About 65% of the jail’s employees are vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Federal government launches push that may remove Maine Yankee’s nuclear waste from Wiscasset
The U.S. Department of Energy wants to know whether communities would be willing to store nuclear waste temporarily while the government finds a permanent solution.
Weekend fire destroys Wiscasset home, residents escape without injuries
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest Weekend starts Dec. 3
Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest will take place Dec. 3-5. The event is marked by caroling and other live music, decorated windows and other family-friendly activities. On Dec. 3, the Creamery Pier on Route 1 will feature Santa, a live DJ and hot cocoa and cookies from 4-6 p.m. A fireworks display over the Sheepscot River starts around […]
New Wiscasset senior living facility may move in to former school
Residents will decide whether to approve the project at a special town meeting on Dec. 7.
Wiscasset school cancels vaccine clinic, extends remote learning as COVID-19 cases grow
Both Wiscasset Elementary School and Wiscasset Middle High School are scheduled to resume in-person learning on Monday.
Wiscasset voters approve new police cruiser, cemetery gates, solar guidelines
A total of 1,295 Wiscasset residents voted in an annual town meeting referendum on Tuesday.
Former Wiscasset school could become senior living facility
The senior living facility on Gardiner Road is slated to hold 34 independent living units, 27 assisted living units, and 38 memory care units.
Wiscasset to vote on new police cruiser, cemetery gates, solar guidelines at town meeting
Voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Wiscasset Community Center.
Woman convicted of murdering 4-year-old Kendall Chick seeks reduced sentence
Shawna Gatto asked a judge Tuesday for a post-conviction review, which if granted, could result in a reduction of her 50-year sentence