Wiscasset cancels Fourth of July parade, fireworks, delays town meeting

The Wiscasset Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to cancel the celebration on Tuesday, May 19, because Gov. Janet Mills’ state order against gatherings of more than 50 people is scheduled to still be in effect in July.

Wiscasset school plans in-person graduation, other Midcoast schools uncertain

Wiscasset Middle High School will host an abbreviated outdoor graduation ceremony and car procession at 7 p.m. on June 11.

Wiscasset airport receives over $3 million to repave runway

The airport's only runway hasn't been repaved since it was built in the 1960s.

Two Bridges Regional Jail inmate count down 30-40%

Jail boss attributes drop to use of furloughs and diversion programs to help keep the jail population down and reduce likelihood of coronavirus exposure to inmates and staff.

Maine DOT activates new Wiscasset traffic lights

The traffic signals are designed to remain green unless someone pushes a pedestrian crossing button or side street traffic on Water Street, Middle Street, or Route 27 triggers the signal sensors.

Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars to host fundraising dinner

Maine DOT tests new downtown Wiscasset traffic lights

According to Paul Merril, MDOT spokesman, the new traffic lights on Route 1 are expected to go live the first week in April and remain active year-round.

Lincoln County spay/neuter program expanding

Alan Hawkins, esteemed former educator in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth, dies at 72

'A giant of a man' who overcame cancer and made kindness a priority is remembered by former students and colleagues.

Wiscasset man charged with breaking into home, barricading ex-girlfriend, children

The woman's teenage son tried to defend his mother with stun gun, police say.