Wiscasset Middle High School

A gym class, a criminal charge and a ‘social media explosion’

Wiscasset Middle High School eighth grader Gavin James had gym May 19. There, according to police and school officials, a high schooler allegedly assaulted the 14-year-old. D’Antae Dawkins, 18, was arrested the next day on a charge of aggravated assault.…

WMHS Class of 2026 practices for June 4 graduation

"We'll work on the spacing ... Remember it's an arm length in front of you," Deb Pooler advised Wiscasset Middle High School seniors at marching practice Monday. The Wiscasset alumna and retired technology coordinator has been substituting this school year and,…

Trae Stover’s 4 decades teaching in Wiscasset

If you've ever had the pleasure of knowing Trae Stover, you already know she's one of those people who just makes everything better. She is warm, funny, and genuinely one of the most caring people you will ever meet. After forty years with the Wiscasset School…

The trills of chipping sparrows can be heard in neighborhoods across Maine and the U.S., but recognizing their songs from other trillers can be tricky. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

Trill Seekers

Over the last month as we’ve walked our little black dog around the neighborhood each morning, we’ve rarely been out of earshot of the trilling songs of either dark-eyed juncos or chipping sparrows. Both species are among the vast numbers of birds that produce a…

‘Absolutely shameful’: Indoors, outdoors Wiscasset talks WMHS safety

When they send their children to school each day, parents are entrusting their treasures to an institution with a sacred duty to protect them, Rachel Waite said outside Wiscasset School Department's Central Office May 26. The Class of 2001 Wiscasset High School…

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Last weeks of 'Art to Table': Next up is 'Song of the Wild'

“Art to Table: Visual Sustenance,” an exhibit of artwork at Maine Art Gallery (MAG)…

Strawberry Festival nears

Things are heating up at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset. Many volunteers are working on final…

Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 266 calls for service for the period…

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Brain Health Center open houses June 5, 12

A new vision for supporting memory loss and cognitive wellness is taking root in Wiscasset, and the…

31 Boothbay/Wiscasset athletes to compete in State Class C track & field championships

On June 6, 14 girls and 17 boys will represent Boothbay…

CTL students win poetry awards in annual contest

CTL student writers, clockwise from top, Cora Coleman, Cora Tindal, and Ronan Sleith were honored by the Sarah Mook Poetry Contest. Courtesy of CTL

Student poets from the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb placed in…

Don’t wait for midsummer–Secure your Storybook Ball tickets today

The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) serves the Boothbay…

Letter to the editor

100+ Women Who Care has bigger goals

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As a national model built on a simple but powerful idea—when…

3 Boothbay school records set at MVC Championship meet

Three Boothbay track and field…

Tickets are live for Veggies to Table’s ‘To the Nines’ Gala & Auction

Get your tickets now to "To The Nines." Kody Theriault photos

An unforgettable night of champagne, oysters, extraordinary prizes and travel…

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Boothbay Railway Village Museum kicks off its 2026 season full throttle

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum launched its 62nd season over…

Jazz with Jamie Saft Trio at Alna Meetinghouse June 6

Historic Alna, a 501(c)(3) organization created to support the maintenance, preservation, restoration and…

Set for Success Aug. 16 at WCC

As the current school year is winding down, and the weekend bags of shelf-stable meals are finished for now, the…

Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce ‘Business After Hours’ June 19 at Maine Tasting Center

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Lincoln County property transfers in May

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property…

Vacation Bible School is back at Edgecomb Community Church

Edgecomb Community Church will be holding a Vacation Bible School during the…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" opening at the Lincoln Theater June 5. Courtesy of the venue

"The Christophers" - (R; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - The children of a once famous artist hire…

This week at the Harbor Theater

Dustin Hoffman and Niki White star in "Tuner" opening June 5 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"The Sheep Detectives" - (PG; 1 hour, 45 minutes) - When their shepherd George (Hugh…

AARP scam alert: Steer clear of traffic violation scams

After toll road scams spread last summer, a new version is surging—texts claiming…

Boothbay Planning Board approves 5 applications

A seawall on Shore Road is going to get repaired. Martha Simpson and Robert…

Alna selectmen

Talking Sheepscot Road speeding issue, snowplowing and Beaver Deceivers

Alna selectmen May 21 continued eying how to possibly get drivers to slow down on Sheepscot Road. First Selectman Nick…

Edgecomb

Selectmen discuss better municipal election reporting methods

Edgecomb selectmen on May 26 discussed options for reporting municipal…

WHERE IT'S AT

The Maine Pottery Company's Artist Collective

I still remember the first time I drove by the big red Edgecomb Pottery "compound" and saw a For Sale sign. What? I…

Tides

Tuesday, 06/02
1:07 AM	High	10.00`
7:23 AM	Low	0.33`
1:51 PM	High	8.63`
7:20 PM	Low	1.71`

Wednesday, 06/03
1:44 AM	High	9.90`
7:59 AM	Low	0.43`
2:28 PM	High	8.55`
7:58 PM	Low	1.78`

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Tuesday, 06/02
12:45 AM	High	9.42`
7:11 AM	Low	0.31`
1:29 PM	High	8.13`
7:08 PM	Low	1.61`

Wednesday, 06/03
1:22 AM	High	9.33`
7:47 AM	Low	0.41`
2:06 PM	High	8.05`
7:46 PM	Low	1.68`

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Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 06/02
12:41 AM	High	10.14`
7:08 AM	Low	0.44`
1:25 PM	High	8.81`
7:06 PM	Low	1.90`

Wednesday, 06/03
1:14 AM	High	10.03`
7:46 AM	Low	0.54`
2:01 PM	High	8.70`
7:44 PM	Low	2.00`

Marine Forecast
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Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 06/02
12:38 AM	High	10.76`
7:02 AM	Low	0.46`
1:15 PM	High	9.54`
7:06 PM	Low	1.92`

Wednesday, 06/03
1:15 AM	High	10.64`
7:39 AM	Low	0.60`
1:53 PM	High	9.46`
7:44 PM	Low	2.02`

Marine Forecast
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