Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars

On Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m., Wiscasset school children and their families are invited to the Wiscasset Community Center at 242 Gardiner Road to ‘shop’ for the supplies they will need to begin the new school year. While some items will be sent directly to…

2024's First Place dog in the Westport Island Shore Run. Courtesy of Rob Whitney

Westport Shore Island Run this Sunday!

The weather is looking great for the 20th Annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race taking place this year on Sunday, Aug. 17 on bridge-accessible Westport Island, Maine. The forecast is for clear skies and temperature in the high 60's - perfect running…

The sign at the entrance of the Woolwich Central School directs motorist to separate lanes for cars and buses. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich selectmen

Woolwich school’s student drop-off a topic at meeting

A number of options will be tried to help relieve traffic tie-ups on Nequasset Road in Woolwich resulting from parents dropping off their children at the start of and end of the school day.Jason Libby, principal of Woolwich Central School, promised selectmen Aug…

Commissioners decline to apply for Homeland Security Grant

Lincoln County commissioners declined to apply for two Homeland Security Grants (HSG) Aug. 5, citing a new requirement for cooperation with federal immigration officials. In past years, Lincoln County applied for Homeland Security and Emergency Planning Management…

‘Here’s the thing about Wiscasset’

This summer, Robert Bernstein of New Haven, Connecticut and his college friends of more than half a century continued their tradition of getting together annually. They got a place in Portland and were going up the coast to see a woodworking school where one…

Obituaries

Robert C. Orne

In Loving Memory of Robert C. Orne who passed…

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Nicholas E. Salata

Nicholas (Nikk) Edward Salata passed away…

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Kristin M. Feyling

Kristin Marie Feyling, 88, of Lakeland, Florida and…

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Timothy W. Schiffinger

Timothy William Schiffinger, a devoted…

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Sereno T. Brown Jr.

Sereno Tasker Brown Jr., 76, passed…

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David B. Parkhurst Jr.

Dave - not Mr. Parkhurst; that was his…

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Where the bodies are buried: Evergreen Cemetery

A few weeks back…

Salt ’n Spar
History Center celebrates Westport Island’s colorful past

Around…

Salt ’n Spar
Head Tide (Alna) Church’s plinths restored

Since the partial fire on July…

Press release

Galleries

CMT stages 'All American Road Trip'

Schmakers Bay reels in 4th consecutive fish relay win

Main Street Buzz

Remember that old Sesame Street Classic? "These are the people in your neighborhood..." YOUR Nominations of YOUR Neighbors Due by Aug 31

Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce

Hazmat Modine - Northeast Tour comes to Rockport Maine

Rockport Opera House

Museum Monday: Working the Sea with author Michael Crowley and phot archivist Kevin Johnson

Sail Power & Steam Museum

Concert: Gabriel Donohue and Friends - Live at the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum

Sail Power & Steam Museum

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From the editor

Vacation

va•ca•tion (veɪˈkeɪ ʃən, və-) n. 1. a period of suspension of regular work, study, or other activity, used for rest,…

From the assistant editor

Another month of five good things in or near Wiscasset

Looking back to July before August is also in the rear view, we continue noting five…

Letter to the Editor

Expanding the affordable housing options

Dear Editor:

Recently, there have been two widely publicized housing developments in the…

Our Shore: Planning for coastal and inland resilience

Shorelines are among our most valuable natural resources, but coastal and…

Boothbay Register's Sarah Morley speaks to the Business After Hours crowd at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum Aug. 6. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Area business owners, community leaders, and other advocates for…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

CatVideoFest 2025 - (NR; 1 hour, 14 minutes) - A compilation of the latest and best cat…

Letter to the Editor

Origin story

Dear Editor:

The radical Right and their Supreme Court justices claim the high ground in American jurisprudence by…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Everything's Going To Be Great," starring Brian Cranston opens Friday, Aug. 15. Courtesy of Harbor Theater

"Superman" - (PG13; 2 hours, 10 minutes) - The Man of Steel returns in SUPERMAN, the…

The Waldo Theatre

John R. Miller and Tommy Prine Aug. 14

Tommy Prine, left, and John R. Miller play the Waldo this Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Courtesy of the musicians

Songwriters John R. Miller and Tommy Prine will be performing at The Waldo on Thursday, Aug. 14 at…

BH Opera House: Bluesman Tinsley Ellis Aug. 22

Atlanta based blues master Tinsley Ellis makes his way to Boothbay Harbor this…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital earns 2025 Practice Greenhealth Sustainability Award

MaineHealth Sustainability Manager Michael Arsnow with Members of the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Sustainability Committee including Alan Littlefield, Mona Buffum, Kristina Verney, Kari London, Brooks Betts, Tom Elmer and Brent Hallowell.

MaineHealth Lincoln has earned national recognition…

Baked bean supper in Newcastle Saturday

Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Sheepscott Community Church a baked bean supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at…

BBH Opera House: Seth Glier Aug. 20

Seth Glier. Opera House. Aug. 20. Got tickets? Courtesy of the artist

His innate curiosity and fierce desire to connect with other people have served Seth Glier well as he…

Artist Jeanne Rosier Smith event at Black River Gallery

Come see the magic of Jeanne Rosier Smith on Friday, Aug. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m.…

Wiscasset Senior Center

The next public supper will be March 19, the meal will consist of vegetabel soup, salad, Irish soda bread,…

Local artist Nora West wins plein air honor

Nora West's award-winning plein air work: "Mountain Magic."

Nora West was recently recognized at the Maine Art Gallery’s 2025 Annual Show…

Edgecomb Fire Department Report

Fire Chief Roy Potter reported that the department responded to 21 calls in July, bringing the…

The Waldo Theatre

Local boat captain and teacher at the helm for 'Bee'

Teacher-boat captain-actor-director Soren Barker. George Bates photo

On many of the balmy and breezy summer days we have here in Midcoast Maine, you’ll likely to…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

ARTinME call for artists

Tammy Ricker’s “Dancing Dahlias," a third place winner of ARTinME 2024. Courtesy of BRAF

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

Edgecomb close to netting a replacement for tennis courts

Edgecomb found itself in a pickle in 2013, after learning about a federal grant…

Save a Stray 5K & Walk to benefit animal shelter

A scene from a previous Save A Stray 5k and Walk fundraiser for Midcoast Humane, which includes the Edgecomb shelter. Sign yourself and your pup up! Photo: Michelle Stapleton

As part of its 75th anniversary year, Midcoast Humane is gearing up for the…

Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame

Legends and student/athletes

The Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame is proud to release the names of the individuals that will be…

Wiscasset Bay Gallery

New exhibition: Art movements from the 1850s-1950s

Victor Gilbert "Rue Royal, Paris," oil on panel, 15" x 18 1/8". Courtesy of the gallery

"The Evolution of Light and Color: American…

Press release

Fidium ‘Gig Town’ ribbon-cutting in Wiscasset Aug. 14

Local officials, business leaders and community members will celebrate new fiber…

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Tides

Wednesday, 08/13
2:11 AM	High	10.05`
8:21 AM	Low	-0.55`
2:38 PM	High	10.02`
8:47 PM	Low	-0.28`

Thursday, 08/14
3:00 AM	High	9.72`
9:07 AM	Low	-0.30`
3:26 PM	High	10.10`
9:41 PM	Low	-0.23`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 08/13
2:02 AM	High	11.05`
8:21 AM	Low	-0.46`
2:31 PM	High	10.89`
8:45 PM	Low	-0.18`

Thursday, 08/14
2:52 AM	High	10.74`
9:07 AM	Low	-0.20`
3:19 PM	High	11.03`
9:40 PM	Low	-0.20`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 08/13
2:04 AM	High	11.56`
8:15 AM	Low	-0.48`
2:31 PM	High	11.57`
8:41 PM	Low	-0.17`

Thursday, 08/14
2:54 AM	High	11.21`
9:01 AM	Low	-0.19`
3:19 PM	High	11.62`
9:35 PM	Low	-0.14`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Main Street Shop

Presenting Noel Paul Stookey w/Michael Burd

Camden Opera House

Camden Summer Sounds

Camden Opera House

Saltwater Hillbilly Sunday on the deck at Brady's

Brady’s

Bob Marley - 2 shows SOLD OUT

Camden Opera House

Live Music Tuesday W/ Brett Slater

Brady’s

Summer in the Barn!

Southport General Store & Barn

New Oil Paintings at the Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

Live Music with Brett Slater

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Presenting Noel Paul Stookey w/Michael Burd

Camden Opera House

Camden Summer Sounds

Camden Opera House

Saltwater Hillbilly Sunday on the deck at Brady's

Brady’s

Bob Marley - 2 shows SOLD OUT

Camden Opera House

Live Music Tuesday W/ Brett Slater

Brady’s

Summer in the Barn!

Southport General Store & Barn

New Oil Paintings at the Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

Live Music with Brett Slater

Brady’s

Upcoming Events

Shannon Parker author talk Aug. 14

Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 06:30 pm

John R. Miller and Tommy Prine Aug. 14

Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 07:30 pm

Opera House: Session Americana

Friday, August 15, 2025 - 07:30 pm

RYC Youth Scholarship Race

Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Baked bean supper in Newcastle Saturday

Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 05:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Camden Summer Sounds

Sunday, August 17, 2025 - 04:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Alzheimers Disease Support Group - In Person

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 03:00 pm to 4:00 pm

WSC public supper

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 04:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Seth Glier/Opera House

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 07:30 pm

BBH Opera House: Seth Glier Aug. 20

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 07:30 pm

Obituaries

Robert C. Orne

Nicholas E. Salata

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Timothy W. Schiffinger

Sereno T. Brown Jr.

David B. Parkhurst Jr.

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Remember that old Sesame Street Classic? "These are the people in your neighborhood..." YOUR Nominations of YOUR Neighbors Due by Aug 31

Hazmat Modine - Northeast Tour comes to Rockport Maine

Museum Monday: Working the Sea with author Michael Crowley and phot archivist Kevin Johnson

EARLY BIRD REGISTATION OPEN! RYC Youth Scholarship Race on Aug 16th

The Blue Café: Chris Ross

RYC Youth Scholarship Race

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