Wiscasset’s July 4

Our thanks to Wiscasset's Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for braving the July 4 heat and sharing these scenes from the parade, flag-raising and strawberry shortcake.

‘Like giving up a part of myself’: Jodie’s Cafe & Bakery in Wiscasset closes

When Jodie's Cafe & Bakery on Water Street, Wiscasset closed in May, owner Jodie Roquemore thought that was temporary. It was not, she would find. "I honestly thought we would find a way to reopen. I held onto that hope for as long as I could. But as the…

Ted Hoch addresses the audience. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich voters approve $80K for Patten Free Library

About 450 voters – a record turnout for a Woolwich special town meeting – packed the elementary school gymnasium Wednesday evening, June 24 and approved Patten Free Library’s 2026-27 funding request of $80,108. The article passed with 284 in favor of it and…

The Brain

In the late 80s, we had some concerns about my late mother-in-law. At that time she was living in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with friends and we were not able to have much first hand personal time together. A few things seemed to be popping up that made us…

Wiscasset selectmen

Diving into Wiscasset wastewater’s future

Besides being environmentally acceptable, due to residents' concerns, the site for Wiscasset's next sewer plant also needs to be "socially acceptable," a consultant told selectmen and residents June 16. Town Manager Dennis Simmons said the talk was mainly to get…

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Windjammer Days Street Parade: Community spirit shines through

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HOLY MACKERELS DUO PAUL D’ALESSIO AND MARK STOVER AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR TUESDAY JULY 7th 5:30 to 7:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

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Built Together: Growing and Celebrating the Trades - July 24 in Belfast

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OBD Vintage Car Show announces free registrations

The 2023 first-place trophy recipient, Peter Antosiewicz with his Porche 356C. Courtesy of Jeff Friedman

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Camden Opera House

'Andre, The Seal Who Came Home': Free screening July 19

Join us at the Camden Opera House, at 29 Elm St., from 3-4 p.m. for a heartwarming…

Maine Cornhole Classic canceled for 2026

Directors of the Maine Cornhole Classic, which has been held at the Boothbay Railway Village…

A Bird's Tale

One Good Tern Deserves at Least Two More

A gull-billed tern is one of at least three rare terns that have been seen in Maine over the past few weeks. One bird has been observed and photographed in the Popham Beach and Seawall Beach area. Photo by USFWS, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Terns eat fish. We all know that (don’t we?). Many’s the time we have…

From the editor

A nightmare?

Monday night, as I was trying to get to sleep and wondering what to write in this space this week, I thought about this…

Hungry for knowledge

Veggies to Table kicked off its expanded educational offerings with "Tiny Farmers," an opportunity for children to get their hands dirty while learning about the process of growing food. Courtesy of Erica Berman.

Alongside fresh food, “Veggies to Table” is serving up knowledge to Lincoln County residents with expanded…

Join Boothbay Region Land Trust for a day of family fun!

Children enjoying the splash pad at Field & Forest Family Fun Day. This free community event will take place on July 18 at Oak Point Farm. Courtesy of BRLT

Summer is here and with it are the grassy fields, shaded forests, and sparkling shores…

'Round Town

Trains

I have always been a bit of a train nut.

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Joe's Journal

Happy Birthday to all

Well, we all survived the 250th birthday party. If you missed the big event, I am sure Big Al still has a sparkler…

Randy Burr wins ProTruck Challenge at Wiscasset Speedway

ProTrucks, pictured from left, Tyler Chapman, Alex Parker, Randy Burr and Jason Paquette. Jasen Dickey photo

Wiscas…

Maine Friends of Music

'A Musical Mosaic' in South Bristol July 12

Friends of Thai Daughters

Launching $25k Sunflower Dream Trip Sweepstakes

Enter to win a dream trip anywhere in the world — 100% of proceeds wupport At-…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following incidents.

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This week at the Harbor Theater

"Young Washington"- (PG13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - Before he was the Father of a Nation, he…

Wiscasset looks to secure access to $10M toward wastewater plant’s future

For the second time in months, Wiscasset voters stand to face a vote…

Boston Camerata July 12 at 1789 Alna Meetinghouse

The Boston Camerata will perform Free America! Early Songs of Resistance and…

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Try getting a book character named for you in Band for Books silent auction

Bands for Books is the major annual fundraising activity for The Friends…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Encore performances of "The Bikinis" at the Lincoln Theater begin Friday, July 10. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln County Community Theater presents: "The Bikinis" musical, live on stage! Encore performances…

Heartwood Theater presents 'When the Machine Stops'

Heartwood Theater's summer production opening July 17 features five local thespians and musical score by Sophia Scott. Courtesy image

Heartwood Theater Company is prepping for one of its most…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR

Pianist and composer Arsentiy Kharitonov July 11

Arsentiy Kharitonov. Opera House. July 11. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor is delighted to welcome back pianist …

Pemaquid Beach Triathlon to benefit playground at Pemaquid Beach Park

A triathlete celebrates completing the 2025 Pemaquid Beach Triathlon. Photo by Bob Kofman

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Upcoming events at the Maine Art Gallery

Sara Gladu, community science director for Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, will give a talk about the way air impacts the landscape on Saturday, July 11. Photo by Kris Christine

In conjunction with its current exhibition, “Song of the Wild,” Maine Art Gallery is hosting…

Boothbay Pickup Ultimate

Ultimate Frisbee is back this summer in Boothbay. File photo

Ultimate Frisbee in Boothbay is happening again on Back River Road at Clifford Park.

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Feed Our Scholars/Set for Success

Bake sale at Ames July 18 to benefit school supply event

Have a desire for something sweet? On Saturday, July 18 from 7:30 to 1:30, Set for…

Tides

Wednesday, 07/08
5:43 AM	High	9.13`
11:39 AM	Low	0.62`
6:11 PM	High	10.11`

Thursday, 07/09
12:21 AM	Low	0.62`
6:41 AM	High	8.96`
12:32 PM	Low	0.74`
7:05 PM	High	10.39`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 07/08
5:21 AM	High	8.59`
11:27 AM	Low	0.59`
5:49 PM	High	9.52`

Thursday, 07/09
12:09 AM	Low	0.58`
6:19 AM	High	8.43`
12:20 PM	Low	0.70`
6:43 PM	High	9.79`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 07/08
5:15 AM	High	9.47`
11:31 AM	Low	0.81`
5:46 PM	High	10.22`

Thursday, 07/09
12:13 AM	Low	0.72`
6:16 AM	High	9.36`
12:26 PM	Low	0.88`
6:42 PM	High	10.59`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 07/08
5:15 AM	High	9.93`
11:20 AM	Low	0.82`
5:43 PM	High	10.86`

Thursday, 07/09
12:02 AM	Low	0.74`
6:14 AM	High	9.77`
12:15 PM	Low	0.94`
6:39 PM	High	11.13`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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