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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital advances new regional model for women’s health care

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will move forward with a new regional model for women’s health services that preserves comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care in Damariscotta, expands local gynecologic services and transitions inpatient Labor and Delivery services…

Wiscasset school committee

‘Turning a really positive corner’

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…

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.

A Bird's Tale

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…

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."…

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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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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Edgecomb selectboard meeting canceled for lack of quorum

The first problem caused by Edgecomb being down a selectman occurred Aug. 18 as the…

Sheepscot Chorus

Rehearsals for 'St. Nicholas Mass' begin Sept. 8

Sheepscot Chorus invites you to join in as the group begin rehearsals for the Saturday,…

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue July report

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue responded to 19 calls in July, compared with 27 calls in June. July…

A Bird's Tale

In the Land of the Carolina Chickadee

The authors (Jeff here) spent some time looking for birds on the trails at the Duke Ponds on the Duke University campus on a hot day in August. It was a pleasure to find brown-headed nuthatches and Carolina chickadees here. Courtesy of Allison Wells.

Like early migrating birds, we have recently made a trek south from Maine to North Carolina. It’s not the time…

From the editor

Why am I thinking about winter?

Maybe it was one of those cooler mornings of late, or maybe it was seeing the heating oil signs edging…

Workers’ quick action averts loss of Wiscasset Transfer Station

Aug. 18, a trash trailer hooked up to Wiscasset Transfer Station's hopper…

Wiscasset school bus routes for 2026-27

Wiscasset School Department has announced its school bus routes for the new school year.

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From the assistant editor

Hold onto the good

Times are always changing, but sometimes more than at other times. Whether you celebrate or shake your head at changes…

Take Two: Gone fishin’

Take Two is a series from movie buffs Isabelle Curtis and Fritz Freudenberger to review entertainment…

'Round Town

Dr. Clarice

Last week we, and a variety of interested souls, had a lovely and unique visit at Southport Memorial Library. A…

Joe's Journal

Saying goodbye

There are lots of interesting things swirling around, distracting us from stuff that matters.

…

State county commission president visits Lincoln County

It doesn’t happen often, but the Lincoln County commissioners had a special…

No one hurt in Bradford Road, Wiscasset garage fire

Sunday, Aug. 16 at about 7:30 p.m., Wiscasset Fire Department responded to a fire at a detached garage at 243…

Scam protection for family and friends

As financial and digital deception continues to increase, Skidompha Library and Coastal Maine…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

CatVideoFest 2026 - (NR; running time 1 hour, 10 minutes) - Oscilloscope Laboratories…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 11 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 354 calls for service for the period…

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir holds auditions

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir's 2023 "Lessons and Carols." Rebecca Wells photo

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing for…

Two on dean’s list

Katerina Nein of Boothbay and Lauren Pesce of Woolwich have been named to the spring 2026 Emmanuel College dean's…

Lincoln County Indivisible protests the John Roberts Supreme Court

On Saturday, Aug. 15, from Wiscasset to Lincolnville Beach, and…

Where It's At

'Come From Away' gets straight to the heart

MSMT's ensemble cast of "Come From Away" now playing at the Pickard Theatre at Bowdoin College. Jared Morneau Photography

Back in 1969 Jackie DeShannon sang these words: "Think of your fellow man, Give him a helping hand,…

Wiscasset selectman suggests town vote on temp ban on data centers

Wiscasset's selectboard Aug. 18 was poised to consider Selectman Heather Jones'…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"The Invitation" begins playing at the Harbor Theater Friday, Aug. 21. Courtesy of the venue

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" - (PG13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) - FINAL SHOWS. With the…

Wiscasset Art Walk Aug. 27

Making paper flowers with artist Joelle Webber

Book artist Joelle Webber displays one of her artist books. During Wiscasset Art Walk drop by her sidewalk paper flower workshop. Free materials provided. Photo courtesy of the artist

Paper artist Joelle Webber started…

Historic New England

Special Tour of 1762 Bowman House Aug. 27

Want to hear fascinating stories, see exquisite 18th century furnishings and objects that will…

Tides

Thursday, 08/20
5:52 AM	High	8.29`
11:34 AM	Low	1.82`
6:07 PM	High	9.21`

Friday, 08/21
12:26 AM	Low	1.38`
6:51 AM	High	7.93`
12:30 PM	Low	2.15`
7:04 PM	High	9.03`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

No tide data available.

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 08/20
5:31 AM	High	8.77`
11:24 AM	Low	1.79`
5:48 PM	High	9.57`

Friday, 08/21
12:11 AM	Low	1.27`
6:31 AM	High	8.42`
12:20 PM	Low	2.13`
6:45 PM	High	9.41`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 08/20
5:22 AM	High	9.07`
11:21 AM	Low	2.05`
5:39 PM	High	9.91`

Friday, 08/21
12:05 AM	Low	1.52`
6:21 AM	High	8.69`
12:17 PM	Low	2.38`
6:36 PM	High	9.71`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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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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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!!

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Main Street Shop

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

PRIME RIB & POPOVERS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR 4:00 to 8:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

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Coastal Senior College Fall Courses

Camden Summer Sounds free concert series presents: Once An Outlaw

America 250: What Is the ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ Anyway

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48th Annual New England Auto Auction™ Returns to Owls Head August 19–22

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