Entrance to Wiscasset’s wastewater treatment plant. File photo

Wiscasset selectmen

Is Wiscasset still OK with moving its wastewater treatment plant to public works and public works to the transfer station? Voters will decide again in June. Nodding the annual town meeting warrant March 24, selectmen did what they said they would after last fall's…

Aaron Smith named Corrections Officer of the Year

This year's Corrections Officer of the Year hails from Dresden, Maine. Cpl. Aaron Smith will officially receive the honor on Thursday, April 9 during the 2026 Maine Sheriff's Association Spring Conference at Sunday River. Smith, 45, is a 17-year corrections…

'Round Town

Well, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I was close, but no cigar! Our pond de-iced this past weekend but no ducks. It seems many of the island ducks have taken up residence on the Southport school pond, revving up a bit before making the big transition…

Wiscasset school committee

Hubert resigning as WMHS principal

Wiscasset's school committee March 18 accepted Sarah Hubert's resignation as principal of Wiscasset Middle High School. The resignation takes effect June 30, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson said. Hubert wrote Andersson and the committee in her…

Shown is the section of Route 127, Woolwich where MaineDOT plans to install a new, larger culvert. The state route is a major thoroughfare for commuters. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Delays anticipated during culvert replacement on Route 127, Woolwich

Motorists who rely on Route 127 (Middle Road) in Woolwich will face delays this summer from a planned large culvert replacement .9 of a mile north of Old Stage Road. Maine Department of Transportation anticipates the project will require a two-week road…

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John Merry’s long service to Wiscasset schools, community

This spring, John "Johnny…
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Bob Krist's new Route 1 road trip film to air on PBS

What do Oguquit Playhouse,…
Where It's At
I was a weekend mail carrier

This winter has been more…
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Carrabec sends Wiscasset home, 61-51

Staff's Best Photos of 2025

Staff photographer Steve Edwards spent a morning and an afternoon on the water during the 2025 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge and captured this and many other great shots. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

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A New Era in Real Estate: What It Means for Maine and Our Communities By Dennis Hilton, Designated Broker, Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty

ESCAPE WINTER WITH TROPICAL LUNCH & FILM

Harbor Theater

Sail, Power, and Steam Museum is the new home of Four-Ton Triple-Stage Expansion Steam Engine

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Crafters and artisans wanted for July Fair in Jefferson

A scene at a recent Country Fair in Jefferson. Courtesy photo

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Healthy Kids

Maine communities call for a new promise to support families

This April, in observance of Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, Healthy Kids…

A Bird's Tale

Random Signs of Spring, Bird-Wise

White-throated sparrows that spent the winter in our backyard are now tuning up their songs in preparation for their return to breeding grounds. Photo by Jeff Wells

Isn’t it wonderful to have the sun streaming in late in the day while birds are still singing…

From the editor

Oh my Duke!

It was like a nightmare! I cried out “What the …” when I watched the basketball get blocked by UConn, and then when…

Wiscasset school committee

Barnes broaches idea of sharing another district’s superintendent

“If we really need to find extreme cuts in the budget, then it should…

From the assistant editor

6 good things

The first good thing about February was it was no longer January. And the first good thing about March was February was…

Garden Club of Wiscasset

Scholarship opportunities for county students

Monarch butterfly in Wiscasset Library's Children’s Garden. Emily Adler pho

The Garden Club of Wiscasset is pleased to announce the offering of two $5,000 scholarships…

Joe's Journal

No Kings, Wiscasset version

Were you one of the several hundred Lincoln County folks who stood on the Sheepscot River bridge on Saturday…

'Round Town

Kathleen

Moore’s Rock is right behind the house where we used to live at the top of Sherman Street in the Harbor. At the suggestion of…

AARP scam alert: Product recall scams on the rise

The AARP Fraud Watch Network™ Helpline (877-908-3360) has seen a spike in “recall scams.” In…

Lincoln County Indivisible

‘No Kings’ rallies in Lincoln County

On Saturday, in their hundreds, thousands, and millions across the U.S., Americans peacefully…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 236 calls for service for the period of…

‘100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine’ to meet April 7 Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Women gather in support for local good. Courtesy photo

The leadership team of 100+ Women Who Care…

CTL Open House on April 12

CTL welcomes the community to attend its spring open house on Sunday, April 12. Courtesy of CTL

The Center for Teaching and Learning, a pre-K–8 independent school in Edgecomb, will hold an Open House…

First Congo Wiscasset’s Holy Week plans

Springtime at First Congregational Church, at the top of Wiscasset Common. File photo

Rev. John Hogue of First Congregational Church of Wiscasset invites the community to all Holy…

Alna celebrates Earth Day, Month April 4

In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Month, the Town of Alna invites residents to participate in…

Business After Hours

WACC to help Friends of WPL celebrate 60 years

Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites our members and the wider community to a very…

Wiscasset sets hearing on aid for 2 blighted old facades downtown

Wiscasset will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at the…

Letter to the editor

Susan Collins -- Where are you?

Dear Editor:

The usual political campaign season, filled with bland soundbites and endless…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds star in "Midwinter Break" opening April 3. Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

"Wuthering Heights" - (R; 2 hours, 16 minutes) - Based on the novel by Emily Brontë…

Ocean On Tap April programs

Ocean on Tap is an informal, ocean-centric speaker series organized by researchers from Bigelow Laboratory.…

‘No Kings’ rally in Wiscasset

Images from No Kings Day event sponsored by Lincoln County Indivisible Saturday, Match 28 in Wiscasset. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

A No Kings rally at Donald E. Davey Bridge linking Wiscasset and Edgecomb was among many such events…

Talks continue toward a Wiscasset school budget

After several budget workshop nights in recent weeks, Wiscasset's school committee and…

Sheriff's Association to honor bravery of 2 Lincoln County residents

The heroic exploits of two Lincoln County residents will be recognized next…

Tides

Wednesday, 04/01
5:27 AM	Low	-0.27`
11:52 AM	High	10.14`
5:46 PM	Low	-0.10`

Thursday, 04/02
12:10 AM	High	10.35`
6:10 AM	Low	-0.42`
12:35 PM	High	9.98`
6:24 PM	Low	0.11`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Wednesday, 04/01
5:15 AM	Low	-0.25`
11:30 AM	High	9.55`
5:34 PM	Low	-0.10`
11:48 PM	High	9.75`

Thursday, 04/02
5:58 AM	Low	-0.40`
12:13 PM	High	9.40`
6:12 PM	Low	0.11`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 04/01
5:14 AM	Low	-0.11`
11:29 AM	High	10.82`
5:35 PM	Low	-0.10`
11:50 PM	High	10.84`

Thursday, 04/02
5:58 AM	Low	-0.18`
12:13 PM	High	10.56`
6:14 PM	Low	0.20`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 04/01
5:09 AM	Low	-0.35`
11:22 AM	High	11.08`
5:29 PM	Low	-0.18`
11:40 PM	High	11.21`

Thursday, 04/02
5:52 AM	Low	-0.48`
12:04 PM	High	10.94`
6:08 PM	Low	0.07`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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