Strong turnout for Edgecomb's Community Forum

On Sept. 20, Edgecomb tried tackling a question being asked all over the country: Is our community affordable? About 60 residents attended the community forum at Edgecomb Eddy School. For the past couple years, residents frustrated by the budget process have asked…

The Winter Harbor’s propeller after its salvage from Wiscasset harbor. File photo

2 Steves and a propeller

Wiscasset's Steve Erskine said his grandfather Roy B. Rowe and Rowe's brothers Clarke and Frank started Eastern Steamship Company and owned the Winter Harbor and another steamboat. Winter Harbor did the Boothbay-Wiscasset mail run with over 100 passengers…

Alna teen wins Scottish fiddle championship

Lincoln Academy senior Allison Philbrick, 17, of Alna won first place in the New England Regional Junior Open Scottish Fiddle Championship. The competition took place on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival at Loon Mountain Resort in…

Old Sarah’s Cafe building’s new owner says, ‘Stay tuned’

“Stay tuned. I will try not to disappoint." Wiscasset’s Chris Soucier wanted to share that message with readers in a Sept. 24 interview that was mostly about his recent purchase: The 43-45 Water St. building that long housed the iconic Sarah’s Cafe and last…

Woodhull and AKLA’s onceptual design for a development at 257 Bath Road, Wiscasset. Courtesy of Woodhull

Comments, questions encouraged in Wiscasset Oct. 7 on potential 170-apartment development

Maple Property Holdings, LLC is exploring making housing on Route One near Wiscasset’s Birch Point Road, and wants to know what the public thinks, said an architect involved. “I would love to see that engagement from the community,” Patrick Boothe, partner…

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Revisiting Cushman Preserve

The weather was nearly perfect the other…
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Talking history behind the old Lincoln County Jail

Let’s take a walk behind…
Salt ’n Spar
Greenhouse sprouts through generosity, community collaboration

When…
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Inside the 2026 Pemaquid Oyster Festival

CMT stages 50s style murder mystery

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COH Blue Café presents dobro troubadour Abbie Gardner

Camden Opera House

Newcastle Realty Welcomes John Pedlowe

Newcastle Realty

Olivia Delisle Performs Tuesday, September 29th from 5:30 to 7:30PM at 727 OCEAN SUNSET - COME SUPPORT HER

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Red Flag Implementation: Next Steps with Margaret Groban - Boothbay

New Hope Midcoast

The Sound of Hope: Piano and Flute

Watts Hall Community Arts

First Responders Appreciation Weekend Today and Tomorrow at Boothbay Railway Village Museum

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

SINGING AND MORE SINGING WITH COASTAL SENIOR COLLEGE

Coastal Senior College

Camden Opera House Blue Café welcomes back acoustic jazz pianist Myles Kelley

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Coastal Rivers to offer guided hike on the River~Link Trail

The River~Link Trail passes through a forested wildlife corridor stretching several miles from Newcastle into Boothbay. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust will host a free guided hike along the River~…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 248 calls for service for the period of…

Halloween spooky golf nights

If you hear bamboo windchime-like sounds at Dolphin Mini Golf ... don't turn around! Stay calm and concentrate on your game the first two weekends in October. Courtesy photo

Dolphin Mini-Golf, at 510 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, is holding a benefit for Toys for Tots…

Lincoln Theater

Classic Film Club returns for a ninth season

"The Maltese Falcon." Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

The stars were bigger, the stories were unforgettable, and some of Hollywood’s most enduring…

2 ties have Wiscasset boys' soccer in sixth place

Two recent ties have Wiscasset soccer in sixth place in the boys’ 8-man Southern…

Midcoast Literacy Readers Theater Oct. 24 in Bath

Readers Theater featured books. Courtesy photo

Midcoast Literacy is holding its seventh annual Readers Theater performance on…

Pumpkin Pickin’ trains in Alna

The WW&F Railway Museum will celebrate the Maine harvest season with its popular Pumpkin Pickin’ Train…

Letter to the editor

Join me in voting for Charlotte Nutt

Dear Editor:

I’ve lived in Edgecomb for 20 years, and over the past year that I…

Call to artists for the Hall Gallery

"Citrus Fruit Group #1" by Roz Davis from her show at Hall Gallery earlier this year. Courtesy of John Del Vecchio

Area artists are invited and encouraged to be considered for exhibiting during 2027 in the Hall Gallery at…

Letter to the editor

Return Senator Reny to Augusta

Dear Editor:

Children.

The most vulnerable folks in our state have no vote in their future.…

Letter to the editor

Working for our towns

Dear Editor:

Many thanks to State Senator Cameron Reny for her leadership on so many fronts…

Letter to the editor

Votes our state reps don’t want to highlight for reelection

Dear Editor:

Too often we are distracted by national…

Letter to the editor

Re: Farrin voting record

Dear Editor:

I am writing in response to the letter “Farrin voting record: MaineCare…

Story, song at Alna Meetinghouse Oct. 3

The Outhouse Association. Courtesy photo

Historic Alna, in partnership with the Sheepscot Arts Preserve, will host The Outhouse Association at the…

Letter to the editor

Voter ID - Rep Wayne Farrin voting record

Dear Editor:

LD 38, An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"Coyote vs Acme" opens at the Lincoln Theater Friday, Oct. 2. Courtesy of the venue

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) - It's a brand new day…

Harbor Theater

'Something To Chew On'

Harbor Theater is excited to introduce "Something to Chew On," a new monthly documentary and dinner series combining…

This week at the Harbor Theater

Andrew Garfield stars in "The Uprising," opens at the Harbor Theater of Boothbay Harbor on Oct. 2. Courtesy of the venue

"Practical Magic 2" - (PG13; 2 hours, 10 minutes) - Nearly three decades after the…

CTL begins Song and Story Community Series

At CTL's Song and Story, Annie Nixon plays guitar while Katy Inman pairs the music with books that engage young learners and their caregivers. Courtesy of CTL

The Center for Teaching and Learning held its first “Song and Story” session Thursday…

Sheepscot Links results

Senior Scramble Sept. 21

1st (63) Rich Nicholas, Andy Burgess, Larry…

Press release

Clarks’ Point reimagined

Town & Shore Real Estate is pleased to announce a renewed vision for Clarks' Point…

Friends of Wiscasset Public Library

Used book sale timed with Scarecrowfest

The evenings are drawing in all over Maine and autumn in New England is the perfect time to cozy up…

Pumpkinfest photo op and parking at The Lincoln Home

Photo ops and parking at the Lincoln Home in Newcastle Oct. 9-Oct. 12 during the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest. Kim Traina photo

The Lincoln Home is the Gateway to Pumpkinfest! Our Giant Pumpkin and stage with…

Marchenay resigns from Edgecomb school committee

There is another committee in Edgecomb needing a new member. On Sept. 23, Irene Marchenay resigned…

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Tides

Tuesday, 09/29
1:01 AM	High	9.63`
7:00 AM	Low	-0.06`
1:13 PM	High	10.38`
7:32 PM	Low	-0.73`

Wednesday, 09/30
1:46 AM	High	9.42`
7:43 AM	Low	0.12`
1:57 PM	High	10.37`
8:20 PM	Low	-0.61`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 09/29
12:54 AM	High	10.54`
7:00 AM	Low	0.15`
1:06 PM	High	11.27`
7:31 PM	Low	-0.69`

Wednesday, 09/30
1:39 AM	High	10.37`
7:44 AM	Low	0.33`
1:51 PM	High	11.33`
8:21 PM	Low	-0.66`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 09/29
12:53 AM	High	11.14`
6:53 AM	Low	0.03`
1:07 PM	High	11.91`
7:24 PM	Low	-0.69`

Wednesday, 09/30
1:38 AM	High	10.90`
7:37 AM	Low	0.28`
1:52 PM	High	11.87`
8:13 PM	Low	-0.56`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

10x Blues Music Award recipient Danielle Nicole comes to Watts Hall!

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Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and then FOOTBALL!!!!

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Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

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It might be a washout but we have GAME!!! zzzz

Brady’s

PRIME RIB & POPOVER THURSDAY AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR FROM 4-8:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

10x Blues Music Award recipient Danielle Nicole comes to Watts Hall!

Watts Hall Community Arts

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and then FOOTBALL!!!!

Brady’s

Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

Brady’s

IT’S A RAINY SUNDAY BUT HAPPY HOUR WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Fused Glass Workshop 9/12

Southport General Store & Barn

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Song and Story

Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 10:30 am

Comedian Forrest Shaw: 'The Ocean Hates You'

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Home Furnishings and Decor - Online Specialty Auction

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