On this parcel on Wiscasset’s Route 27, prospective land donor Allen “Big Al” Cohen, left, and Boothbay V.E.T.S. founder Ed Harmon show their enthusiasm March 8 for the project eyed to help veterans. SUSAN JOHNS/Wiscasset Newspaper
‘This is going to happen’: Place eyed in Wiscasset to teach veterans a trade and help them in other ways
March 23, Wiscasset’s planning board is set to hear from Ed Harmon about a school and much more to help veterans thrive. The Boothbay man, founder of Boothbay V.E.T.S., said this would also help fill area workforce needs, by teaching the veterans a trade. And…
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MPA tournament quarterfinal match
Carrabec sends Wiscasset home, 61-51
Senior guard Colton Scheve scored 32 points and the fourth-seeded Carrabec Cobras held off a late Wiscasset Wolverine run to advance to the Class D South semifinals with a 61-51 quarterfinal win at Augusta Civic Center Saturday afternoon, Feb. 14. Scheve was the…
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State agrees to help Wiscasset up its schools’ security
Two Wiscasset school security projects have outranked most other requests to Maine's School Revolving Renovation Fund. Maine Department of Education has nodded partnerships for Wiscasset to get a zero-interest loan of $474,955 for a project at Wiscasset Elementary…
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Wiscasset Rod and Gun Club hosted its third annual free kids ice fishing derby on Feb. 21. There was a great turnout of kids, parents and grandparents. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, cookies and ice cream bars were enjoyed by all. Largest fish was caught by McKenna…
BHPD Chief Doug Snyder and Community Digital Navigator Julie Casson talk protecting yourself from scams. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
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Vigilance is essential when protecting yourself from scammers, Julie Casson, community digital navigator at Coastal Maine Regional Broadband, and Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder told attendees Feb. 17 at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML). The pair…

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Among my modest collection of Wiscasset literature is a slim book compiled years ago by a…

Edgecomb man changes plea to guilty and is convicted of murder
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Step inside the pre-kindergarten classroom at Wiscasset Elementary School, and you’ll immediately feel it — the…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests
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Lincoln County Republicans meet March 25
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The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, March 25, at the…

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If Liberty left Regional School Unit 3 and joined Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit, Alna, Westport…

Nominations open in Wiscasset
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Nomination papers were set to become available March 2 for the following offices: Selectman, three, two-year…

Hannah Pingree meet and greet
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Jefferson, Alna, Whitefield and Somerville Democratic Committees will host a town hall meet and greet…

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Wiscasset homeowner arrested on attempted murder and other charges
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Commissioners repurposing unused ARPA funds
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100+ Women Who Care sets goal of raising 100k for local nonprofits by end of year
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Since its inception last October, 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln…

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Body shield backpack distributed at BRHS, BRES
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Witham-Jordan found guilty
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Thursday, 03/12
6:29 AM High 8.49`
12:52 PM Low 1.63`
7:24 PM High 7.40`
Friday, 03/13
12:57 AM Low 2.37`
7:32 AM High 8.51`
1:56 PM Low 1.54`
8:25 PM High 7.56`
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Thursday, 03/12
6:07 AM High 7.99`
12:40 PM Low 1.54`
7:02 PM High 6.97`
Friday, 03/13
12:45 AM Low 2.23`
7:10 AM High 8.02`
1:44 PM Low 1.45`
8:03 PM High 7.12`
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Thursday, 03/12
6:04 AM High 9.07`
12:39 PM Low 1.64`
7:01 PM High 8.01`
Friday, 03/13
12:46 AM Low 2.50`
7:07 AM High 9.12`
1:39 PM Low 1.53`
8:01 PM High 8.16`
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Thursday, 03/12
6:02 AM High 9.13`
12:31 PM Low 1.83`
6:49 PM High 8.13`
Friday, 03/13
12:44 AM Low 2.60`
7:03 AM High 9.15`
1:31 PM Low 1.71`
7:49 PM High 8.29`
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