The former Bass Shoe Outlet building. PHIL DI VECE photo
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Windows to Wiscasset’s past
A few months ago, I shared with you some photographs I’d taken over the years showing Wiscasset’s not too distant past. Here are a few more taken by me in the late 1970s and early 1980s. We’ll start on Route One with the wood-framed building some of you might…
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4 yeses and a no, Cohort 2 is a go
Wiscasset's school committee and the public March 18 further questioned whether to join the second round of Maine schools providing special education to pre-kindergarteners. Then, 4-1, Jonathan Barnes dissenting, the panel voted to move forward with Cohort 2. Two…
The Sheepscot River reflects Mason Station near sunset. File photo
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Mason Station latest
Mason Station Redevelopment Co. might seek to coordinate with the town of Wiscasset on developing some of the town-owned land near Mason Station, Mason Station Redevelopment President Ryan Gahagan said. Besides that prospect, he said the company’s signed option on…
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Boothbay area officials join in Wiscasset’s discussion on schools’ future
Wiscasset and Boothbay area speakers agreed Monday night, their communities should be thinking over what's next as student numbers have declined and residents still feel a connection to the local schools. Boothbay Town Manager Daniel Bryer Jr. sat with Boothbay…
The striking green head of the male mallard would seem to make them a favorite of the St. Patrick's Day reveler. Courtesy of Jeff Wells
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Green Birds of Maine
A birding friend of ours who travels the world to see and photograph birds sent us a photo of an African bird—a little bee-eater, a handsome bird with a yellow-belly and an emerald green back—in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Green is the color associated with…

Obituaries

Robert B. Emerson

Robert B. Emerson

Robert B. Emerson (Bob, Bobby, Bump, Papa), 84,…
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Carol E. Deetjen

Carol E. Deetjen

Carol Elizabeth…
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Dr. Lynda Mickelsen McClellan

Dr. Lynda M. McClellan

Dr. Lynda Mickelsen McClellan, 57, of Fort Smith…
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Suzanne C. Phillips

Suzanne C. Phillips

Suzanne…
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Richard C. Forrest

Richard C. Forrest

Richard C. Forrest, 85, passed away peacefully in…
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Arlene G. Smith

Arlene G. Smith

Arlene Goyea Smith of Southport, Maine passed…
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One of the big dance numbers in "Seussical the Musical" presented by the Y Arts Community Players March 28-30. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register
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Boothbay region youth baseball program opening day May 11. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

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River Arts
New show in the River Room
Beth Downey's oil painting, "Oh, the Light" is among the work in her solo show at River Arts. Courtesy of the artist

River Arts is pleased to present Beth Downey’s dynamic solo show On the Edge in the River Room from April 3 -…
Recruitment Day at WW&F Railway in Alna April 5

Since 1989, Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway has grown from an ambitious dream and…
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 5 arrests
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…
Maine-ly Harmony in Dresden April 6; admission free

On Sunday, April 6, at 3 p.m., Maine-ly Harmony, the women’s acapella choral group,…
Easter egg hunt at WCC April 19
Wiscasset’s Sam Renzi, then 8, returns to his family after winning a stuffed bunny at last year’s Easter egg hunt at the Wiscasset Middle High School track. File photo

Wiscasset announced the following at wiscassetme.myrec.com:

Join us and our friend the Easter Bunny…
Lincoln County property transfers in March
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Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded…
Wiscasset students prepping for Annie JR.

Leaping Lizards! Wiscasset will “stick up its chin and grin" and sing "'Tomorrow!  Tomorrow!’”…
Wiscasset Senior Center

Cribbage results for Tuesday, March 18 with 23 players were: First, Ron Bodge, 842. Second: Roger Downs, 832.…
Letter to the editor
Tax and Spend – Citizen’s Tax Group

Dear Editor:

Year after year, the Edgecomb school board creates large surpluses by under…
Letter to the editor
Worth a try

Dear Editor:

I want to echo Tom Perkins remarks about dialogue with Wiscasset about education for Boothbay/…
It is up to us to save our democracy

Dear Editor:

We have a reality star as president. He cares not about the facts but only about the…
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Town meeting: A form of pure democracy

Dear Editor:

Town meeting as the customary construct of local governance has a revered…
This week at the Lincoln Theater
"Becoming Led Zeppelin" opening April 4 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"I’m Still Here" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 15 minutes - in Brazilian Portuguese with subtitles) - …
Lincoln Academy students learn to survive (and thrive) in the wild with Hearty Roots
Lincoln Academy students enjoy the hot cocoa they prepared after building a fire. Courtesy of Shannon Parker

This spring, Lincoln Academy and Hearty Roots have teamed up…
AARP scam alert: 2024 Fraud Totals
Shawn Lewin, AARP Maine member

Fraud reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with a staggering $12.5 billion lost, a shocking increase…
This week at the Harbor Theater
"Mickey 17" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, April 11. Courtesy of the venue

"Captain America: Brave New World" - (PG13; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - A new era begins as Sam…
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Alna losing town clerk
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Sarah Perkins' last day as Alna's town clerk is June 26, according to her resignation letter Third Selectman Coreysha…
Wiscasset’s Earth Day celebration April 26
Indigo Sanders-Stoyle, then 7, of Wiscasset watches artist Emily Bell-Hoerth dip and dye in indigo at Wiscasset’s 2024 Earth Day celebration at Wiscasset Community Center. File photo

This year’s Earth Day Celebration at Wiscasset Community Center (242 Gardiner Road) returns…
Wabanaki Drumming and Song Extravaganza April 13 in Newcastle
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The Second Congregational Church of Newcastle located at 51 Main Street in…

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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 5 arrests
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Tides

Wednesday, 04/02
2:37 AM High 11.55`
8:50 AM Low -1.44`
3:20 PM High 10.01`
9:04 PM Low 0.03`
Thursday, 04/03
3:31 AM High 11.04`
9:49 AM Low -0.85`
4:20 PM High 9.40`
10:02 PM Low 0.66`
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Tides

Wednesday, 04/02
2:15 AM High 10.88`
8:38 AM Low -1.36`
2:58 PM High 9.43`
8:52 PM Low 0.03`
Thursday, 04/03
3:09 AM High 10.39`
9:37 AM Low -0.80`
3:58 PM High 8.85`
9:50 PM Low 0.62`
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Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 04/02
2:14 AM High 12.10`
8:42 AM Low -1.41`
2:57 PM High 10.62`
8:56 PM Low 0.11`
Thursday, 04/03
3:10 AM High 11.72`
9:40 AM Low -0.97`
3:59 PM High 10.06`
9:54 PM Low 0.65`
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Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 04/02
2:10 AM High 12.38`
8:33 AM Low -1.41`
2:50 PM High 10.94`
8:49 PM Low 0.16`
Thursday, 04/03
3:05 AM High 11.83`
9:31 AM Low -0.79`
3:49 PM High 10.27`
9:48 PM Low 0.82`
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Full Moon Hike at Hidden Valley Nature Center
Crate Modifieds join lineup at Wiscasset Speedway in 2025
Stellar weekend for Edgecomb athlete
The 42nd Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is here
LCTV announces its 2025 Midcoast Invitational Senior High School Basketball Classic

Life

United Way Walk-A-Thon postponed to April 5
A commemoration of the American Revolution at Coastal Senior College
3-2, Wiscasset school budget heads toward April 29 special town meeting
Family Arcade Night March 28 in Wiscasset
Call for volunteers: Career Fair at Edgecomb Eddy School May 30

Work

Maine home sales increase 6.5 percent in February
Free hybrid class to build a business website begins April 3
Busy times for 4-H Byre Clan
Bristol Marine launches Boston Tea Party replica ship
Chainsaw safety course at Hidden Valley Nature Center

Arts and Entertainment

'The Singing Revolution' to screen at Harbor Theater
Weaving social commentary into sculptural designs
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'Did you hear? Did you hear?’ ‘Seussical the Musical' draws near!
BH Opera House: Lonesome Ace String Band April 11

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