Chief Potter travels to Oregon searching for a fire truck

The town of Edgecomb sent Fire Chief Roy Potter to the Pacific Northwest in search of a fire truck. On Sept. 16, selectmen authorized Potter to spend up to $108,000 to purchase and transport a used fire truck back to Edgecomb. Selectman Forrest Carver is also a…

Resident concerned about potential ICE Boston plans for TBRJ

A recent Boston Globe article caught the attention Newcastle resident Jan Schwartz which resulted in her attending the Sept. 16 Lincoln County commissioners' meeting. The Sept. 6 news article listed five New England locations as new facilities to house illegal…

Wiscasset officials seek more time for housing project

Wiscasset Selectman Allisa Eason told Lincoln County commissioners Sept. 16, the town selected Old Ferry Road as its affordable housing project site because "it was pretty." But now, town officials eye something else for the Old Ferry Road property. A developer…

'Round Town

Accident

Try this one on for size! Before going out on any job there are a few things to check over with my equipment. In the age of technology, and I am not a technologist, things can go wrong without really knowing. The new generations of digital cameras have so…

Photo from drone during Jefferson field and house fire. Used to determine if the fire department had adequate hose length to reach the fire. Courtesy LCSO

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Deploying DFR: Drones as First Responders

With 19 towns over 700 square miles, there's a lot of ground and water for Lincoln County law enforcement to cover. Thanks to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) 5-person drone team headed by Deputy Jeffrey Rogers, coverage is coming from above, too. Lead…

Obituaries

Raymond K. Eon

Raymond K. Eon, 78, of Wiscasset, passed away on…

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Dorinda S. Webster

Dorinda Swett…

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Paul H. Miete Jr.

“I have never let my schooling interfere with my…

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William B. Alley

William B. Alley, a beloved son, father, and…

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Ray R. Rines

Ray R. Rines,…

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Lorraine M. Schleis

Lorraine M. Schleis of Wiscasset passed away on…

Obituary

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Who’s in the mood for 'BAR-BITS'?

The other day Mrs. Di Vece, my wife,…

Salt ’n Spar
More pictures from Wiscasset’s recent past

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Where the bodies are buried: Evergreen Cemetery

A few weeks back…

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Galleries

Maine's Common Ground Country Fair draws thousands to Unity to celebrate the harvest season

Shiloh, with the Morgan Family Farm, brings the oxen over to mingle with the curious at the Common Ground Country Fair 2025 in Unity. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

Scotties conquer Boothbay Harbor: Myette hosts advocacy fundraiser

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The Evolution of the Federal Response to Domestic Violence and Firearms: Rockland

New Hope Midcoast

The Evolution of the Federal Response to Domestic Violence and Firearms: Boothbay Harbor

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"Lobster Boat on Deer Isle" by Roy Smith

I've always found Wiscasset’s Maine Art Gallery to be a most charming gallery always exhibiting work that…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Bellini’s “La Sonnambula" at the Lincoln Theater Nov. 1. Image courtesy of The Met Live in HD

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Auditions! - Lincoln County Community…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Freakier Friday" opens at the Harbor Theater on Friday, Sept. 26. Courtesy of the venue

“Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale” - “PG; 2 hours, 4 minutes” - In this final cinematic…

Press release

Wiscasset selectboard: Talk of data center

The Town of Wiscasset has recently been contacted by a site assessor regarding the…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 264 calls for service for the period of…

Garden Club of Wiscasset

Invasive plants topic for October evening meeting

The Garden Club of Wiscasset’s next meeting isOct. 2 at First Congregational…

Letter to the editor

Re: Out of the ashes

Dear Editor:

This is in reply to Joe Grant’s Aug. 23 letter, “Out of the ashes.”

…

Letter to the editor

Free speech in America at risk

Dear Editor:

In America, freedom of speech has always been one of our most cherished rights. Yet today…

Harbor Theater

Robert Reich's 'The Last Class'

“Democracy is not a spectator sport. Learning is not a spectator sport. It's active!” – Robert Reich in…

Wiscasset Senior Center

The next public supper will be Wednesday, Oct. 1. The meal will be broccoli cheese soup, salad, rolls,…

Wiscasset Yacht Club setting for WACC’s “Business After Hours”

Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce held its latest "Business After Hours"…

Behind Closed Doors Tour of Castle Tucker

Peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker on the final Behind Closed Doors tour of the…

Sea memories and fish tales: Gerencer talks new memoir

Bill Gerencer shows attendees a stream of an AI-powered ground fish identifier that can classify fish type, age, size, and location. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

After 45 years spent in local waters, Bill Gerencer is sharing his experiences in his new coming-of-age…

Wiscasset man charged after I-295 crash

Friday, Sept. 19, at about 10:37 p.m., a…

WES students learn from Bangor Savings Bank

Fourth-grade students at Wiscasset Elementary School recently had the unique opportunity to…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital

Saturday flu vaccine clinics

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will hold seasonal flu vaccine clinics at its primary care practices…

AARP scam alert: Steps to protect against ID theft

Identity fraud and scams are a massive and growing problem, but there are things each of…

Wiscasset selectmen

Wiscasset keeps taxes level

Wiscasset selectmen Sept. 16 set the tax rate at $13.67 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation.…

Woolwich lowers tax rate following reval

Property taxes in Woolwich are going up for some, for others not so…

Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education kicks off enrichment programming

Boothbay-Wiscasset…

Local programs offer financial help to pet owners

Local resources are available to help give your furry friends the best healthcare, such as Mattie, 13, who was adopted from Midcoast Humane ten years ago. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

With all the joy our furry friends bring us, it's natural we want to give them the best healthcare. However, this can…

American Patchwork Quartet play Camden Opera House

On Nov. 15 American Patchwork Quartet vocalist…

Fun for all at the “Good Roots” art party

What happens when two beloved organizations join forces for a day? The “Good Roots” art party! All…

eDNA helps detect kelp-derived carbon on the ocean floor

Sediment Sampling: The research team extracted a sediment core from below a commercial kelp farm aboard the Darling Marine Center’s research vessel Ira C in 2022. Samuel Tan photo

New environmental DNA tools can accurately and inexpensively quantify kelp-…

Tides

Tuesday, 09/23
12:50 AM	High	9.92`
6:42 AM	Low	0.44`
1:05 PM	High	10.01`
7:04 PM	Low	0.23`

Wednesday, 09/24
1:28 AM	High	9.61`
7:16 AM	Low	0.75`
1:39 PM	High	9.92`
7:41 PM	Low	0.37`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 09/23
12:28 AM	High	9.34`
6:30 AM	Low	0.41`
12:43 PM	High	9.42`
6:52 PM	Low	0.21`

Wednesday, 09/24
1:06 AM	High	9.05`
7:04 AM	Low	0.70`
1:17 PM	High	9.34`
7:29 PM	Low	0.35`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 09/23
12:30 AM	High	10.35`
6:33 AM	Low	0.42`
12:47 PM	High	10.29`
6:53 PM	Low	0.34`

Wednesday, 09/24
1:07 AM	High	9.98`
7:07 AM	Low	0.79`
1:19 PM	High	10.12`
7:30 PM	Low	0.48`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 09/23
12:20 AM	High	10.80`
6:25 AM	Low	0.45`
12:36 PM	High	10.85`
6:47 PM	Low	0.31`

Wednesday, 09/24
12:58 AM	High	10.48`
7:00 AM	Low	0.82`
1:11 PM	High	10.74`
7:24 PM	Low	0.50`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Main Street Shop

Yard Sale Saturday, October 4 at New Hope Midcoast, Rockland

New Hope Midcoast

Live Music, College Football, Pre~gaming for Weddings!!

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Kingston Trio at the Waldo

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Craft Cinema: Twilight

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Maine Artist Film Series #3: Thirteen Ways

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Houdini + Conversation with Ben Curtis & Alan Magee

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Maine Outdoor Film Festival Selections

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Yard Sale Saturday, October 4 at New Hope Midcoast, Rockland

New Hope Midcoast

Live Music, College Football, Pre~gaming for Weddings!!

Brady’s

Kingston Trio at the Waldo

The Waldo Theatre

Craft Cinema: Twilight

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Maine Artist Film Series #3: Thirteen Ways

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Houdini + Conversation with Ben Curtis & Alan Magee

The Waldo Theatre

Maine Outdoor Film Festival Selections

The Waldo Theatre

Happy Hour Food is back at Brady's!!

Brady’s

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Maine Artist Film Series #3: Thirteen Ways

Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 07:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The Kingston Trio play The Waldo

Friday, September 26, 2025 - 07:30 pm

Kingston Trio at the Waldo

Friday, September 26, 2025 - 07:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Behind Closed Doors Tour of Castle Tucker

Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Family Harvest Day at BRVM

Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Kathy Mattea/Opera House

Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 07:30 pm

Opera House: Kathy Mattea

Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 07:30 pm

James Montgomery Band

Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 07:30 pm to 9:00 pm

The Evolution of the Federal Response to Domestic Violence and Firearms: Rockland

Monday, September 29, 2025 - 04:00 pm to 5:30 pm

The Evolution of the Federal Response to Domestic Violence and Firearms: Boothbay Harbor

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 04:00 pm to 5:30 pm

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