Brunswick Executive Airport and Wiscasset Airport have received $13,000 each as part of a federal grant to alleviate financial pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirty-one airports in Maine were awarded $9.7 million through funding provided through the COVID-19 package that was signed into law in December, according to an announcement by the office Sen. […]
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Students at Wiscasset school recognized in national writing competition
Chewonki students Ella Seymour and Maeve Tholen were recognized by the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards for narrative pieces they wrote as assignments for their literacy class.
Letter: Columnist needs lessons in history, racism
I have issues with the article by Abdi Ifitn (“Today’s America is unrecognizable,” Jan. 8). First of all, Mr. Ifitn is very young and has no knowledge of American history. He should listen to Dinesh D’Souza, who knows more about American history than most Americans do. I do agree that this is NOT the country […]
In photos: Wiscasset-area narrow gauge railroad hosts winter event
Steve Piwowarski, marketing director for the museum, said the museum’s “steam and sleigh” event was created to engage the community and help people enjoy the outdoors safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic threatens Wiscasset nonprofit farm’s long-term survival
Morris Farm in Wiscasset has given away roughly 300 pounds of fresh produce through its free take-what-you-need farm stand since it launched in late August.
Woman charged after driving car into Wiscasset sheriff’s office
Police say the driver, 35-year-old Kristin Crowley of Wiscasset, was out on bail after her arrest for her alleged role in the November armed burglary of Maxwell’s Market and Deli in Wiscasset.
Letter: Balentine is a breath of fresh air
Dear John Balentine, You are such a breath of fresh air and it was so nice to read your article (“Trump’s legacy,” Jan. 15). There are 75 million of us who liked living in a free country. Now we will be inundated by hordes of illegals from all over the world storming our borders. How […]
Wiscasset town office closes after possible COVID-19 case
Dennis Simmons, Wiscasset town manager, said the town office will reopen if the employee tests negative through a second test.
Wiscasset jail has two COVID-19 cases
Two Bridges Regional Jail is closed to the public and allowing only essential personnel inside.
Letter: Kalish continues bias against Trump
I read Bob Kalish’s article and again the bias is continuing toward our president. Mr. Kalish doesn’t seem to know all the accomplishments President Trump has made (“Over Easy: Heading for the last roundup,” Dec. 14). I predicted the mail-in voting would be dangerous and I will never believe a man hiding in his basement […]