Red-winged blackbirds are among the birds species that are declining in Maine. More than fifty percent of the blackbird family worldwide are showing declines. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.
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Half of the World’s Migratory Birds Are in Decline
The “review.” It’s how we decide whether to watch a movie or show, dine at a new restaurant, even hike a trail we’ve never taken before. Scientists have their own kind of review: summary of the current state of a particular field of research, often with…
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40 jobs planned within a couple years at homebuilding co-op in Wiscasset
The state has said Wiscasset can seek an Economic Community Development Block Grant on behalf of Zero Energy Homes. "We're excited about the prospect of supporting new jobs," Wiscasset Economic Development Director Aaron Chrostowsky said in a phone interview July…
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CLC Ambulance Board joins support effort for labor and delivery
The Central Lincoln County (CLC) Ambulance Service Board of Directors met with members of the Miles Delivers Action Coalition at a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 3 to discuss how both organizations can support each other. The Miles Delivers Action Coalition was…
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Wiscasset voters keep school budget offer intact
After July 23's special town meeting, the proposed $10.7 million Wiscasset school budget is intact as it heads to a final vote at the polls Sept. 1. In split votes throughout, voters rejected proposed amendments that would have lowered different cost centers'…
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Alna Third Selectman Coreysha Lothrop shared how Alna has funded a way to keep beavers from clogging culverts.  "The first grant we received was for $4,000 through the McKeen Center at Bowdoin College, and that was called the Common Good Grant. The second…

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Susan F. Bradley

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Julie R.B. Perry

Julie R.B. Perry

Julie Ravenel Boothe Perry 89, a native of Alexandria,…

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Carl P. R. Schmidt

Carl P. R. Schmidt, 75, of Boothbay, passed…

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Dr. Barclay M. Shepard 

Dr. Barclay M. Shepard 

Dr. Barclay Moffat Shepard passed away on…

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Christine C.H. Warren

Christine (Tina) Corinne Hanley Warren of Edgecomb, Maine…

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One of the things wrong with an unofficial bypass is some people's driving it at nearly bypass, or highway, speeds.…

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Last week, over 250 friends and supporters of Bigelow…

Coastal Rivers to host native plant sale
The plant sale on Aug. 22 will feature a wide selection of native and beneficial plant species grown specifically to thrive in Maine’s climate while supporting local pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects.

In partnership with the Maine Native Plant Cooperative, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is…

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Audience last year for the Debbie Myers performance. Be sure to hear Debbie and the Redneck Rodeo Aug. 8! Courtesy of Hilary Petersen

One of the Midcoast’s favorite summer traditions is back! The 54th annual North Nobleboro Day…

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'Summer' by Kelly Desrosiers in MAG mixed media and collage show
“Summer," by Kelly Desrosiers in the mixed media and collage show at the Maine Art Gallery. Courtesy of the venue

“The annual plein air show at Maine Art Gallery is always something special,”…

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Andrea Peters - "Summer Clouds" - 40" x 40" - oil on board - at Gleason Fine Art Aug. 6-Sept. 28. Courtesy of the gallery

East Boothbay artist Andrea Peters has been with Gleason Fine Art for more than three decades.…

Sheepscott Community Church Baked Bean Supper

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Car-motorcycle crash in Wiscasset injures 3, 2 seriously
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Jonathon Emerson scores comeback victory at Wiscasset Speedway
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Saturday, Aug. 1 marked one month since Group 2 divisions hit the track at…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 317 calls for service for the period of…

OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show Aug. 8
Previously unregistered drive-ins are welcome to join this 1951 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe from South Bristol on Saturday morning for the 13th Annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show. Courtesy of Jeff Friedman

We all have busy lives, so perhaps you did not register your interesting vehicle for…

First Friday Art Tour Aug. 7
John Butke's work is among those found in the August show at Boothbay Region Art Foundation. Courtesy of the gallery

 Self-guided journeys ... led by an art lover’s imagination. Paintings ...…

Lincoln County Democrats hope 'red lobsters' inspire 'blue electoral wave'
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Annual Children's Day Sunday, Aug. 9
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Boothbay Railway Village Museum will host its highly anticipated annual Children’s Day this Sunday…

Narcan training class at Edgecomb Community Church

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Steep Canyon Rangers. Aug. 22. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

The Steep Canyon Rangers love what they do. Barrett Smith, who plays bass, guitar, and does…

Bands for Books countdown continues
The Fundraising Committee of the Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library meet to plan Bands for Books. First row from left: Cynthia Davis (with Quincy), Linda Adams (with Finnegan), Lynn Maloney (with Bradley), and Linda Smith (with Ginger). Second row from left: Michelle Wentworth (with Sandy), Tracey Whitney, Stephanie Hergenroeder, and Laura Neebling (with Roland). Bill Maloney photo

Bands for Books is the major annual fundraising activity…

Fundraising to preserve Lincoln Theater for the next 150 years
Line outside the Lincoln Theater 1941. Courtesy of the Newcastle Historical Society

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Veggies to Table's third annual To the Nines Gala & Auction Aug. 9
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News Center's Don Carrigan reports live from Southport
News Center Maine's Don Carrigan visits Southport Town Hall to share personal and professional insights to a packed house July 28. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

A voice familiar to many Mainers graced Southport Town Hall July 28 as award-winning…

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Wednesday, 08/05
4:25 AM High 9.35`
10:20 AM Low 0.48`
4:49 PM High 10.21`
10:59 PM Low 0.42`
Thursday, 08/06
5:20 AM High 9.04`
11:11 AM Low 0.71`
5:42 PM High 10.29`
11:57 PM Low 0.40`
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Wednesday, 08/05
4:03 AM High 8.81`
10:08 AM Low 0.45`
4:27 PM High 9.61`
10:47 PM Low 0.39`
Thursday, 08/06
4:58 AM High 8.52`
10:59 AM Low 0.67`
5:20 PM High 9.69`
11:45 PM Low 0.38`
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Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 08/05
3:55 AM High 9.72`
10:09 AM Low 0.71`
4:21 PM High 10.38`
10:47 PM Low 0.54`
Thursday, 08/06
4:51 AM High 9.44`
11:02 AM Low 0.93`
5:16 PM High 10.52`
11:49 PM Low 0.41`
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Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 08/05
3:56 AM High 10.20`
10:00 AM Low 0.68`
4:20 PM High 11.02`
10:39 PM Low 0.57`
Thursday, 08/06
4:51 AM High 9.85`
10:52 AM Low 0.95`
5:14 PM High 11.04`
11:39 PM Low 0.53`
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