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EV charging stations for Wiscasset’s park and ride lot?
Wiscasset selectmen Jan. 6 are set to eye letting a company keep electric vehicle charging stations in the park and ride lot at the town office.  Economic Development Director Aaron Chrostowsky tells the board in a Dec. 30 memo, Railroad Avenue would have…
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Wiscasset girls score first win of the season
The Wiscasset Middle High School girls' basketball team broke into the win column Monday night with a 29-27 victory over Richmond. The Wolverines are now 1-7, and in 11th place in the Southern Maine Class D girls' basketball standings. They lost their first seven…
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Happy New Year
My new year’s resolution ...“Out with the old and in with the old.” Getting potted with the old buoys! There you have it. I am embracing my regression to the past and proud of it. Technology is confusing and not well suited to the way I think, or don’t. The more…
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Dresden woman gains confidence in using newer technology
When her teenagers received their first computers in high school, Cindy Moeller joined them evenings and helped navigate homework assignments on the new devices. Later, working as a critical care nurse, she routinely carried a computer and entered codes and notes…
You may be surprised to learn that in the hierarchy of birds at feeders, the loud and sometimes bullying blue jay ranks lower in dominance than the hairy woodpecker. Courtesy of Jeff Wells
Who’s the Toughest Bird at the Feeder?
With the recent snow has come an increase in bird activity at our feeders and the small patches of open ground we’ve cleared under them. When all the birds are trying to access the limited space available, it’s not surprising that there seems to be more…

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Larry R. Smith

Larry R. Smith

Larry R. Smith, 83, of Boothbay Harbor, formerly of…

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Annemarie L. Kurzius

Annemarie L. Kurzius

Beloved mother, Nana and Great Nana,…

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Suzanne S. Hamblett

Suzanne S. Hamblett

Suzanne “Suzie” Stevens Hamblett passed away…

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Mary F. Huntington

Mary F. Huntington

Mary Faith Huntington passed away peacefully…

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Kristin A. Weeks

Kristin A. Weeks

Kristin A. Weeks, 50, passed away Dec. 28, 2025…

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Judith L. Dent

Judith L. Dent

Judith Lynne (Pollock) Dent, 84, died peacefully…

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‘ICE OUT For Good’

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, Renee Good, an American citizen, was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in…

Edgecomb makes deal to dispose of sailboat
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"Just make it go away," was Harbor Master Terry Stockwell's recommendation to Edgecomb selectmen Jan. 6 about the troublesome…

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Wiscasset selectmen Jan. 6 voiced some interest in high speed charging stations for…

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Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 4:16 p.m., deputies from Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a house being shot…

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‘Points of Interest’ in Edgecomb
The blockhouse at Fort Edgecomb. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

The other day, I rediscovered something I’d put away and forgotten about – a map of Edgecomb…

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A Cold But Beautiful Winter Bird Count On Matinicus Island
Jeff Wells and another birder scoping for sea ducks and loons on the Matinicus Island Christmas Bird Count. Courtesy of Bethany Woodworth.

(This week’s column shares Jeff’s perspective; Allison was unable to…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital offers free January Diabetes Support Group
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‘Desiderata’ revisited
Kevin G. Burnham

A copy of the following prose written sometime in the 1920s by Max Ehrmann was recently discovered among our…

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Life jackets called that for a reason
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Well done, Maine, for hiking from 10 to 12 the age for which occupants of a boat still have to wear Coast…

Midcoast Senior College announces spring term I 2026 course offerings

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Dalton Roy named to SNHU president's list

Dalton Roy of Wiscasset has been named to…

Alisha Jewett named to SNHU dean's list

Alisha Jewett of Alna has been named to…

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Tim's a winner, once again
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Old Santa dropped off a late Christmas present to Tim Hodgdon last week, another win for his baby, Comanche…

Wiscasset boys looking for third straight trip to basketball tournament
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The Wiscasset boys' basketball term is looking for its third…

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Crooker Construction, LLC transitions to employee ownership through ESOP

Crooker Construction, LLC, a Topsham, Maine-based general…

Jan. 10 event at Inn Along the Way

It’s all about coming together in community. Start the New Year of right by shaking off the winter blues.…

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Candace Vlcek opens 2026 exhibits
"Three Amigos" by Candace Vlcek. See this painting among her works at Miles Hospital January-Feb. 27. Courtesy of the artist

Candace Vlcek of Jefferson will be the first artist of 2026 to exhibit in the hospital’s Hall…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Multiple summonses for underage drinking
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 278 calls…

TREATS in Wiscasset changing hands
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Longtime owners of TREATS in Wiscasset village, Stacy and Ryan Linehan, have announced the following:…

Tenants Harbor nurse recognized for exceptional patient care and dedication
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Meghan Keizer, BSN, RN, who works on the…

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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 5 arrests
LCSO gets grant to enforce speeding laws
Edgecomb man killed in Whitefield crash
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Friday, 01/09
3:36 AM High 9.52`
9:32 AM Low 0.72`
3:56 PM High 9.17`
9:55 PM Low 0.58`
Saturday, 01/10
4:28 AM High 9.32`
10:30 AM Low 0.98`
4:53 PM High 8.57`
10:46 PM Low 1.12`
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Friday, 01/09
3:14 AM High 8.96`
9:20 AM Low 0.68`
3:34 PM High 8.63`
9:43 PM Low 0.55`
Saturday, 01/10
4:06 AM High 8.78`
10:18 AM Low 0.92`
4:31 PM High 8.07`
10:34 PM Low 1.06`
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Rockland Tides

Friday, 01/09
3:18 AM High 10.19`
9:21 AM Low 0.83`
3:34 PM High 9.96`
9:45 PM Low 0.48`
Saturday, 01/10
4:09 AM High 9.98`
10:17 AM Low 1.08`
4:31 PM High 9.35`
10:35 PM Low 1.04`
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Belfast Tides

Friday, 01/09
3:06 AM High 10.35`
9:15 AM Low 0.86`
3:27 PM High 10.04`
9:39 PM Low 0.72`
Saturday, 01/10
3:58 AM High 10.09`
10:12 AM Low 1.15`
4:24 PM High 9.41`
10:31 PM Low 1.28`
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