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…

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…

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

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

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

“We are not locked…
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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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Garrett Hall wins first Boss Hogg 150 at Wiscasset Speedway

Garrett Hall, Boss Hogg 150 winner. Jasen Dickey photo

Wiscasset Speedway had their time to shine this past weekend, hosting…

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Wiscasset highlights online resources, alert system

The Town of Wiscasset offers several convenient ways for residents to stay…

Epic Estate Sale in Camden to benefit Finding Our Voices

From left to right Linda Marshall, Christine Buckley of Camden Curated and Christine's Framing Gallery, and Dr. Stephen Huyler, with some of the exotic treasures being readied for the epic estate sale hosted by Stephen and Helene on their property, Sept. 19 to benefit Finding Our Voices. Patrisha McLean photo

Stephen and Helene Huyler are mounting an epic estate sale featuring exotic…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 8 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 319 calls for service for the period of…

Waggin’ Wiscasset opens

A new pet boutique, waggin…

Cross-country teams race at Maranacook

The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys and girls cross-country teams competed in 5,000-meter races at…

Upcoming special events at Harbor Theater

"The Magic Faraway Tree," starring Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield to screen Sept. 18 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

Labor Day may signal the official end of summer, but it also marks the beginning…

Wiscasset selectmen

Goud apologizes after ‘not here to be managed’ comment

Twelve months of a monthly membership at Wiscasset Community Center cost, together,…

Red Flag implementation: Next steps with Margaret Groban

Please join us Wednesday, Sept. 30, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Coastal Maine Botanical…

American Legion breakfast open to the public

Summer may be almost over, but the American Legion Sunday breakfasts continue on into the fall.…

Letter to the editor

Maine needs leaders for working families

Dear Editor:

Heating oil is averaging $5.15 a gallon and climbing. With…

Letter to the editor

In praise of LCSO

Dear Editor:

As someone who’s had the opportunity to conduct two “ride along” experiences with…

Letter to the editor

Re: Farrin’s voting record

Dear Editor:

Edward Polewarczyk’s recent letter, “Farrin voting record: MaineCare…

Letter to the editor

Supporting Charlotte Nutt

Dear Editor:

Charlotte Nutt is running to be our Representative to the Maine House…

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Cameron Reny cares

Dear Editor:

Voting in state and local elections is so very important because the outcomes…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum - Driving History Forward campaign

Cocktails & Chrome raised more than $19K in support of "Driving History Forward" Capital Campaign

…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

Have more fun this fall - volunteer at BRVM events

A past Family Harvest Day at BRVM. This year's event is on Oct. 3. File photo

The Railway Village Museum is proud to…

Coastal Senior College class explores Kurt Weill’s music

Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School, Hammer Hall, 5 Mountain St…

Sheepscot Links results

Senior Scramble Aug. 31

1st place (59): Munro Dodge, Kim Pinkham,…

Press release

Boothbay Region Democrats invite community to annual picnic Sept. 27

The Boothbay Region Democratic Committee invites everyone to…

Coastal Rivers to host guided eelgrass paddle in Great Salt Bay

Beds of eelgrass wave gently in the current in Great Salt Bay. This humble plant plays an outsized role in storing carbon, reducing storm surge, and creating nursery habitat for fish and shellfish. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

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Healthy Kids launches Midcoast Baby Safety Month campaign

Healthy Kids, a community-based family support network and the designated…

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Wiscasset school committee

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…

Tides

Wednesday, 09/09
4:04 AM	Low	-0.37`
10:29 AM	High	9.71`
4:16 PM	Low	0.15`
10:46 PM	High	10.97`

Thursday, 09/10
4:55 AM	Low	-0.61`
11:20 AM	High	10.16`
5:10 PM	Low	-0.23`
11:38 PM	High	11.03`

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Tides

Wednesday, 09/09
3:52 AM	Low	-0.35`
10:07 AM	High	9.14`
4:04 PM	Low	0.14`
10:24 PM	High	10.33`

Thursday, 09/10
4:43 AM	Low	-0.58`
10:58 AM	High	9.56`
4:58 PM	Low	-0.21`
11:16 PM	High	10.39`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 09/09
3:52 AM	Low	-0.72`
10:09 AM	High	10.39`
4:06 PM	Low	0.05`
10:26 PM	High	11.62`

Thursday, 09/10
4:44 AM	Low	-0.91`
11:00 AM	High	10.81`
5:00 PM	Low	-0.32`
11:18 PM	High	11.67`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 09/09
3:44 AM	Low	-0.42`
10:00 AM	High	10.60`
4:01 PM	Low	0.17`
10:18 PM	High	11.78`

Thursday, 09/10
4:36 AM	Low	-0.69`
10:50 AM	High	11.09`
4:55 PM	Low	-0.26`
11:10 PM	High	11.90`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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