CLC Ambulance Board joins support effort for labor and delivery

The Central Lincoln County (CLC) Ambulance Service Board of Directors met with members of the Miles Delivers Action Coalition at a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 3 to discuss how both organizations can support each other. The Miles Delivers Action Coalition was…

Red-winged blackbirds are among the birds species that are declining in Maine. More than fifty percent of the blackbird family worldwide are showing declines. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Half of the World’s Migratory Birds Are in Decline

The “review.” It’s how we decide whether to watch a movie or show, dine at a new restaurant, even hike a trail we’ve never taken before. Scientists have their own kind of review: summary of the current state of a particular field of research, often with…

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'…

Beaver management system on Golden Ridge Road, Alna. Coreysha Lothrop photo

Latest on Alna’s non-lethal management program for beavers

Alna Third Selectman Coreysha Lothrop shared how Alna has funded a way to keep beavers from clogging culverts. "The first grant we received was for $4,000 through the McKeen Center at Bowdoin College, and that was called the Common Good Grant. The second…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital advances new regional model for women’s health care

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will move forward with a new regional model for women’s health services that preserves comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care in Damariscotta, expands local gynecologic services and transitions inpatient Labor and Delivery services…

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Final performances include Bach, Armenian folk music and family concert

Salt Bay Chamberfest’s 32nd season, Music Unearthed, wraps up this…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"The Invite," starring Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton, opens at Lincoln Theater Aug. 15. Courtesy of venue

CatVideoFest 2026 (NR; 1 hour, 10 minutes) - Oscilloscope Laboratories presents…

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Wiscasset School Budget Validation

Dear Editor:

In June we had the opportunity to vote on our property taxes…

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Persnickety correction factors

Dear Editor:

Several weeks ago, based on historical data…

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Let's get a clearer picture

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I guess for most, it was a solidarity moment when Hannah Pingree showed…

Randy Cabral's 100th Pavement win highlights NEMA Night at Wiscasset Speedway

Official Kaylee Crooker & Max Parlin in Victory Lane. Jasen Dickey Photography

While tracks across New England canceled or postponed…

Bristol Vintage Car Show: And the winners are ...

Defying meteorological science, Saturday, Aug. 8 was a stellar weather day for the 2026 OBD…

New Coastal Senior College class: George Orwell as ‘A Warrior Against Fascism’

This fall, Coastal Senior College (CSC) offers a new…

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Hannah Hilton appointed president and COO of Cheney Financial Group companies

Cheney Financial…

By Land or by Sea Vigils: Wiscasset, Thomaston, Lincolnville Beach and Port Clyde

Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 to 11 a.m., Lincoln County…

Murky Water Band entertains ‘Alive on the Common’ goers in Wiscasset

Our thanks to Wiscasset's Owen Whitney for sharing these images from "Alive on…

Wiscasset selectmen

Straw vote on exploring regional high school takes next step

The non-binding question on exploring a regional high school got…

Dog kennel, recovery center providing 'new leash on life' for humans and canines

Dr. Sallie Albert is in the business of saving lives…

Weaving history in ash and sweetgrass

Guest speaker Passamaquoddy basket maker Debora Nicholas at the Southport Town Hall on July 25. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

A vivid memory of Passamaquoddy basket designer/maker Debora Nicholas’ youth was the sound of…

Bags will fly for Mobius, Inc.

'Whole Lotta Good' cornhole tourney Aug. 29

Mobius Cornhole Tourney scene from 2025 event. This year's date is Aug. 29. Eleanor Cade Busby photo

Grab a partner, practice that perfect toss and get ready to send some bags flying for a great…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Hadestown: The Musical" screens Aug. 12 and 13 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" - (PG13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) - With the world no longer…

Edgecomb increasing ORC membership

There are changes coming to Edgecomb's Ordinance…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATED: Boothbay crash claims life of Edgecomb man

On Aug. 8, at about 1:54 p.m., Lincoln County Communications Center received a report of a single-vehicle…

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J. Edward Knight Insurance welcomes Susanne Smith-Pinkham to Boothbay Harbor team

J. Edward Knight, a leading provider of insurance…

Legislature invests in Maine families and communities

The cost of living in Maine is too high, and families across Lincoln County feel it…

Director recaps EMA's role in Chasse Marine Co. explosion

There was a strong regional response…

"Lights, Ladies, Legends!" new show at the Carousel

A scene from "Lights! Ladies! Legends!" playing at Carousel Music Theater through Aug. 26. Courtesy of Paulette Carter

"Lights, Ladies, Legends!" opened at the Carousel Music Theater this week. If you…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

Call for artists: 'ARTinME' 2026

Diana Young’s “Penobscot Narrows,” - 40" x 40" acrylic & oil - from the 2025 ARTinME exhibit. Courtesy of BRAF

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) invites Maine artists to submit work for ARTinME 2026, our fourth…

Wiscasset selectmen

Downtown sewage issue emerges

Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons and Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Robert Lalli told…

Tides

Tuesday, 08/11
4:16 AM	Low	-0.60`
10:41 AM	High	9.46`
4:23 PM	Low	0.23`
10:55 PM	High	11.39`

Wednesday, 08/12
5:11 AM	Low	-0.93`
11:37 AM	High	9.88`
5:20 PM	Low	-0.10`
11:51 PM	High	11.52`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 08/11
4:04 AM	Low	-0.57`
10:19 AM	High	8.91`
4:11 PM	Low	0.21`
10:33 PM	High	10.72`

Wednesday, 08/12
4:59 AM	Low	-0.87`
11:15 AM	High	9.30`
5:08 PM	Low	-0.10`
11:29 PM	High	10.85`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 08/11
4:06 AM	Low	-0.93`
10:23 AM	High	10.11`
4:14 PM	Low	0.20`
10:35 PM	High	12.00`

Wednesday, 08/12
5:01 AM	Low	-1.24`
11:17 AM	High	10.53`
5:11 PM	Low	-0.16`
11:30 PM	High	12.15`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 08/11
3:57 AM	Low	-0.63`
10:12 AM	High	10.41`
4:09 PM	Low	0.34`
10:28 PM	High	12.18`

Wednesday, 08/12
4:52 AM	Low	-0.98`
11:07 AM	High	10.87`
5:06 PM	Low	-0.04`
11:23 PM	High	12.36`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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