Wiscasset selectmen

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…

New coach for Wolverine boys looks to make 8-man soccer a success

For the Wiscasset boys' 8-man soccer team, it's a new season with a new coach. Shanon Cotta is the new coach, with over 20 years experience in the game. Aug. 17 was the first day of practice. Cotta said the pre-season workouts would be a combination of…

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…

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,…

Wiscasset school committee

‘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…

Spotlight

Talking history behind the old Lincoln County Jail

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

When…
Press release
Views vary on Sept. 1 sewer, school budget votes

“We are not locked…
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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

Main Street Buzz

Mythic Heart Theatre comes to the Rockport Opera House in October

Rockport Opera House

2027 Rockport Donut Festival Poster Contest - Now accepting submissions!

Rockport Opera House

SINGER/SONGWRITER AARON NADEAU TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST 5:30 TO 7:30PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Singer/Songwriter Karen McDine Sunday, August 30th from 5-8pm at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

2026 Year-to-Date Real Estate Market Report

Newcastle Realty

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Unofficial results in Wiscasset: Sewer move bond yes, school budget no, again

From Wiscasset Town Clerk Rebecca Brewer, unofficial results as…

Bremen Library

'World of Wild Species on the Wing': A photographic journey

Join us at the Bremen Library on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. as we welcome wildlife…

Early deadline for Labor Day

The deadline for editorial and advertising submissions for the Sept. 10 edition is Friday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m.…

AARP News You Can Use – September 2026

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Tyler Dinsmore scores first career win at Wiscasset Speedway

We're nearing the end of August and for race fans in Maine, it means that we…

SOS event at Coastal Prime

Saturday, Sept. 12

A Sick of Swiping (SOS) event will be held at Coastal Prime, Boothbay Harbor from 2…

Coastal Senior College

‘Seeing Ourselves,’ a course in human behavior

“Seeing Ourselves: New Research on Why We Do What We Do” will be offered by Coastal Senior…

Friends of Wiscasset Public Library

Bands for Books Labor Day, Sept. 7

Bands for Books is the major annual fundraising activity for The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library.…

Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: Four accidents

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 306 calls for service for the…

Wiscasset selectmen

Possible town votes eyed on ORC’s future, WFD cost recovery

Is it time to tweak Wiscasset's ordinance review committee or end…

Veggies to Table Farm hosts hands-on bouquet workshop

Designer Diane Farmer harvesting Veggies to Table flowers. Courtesy photo

Monday, Sept. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m., Veggies to Table welcomes community members…

Senior College begins series of fall walks

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

Letter to the editor

Farrin voting record: MaineCare payments

Dear Editor:

According to testimony by Dan Demeritt, the executive…

Letter to the editor

Data centers: Claims are not reality

Dear Editor:

I would like to clarify the first paragraph in the article…

Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce

Business After Hours at WYC Sept. 18

Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites our members, neighbors and area…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Matt Damon is Odysseus in "The Odyssey" opening Friday, Sept. 4. Courtesy of Melinda Sue Gordon, Universal Pictures

"Minions and Monsters" - (PG; 1 hour, 30 minutes) - The Minions return in a wildly…

Seahawks, Wolverines compete in Medomak 2-miler

Seahawk senior AJ Crocker took sixth place among 104 male runners in the Medomak Panther 2-…

Lincoln Theater

Screening the award-winning documentary 'Outsider'

Lincoln Theater will present a free screening of “Outsider,” an award-winning documentary…

AARP scam alert: How scammers are exploiting product recalls

As food and product recalls continue to make headlines, criminals are…

Maine Open Lighthouse Day returns to Burnt Island Light

Nick Lanzer and Dylan Macintosh, featuring sea shanties and more, will entertain on Burnt Island on Sept. 12. Courtesy photo

The public is invited to experience one of Maine’s iconic coastal landmarks during…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Six: The Musical Live" opens on Friday, Sept. 4 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

Harbor Theater begins its winter schedule with screenings Wednesday - Sunday through the fall…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Bluegrass from Chicken Wire Empire

Chicken Wire Empire. Opera House. Sept. 25. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

About the bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire, a reviewer said, "These musicians must enjoy what they do…

Sick of Swiping event at Coastal Prime Sept. 12

Coastal Prime, Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Sick of Swiping (SOS) is a Maine-based series of offline dating events designed to help…

Windsor Hamfest Sept. 12

2025 Windsor Hamfest. Courtesy of Bob Gorcynski

A Maine tradition for radio enthusiasts since the 1980s returns to the Windsor Fairgrounds Saturday…

Tides

Wednesday, 09/02
3:14 AM	High	9.67`
9:06 AM	Low	0.32`
3:31 PM	High	10.51`
9:43 PM	Low	-0.03`

Thursday, 09/03
4:06 AM	High	9.30`
9:55 AM	Low	0.62`
4:23 PM	High	10.41`
10:39 PM	Low	0.16`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 09/02
2:52 AM	High	9.11`
8:54 AM	Low	0.30`
3:09 PM	High	9.90`
9:31 PM	Low	-0.03`

Thursday, 09/03
3:44 AM	High	8.76`
9:43 AM	Low	0.59`
4:01 PM	High	9.81`
10:27 PM	Low	0.15`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 09/02
2:44 AM	High	10.06`
8:54 AM	Low	0.54`
3:03 PM	High	10.77`
9:31 PM	Low	0.02`

Thursday, 09/03
3:37 AM	High	9.72`
9:44 AM	Low	0.83`
3:55 PM	High	10.73`
10:29 PM	Low	0.11`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 09/02
2:45 AM	High	10.55`
8:47 AM	Low	0.51`
3:04 PM	High	11.36`
9:23 PM	Low	0.10`

Thursday, 09/03
3:36 AM	High	10.14`
9:36 AM	Low	0.86`
3:56 PM	High	11.21`
10:20 PM	Low	0.28`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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

Brady’s

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

Brady’s

Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

Brady’s

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

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!

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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!!

Brady’s

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

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

Upcoming Events

Unearth a Story speaker series concludes Sept. 2

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 06:00 pm to7:00 pm

Rising Nashville country artist Cam Shelton Hootenanny headliner

Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 05:30 pm

Author talk Sept. 3 with Claire Ackroyd

Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 06:30 pm

Skerryvore

Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 07:30 pm

September First Friday Art Tour

Friday, September 4, 2026 - 05:00 pm

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

Friday, September 4, 2026 - 07:30 pm to9:30 pm

Legendary folk roots and storytelling with Tom Rush

Friday, September 4, 2026 - 07:30 pm

Harbor Drum Circle

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 02:00 pm to4:00 pm

Larry & Joe

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 07:30 pm

Happenings on the Harbor 2026 in Rockport

Sunday, June 28, 2026 - 04:00 pm to8:00 pm

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Mythic Heart Theatre comes to the Rockport Opera House in October

2027 Rockport Donut Festival Poster Contest - Now accepting submissions!

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Happenings on the Harbor 2026 in Rockport

Coastal Senior College Begins a Series of Fall Walks

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