Barnes leaves Wiscasset school committee

Staying on Wiscasset's school committee would be "untenable," Jonathan Barnes said in resigning Aug. 26. "(This) decision ... has come only after considerable reflection and after recognizing the personal and professional consequences of continuing in an…

Unredacted NDA names Wiscasset’s data center inquirer

It isn't going to happen, but a data center eyed by a man with a Boothbay tie stood to bring to Wiscasset millions of dollars in taxes and about 1,700-2,300 temporary construction jobs and 100-200 permanent jobs, and would have required upgrades to roads,…

New coach for Wolverine boys looks to make 8-man soccer a success

For the Wiscasset boys' 8-man soccer team, it's a new season with a new coach. Shanon Cotta is the new coach, with over 20 years experience in the game. Aug. 17 was the first day of practice. Cotta said the pre-season workouts would be a combination of…

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‘A true middle school’: Wiscasset works to give 6-8 separate ID from 9-12

Separate faculty meetings Aug. 26 for the middle and high schools were part of the start of giving Wiscasset Middle High School's sixth, seventh and eighth grades an identity separate from the high school, WMHS Principal Christopher Hennessey told the school…

Waldoboro woman, others search Wiscasset for cat who escaped carrier

Vanessa MacDougall got Milo as a kitten. Now 15-20 pounds and 9 years old, Milo has been the subject of an extensive search in the Gardiner Road (Route 27) area of Wiscasset since Aug. 12. MacDougall had him in a carrier at 9:20 a.m. in the parking lot of…

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Talking history behind the old Lincoln County Jail

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Views vary on Sept. 1 sewer, school budget votes

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‘Mr. Drew’ brings his zoo to Boothbay Harbor

Don't worry, he doesn't bite! The excitement was palpable Aug. 7 as attendees got a tour of Mr. Drew's exotic animals from his organization in Poland, Maine. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

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Senior Scramble Aug. 24

1st place (59) Dan Pomerleau, John Duplisis…

Open auditions being held on Sept. 12

On Saturday, Sept. 12 Heartwood Regional Theater Company will hold low key auditions at the Poe…

Southport Memorial Library

Author talk Sept. 3 with Claire Ackroyd

Southport Memorial Library is pleased to welcome Claire Ackroyd as the guest of the next author talk on…

Coastal Rivers to host basket weaving workshop

Workshop participants may choose to weave either a bike basket like this one, or a gathering basket with a wooden swing handle. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

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Maine Lobstermen’s Association warns Canadian tariffs could devastate Maine’s fall lobster fishery

UPDATE:…

USDA funding for Kennebec, Lincoln counties: How should money be spent?

The Kennebec and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation…

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Wolverines compete in preseason soccer tournament

The 2026 Wiscasset boys' soccer team is playing in an 8-man league,…

Comedian Forrest Shaw: 'The Ocean Hates You'

Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Waldo Theatre, Waldoboro. Courtesy of the venue

The Waldo welcomes comedian Forrest Shaw to the stage on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The former…

Press release

Text 9-1-1: When you can't talk, you can still get help

Many people communicate by text every day. But many don't realize that in a…

A Bird's Tale

Appreciating Bird Migration

It's the time of year when the so-called "confusing fall warblers" can be found in forests and shrubby patches across the state as they migrate south for the winter. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

We made our migration back from North Carolina last week after an enjoyable…

Obituary

Elaine E. McCoy

Elaine Eaton McCoy, the creator, owner, and operator of the 51-year-old The Stock Exchange in Manchester,…

MaineHealth

Free CNA apprenticeship training in coastal region

MaineHealth is offering a certified nursing assistant (CNA) apprenticeship…

Bobby Blackman Scholarship Fund pig roast fundraiser Sept. 12

The Bobby Blackman Scholarship Fund was founded by the Knights of…

Obituary

James B. Hanna

James B. Hanna, beloved husband, brother, uncle, musician, printer, and longtime member of the Boothbay community,…

Joe's Journal

Jack and Holly

About 20 years ago, Dr. Jack Fulmer and his bride, Holly, drove to East Boothbay, fell in love with an old house…

'Round Town

The view

Before I get too far offshore with this week’s adventure to Monhegan Island, I’d like to mention new information regarding…

Waldoboro GOP hosts 'Great American Picnic'

For the Waldoboro GOP town committee, there is only one place on Earth…

Hearty Roots Hootenanny in Edgecomb

Rising Nashville country artist Cam Shelton Hootenanny headliner

A little bit of Nashville is coming to the Maine coast this September…

Obituary

David M. Boucher

David Michael “Dave” Boucher, 70, of Edgecomb, Maine passed away suddenly on Aug. 8, 2026.

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Boothbay Railway Village Museum

'Cocktails & Chrome' this weekend

The countdown is on to Saturday, Aug. 29 for Cocktails & Chrome, the Railway Village Museum’s 3rd annual…

Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: 6 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 291 calls for service for the period…

Skidompha Strummers uke ensemble

Saturday, Aug. 29, is worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day. The…

Garden Club of Wiscasset

Mushroom talk Sept. 1

The Garden Club of Wiscasset will hold its meeting on Sept. 3 at First Congregational Church's Fellowship Hall, 28…

First National Bank announces winners of 2027 Customer Photo Calendar Contest

Andrea Lowery of Boothbay Harbor is a winner in the First National Bank's 19th annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Andrea Lowery photo

First National Bank is proud to announce the winners…

Tides

Saturday, 08/29
12:31 AM	High	10.29`
6:31 AM	Low	-0.03`
12:56 PM	High	9.81`
6:44 PM	Low	0.28`

Sunday, 08/30
1:08 AM	High	10.30`
7:05 AM	Low	-0.10`
1:30 PM	High	10.12`
7:24 PM	Low	0.03`

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Saturday, 08/29
12:09 AM	High	9.69`
6:19 AM	Low	-0.03`
12:34 PM	High	9.24`
6:32 PM	Low	0.26`

Sunday, 08/30
12:46 AM	High	9.70`
6:53 AM	Low	-0.09`
1:08 PM	High	9.53`
7:12 PM	Low	0.03`

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Saturday, 08/29
12:01 AM	High	10.53`
6:18 AM	Low	0.13`
12:27 PM	High	9.98`
6:30 PM	Low	0.49`

Sunday, 08/30
12:37 AM	High	10.56`
6:53 AM	Low	0.10`
12:59 PM	High	10.29`
7:10 PM	Low	0.25`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 08/29
6:11 AM	Low	0.02`
12:23 PM	High	10.73`
6:26 PM	Low	0.42`

Sunday, 08/30
12:37 AM	High	11.17`
6:46 AM	Low	-0.02`
12:59 PM	High	11.04`
7:05 PM	Low	0.18`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary

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LUCK OF THE IRISH! INTERNATIONAL IRISH SINGER GABRIEL DONOHUE - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ONE NIGHT ONLY! AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH 5:30 to 8:30PM

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10 More Days of August!!! *#@#!!

Brady’s

Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

Brady’s

An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary

Camden Opera House

LUCK OF THE IRISH! INTERNATIONAL IRISH SINGER GABRIEL DONOHUE - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ONE NIGHT ONLY! AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH 5:30 to 8:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

Joachim Cooder, Presented by Bagaduce Music

Camden Opera House

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

The Weekend is here!!

Brady’s

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Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 10:00 am to4:00 pm

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