The trills of chipping sparrows can be heard in neighborhoods across Maine and the U.S., but recognizing their songs from other trillers can be tricky. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

Over the last month as we’ve walked our little black dog around the neighborhood each morning, we’ve rarely been out of earshot of the trilling songs of either dark-eyed juncos or chipping sparrows. Both species are among the vast numbers of birds that produce a…

Sinclair, Gaffney win Edgecomb municipal contests

An incumbent and write-in emerged victorious May 16 during the Edgecomb Town Meeting referendum vote. Heather Sinclair retained her school committee seat by defeating challenger Maureen Heffernan, 189-122. Write-in candidate Cara Gaffney defeated Stuart Smith, 162…

Wiscasset Green at 21 Washington Street and a part of the ElderCare Network of Lincoln County is being transformed into a brain health center. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Wiscasset Green to reopen as Brain Health Center

Something new is taking root this spring – “Therapeutic Gardening,” at the new Brain Health Center at what was the senior living home Wiscasset Green. Therapeutic Gardening is a hands-on activity to help stem cognitive decline in older adults. This effort has…

Town announcement

Maine police chiefs honor 3 Wiscasset officers

Wiscasset Selectmen's Chair Sarah Whitfield, Selectman William "Bill" Maloney and Town Manager Dennis Simmons recently attended the Maine Chiefs of Police Association annual awards banquet, where three members of Wiscasset Police Department were recognized for…

Ballot clerks count ballots at the annual town meeting on a motion concerning library funding. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich to reconsider Patten Free Library funding in special town meeting

Woolwich selectmen will hold a special town meeting next month for voters to reconsider funding for Patten Free Library in Bath. “From a legal standpoint we did nothing wrong,” said Chairman David King Sr., adding, on the advice of Maine Municipal Association…

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On April 21, a Lincoln County cruiser was involved in an accident on Route One resulting in the vehicle's…

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Novelist Ellen Baker to host immersive launch party for 'Summerland Cove'

Midcoast author Ellen Baker's immersive book launch party is slated for June 2 at the Wiscasset Yacht Club. Courtesy photo

Author Ellen Baker will celebrate the release of her new Maine…

From the editor

Memorial Day parades

It has been a pleasure to record the Boothbay region’s Memorial Day parades for the newspaper for many years. With…

Wiscasset Memorial Day details

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David v. Goliath in 2026

Thousands of miles east of Boothbay’s Ocean Point, Russians troopers are being slaughtered in a conflict that was…

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Frida Kahlo on the Big Screen at Lincoln Theater

"The Two Fridas." 1939. A scene in the Exhibition On Screen (EOS) film, "Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon." See it at the Lincoln Theater May 28 & 29. Courtesy of EOS

The life and legacy of one of the world’s most recognizable and influential artists…

Press release

Sheepscot Valley Children’s House plans open house

Sheepscot Valley Children’s House (SVCH) in Wiscasset is holding its annual May…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Several accidents

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 191 calls for service for the period…

Wiscasset school committee

‘We’re all in the same boat’: Andersson OK’d to talk to other schools

Talk to other schools and keep the committee updated, Wiscasset's school…

Wiscasset school committee

Andersson urges yes on loan for schools’ security upgrades

Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson urged residents May 12 to nod…

How to reduce your electric bill

With electric bills in hand, attendees filled the Community Center May 13 to hear how to reduce expenses…

Wiscasset schools celebrate music, art

May 6, Wiscasset Elementary School presented an evening of art and music for students…

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Center for Teaching and Learning celebrates 35 years

CTL's founder Nancie Atwell speaks to a crowd of alumni and current families in the school's auditorium. Courtesy photo

The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb hosted a party on Saturday, May…

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Maine Art Gallery

'Setting the Table': First class June 9

“Setting the Table” is the first of nine classes planned for the summer at Maine Art Gallery (MAG).…

Tides

Wednesday, 05/20
2:17 AM	High	11.65`
8:35 AM	Low	-1.26`
3:07 PM	High	9.86`
8:47 PM	Low	0.37`

Thursday, 05/21
3:15 AM	High	11.21`
9:34 AM	Low	-0.85`
4:07 PM	High	9.65`
9:49 PM	Low	0.69`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Wednesday, 05/20
1:55 AM	High	10.97`
8:23 AM	Low	-1.19`
2:45 PM	High	9.28`
8:35 PM	Low	0.35`

Thursday, 05/21
2:53 AM	High	10.55`
9:22 AM	Low	-0.80`
3:45 PM	High	9.09`
9:37 PM	Low	0.65`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 05/20
1:53 AM	High	12.17`
8:26 AM	Low	-1.51`
2:44 PM	High	10.36`
8:37 PM	Low	0.35`

Thursday, 05/21
2:52 AM	High	11.81`
9:24 AM	Low	-1.17`
3:45 PM	High	10.20`
9:39 PM	Low	0.58`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 05/20
1:50 AM	High	12.40`
8:18 AM	Low	-1.21`
2:36 PM	High	10.79`
8:34 PM	Low	0.55`

Thursday, 05/21
2:49 AM	High	11.95`
9:17 AM	Low	-0.77`
3:36 PM	High	10.54`
9:36 PM	Low	0.84`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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