Celebration in Jacksonville, Florida Feb. 15 for the 125th anniversary of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.” Tony Hill photo
State bill would name Wiscasset RR crossing for James Weldon Johnson
A bill set for public hearing in Augusta March 4 would name Wiscasset's downtown railroad crossing for poet-diplomat-civil rights advocate and "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" writer James Weldon Johnson, killed in a car-train crash at that crossing in 1938. Selectmen…
Anna Strozier. Shelley Strozier photo
Wiscasset’s Anna Strozier lands Lobster Bowl Classic cheering invite
Wiscasset Middle High School senior Anna Strozier just learned she will be part of the next Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic, including a week's training camp at Central Maine Community College in Auburn, a game eve banquet and the July 19 game. Strozier knows…
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Wolverines return to tournament after another successful season
The Wiscasset Wolverines hope it's "deja vu" all over again Saturday, Feb. 15 when they face No. 3 Telstar/Gould (13-5) in the Class D South Boys' Basketball quarterfinal. Last season, Wiscasset made the tournament for the first time in a decade and advanced to…
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Applied for tickets to the Antiques Roadshow in Boothbay yet?
Part adventure, part history lesson, part treasure hunt! Be part of the Antiques Roadshow adventure here in Boothbay, when the popular PBS show begins filming the morning of Wednesday, June 18. The three shows of this visit will air in 2026, between January and…
Students have been helping count native birds. Cynthia Young photo
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WES students learn about Maine’s native birds
Fourth grade students in Kaden Pendleton's class at Wiscasset Elementary School are getting a bird's-eye view of Maine's native wildlife, thanks to a Maine Environmental Education Association (MEEA) grant. The $750 grant has equipped these young naturalists with…

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Mildred "Millie" Santiago

Mildred Santiago

Millie was born…
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Mildred M. "Sue" Bayley

Mildred M. Bayley

Mildred Mary…
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Susan J. Wilson

Susan J. Wilson

Susan J. “Sue” Wilson, 77, died Feb. 6, 2025 at…
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Gary L. Brewer

Gary L. Brewer

Gary Lee Brewer, 73, of Boothbay passed away…
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Ann Niles

Ann Niles

Ann Niles of Whitefield, Maine died peacefully on Jan.…
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Diane J. West

Diane J. West, of Wiscasset (formerly of Boothbay), died…
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Boothbay region youth baseball program opening day May 11. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register
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East Boothbay Trading Co: Where past and present meet
Laura and Tony de Haas of East Boothbay Trading Co. at 218 Ocean Point Road. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Grandfather clock sentries stand on either side of the entrance door. Crisp white walls and rich…
Purchase of solar array under consideration in Woolwich
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Woolwich selectmen will move forward with a plan to purchase a solar array…
The Waldo Theatre
Cast announced for 'The Vagina Monologues'
The Waldo 'Monologues' cast, back from left: Violet Ferlito, Emma Theobalds, Susan LaVerdiere; front from left: Chris Essler, Susan Hodder, Christine Andersen, Missing: Lara Rakocevic. Courtesy of the venue

The Waldo Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming community theatre production of…
Public invited to Lincoln Home’s Creativity Show Feb. 27
Lincoln Home residents meet monthly to create pastel paintings with Kim Traina. Courtesy photo

Lincoln Home residents and staff have been busy creating both as a group and on…
James Weldon Johnson RR crossing idea moves to Wiscasset hearing
Town office. File photo

Comments Wiscasset selectmen and Town Manager Dennis Simmons had received ran…
Join us for Responsible Beverage Server training this April in Boothbay Harbor
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Healthy Lincoln County…
'The Dreaming Garden': Exploring the human-nature relationship
Debra Claffey, "Fleur-de-lis #1" - oil - graphite on paper, 18" x 18". Courtesy of the artist

The Maine Health Lincoln Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings by Bristol…
Two Spoons: On Eating in Midcoast Maine
Of Toast and Tables
Kitchen table. Courtesy of Emily Whiting

There’s a poem by Poet Laureate Joy Harjo — “Perhaps the World Ends Here.” “The world begins at a kitchen table,” the…
A Bird's Tale
Four Days, 7,800 Bird Species
Like thousands of other people who participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count enjoyed seeing birds like the northern cardinal in the yard. (Photo courtesy of Jeff and Allison Wells)

As we write this on Feb. 17, the Great Backyard Bird Count is in its final hours. We’ve participated…
Business Booster workshop March 11
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Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) will facilitate a panel discussion with…
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Three things
Kevin G. Burnham

The Boothbay region’s giving community spirit came through once again on Monday as over $4,100 was raised for Robbie and…
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Elections, again?
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That was one long and sometimes unusual presidential election season that ended a few months ago, from a change in the…
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Joe Gelarden

Jimmy Breslin is giggling in his grave as the New York City mayor’s alleged attempt to rake in some cash and goodies in return for…
WMHS
Studying put to use on Wiscasset trail
Owen St. Pierre does some place-based learning relating to a Jack London book. Molly Carlson photo

Joh  Griffith Chaney (Jan. 12, 1876 – Nov. 22, 1916) is known as the author Jack London. Among his…
WMHS students visit historic Alna sites
WMHS students visit Head Tide Dam. Shanon Cotta photo

Wiscasset Advanced Placement (AP) History students studied historic Head Tide in Alna Jan. 28…
Wiscasset Senior Center

The next public supper will be Feb. 19.  The meal consists of minestrone soup, salad, garlic bread, chicken…
Lincoln Theater
Homelessness documentary with panel discussion Feb. 24
Photo courtesy of Kane-Lewis Productions

The Lincoln Theater and sponsor Stepping Stone Housing are pleased to bring a…
CANCELED: LCTV announces its next Classic Concert: World renowned horn fueled blues band, Roomful of Blues!
Roomful of Blues. Courtesy of LCTV

Update:  The Roomful of Blues…
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: One arrest
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 248 calls for service for the period of Feb…

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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Two arrests
Lincoln County 911 dispatcher retires after 42 years
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Weather-related accidents pile up
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Wiscasset area crews respond to Richmond house fire
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Friday, 02/21
5:02 AM High 8.58`
11:20 AM Low 1.56`
5:51 PM High 7.34`
11:25 PM Low 2.24`
Saturday, 02/22
6:00 AM High 8.58`
12:24 PM Low 1.51`
6:55 PM High 7.35`
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Tides

Friday, 02/21
4:40 AM High 8.08`
11:08 AM Low 1.46`
5:29 PM High 6.91`
11:13 PM Low 2.11`
Saturday, 02/22
5:38 AM High 8.08`
12:12 PM Low 1.42`
6:33 PM High 6.92`
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Rockland Tides

Friday, 02/21
4:34 AM High 9.14`
11:11 AM Low 1.65`
5:22 PM High 8.04`
11:17 PM Low 2.41`
Saturday, 02/22
5:32 AM High 9.19`
12:12 PM Low 1.54`
6:28 PM High 8.05`
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Belfast Tides

Friday, 02/21
4:35 AM High 9.25`
11:02 AM Low 1.78`
5:18 PM High 8.11`
11:12 PM Low 2.52`
Saturday, 02/22
5:34 AM High 9.24`
12:03 PM Low 1.69`
6:21 PM High 8.14`
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Data courtesy of NOAA

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital offers free ‘Understanding Breastfeeding’ class  
More talks to come as school budget draft would hike local ask 10.6%
Grant-funded garden aids math at WES

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Wiscasset pauses Mason Station cleanup after fed grant frozen
Ocean trivia night celebration Feb. 20
Attention all Route 1 users
Beekeepers Bee School registration now open
Coast Guard Auxiliary boating class via Zoom

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