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‘MATILDA’ WMHS Theater’s first full-length musical post-COVID

After surviving COVID and stage electrical issues, Wiscasset Middle High School Theater announces its first full-length musical production in many years, "MATILDA: The Musical." Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this Tony Award-winning musical tells…

Both greater yellowlegs, like the one in this photo, and its close relative the lesser yellowlegs, can be found in the Seal River Watershed of northern Manitoba - and also here in Maine. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Good News for Millions of Birds that Call Seal River Their Home

There’s still at least three or four feet of snow on the ground in the Seal River Watershed. It’s located in northern Manitoba, but already there are perhaps twenty million birds or more migrating north toward the impressive landscape they’ll call home for the…

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Morris Farm ‘will always be a farm’: New owners, protection announced

April 10, Chris and Terry Baldwin purchased Morris Farm from Maine Farmland Trust while simultaneously protecting the property with an agricultural conservation easement, securing the farming future of the iconic Wiscasset farm forever. A mainstay in the…

Wiscasset selectmen

Biz nods, hot tub good bye for now and town property efforts

Wiscasset selectmen agreed April 21 to tap Old Ferry Road stumpage funds for pre-planning work ahead of any development of town property at Old Ferry Road and Mason Station. Officials said the needs include updating both a boundary survey and a deed and getting a…

After spending the winter hanging around palm trees (hence the name), palm warblers begin arriving in Maine in April. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

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What's Next

It’s still early enough in spring that migratory bird species are arriving relatively slowly. The first wood ducks one day, then maybe there’s a week or so before the next arrival—perhaps tree swallows swooping around over the stream or wetland. Then it’s…

Spotlight

Poems that call to mind Wiscasset of yesteryear

With March set aside for Women’s…
Salt ’n Spar
The Ozone Mountain mystery

Ask anyone who lives in Woolwich for…
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John Merry’s long service to Wiscasset schools, community

This spring, John "Johnny…
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Beyond the classroom: Wiscasset student artists on exhibit

Maine Art Gallery kicks off 2026 season with Wiscasset Student Art Show

Carrabec sends Wiscasset home, 61-51

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Speech language pathologist featured at upcoming Parkinson’s Support Group

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital invites community members…

From the editor

Thank you, neighbors and friends

It’s Volunteer Week and although I must have missed the memo, I was pleasantly surprised when returning…

From the assistant editor

Remember the worm escape?

Reading Wiscasset department heads' monthly reports in selectmen's meeting packets at wiscasset.gov can be more…

Heartwood presents 'Seven Shorts'

For one weekend only, May 7-9, Heartwood Theater leaps into spring with …

'Round Town

Cecil

It's been 30 years since Cecil Pierce passed and 120 years since his birth, yet many of his accomplishments linger. The…

Joe's Journal

National politics visits the Region

Driving around last week, you might have noticed a scattering of yard signs plugging Graham Platner’s…

Wild & Scenic Film Festival highlights local kelp farming and global conservation

Coastal Rivers…

Same-day care in Boothbay Harbor will soon cost patients less

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and the MaineHealth Medical Group announced…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 235 calls for service for the period of…

Lincoln County Indivisible releases 2026 gubernatorial questionnaire

Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI), a grassroots organization…

Wiscasset Middle High School QT 3 Honor Roll 2025-2026

6th Grade

Highest: Emery Footer, Charles Herrick…

Wiscasset Senior Center

The next public supper will be on May 6. The meal will be broccoli cheese soup, salad, herb rolls, baked…

Wiscasset selectmen

Pier vendor requests, proposed progress on town property

To be or not to be manning one’s booth? That question appears moot, according to…

35th anniversary plant sale for GCW

The Garden Club of Wiscasset will hold its annual plant sale on May 9, at the Municipal Building at the…

Letter to the editor

Important Wiscasset school vote April 29

Dear Editor:

I urge Wiscasset residents to attend an upcoming Special Town…

Veggies to Table celebrates record impact at annual Appreciation Day Potluck

Ken Brodsky Jefferson Community Food Pantry volunteer, Todd Erkman/ Alain Ollier and Laura Morris

On Sunday, April 12, Veggies to Table held its annual…

Daniel Harding dominates Opening Day at Wiscasset Speedway

Pro Stocks winner Daniel Harding. Jasen Dickey Photography

After a long and cold six…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"Project Hail Mary" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 36 minutes) - Science teacher Ryland Grace (…

Wiscasset FOS fundraising dinner May 2

Saturday, May 2, Feed Our Scholars (FOS) is throwing a sure-to-please event at 5:30 p.m. in St.…

Heartwood Regional Theater Co.

Performers being sought for creative project

After 23 seasons of theater production, Heartwood will end its season with a unique play based…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Ghost Elephants" opens at Harbor Theater on Friday, April 24. Courtesy of the venue

"GOAT" - (PG; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - From Sony Pictures Animation—the studio behind Spider-…

Healthy Lincoln County announces new Community Routes program

HLC’s Will Matteson and Samantha Mehlhorn stand with LuLu packed and ready to go out on a day of deliveries. Courtesy photo

Have you noticed that …

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Erik Hobson seeks GOP nomination for House District 48

When my wife and I had the opportunity to move anywhere in the Northeast for my job…

AARP scam alert: When grief becomes a target: Bereavement scams

After the loss of a loved one, families deserve support—not scams.…

Tides

Friday, 04/24
5:38 AM	High	10.06`
11:56 AM	Low	0.12`
6:32 PM	High	8.98`

Saturday, 04/25
12:17 AM	Low	1.27`
6:48 AM	High	9.74`
1:04 PM	Low	0.34`
7:38 PM	High	9.11`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 04/24
5:16 AM	High	9.47`
11:44 AM	Low	0.12`
6:10 PM	High	8.46`

Saturday, 04/25
12:05 AM	Low	1.20`
6:26 AM	High	9.17`
12:52 PM	Low	0.32`
7:16 PM	High	8.58`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 04/24
5:15 AM	High	10.85`
11:46 AM	Low	-0.27`
6:11 PM	High	9.70`

Saturday, 04/25
12:06 AM	Low	1.08`
6:26 AM	High	10.60`
12:51 PM	Low	-0.08`
7:15 PM	High	9.87`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 04/24
5:10 AM	High	10.74`
11:38 AM	Low	0.24`
6:00 PM	High	9.74`

Saturday, 04/25
12:04 AM	Low	1.36`
6:21 AM	High	10.44`
12:45 PM	Low	0.43`
7:07 PM	High	9.86`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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