Dawkins agrees to counseling, community service in path toward WMHS assault case’s possible dismissal

The 18-year-old charged with aggravated assault against a then-fellow Wiscasset Middle High School student last May has agreed to anger management and mental health counseling in a two-year deal that could lead to the charge's dismissal. The parents of the alleged…

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Mobile home park rent hikes come to fore in Wiscasset

Wiscasset resident after Wiscasset resident Aug. 25 described rent hikes in the hundreds of percent at mobile home parks. Some said they had no other option for a home and would have to leave and have none if their rent goes higher. One woman called for common…

Barnes leaves Wiscasset school committee

Staying on Wiscasset's school committee would be "untenable," Jonathan Barnes said in resigning Aug. 26. "(This) decision ... has come only after considerable reflection and after recognizing the personal and professional consequences of continuing in an…

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‘A true middle school’: Wiscasset works to give 6-8 separate ID from 9-12

Separate faculty meetings Aug. 26 for the middle and high schools were part of the start of giving Wiscasset Middle High School's sixth, seventh and eighth grades an identity separate from the high school, WMHS Principal Christopher Hennessey told the school…

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,…

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Talking history behind the old Lincoln County Jail

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Greenhouse sprouts through generosity, community collaboration

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Views vary on Sept. 1 sewer, school budget votes

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‘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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Merrill: ‘Nothing to cut’ from defeated school budget

Hours after Wiscasset School Department's second try at a 2026-27 school budget lost at the polls…

Sheriff, EMA director recall eventful Aug. 20

Aug. 20 was anything…

AARP scam alert: Loan scams

Promises of fast cash and low interest rates are a common tactic used in loan fraud. They post ads, or…

Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road live at Lincoln Theater

Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road at Lincoln Theater Sept. 19. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln Theater is thrilled to welcome Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road back to…

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"Tony" stars Dominic Sessa as 19-year-old Tony Bourdain, opening at the Lincoln Theater Sept. 11. Courtesy of the venue

"The Odyssey" - (R; 2 hours, 53 minutes) - Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Matt Damon),…

Literacy volunteers needed in Midcoast, Boothbay area

Midcoast Literacy, a non-profit that provides free literacy tutoring to people…

Coastal Senior College

Mystery Mondays and Any Body Can Sing

In addition to the opportunity to enroll in a variety of classes each term, Coastal Senior…

Graphic timeline of events now on display at the Chapman-Hall House

Chapman-Hall House Committee members and volunteers honor the work of David Griffin, who designed the timeline display. Pictured from left: William Brewer, Louise Miller, Deane Brewer, Calvin Dodge, Kathy Moran, Patti Whitten, David Griffin, and Jeff Miller. Elizabeth Potter photo

To further enhance visitors' experience at the ca. 1754 Chapman-Hall House in…

Selectmen call Route One safety meeting with MaineDOT ‘productive’

Woolwich Municipal Building. (file photo)

Woolwich selectmen recently met with three Maine Department of…

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Temp bans, other questions head to November ballot

It’s official: Wiscasset voters have several decisions to make Nov. 3, involving mobile…

Selectman honor Dave Boucher's service to Edgecomb

Edgecomb selectmen honored the life of a community member Sept. 1 to begin their…

Veggies to Table auction gala raises $319,106 to help fight hunger in Midcoast Maine

Veggies to Table raised an extraordinary $319,106 at…

Hawke Motors welcomes U.S. Sen. Susan Collins during campaign stop

At a campaign stop in Boothbay Harbor, U.S. Sen. Susan…

Midcoast Literacy training

Read Together Tutor Training

Location: Midcoast Literacy, 9 Park Street, Suite 1, Bath…

Lincoln Hospital celebrates opening of new Infusion Center and Oncology & Blood Disorder Practice

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta celebrated…

A Bird's Tale

Boreal Shorebird Bonanza and a Barbados Connection

Lesser yellowlegs are currently migrating through Maine from their Boreal Forest nesting grounds. The authors saw this one during low tide near the Yarmouth Town Landing. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

We stumbled upon a surprising concentration of…

From the editor

Maine Lobster Week

First off, sorry all vegetarians and vegans – this is a plug for Maine’s popular crustacean, lobster. I was…

From the assistant editor

‘By the time you read this’

I tend to think of "By the time you read this" as one of those superfluous, disposable phrases, like "in order to"…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Back to school safety: Safe routes to school

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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens invites you to ‘Gather, Glow, and Celebrate’

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, festive season fans can start to…

Joe's Journal

The time has come …

Summer is winding down, kids are heading back to school, and the political silly season is getting underway.…

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A quick riddle. How do you identify a vehicle from West Southport? Look in traffic for something that looks like it…

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'Viva Las Elvis' Sept. 20

Dan Fontaine and the Memphis Sun Mafia bring a full Elvis Presley show to the Waldo Sept. 20. Courtesy of the venue

The Waldo thinks you won’t be able to help falling in love with Dan Fontaine and the Memphis Sun Mafia’s tribute…

Tides

Sunday, 09/06
12:50 AM	Low	0.42`
7:19 AM	High	8.58`
1:01 PM	Low	1.20`
7:38 PM	High	10.24`

Monday, 09/07
2:01 AM	Low	0.29`
8:30 AM	High	8.78`
2:12 PM	Low	1.01`
8:48 PM	High	10.46`

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Sunday, 09/06
12:38 AM	Low	0.40`
6:57 AM	High	8.08`
12:49 PM	Low	1.13`
7:16 PM	High	9.64`

Monday, 09/07
1:49 AM	Low	0.28`
8:08 AM	High	8.27`
2:00 PM	Low	0.95`
8:26 PM	High	9.85`

Marine Forecast
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Rockland Tides

Sunday, 09/06
12:43 AM	Low	0.12`
7:01 AM	High	9.16`
12:55 PM	Low	1.22`
7:17 PM	High	10.79`

Monday, 09/07
1:51 AM	Low	-0.10`
8:12 AM	High	9.44`
2:04 PM	Low	0.94`
8:27 PM	High	11.08`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 09/06
12:33 AM	Low	0.50`
6:50 AM	High	9.36`
12:48 PM	Low	1.45`
7:12 PM	High	10.91`

Monday, 09/07
1:42 AM	Low	0.32`
8:00 AM	High	9.59`
1:58 PM	Low	1.17`
8:20 PM	High	11.16`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Weekend at Brady's!! College football and The Season Finale of The Saltwater Hillbilly!!

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Weekend at Brady's!! College football and The Season Finale of The Saltwater Hillbilly!!

Brady’s

Annual International Community Dinner THIS Sunday

Southport General Store & Barn

AARON NADEAU TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1 5:30 TO 7:30PM 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

AHI TUNA CRUDO IN WATERMELON PONZU SAUCE AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

The Saltwater Hillbilly Sunday Show!! Costume Conga Line!!

Brady’s

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

Brady’s

Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

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Folk Legend Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary on Sept. 4th

Camden Opera House

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