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Aaron Smith named Corrections Officer of the Year
This year's Corrections Officer of the Year hails from Dresden, Maine. Cpl. Aaron Smith will officially receive the honor on Thursday, April 9 during the 2026 Maine Sheriff's Association Spring Conference at Sunday River. Smith, 45, is a 17-year corrections…
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Wiscasset school committee finishes budget offer
"Great job everyone. Thank you. We did it!" Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson declared, and raised her arms April 1 as the school committee nodded the $11.2 million, 2026-27 budget offer, mostly in 3-2 votes. Plans call for voters to consider…
Woolwich will hold its annual town meeting Wednesday evening, April 29.
Woolwich selectboard finalizes annual town meeting warrant
Woolwich voters will have a $2.83 million budget to consider at their annual town meeting at 6 p.m. April 29 at the grammar school on Nequasset Road. The selectboard’s 2026-27 budget of $2,838,959 is $25,826 higher than last year's.  “We spent weeks…
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‘MATILDA’ WMHS Theater’s first full-length musical post-COVID
After surviving COVID and stage electrical issues, Wiscasset Middle High School Theater announces its first full-length musical production in many years, "MATILDA: The Musical." Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this Tony Award-winning musical tells…
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Wiscasset selectmen
Sewer plant move makes ballot, again
Is Wiscasset still OK with moving its wastewater treatment plant to public works and public works to the transfer station? Voters will decide again in June. Nodding the annual town meeting warrant March 24, selectmen did what they said they would after last fall's…

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Rebecca E. Copland

Rebecca E. Copland

Rebecca Eileen “Becky” Copland, 68, of Boothbay…

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Gloria J. Barnes

Gloria J. Barnes

Gloria J. Barnes, 83, of Dresden passed away…

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Olma Sullivan

Olma Sullivan

Olma Sullivan moved on peacefully Wednesday…

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Barbara “Lori” Reed

Barbara Reed

Barbara “Lori” Reed, 62, died March 30, 2026, at…

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Patricia T. Grant

Patricia T. Grant

Patricia Teresa Grant, 93, of Wiscasset, passed…

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Carlo M. Pilgrim

Carlo M. Pilgrim

Carlo Mario Pilgrim, 79, passed away…

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Don't miss the silent film 'The Black Pirate'
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Audiences have one final opportunity to step back in time and experience cinema as it…

Edgecomb Historical Society meeting April 12
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"Project Hail Mary" - (PG13; 2 hours, 37 minutes) - Science teacher Ryland Grace (…

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Edgecomb School Committee seat only contested office
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Five of Edgecomb's municipal offices will be uncontested, but the school…

'Flights of Fancy' art installation
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Area creatives are invited to collaborate in a temporary art installation “Flights of Fancy”…

Chief deputy un-retires
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Rand Maker's retirement was short. Last month, he submitted his retirement…

Wiscasset selectmen
Loan for schools’ security makes June 9 ballot
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Wiscasset selectmen voted 5-0 April 7 to place on the June 9 ballot, and recommend voters pass, a proposed zero-…

Hearty Roots welcomes Reven Oliver as associate director
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Hearty Roots is overjoyed to announce…

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A Duck By Any Name
This handsome duck with a rufous and green head does not carry the name "duck" and instead is known as the green-winged teal. Photo by Rhododendrites courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Have you ever wondered why it is that some ducks have the word “duck” in their English name while others don’t…

From the editor
The ‘Madness’ is over
Kevin G. Burnham

After spending three weekends, and more, watching college basketball and the NCAA tournaments (women’s tournament included…

Wiscasset School Chorus performs at St. Andrews Village
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As part of an intergenerational series St…

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What a pleasant surprise to see our shadows during a late afternoon walk with our newest best friend Leica the wonder dog…

Joe's Journal
Easter thoughts for 2026
Joe Gelarden

For thousands of years, Easter has been a symbol of hope, a day of joy, a time to gather together to celebrate the…

Coastal Rivers announces historic conservation of 500-Acre Hart Woods
At 500 acres, Hart Woods represents one of the largest connected blocks of forest on this part of the Maine Coast. Photo by Bo Calais

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Sheepscot Chorus
Bernstein's 'Chichester Psalms' April 11 and 12
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Sheepscot Chorus invites you to their annual spring concert, “Many Voices, One Dream…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 summonses
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 221 calls for service for the period of…

Wiscasset Middle High School
Olivia Marshall wins Principal’s Award
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Olivia Marshall of Wiscasset, a senior at Wiscasset Middle High School, has been selected to…

Earth Day open house at Lincoln County’s recycling plant in Wiscasset
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Friends of Wiscasset Library to celebrate group’s 60 years

In 1966, a group of residents saw a need to help raise money and awareness…

Letter to the editor
Rep. Farrin is focused on affordability

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At a time when Maine voters are…

Feed Our Scholars fundraiser at St. Philip’s

Saturday, May 2, Feed Our Scholars (FOS) will hold a fundraising dinner at 5:30 p.m. in St.…

Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests
Body shield backpack distributed at BRHS, BRES
Coast Guard rescues three fishermen from sinking boat south of Boothbay Harbor
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Saturday, 04/11
12:13 AM Low 2.34`
6:44 AM High 8.64`
1:00 PM Low 1.47`
7:36 PM High 7.90`
Sunday, 04/12
1:14 AM Low 2.14`
7:44 AM High 8.79`
1:56 PM Low 1.24`
8:29 PM High 8.33`
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Saturday, 04/11
12:01 AM Low 2.21`
6:22 AM High 8.13`
12:48 PM Low 1.38`
7:14 PM High 7.44`
Sunday, 04/12
1:02 AM Low 2.02`
7:22 AM High 8.27`
1:44 PM Low 1.17`
8:07 PM High 7.85`
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Rockland Tides

Saturday, 04/11
12:04 AM Low 2.48`
6:15 AM High 9.10`
12:51 PM Low 1.43`
7:12 PM High 8.35`
Sunday, 04/12
1:03 AM Low 2.25`
7:16 AM High 9.27`
1:45 PM Low 1.20`
8:05 PM High 8.74`
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Belfast Tides

Saturday, 04/11
6:16 AM High 9.26`
12:40 PM Low 1.64`
7:00 PM High 8.62`
Sunday, 04/12
12:59 AM Low 2.31`
7:15 AM High 9.44`
1:35 PM Low 1.36`
7:54 PM High 9.05`
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