd of approximately 50 lobstermen a simple question.…

Old general stores have become a rarity, and Wiscasset is about to lose one that's been on the corner of Water and Main streets since 1949.

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The Wiscasset Chamber of Commerce was formed in February 2011 and for the past two years the group has been very busy.

After becoming a chamber of…

Dear Editor:

While economic times remain challenging for many people and businesses, it was uplifting to see the amount of support for local businesses from community members in the…

When Tom Ellis purchased the Meadow Mall from the Savings Bank of Maine nearly two years ago, he had in mind to open a Family Dollar store, just as he had done 21 times before in Maine.

“It'…

The 2013 Governor's Conference on Tourism, the only statewide event of its kind, will be held at the Samoset Resort in Rockport January 31. Online registration for the event is now open at www.…

The Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce you to businesses in the Wiscasset Area offering great services and unique gift ideas this holiday season.

As part of the…

The Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce a selection of businesses in the Wiscasset Area offering great services and unique gift ideas throughout this holiday season. 

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The Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce a selection of Business Showcases throughout this holiday season introducing you to businesses in the Wiscasset Area offering great…

Most retail workers go through a rough day Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving and the biggest holiday shopping day of the year). There are hoards of people, long lines,…

Holiday greens and wreaths will be features of the annual Holiday Bazaar of the Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary Friday, Nov. 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Café Conference Rooms,…

Most households have been busy getting ready for Thanksgiving this week, looking forward to welcoming family members from away or perhaps traveling to join them out of town. For many Americans,…

Join us at Studio 53 for a cultural holiday event in downtown Boothbay Harbor, featuring studio works from our area artists, artisans, healers, chefs and assorted creatives. The holiday event…

The Harbor Children's Center is holding a closing sale Saturday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

Toys, books and many more items something child would love … everything must go.

The…

Owners: Stephen and Patricia Gottlieb

Location: 7 Common Drive, Boothbay, on the Common…

Owner: Jill Reynolds

Location: 473 Wiscasset Road (on Salt Water Farm), Boothbay

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With today’s economy, people are looking to save money. The merchants in Wiscasset and the surrounding areas are making an effort to do just that for their customers.

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with the Boothbay Register to host the 24th Annual Early Bird Sale Festival the weekend of November 17-18.…

Ronna Lugosch, owner of Peapod Jewelry in Edgecomb, hosted a Business after Hours event with about 60 people in attendance November 1. Damariscotta River Grill catered the event;…

Average retail gasoline prices in Maine have fallen 3.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.64 per gallon. This compares with the national average that has fallen 5.6 cents per gallon…

The Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites all Wiscasset area businesses to join them on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7 a.m. for breakfast at the Wiscasset Community Center, 242…