Montsweag Flea Market, with its gazebo, vendor sheds and concession stand. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper
Montsweag Flea Market returns May 3 with new owner
After being closed since 2023, Montsweag Flea Market in Woolwich will reopen Saturday, May 3, under the new ownership of David J. Jones, owner of FO Bailey Real Estate in Falmouth. The flea market will remain open through the summer season from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
The sun shines April 10 on Wiscasset’s Scout Hall, now a training center for the town. SUSAN JOHNS/Wiscasset Newspaper
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Hodge Street parking change; open house planned for town’s training center at Scout Hall
By paring parking on Hodge Street, Wiscasset selectmen April 15 hoped to up traffic safety in that in-town neighborhood. Said Town Manager Dennis Simmons, Route One-Hodge-Washington is "kind of a tough intersection ... People coming up from Washington Street…
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Woolwich selectboard signs town meeting warrant
Woolwich voters will consider a 2025-2026 town budget of $2.75 million at their annual town meeting. The budget proposed by the selectboard is $187,000 higher than last year. The board finalized the town meeting warrant April 2. The annual town meeting is set for…
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Rallying in Wiscasset for libraries
Did Alna’s Sherry Lyons think rallying in support of libraries might help to save their federal aid? In the sun and wind next to Route One in Wiscasset April 10, Lyons explained, she felt doing nothing would have been worse. “This is doing something. These (people…
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Wiscasset warrant heads for June 10 town vote
Wiscasset residents will vote June 10 on the proposed $15.6 million budget, up $672,689, or 4.5%, from last year’s. Selectmen April 1 nodded the warrant voters will face at the polls.  The budget summary at wiscasset.gov shows administration up 7.38% to $207,397;…

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Graveside service for Tony Dickinson

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Ronald Handfield, 83, of Waldoboro, Maine, died…
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David Warren Wilson passed away peacefully in…
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Terrie A.…
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Woolwich selectmen have final look at town meeting warrant
Reviewing the warrant for Wednesday’s annual town meeting are (l-r) Selectman Dale Chadbourne, Moderator Mike Field and Selectmen Tommy Davis, Jason Shaw and chairman David King Sr. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich selectmen reviewed the warrant with moderator Mike Field Monday…
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Alongside the welcome shift to warmer weather, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens once…
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National honor for Hubert, WMHS
U.S. Sen. Angus King, (I-Maine), left, and WMHS teacher Shanon Cotta. Courtesy of Wiscasset School Department

Maine Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense (DoD), announced that…
SVRSU’s proposed budget, local asks up
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The proposed 2025-26 Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit budget is $28.6 million, a would be hike…
Wiscasset Senior Center

The next public supper will be May 7. The meal will consist of split pea soup, salad, cornbread, shepherd’s pie…
Middle Bridge in Dresden to be closed May 2 for inspection

Maine Department of Transportation is performing a routine bridge inspection of…
Garden Club of Wiscasset plant sale
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The Garden Club of Wiscasset Annual Plant Sale is May 10 at the Municipal Building at…
Call for artists at River Arts
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River Arts of Damariscotta is pleased to announce a call for artists for an upcoming Members’ Show. Running…
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May and June Artist of the Month: Ramone Hanley-Warren
"Shallow Waters" is but one of Ramone Hanley-Warren's work in her solo show, "Breathe, See, Paint" at Southport Memorial Library May-June. Courtesy of the artist

The featured Artist of the Month this May and June at the Southport Memorial Library is…
Hearty Roots offers a pre-Mother’s Day mini retreat
Finding connection at a Hearty Roots retreat. Courtesy photo

No need to miss the burnt french…
Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission holds annual meeting
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This week at the Harbor Theater
Final screenings of "Black Bag" at Harbor Theater are April 30 and May 1. See listing for details. Courtesy of the venue

"Black Bag" - (R; 1 hour, 34 minutes) -  Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett stars as a seasoned…
Beauty on a rainy day
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Spring color abounded near Woolwich's Nequasset Meeting House and cemetery on a rainy Sunday, April 27. Less so near…
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"Bob Trevino Likes It" opens at Lincoln Theater Friday, May 2. Courtesy of the venue

"The Penguin Lessons" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 50 minutes) - Inspired by the true story of a…
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Robert Jon & The Wreck at The Waldo
Robert Jon & the Wreck take the Waldo stage Aug. 12 - will you be there? Rob Bondurant Photography

Robert Jon and The Wreck will be performing for the first time at The Waldo on Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in…

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Wednesday, 04/30
1:26 AM High 11.99`
7:41 AM Low -1.79`
2:10 PM High 10.31`
7:52 PM Low -0.10`
Thursday, 05/01
2:18 AM High 11.62`
8:36 AM Low -1.33`
3:06 PM High 9.86`
8:47 PM Low 0.40`
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Wednesday, 04/30
1:04 AM High 11.30`
7:29 AM Low -1.68`
1:48 PM High 9.71`
7:40 PM Low -0.09`
Thursday, 05/01
1:56 AM High 10.94`
8:24 AM Low -1.26`
2:44 PM High 9.28`
8:35 PM Low 0.38`
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Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 04/30
1:03 AM High 12.45`
7:32 AM Low -1.83`
1:49 PM High 10.79`
7:43 PM Low -0.04`
Thursday, 05/01
1:57 AM High 12.16`
8:27 AM Low -1.49`
2:46 PM High 10.38`
8:39 PM Low 0.40`
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Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 04/30
12:59 AM High 12.82`
7:23 AM Low -1.79`
1:40 PM High 11.26`
7:37 PM Low 0.02`
Thursday, 05/01
1:52 AM High 12.40`
8:18 AM Low -1.30`
2:36 PM High 10.78`
8:33 PM Low 0.55`
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