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WMHS announces 2025’s Top Scholars
 Wiscasset Middle High School is pleased to announce three seniors in the Class of 2025 who have earned the distinction of being a “Top Scholar. ” To be recognized as a “Top Scholar, ” a senior must hold a cumulative (four-year) grade point average of 3.5 or…
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Wiscasset remembers Linda Winterberg; also honors EMS Chief Erin Bean
From treating townspeople to her Christmas cookies, to helping Wiscasset Public Library and other local institutions, including First Congregational Church's Summerfest fundraiser for area charities, Linda Winterberg "will long be remembered for her countless…
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A great Mother's Day after granddaughters and friend save "Buppa"
Mother's Day this year could have been very different without the quick thinking of two Wiscasset sisters, Bryleigh and Neveah Thiboutot who rushed into action last Nov. 29 to save their grandfather's life, assisted by their friend Gavin Bonang. Dennis Mosier, "…
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Wormfest shines again
Saturday's rain did not stop Barbara Chace from taking part in the second annual Wormfest in Wiscasset. The Wiscasset woman, selling wall-hangings and tumblers including Wormfest-themed ones, said she goes to craft shows every weekend, "and I've had five straight…
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Return of freight rail runs renews prospect of Wiscasset excursions
Maine Department of Transportation's Rockland rail branch, that includes Wiscasset, is starting to see regular rail traffic again; it's freight and, by fall, might be excursion, too. Wiscasset Economic Development Director Aaron Chrostowsky mentioned the prospect…

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Donald Sprague

Donald "Don" Sprague, of Wiscasset, Maine passed…
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Richard W. Blake

Richard W. Blake

Richard Wayne Blake, lovingly known as Ricky to…
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William "Bill" Allison

William Allison

William "Bill"…
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Celebration of Life for Craig Paine

A Celebration of Life gathering for Craig…
Whitfield W. Vye

Whitfield W. Vye

Whitfield W. Vye, 96, of South Kingstown, Rhode…
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Thom Carroll

Thom Carroll

Thom Carroll, age 67, passed away surrounded by his loved…
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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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ABR Roadshow to feature Jodie’s Cafe & Bakery in Wiscasset
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Wiscasset eatery Jodie’s Cafe & Bakery will be hosting a visit from America’s…
Willl Herman, college graduate

Willl Herman, of Woolwich, earned a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry on May 10…
BH Opera House: Celtic powerhouse Gaelic Storm June 14

Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each…
America's Best Restaurants is coming to Brady's
Working out the details for the Friday the 13th filming at Brady's are, from left: Chef John Asendorf, Venus/Aphrodite, bartender José Rivera and server Billie Jo Bobb will be ready for the America's Best Restaurants crew to arrive. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Brady's Restaurant is about to be added to America's Best Restaurants' (ABR) Maine list…
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Special Olympics Maine is proud to announce that the 2025 State Summer Games will take…
Dow Furniture raises funds for Travis Mills Foundation
The Dow Furniture Team at the Miles for Mills 5K from left: Wilmot Dow, Elise Wallace, Lisa Dow, David Kolarik, Travis Mills, Rebecca Norton, Matthew Norton, Randy Joubert, Rebecca Wylie. Courtesy of Matt Norton

Dow Furniture proudly participated in the 14th annual Miles for Mills Memorial…
Higgins wins 800M, 1600M and 3200M MVC championship races
3x champion

The Boothbay/Wiscasset Girls' Track & Field team finished second in the…
Celebration of Write ME: An Epistolary Poetry Project
Celebration of Write ME: An Epistolary Poetry Project

About 50 people gathered May 31 in person, at Waldo Theater, and more online for a…
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Get your art on with summer classes
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This summer, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) invites you to explore your artistic potential with…
Wiscasset Speedway: Chasing the Checkered
Dan McKeage, Jr. goes 2-for-2 in Super Streets debut
4 Cylinder Pro Race #1 Victory Lane, from left: Emmett Walker, Adam Taylor and Jay Plummer. Photo: Jasen Dickey

While most race tracks in the Northeast cancelled their Saturday racing events due…
Lincoln County property transfers in May
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Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in…
Wiscasset Senior Center

The next public supper will be Wednesday, June 18. The meal will consist of black bean soup, salad, rolls,…
Spring into summer this June aboard WW&F Railway
Ride one of the WW&F trains to adventure this June. Courtesy WW&F Railway Museum.

Have you ever taken a ride on Midcoast Maine’s very own authentic “Two-footer”? It's time to get…
63rd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days
What’s new for Vintage Boat Parade & Pier Party

Attention all classic boat lovers, antique car enthusiasts, and motorcycle admirers - get…
Friends group: ‘Tote-ally obsessed’ about WPL library totes
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The Friends of the Wiscasset Library have acquired some wonderful tote bags.…
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Hearty Roots’ fourth annual Paddle for a Purpose brings the party
Paddle for a Purpose takes to the river. Photo by Anna Fiedler

At Hearty Roots’ fourth annual Paddle for a Purpose community fundraiser on…
Olde Bristol Days announces 12th annual Vintage Car Show
An aerial view of the Olde Bristol Days Vintage Car Show. Courtesy of Jeff Friedman

“We’re back stronger than ever,” announced Olde Bristol Days Williams-…
Kerr + Jones Gallery to begin 4th season
"The Birds Know" - Mary Barnes, one of the new artists exhibiting at Kerr + Jones Gallery, East Boothbay. Courtesy of Kathleen Jones

Let the countdown begin!!  Kerr+Jones Gallery will open for its 4th season on Wednesday, June 4…
Wiscasset voting reminder
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The Wiscasset selectboard and school committee elections and the Annual Referendum Town Meeting are Tuesday,…
BRHS Class of 1975 50th reunion
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The Boothbay Region High School Class of 1975 will hold its 50th reunion the weekend of July 25-27.

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BH Opera House: Alison Brown and Band
Alison Brown and Band. Opera House. June 13. Got tickets? Courtesy of the artist

Acoustic instrumental music has never been so beautifully represented as by Alison Brown. As one…
AARP scam alert: Toll Road Scams
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If your phone’s been lighting up with messages saying you owe a road toll, you’re not alone. Criminals…
Ross Gaffney wins MVC 1600M race walk championship
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The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys track and field team scored 35 points and finished…

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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
Alna picks bank for fire truck buy
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 5 arrests
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Tuesday, 06/03
5:56 AM High 9.32`
12:05 PM Low 0.77`
6:39 PM High 9.14`
Wednesday, 06/04
12:35 AM Low 1.59`
6:56 AM High 8.90`
12:59 PM Low 1.13`
7:32 PM High 9.20`
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Tides

Tuesday, 06/03
5:34 AM High 8.78`
11:53 AM Low 0.73`
6:17 PM High 8.60`
Wednesday, 06/04
12:23 AM Low 1.50`
6:34 AM High 8.38`
12:47 PM Low 1.06`
7:10 PM High 8.66`
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Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 06/03
5:36 AM High 9.94`
11:54 AM Low 0.49`
6:19 PM High 9.58`
Wednesday, 06/04
12:21 AM Low 1.46`
6:36 AM High 9.54`
12:48 PM Low 0.84`
7:12 PM High 9.63`
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Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 06/03
5:29 AM High 10.04`
11:47 AM Low 0.96`
6:09 PM High 9.83`
Wednesday, 06/04
12:17 AM Low 1.69`
6:29 AM High 9.65`
12:41 PM Low 1.29`
7:03 PM High 9.87`
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Data courtesy of NOAA

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