‘Horizon wide open’ for Wiscasset’s Wawenock Block

The Ralph Doering family is “open to all kinds of possibilities,” spokesman Mark Robinson said. He was talking about Wawenock Block, the Main Street, Wiscasset building the family has owned for close to half a century. The 1858 building is not listed, nor has the…

Boothbay has plans for a dog park

There may be a new dog park coming to a location near you. On Oct. 14, Boothbay Town Manager Dan Bryer announced negotiations with Boothbay Region Land Trust had begun for a dog park. The proposed location is at Cross River Preserve. "It came together…

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'Pirates of Federal Street' becoming ‘Pirates of Wiscasset,' bringing Halloween excitement to Customs House

Ahoy, Wiscasset! The Pirates of Federal Street are embarking on an exciting new chapter as The Pirates of Wiscasset, bringing their spectacular Halloween sets, interactive thrills, unforgettable photo opportunities, and plenty of pirate treasure to the Customs…

Town Administrator’s Kim Dalton addresses the select board at Wednesday’s meeting. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset newspaper

Woolwich selectmen

Discussion focuses on employee performance evaluations

Woolwich selectmen are revising the way they conduct employee performance evaluations and considering implementing a similar review process for first responders. The board met with the town administrator to talk over changes to its policy Wednesday afternoon, Oct…

A needle’s prick and everything after: Wiscasset family, school deal with Oct. 8 incident

It’s been a normal Thursday. You plan to leave the house in about an hour for Wiscasset Middle High School, to pick up your seventh grader. A Wiscasset student since kindergarten, he loves it at WMHS. He’s almost like the school mascot — everyone knows him and…

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Horses were a hit, part II

Village residents visit the horses in the lower paddocks at Burke's Island Farm on Friday, Oct. 23 with employee Ella Watts. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Inside the 2026 Pemaquid Oyster Festival

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COH Blue Café presents Castlebay

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Learn how to Get Your Captain’s License during a Meet ‘n’ Greet with Captain Greg Metcalf at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum

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Boat Surveying with Captain Mike McHenry at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum, Sat., November 14, 10 a.m. to noon.

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Bremen Library wreath sale underway

Get your holiday wreath from the Bremen Library. Courtesy photo

It is that time of year when the Bremen Library gets ready for our popular wreath sale…

A Heartwood and Lincoln Academy production

Opening this weekend: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Three lovely fairies in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Lincoln Academy, Oct. 30-Nov. 7. From left: Lily Howe, Mary Gallagher, and Ellie Thomas. Photo by Jenny Mayher

Opening this weekend - William Shakespeare’s comedy of love, magic, and…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 472 calls for service for the period of…

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Independent experts to review data and process behind Lincoln Hospital Labor and Delivery decision

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital invites community…

Alna selectmen

Alna talks legal fees, lawyers

Alna selectmen Oct. 22 set a Nov. 5 special town meeting for voters to consider letting the board tap…

Craft fair at WCC Nov. 7

All are welcome to the 4th annual Craft Fair at Wiscasset Community Center, on Saturday, Nov. 7…

Edgecomb Community Church Thanksgiving pie sale

The Edgecomb Community Church will be holding its annual Thanksgiving pie sale on…

100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine selects CHiP as major donation recipient

Wiscasset's Fiction Bookshop owner Toni Chappell collects a raffle prize of an evening dinner event at Contented Sole donated by Veggies to Tables. Melissa Keyser photo

On Oct. 6, more than 200 local women gathered at…

Letter to the editor

Appreciates raffle donations

Dear Editor:

I recently attended the Maine Adult Education Association Symposium…

Garden Club of Wiscasset

Talk on harvesting, preparing fall vegetables Nov. 5

The Garden Club of Wiscasset will have its next meeting on Nov. 5 at First…

BRHS/WMHS cross country

Girls and boys earn trip to state meet

The Boothbay Region High School/Wiscasset Middle High School girls and boys cross-country…

BRHS students kick off fundraising for Costa Rica trip

After a long hiatus, students at Boothbay…

Holiday Thrift Store sale at Edgecomb Community Church

Holiday sale at the Edgecomb Community Church's Thrift Store Nov. 17, 21 and 24. Courtesy photo

Looking for some good deals at great prices for everyone on your holiday list…

Press release

Inside and outdoors: WMHS ocean and climate class

Recently, students in Wyatt Ray’s Ocean and Climate class at Wiscasset Middle High School got a…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Ethan Hawke in a scene from "The Weight," opening Oct. 30 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Heart of the Beast" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 41 minutes) - After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"The History of Concrete" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, Oct. 30. Courtesy of the venue

"Verity" - (R; 1 hour, 57 minutes) - Based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling…

CTL hosts visiting teachers from Georgia and California

Visiting teachers spent a recent week of professional development with Stacey Adams and Angela Lathem-Ballard at CTL. Courtesy of CTL

The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb recently hosted a group of…

AARP scam alert: Spotting social media scams

Social media helps us stay connected, but criminals use the same platforms to find…

The Bremen Library

November's art exhibit features Denise Rankin

The Bremen Library presents paintings…

Midcoast Sports HOF new nomination deadlines

The Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame announces new deadlines for nominations for Inductees and…

Knickerbocker Group strengthens construction leadership with new director and field operations practice leader

Design-build firm Knickerbocker Group has…

Commissioners accept asset forfeiture in Boothbay commercial theft

Lincoln County commissioners made three decisions Oct. 20 relating to…

Affordability and accountability top priorities for Hobson in House 48 race

Erik Hobson, R-Boothbay. Courtesy of Lincoln County News

If elected, Erik Hobson, R-Boothbay, said he hopes…

Data drives policy for Nutt in House 48 race

Charlotte Nutt, D-Edgecomb. Courtesy of Lincoln County News

Support for municipalities and data-based decisions are at the heart of Charlotte…

Tides

Wednesday, 10/28
1:03 AM	High	10.16`
6:46 AM	Low	-0.07`
1:11 PM	High	11.53`
7:25 PM	Low	-1.24`

Thursday, 10/29
1:52 AM	High	9.98`
7:35 AM	Low	0.10`
2:00 PM	High	11.41`
8:17 PM	Low	-1.02`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

No tide data available.

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 10/28
12:36 AM	High	10.50`
6:35 AM	Low	0.15`
12:43 PM	High	11.87`
7:15 PM	Low	-1.27`

Thursday, 10/29
1:26 AM	High	10.37`
7:23 AM	Low	0.30`
1:33 PM	High	11.84`
8:07 PM	Low	-1.18`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 10/28
12:32 AM	High	11.11`
6:28 AM	Low	0.04`
12:43 PM	High	12.39`
7:06 PM	Low	-1.21`

Thursday, 10/29
1:21 AM	High	10.91`
7:17 AM	Low	0.27`
1:33 PM	High	12.24`
7:58 PM	Low	-0.98`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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