Several Wiscasset residents questioning planned new spot for sewer plant

Hearing fellow Wiscasset villager Shannon Babcock read a wiscasset.gov excerpt about the village's architectural significance, Amanda Dawnrich commented, "So let's stick a sewage treatment plant right in the middle. That's a genius idea." Neither woman wants the…

Capt. (ret) Floyston "Bud" Weeks, stands with Adm. Jim Kilby, Acting Chief of Naval Operations, and Capt. Joe Baggett, SWSC Commanding Officer, at his retirement ceremony at SWSC Newport, Naval Station Newport, R.I., July 18, 2025. John Goulette photo

Wiscasset native, Surface Warfare legend, SWSC director, retires after 50-plus years of Navy service

Surface Warfare Schools Command headquarters in Newport, Rhode Island hosted a momentous occasion July 18 as colleagues, family, and a host of distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the remarkable career of Capt. (Ret.) Floyston "Bud" Weeks. After dedicating…

Last year’s Racin’ Cancer Walk. Jasen Dickey photo

Racin’ Cancer Walk at Speedway Aug. 30

Wiscasset Speedway will once again be the home for the Racin’ Cancer Walk supporting the Dean Snell Cancer Foundation. The walk is just one of many fundraising efforts at the track for cancer patients of the New England Cancer Specialists of Topsham…

Woolwich held its annual community picnic this past Saturday featuring free grilled hotdogs, hamburgers, soft drinks and tours of the farm house museum. Live music for the event was provided by the Montsweagers. That’s Selectman Jason Shaw and his wife Vanessa manning the grill. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

MaineDOT to detail Route 218 culvert replacement in Woolwich

Maine Department of Transportation will discuss replacement of a culvert at Chops Creek on Route 128 (River Road) at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 at the Woolwich town office. The soonest the state-funded project will start would be 2026 or 2027. “It was supposed…

Selectboard chair Sarah Whitfield presents John Merry a plaque to recognize his 50 years of service to the town. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Wiscasset selectboard accepts Future of the Schools Committee’s final report

The Wiscasset selectboard Aug. 19 unanimously accepted the Future of the Schools Committee's (FSC) final report and disbanded the group, saying its work is done. Selectboard Chair Sarah Whitfield, who was the board's liaison to the committee,…

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Timothy F. James

Timothy Frank James, 71, of Wiscasset passed away on…

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Gail N. Richter, 83, died peacefully at her home in…

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Murder mystery auditions at The Waldo

The Waldo Theatre, located at 916 Main St., Waldoboro, invites area actors to audition for…

A Bird's Tale

The Last Time We Saw One

The pigeon-like head and large, dark eye, and buffy breast and yellow legs are distinctive among North American sandpipers. Courtesy of Michiel Oversteegen

We saw a photo of a gorgeous juvenile buff-breasted sandpiper taken a few days ago down on the rocky…

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Tammy and Gearry

The front entrance door of Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church, on Townsend Avenue, was open on a beautiful…

New 'Featured Artists' panel at Pemaquid Art Gallery

"Wave Energy" - watercolor - Paul Sherman.

The art on this new panel will include a collection of different art styles and…

Wiscasset Senior Center

The next public supper will be Wednesday, Sept. 3. It will not be the Lobster Dinner as we…

Logan Melcher Wins 2025 Boss Hogg 150 at Wiscasset Speedway

Logan Melcher and team join together in Victory Lane following his Boss Hogg 150 victory. Jasen Dickey photo

Wiscasset Speedway opened up…

Reminder: School budget referendum vote Thursday, Sept. 4

The referendum vote with the second try at a 2025-26 Wiscasset school budget is…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

“The Thin Man” (1934) kicks off this season's Classic Film Club in November. Courtesy of the Lincoln Theater

The Met Live in HD: 2025-26 Season - Subscriptions and individual opera tickets are now…

AARP scam alert: 3 things to know about scams

Here are three important things to know about fraud right now.

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'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' opening gala

"Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale" opens at Harbor Theater Sept. 12 with a grand screening. Courtesy of the venue

The beloved "Downton Abbey" franchise is presenting its "Grand Finale" film, opening…

BH Opera House: The Novel Jazz Septet

Novel Jazz Septet. Opera House. Sept. 12. Got tickets? Courtesy of the Opera House

Maine’s Novel Jazz Septet features the talents of musicians with over two centuries of…

The brightest fall colors are at BRAF

"Red Dinghy" - Judy Conlan. Courtesy of BRAF

Crimsons, ochres, burnt umbers, cadmium reds and cerulean blues make up the palette for the…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

ARTinME: Call for artists

Tammy Ricker’s “Dancing Dahlias” from ARTinME 2024. Courtesy of BRAF

Artists are being sought for the 3rd annual juried, Large Format exhibition by the Boothbay Region Art…

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On behalf of my family, I thank all those who helped make the celebration of life for my…

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Not another costly mistake

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The Future of the Schools Committee’s final report recommends that Wiscasset should…

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide prevention means confronting the full picture

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Landscape Tour at 1762 Bowman House Sept. 11

The 1762 Bowman House. Courtesy of Historic New England

Historic New England’s 1762 Bowman House in Dresden is set in a landscape that has…

Lincoln County property transfers in August

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers…

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Suzanne Cooney Phillips 'Retrospective of Paintings'

"September Walk" by Suzanne Cooney Phillips. Courtesy of The Phillips Family

The Waldo presents the retrospective exhibit “Multiples of Three:…

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Wiscasset Art Walk’s season finale

It was quite an enjoyable Art Walk Thursday afternoon. No rain! The street was very busy with…

Lincoln County firefighters recognized for service, dedication

Local firefighters were honored for their hard work and dedication during the…

Tides

Wednesday, 09/03
2:12 AM	Low	1.55`
8:40 AM	High	7.77`
2:12 PM	Low	2.16`
8:46 PM	High	9.27`

Thursday, 09/04
3:06 AM	Low	1.15`
9:31 AM	High	8.16`
3:07 PM	Low	1.72`
9:38 PM	High	9.73`

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Tides

Wednesday, 09/03
2:00 AM	Low	1.46`
8:18 AM	High	7.32`
2:00 PM	Low	2.03`
8:24 PM	High	8.73`

Thursday, 09/04
2:54 AM	Low	1.08`
9:09 AM	High	7.68`
2:55 PM	Low	1.62`
9:16 PM	High	9.17`

Marine Forecast
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Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 09/03
1:57 AM	Low	1.39`
8:17 AM	High	8.24`
2:02 PM	Low	2.21`
8:21 PM	High	9.57`

Thursday, 09/04
2:50 AM	Low	1.02`
9:08 AM	High	8.61`
2:55 PM	Low	1.81`
9:12 PM	High	10.00`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 09/03
1:49 AM	Low	1.65`
8:05 AM	High	8.53`
1:58 PM	Low	2.39`
8:16 PM	High	9.92`

Thursday, 09/04
2:42 AM	Low	1.21`
8:57 AM	High	8.96`
2:51 PM	Low	1.92`
9:08 PM	High	10.41`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Noel Paul Stookey w/Michael Burd SOLD OUT

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