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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…
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Wiscasset selectmen
Sewer plant move makes ballot, again
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…
Woolwich will hold its annual town meeting Wednesday evening, April 29.
Woolwich selectboard finalizes annual town meeting warrant
Woolwich voters will have a $2.83 million budget to consider at their annual town meeting at 6 p.m. April 29 at the grammar school on Nequasset Road. The selectboard’s 2026-27 budget of $2,838,959 is $25,826 higher than last year's.  “We spent weeks…
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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…
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Wiscasset school committee finishes budget offer
"Great job everyone. Thank you. We did it!" Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson declared, and raised her arms April 1 as the school committee nodded the $11.2 million, 2026-27 budget offer, mostly in 3-2 votes. Plans call for voters to consider…

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June L. Warner

June L. Warner

June Longfellow Warner, 88, of Charleston, South…

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Rebecca E. Copland

Rebecca E. Copland

Rebecca Eileen “Becky” Copland, 68, of Boothbay…

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Gloria J. Barnes

Gloria J. Barnes

Gloria J. Barnes, 83, of Dresden passed away…

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Olma Sullivan

Olma Sullivan

Olma Sullivan moved on peacefully Wednesday…

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Barbara “Lori” Reed

Barbara Reed

Barbara “Lori” Reed, 62, died March 30, 2026, at…

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Patricia T. Grant

Patricia T. Grant

Patricia Teresa Grant, 93, of Wiscasset, passed…

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The availability of homes for sale in Maine continues to be tight, though…

Sunken lobster boat recovered
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The Boothbay Harbor lobster boat, J BUG, which sank at the town dock off Commercial…

Maine Republican Assembly meeting

The Maine Republican Assembly will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m.…

Edgecomb Fire Department March report
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March was a busy month for Edgecomb Fire Rescue.  We responded to 34 calls, compared…

Wiscasset Senior Center

The next public supper will be Wednesday, May 5. The meal will consist of broccoli cheese soup, salad, herb…

Dean's list at Grove City College

The following local students were named to the dean's list for the fall 2025 semester at Grove City…

The Waldo Theatre
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The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro has announced the audition schedule for its upcoming…

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Look out! Here comes Audrey 2! Tickets are now on sale for Lincoln County Community Theater’s spring…

AARP scam alert: ‘Free trial’ offers that aren’t free
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The AARP Fraud Watch Network™ Helpline (877-908-3360) is hearing from more people about…

Bigelow Laboratory opens for public tours this spring
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Join scientists at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences for a behind-the-scenes tour of…

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Don't miss the silent film 'The Black Pirate'
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Audiences have one final opportunity to step back in time and experience cinema as it…

Edgecomb Historical Society meeting April 12
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The Edgecomb Historical Society annual meeting will be held on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m.…

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"Project Hail Mary" - (PG13; 2 hours, 37 minutes) - Science teacher Ryland Grace (…

Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame seeking nominations
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The Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame is reminding sports fans that in order to…

Edgecomb School Committee seat only contested office
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Five of Edgecomb's municipal offices will be uncontested, but the school…

'Flights of Fancy' art installation
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Area creatives are invited to collaborate in a temporary art installation “Flights of Fancy”…

Chief deputy un-retires
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Rand Maker's retirement was short. Last month, he submitted his retirement…

Wiscasset selectmen
Loan for schools’ security makes June 9 ballot
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Wiscasset selectmen voted 5-0 April 7 to place on the June 9 ballot, and recommend voters pass, a proposed zero-…

Hearty Roots welcomes Reven Oliver as associate director
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Hearty Roots is overjoyed to announce…

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A Duck By Any Name
This handsome duck with a rufous and green head does not carry the name "duck" and instead is known as the green-winged teal. Photo by Rhododendrites courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Have you ever wondered why it is that some ducks have the word “duck” in their English name while others don’t…

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The ‘Madness’ is over
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After spending three weekends, and more, watching college basketball and the NCAA tournaments (women’s tournament included…

Wiscasset School Chorus performs at St. Andrews Village
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As part of an intergenerational series St…

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What a pleasant surprise to see our shadows during a late afternoon walk with our newest best friend Leica the wonder dog…

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Easter thoughts for 2026
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For thousands of years, Easter has been a symbol of hope, a day of joy, a time to gather together to celebrate the…

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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 summonses
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Monday, 04/13
2:13 AM Low 1.69`
8:41 AM High 9.09`
2:47 PM Low 0.87`
9:17 PM High 8.94`
Tuesday, 04/14
3:07 AM Low 1.04`
9:32 AM High 9.47`
3:32 PM Low 0.45`
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Monday, 04/13
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8:19 AM High 8.56`
2:35 PM Low 0.82`
8:55 PM High 8.42`
Tuesday, 04/14
2:55 AM Low 0.98`
9:10 AM High 8.92`
3:20 PM Low 0.42`
9:37 PM High 9.08`
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Monday, 04/13
2:00 AM Low 1.82`
8:12 AM High 9.56`
2:34 PM Low 0.89`
8:51 PM High 9.28`
Tuesday, 04/14
2:52 AM Low 1.24`
9:04 AM High 9.92`
3:20 PM Low 0.54`
9:34 PM High 9.90`
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Monday, 04/13
1:55 AM Low 1.82`
8:10 AM High 9.79`
2:26 PM Low 0.96`
8:43 PM High 9.67`
Tuesday, 04/14
2:47 AM Low 1.14`
9:02 AM High 10.24`
3:12 PM Low 0.51`
9:28 PM High 10.39`
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