Sweet new life for former Big Al’s in Wiscasset

Sweetz & More, billed as New England's largest sweets shop, will replace Big Al's Super Values store, which closed last year after 35 years in business.

Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls

First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.

Police: Teens apparently stole car, led authorities on high-speed chase from Wiscasset to Richmond

Authorities said officers arrested a 17-year-old boy from Richmond on multiple charges in connection with the high-speed pursuit.

Wiscasset association to host winter lecture series in February

Complaints persist over speeding in Wiscasset school zone

According to the Maine Department of Transportation, there were 85 car accidents caused by speeding in Lincoln County in 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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’

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