Wiscasset school committee

Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Chris Hennessey told the school committee Aug. 11, the custodial staff has done an extraordinary job, the student handbook will be broken out into two that are age-appropriate, and to him it feels like the new administrative…

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…

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…

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,…

Wiscasset school committee/finance committee

State funding formula change ‘great news’ for Wiscasset

A year ago last month, Wiscasset School Department's business manager, Cathy Coffey, said with Wiscasset's valuation hiking at a higher rate than the state average, the town stands to get less state school aid, and eventually could become a "minimum receiver."…

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Talking history behind the old Lincoln County Jail

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Horses were a hit!

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

The Maine…

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

The Kennebec and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation…

Early deadline for Labor Day

The deadline for editorial and advertising submissions for the Sept. 10 edition is Friday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m.…

WMHS boys soccer

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…

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…

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…

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…

Damariscotta Silent Auction

The Damariscotta Historical Society will…

Wiscasset invites residents to 2 energy planning-themed events

The Town of Wiscasset invites residents to participate in two…

Wiscasset selectmen

Board gets thanks for eying data center temp ban

Wiscasset resident Anne Leslie told selectmen Aug. 18, she didn't think she'd heard…

Wiscasset girls' soccer moving to 11-woman play this fall

For the Wiscasset girls’ soccer team, it’s a new coach and a new league…

Where It's At

Margaret Salt Mclellan's 'Sardines and Silk'

Why are girls in the packing line at the sardine cannery in Boothbay Harbor being…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

They're baaack! "Minions and Monsters" opens Saturday, Aug. 29. Courtesy of the venue

"The Princess Bride" - (1987; PG; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - As part of Lincoln Theater'…

Tides

Thursday, 08/27
5:23 AM	Low	0.34`
11:47 AM	High	9.09`
5:26 PM	Low	0.92`
11:53 PM	High	10.20`

Friday, 08/28
5:57 AM	Low	0.12`
12:22 PM	High	9.46`
6:05 PM	Low	0.58`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 08/27
5:11 AM	Low	0.32`
11:25 AM	High	8.56`
5:14 PM	Low	0.86`
11:31 PM	High	9.60`

Friday, 08/28
5:45 AM	Low	0.11`
12:00 PM	High	8.91`
5:53 PM	Low	0.55`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 08/27
5:08 AM	Low	0.41`
11:22 AM	High	9.36`
5:13 PM	Low	1.08`
11:27 PM	High	10.43`

Friday, 08/28
5:44 AM	Low	0.23`
11:55 AM	High	9.67`
5:51 PM	Low	0.78`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 08/27
5:01 AM	Low	0.39`
11:13 AM	High	9.96`
5:10 PM	Low	1.03`
11:22 PM	High	11.00`

Friday, 08/28
5:37 AM	Low	0.16`
11:48 AM	High	10.36`
5:48 PM	Low	0.71`
11:59 PM	High	11.14`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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

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Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

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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

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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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Special Tour of 1762 Bowman House Aug. 27

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Filmmaker Kip Azzoni at Harbor Theater Aug. 27

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