Wiscasset News

Stamford police say they have traveled to Maine to arrest a 40-year-old man who sold counterfeit gold chains to jewelers in Connecticut, New York and Maine.

The decision is still a long way off, but a Canadian company says Wiscasset is at the top of the list of potential sites for a 1,000 megawatt underground hydro-electric power plant.

An opening reception will be held for artist Sandra Warren from 4 to 6 p.m. July 11 at BGH The Masiello Group in Lower Village.

Fried Foods and Rolls: Red's Eats, Wiscasset: Excellent fried clams . Excellent fried dough.

Join NEHGS and Historic New England at Nickels-Sortwell House for a half-day seminar where you will learn basic techniques for exploring your family history.

Bath police arrested a 43-year-old Kevin White on Tuesday on charges including aggravated furnishing of scheduled drugs, two counts of furnishing liquor to a minor, two counts of allowing a minor to possess or consume liquor, two counts of unlawful sexual contact, two counts of unlawful sexual touching and two counts of assault.

ROCKLAND : Operationally, not much will change at the Knox County Jail as the Department of Corrections works toward a unified jail system.

Retirement from a life in banking prompts sculptor Claude O'Donnell of Holden to unleash the creative hippie hidden in the gray flannel suit A piece called "Fed Ex" by former drummer and banker Claude O'Donnell adorns a shelf at the Blue Hill Library as part of an exhibit this month.

WISCASSET : The Waldoboro couple accused in the April 19 murder of Rachel Grindal pleaded not guilty to all the charges against them Thursday in Lincoln County Superior Court.

6/16 at 12:55 p.m. John Farrell, 49, of York Street, was arrested on a charge of theft .

Hey All! I'm out of town, and thus today's Flickr Faves on Fridays are all cruddy quality pictures taken from my phone, because I don't really have a fast enough connection to browse flickr today.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk The information you provide will be used only to send the requested e-mail and will not be used to send any other e-mail communications.

WISCASSET : Former Physiciana s Assistant Richard a oeDika Brackett, 66, of Gardiner, was found guilty by a Lincoln County jury of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs , four counts of violation of privacy , engaging a prostitute , and theft by deception .

DRESDEN : The Lincoln County Historical Association has opened its three important historic properties for the 2009 season: the museum and old jail in Wiscasset, the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, and the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta.

Tension over a bill that would temporarily halt energy transmission developments in Maine has been eased as a revised version of the proposed law passed with overwhelming support Monday.

We are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies. Please call 236-4259 to place a reservation.

CAMDEN : On Sunday, June 7, Reverend Donald J. Rudalevige will offer the sermon at the John Street United Methodist Church, 98 John Street, Camden, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

Photography by Jennifer Baum It's an easy assumption: Maine, a state revered worldwide for its seafood, has an abundance of fabulous and authentic seafood markets.

After a months-long search, the Regional School Unit 21 School Board approved Andrew Dolloff as the new district superintendent June 1. "He was the unanimous choice," said board Chairman Maureen King.

5/19 at 9:55 p.m. Dee R. Rogers, 48, of 64 Theodore Drive, was arrested on Theodore Drive on a warrant arrest charge.