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'…

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…

Potter family receives Edgecomb's 'Spirit of America' award

Spirit of America Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1990 honoring volunteerism. Each year, Maine's towns and cities nominate a person or group who demonstrated outstanding public service to the community. In Edgecomb, the selectboard…

Given that the informal name many birders use for this bird is the "butterbutt," it's no surprise that its formal English name is the yellow-rumped warbler. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Bird Name Color Commentary

Some of you may know of our sometimes obsession with bird names. We’ve written before on topics that fit that bill, including the question about colors in North American bird names, birds that say their names, and birds named after what or how they eat. As…

‘Like giving up a part of myself’: Jodie’s Cafe & Bakery in Wiscasset closes

When Jodie's Cafe & Bakery on Water Street, Wiscasset closed in May, owner Jodie Roquemore thought that was temporary. It was not, she would find. "I honestly thought we would find a way to reopen. I held onto that hope for as long as I could. But as the…

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The HAAS Sisters in concert Aug. 12

Musical DNA magic will be on display when the HAAS Sisters will bring their extraordinary talents to the…

It’s time to rock around the jailhouse block

Jailhouse Rock at the Old Jail on Federal Street in Wiscasset is a fun event for all ages. Photo by Bob Bond

It’s party time at the Old Lincoln County Jail on Federal Street in Wiscasset! Gather your…

Edgecomb Fire Rescue June report

Edgecomb Fire Rescue responded to 27 calls in June, compared to 25 calls in May. June calls included…

Wiscasset selectmen

Straw vote coming on exploring regional high school

“This is basically meant to keep the conversation going,” Wiscasset…

WHERE IT'S AT

Farnham book series concludes with 'Last Light'

Here it is: the final book of Jerry Farnham's "Red At Night" series, cover art by Bryan Soames. Courtesy of the author

Fans of Jerry Farnham’s “Red At Night” series about the Finn family will soon learn how it all works…

Maine Arts Commission

Maine launches creative aging Maine certification program

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Arts Commission, in partnership with the Maine…

Edgecomb selectmen seeking building committee recommendation about town hall

Since 2019, the Edgecomb Building Committee has explored potential…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Ball in the House at the Opera House July 30

An evening with Ball in the House is like no other: their special brand of music is a combination of R…

George Chase resigns as Edgecomb selectman, says 'Stuart Smith will make greater contribution'

Edgecomb is down a selectman. George Chase,…

A Bird's Tale

A Cool Bird Adventure on a Hot Day in Maine

There are few activities as enjoyable as watching puffins off the coast of Maine on a hot summer evening, especially with members of the Natural Resources Council of Maine. (B Comeau/NRCM)

There are few better places to be on a torridly hot summer day than the…

Sheriff requests license plate reader installation

Lincoln County Sheriff's Department has an automated license plate reader (ALPR),…

From the editor

Losing sight of local

It seems to me, as editor of this newspaper, that ever since Donald Trump became president (both in 2016 and in 2024…

The Maine Art Gallery

Last days to visit 'Song of the Wild'

The Maine Art Gallery’s current show, “Song of the Wild,” which closes on July 26, takes the gallery visitor…

From the Maine Senate

Save Miles Maternity

The entire state of Maine has seen a reduction in rural maternity services. However, in recent weeks it has been…

'Round Town

Danny

Danny Beal and I landed here in the Boothbay area at about the same time. I, a traveling Willberry from away, and Danny, a…

Joe's Journal

Key votes, political and personal

For a couple of hours Saturday afternoon, as the rest of the world focused on the World Cup, The Open…

Lincoln County Indivisible

Rally honors John Lewis’ ‘good trouble’ legacy

Community members gathered at Veterans Park in Newcastle July 18 to commemorate the sixth…

Lincoln County Democrats elect delegates to Maine Democratic Nominating Convention

The …

Let the bidding begin!

Stay in Aix donated by Daria and Ed White

The countdown is on for Veggies to Table's biggest event of the year: the To the Nines Auction & Gala. The…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 286 calls for service for the period of…

Announcement and reminder

School budget presentation, special town meeting July 23

Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson has announced that a…

Take Two: Coming home

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

Wiscasset selectmen

Straw question eyed on exploring regional high school idea

Wiscasset selectmen July 21 were set to consider asking voters in November this…

This week at the Harbor Theater

Anne Hathaway stars as "Penelope" in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" - held over - at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"The Odyssey" - (R; 2 hours, 52 minutes) - HELD OVER! After the fall of Troy, the…

Tides

Friday, 07/24
2:08 AM	Low	1.21`
8:29 AM	High	8.03`
2:09 PM	Low	2.02`
8:40 PM	High	9.38`

Saturday, 07/25
3:05 AM	Low	1.13`
9:25 AM	High	8.02`
3:03 PM	Low	2.03`
9:32 PM	High	9.47`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Friday, 07/24
1:56 AM	Low	1.14`
8:07 AM	High	7.56`
1:57 PM	Low	1.90`
8:18 PM	High	8.83`

Saturday, 07/25
2:53 AM	Low	1.06`
9:03 AM	High	7.55`
2:51 PM	Low	1.92`
9:10 PM	High	8.92`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 07/24
1:50 AM	Low	1.07`
8:06 AM	High	8.59`
1:55 PM	Low	1.88`
8:20 PM	High	9.82`

Saturday, 07/25
2:44 AM	Low	1.02`
9:00 AM	High	8.54`
2:47 PM	Low	1.96`
9:10 PM	High	9.88`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 07/24
1:44 AM	Low	1.28`
7:59 AM	High	8.84`
1:52 PM	Low	2.17`
8:11 PM	High	10.10`

Saturday, 07/25
2:38 AM	Low	1.20`
8:54 AM	High	8.84`
2:45 PM	Low	2.19`
9:02 PM	High	10.19`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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