At Wiscasset service, Cmdr. Cossette recounts Honor Flight trip

When Wiscasset's William Cossette Jr. took a special trip for veterans last summer, he took a photo of fellow American Legion Post 54 member Wally Pitcher with him. Pitcher was supposed to go with him on the Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. area sites that…

The authors were surprised to hear and see pine grosbeaks (female, shown) on a recent walk. Much earlier than expected for these northern finches. Courtesy of Jeff and Allison Wells

A Bird's Tale

The Finches are Coming

A few days ago, we were walking the dog when we heard what sounded exactly like the sweet call notes of pine grosbeaks. This surprised us. It seemed too early for these northern finches to be here. But there they were, six of them in the top of a tree in the…

Thanksgiving comes early to Wiscasset

For a first time doing it, the turnout was "wonderful" Sunday at a free Thanksgiving meal at Wiscasset Community Center, Dave Sawyer of Lincoln Lodge of Wiscasset said Sunday night. "Couldn't have been better. I think between our takeout and the people who…

Wiscasset decorates for holidays

Locals bundled up and banded together again this holiday season to deck Main Street, Wiscasset with wreaths and more. Local photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio captured their effort.

Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest

Parade escorts Santa Dec. 5

The Wiscasset community is invited to welcome Santa to the Village when a Merry and Bright Light Parade drops the rotund fellow off at his workshop, 7 Lincoln St., on Friday, Dec. 5, around 5:45 p.m. According to Wiscasset’s light parade organizer, Lucy Oyster,…

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Wiscasset Middle High School high school basketball schedule

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Rolling into first place: The Greenleaf Inn

Greenleaf Inn team steering their way to a win. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

A sampling of the 11th annual Gardens Aglow

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Wiscasset’s CEO talks village, WES property

The more people within walking distance from Wiscasset village, the better for businesses,…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Coulombe Center & Lincoln Theater

'Screenagers' documentary shown at Lincoln Theater

Rushton passes out Yellow Tulip Hope bags during the Nov. 10 showing of “Screenagers: The Next Chapter” at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of Piper Wilber

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Coulombe Center for Health Improvement partnered…

From the assistant editor

Good ideas, acted on

Either thing we mention here might also make it into next edition's planned list of five good things that happened in…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 235…

Make it ‘A Handmade Christmas’ at Marketfest

Ornaments by Joelle Webber: Make ornaments like these with paper artist Joelle Webber during Marketfest. Kid friendly workshop. Joelle Webber photo

With the help of local creative makers, Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest shoppers can add that…

Bone and Ivory

Music is wonderful.

No matter where you go in the world, music is part of the…

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Thanksgiving.

It is a national holiday. A day we take off work to do what? To sit around a table with family and…

Woolwich lights tree Dec. 7

The town of Woolwich Christmas tree lighting will have The Montsweagers, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Christmas…

WMHS honor roll

Wiscasset Middle High School has announced its 2025-26, first quarter honor roll:

Sixth grade: Highest, Giemella…

New exhibit at River Arts features artists and artisans

Maine artist John Neville "The Gut South Bristol."

A festive “Celebration” exhibition fills River Arts in Damariscotta this…

Planning board sets public hearing for Glidden Point proposal

The Edgecomb Planning Board Nov. 20 scheduled a public hearing on…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

June Squibb stars in "Eleanor the Great" opening Nov. 28 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Eleanor the Great" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - After losing her best friend of 70…

Bird Thanksgivings?

Many people have their Thanksgiving meal rituals. Do birds? Alewives in the Penobscot River have created what appears to be a feeding frenzy among the gulls. Perhaps it's really just their own way of giving thanks! (Photo courtesy of David Small)

Here in the U.S., many people will gather this week around the ritual of a meal intended to celebrate…

Coastal Senior College winter term registration opens soon

Inner structure of a Nautilus shell, illustrating Arnold Aho's class, Form in Nature and Design. Photo provided by CSC.

Coastal Senior College, serving Midcoast Maine from Wiscasset to…

Center For Teaching and Learning

CTL poets Recognized by Inkblot Writing Contest

CTL fifth graders Lila Milden and Gannon Inman were honored by the Inkblot Writing Contest.

Two young poets from the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Edgecomb were…

Letter to the Editor

The Russian - Ukraine peace deal

Dear Editor:

It could have a promise from Putin to never invade again.
It could have a promise…

Take Two: The Register Makes a Friend

Take Two: The Register Goes to the Movies

Take Two is a series from reporters (and movie buffs) Fritz Freudenberger and Isabelle…

Boothbay Harbor First United Methodist Church

Christmas Holiday Fair

Bring your family and friends to the Boothbay Harbor First United Methodist Church Saturday, Dec. 6 for the…

Only 2 Maine districts make cut for school construction funds

Schools based in Bath and Frenchville can get state funding to…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Nuremberg," starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon, opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, Nov. 28. Courtesy of the venue

"Blue Moon" - ( R ; 1 hour 40 minutes) - Richard Linklater tells the…

Wiscasset man charged in connection with 2 incidents

Nov. 18 and 19, Wiscasset Police Department responded to two significant incidents in the…

Bag program benefits Help Yourself Shelf in December

Help Yourself Shelf (HYS) at St. Philip’s Church, 12…

Ocean on Tap: It's a marine worm's world

The next Ocean on Tap is at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Dec. 11…

Arrest made in false federal arrest warrant scam

Investigators from Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in a scam…

Tides

Saturday, 11/29
5:32 AM	High	9.04`
11:26 AM	Low	1.23`
5:49 PM	High	9.19`
11:51 PM	Low	0.58`

Sunday, 11/30
6:25 AM	High	9.61`
12:27 PM	Low	0.67`
6:50 PM	High	9.32`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Saturday, 11/29
5:10 AM	High	8.52`
11:14 AM	Low	1.15`
5:27 PM	High	8.65`
11:39 PM	Low	0.54`

Sunday, 11/30
6:03 AM	High	9.05`
12:15 PM	Low	0.63`
6:28 PM	High	8.78`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 11/29
5:05 AM	High	9.39`
11:15 AM	Low	1.46`
5:19 PM	High	9.62`
11:42 PM	Low	0.61`

Sunday, 11/30
5:59 AM	High	9.95`
12:16 PM	Low	0.86`
6:22 PM	High	9.78`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 11/29
5:01 AM	High	9.80`
11:08 AM	Low	1.41`
5:22 PM	High	9.95`
11:34 PM	Low	0.66`

Sunday, 11/30
5:56 AM	High	10.36`
12:09 PM	Low	0.79`
6:22 PM	High	10.13`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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