Federal jury rejects woman’s claims of abuse by officers at Wiscasset jail

Candace Faller sued the jail for not making a female corrections officer immediately available in 2016 after she told male officers she had post-traumatic stress disorder.

Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest set for Dec. 2, 3 and 4

Chewonki Elementary and Middle School to close in June

The board voted to close the school after it was unable to find a model to sustain it financially, according to a Chewonki spokesperson.

Democrat Cameron Reny wins District 13 state Senate seat

With 55% of the vote, Democrat candidate Cameron Reny defeated Republican Abden Simmons to represent Lincoln County in Augusta.

Wiscasset-based association preservation party meets 2 goals

Wiscasset gallery to display ‘Made in Maine,’ last exhibit of season

Red’s Eats steps into fray between lobstermen, feds with ‘pay it forward’ benefit

Voted best lobster roll in New England by boston.com, Red's Eats will donate a free dinner for two to those who give a sizable donation to the fall Save the Lobstermen fundraiser.

Children’s program set for Sept. 10 at Whitefield Library

The events are inspired by local writer Lisa Jahn-Clough.

August rains eased drought, but parched areas remain

Less than half of the state was experiencing drought conditions as of Aug. 30, down from 72 percent just over a month ago.

Fire chief: Hard economic times have caused ‘critically low volunteer numbers’ in Sagadahoc County

Over half of the 15 fire departments in the region are operated by both volunteer firefighters and EMTs.