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Suspect wanted in Edgecomb homicide arrested in California
The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of 34-year-old William “Nate” Robinson of Austinville, Virginia, whose body was discovered inside a trash barrel in the Schmid Preserve on the Old County Road in…
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Solar energy projects in Wiscasset, Alna win fed help
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Rhiannon Hampson announced Friday, the USDA is awarding 16 grants and one loan to help increase access to solar energy in Maine. Businesses in nine counties (Cumberland, Hancock, Lincoln,…
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Staying with Wiscasset on trash
A survey has given Alna selectmen all they needed to know to forego any town vote on a switch from Wiscasset Transfer Station. In results Third Selectman Coreysha Stone reviewed with the board Jan. 2, most respondents wanted to keep taking their trash to Wiscasset…
Boothbay region youth baseball program opening day May 11. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register
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Covering the news of the Boothbay region is our job and photos add that extra touch to inform and entertain our readers. Staff reporters/photographers took some nice ones and here are some of their best choices. Enjoy.
2025 Maine Teacher of the Year Becky Hallowell, who teaches fourth grade at Wiscasset Elementary School, is flanked by her uncles Michael “Jim” Bilinsky, left, and Daniel Fortin Oct. 10 at a reception after Hallowell learned she’d won the statewide honor. SUSAN JOHNS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Wiscasset area’s 2024
One housing plan abandoned, other housing and other growth being eyed, efforts in the legislature and the courts over how Maine Yankee should be taxed, a lot of causes helping and being helped, and a Wiscasset teacher's being named Maine's teacher of the year were…

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Northern Shrimp Section releases Draft Amendment 4 for public comment

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Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unkown" held over at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"A Complete Unknown" - (R; 2 hours, 21 minutes) - HELD OVER - Set in New York City during the…
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Chewonki Foundation retiree Greg Shute getting national honor
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We are pleased to share that Greg Shute, longtime Chewonki staff member and former…
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Amid some of their and others' concerns, Wiscasset school committee members…
Teens to Trails kicks off Winter Outdoors Series at Hidden Valley Nature Center
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Teens to Trails kicked off its Winter Outdoors Series at…
Experience the Magic of Elton John with Yellow Brick Road
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Music lovers, mark your calendars! On Sunday, Jan. 26 the electrifying Elton John…
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Scott Powers, who grew up on Barters Island, Boothbay and is a 1991 graduate of Boothbay Region High School, lives…
'Crossings' author Ben Goldfarb program offered by Coastal Rivers
Ben Goldfarb, author of “Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet,” will be hosted by Coastal Rivers during an upcoming online program. Courtesy photo

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Katie Matzell is thrilled to debut her "Love Letter" to Bonnie Raitt, whom she calls her favorite…
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Surf scoters are just one of the stunning waterfowl species that can be seen along the coast during our Maine winters. Photo by Becky Matsubara, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

We are fortunate here in Maine that winter brings an abundance of waterfowl, including some species that can’t…
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Kevin G. Burnham

Between the expanded college football playoff, bowl games and NFL’s 18-week season, and now the divisional…
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5 good things a month
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In 2025, look here monthly for five good things that happened in or for Wiscasset or its neighbor towns. Had…
3 on SNHU president’s list

The following students in the readership area were named to the fall 2024 president’s list at Southern New…
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"Big Haul" - Osprey with alewives - Damariscotta Mills. Michael Giglia Photography

Photographer Michael Giglia’s image of an osprey lifting up off the water carrying an…
Commissioners claim former county EMA director created 'hostile work' environment

A former Lincoln County Emergency Management director filed a wrongful termination suit Nov. 7 in Wiscasset…
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating course: Suddenly in Command
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You’re a guest on a boat enjoying our beautiful Maine coastline.…
Dresden resident hired as county communications assistant director
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Murder victim's wallet found in frozen Edgecomb pond
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Friday, 01/17
1:26 AM High 9.27`
7:09 AM Low 0.62`
1:33 PM High 9.98`
7:41 PM Low -0.06`
Saturday, 01/18
2:08 AM High 9.17`
7:54 AM Low 0.84`
2:17 PM High 9.48`
8:21 PM Low 0.36`
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Friday, 01/17
1:04 AM High 8.73`
6:57 AM Low 0.58`
1:11 PM High 9.40`
7:29 PM Low -0.06`
Saturday, 01/18
1:46 AM High 8.63`
7:42 AM Low 0.79`
1:55 PM High 8.92`
8:09 PM Low 0.34`
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Rockland Tides

Friday, 01/17
1:11 AM High 9.79`
7:01 AM Low 0.95`
1:15 PM High 10.60`
7:34 PM Low 0.04`
Saturday, 01/18
1:52 AM High 9.64`
7:46 AM Low 1.16`
1:58 PM High 10.10`
8:15 PM Low 0.47`
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Friday, 01/17
12:55 AM High 10.18`
6:55 AM Low 0.77`
1:07 PM High 10.85`
7:24 PM Low 0.10`
Saturday, 01/18
1:38 AM High 10.03`
7:40 AM Low 1.02`
1:50 PM High 10.34`
8:05 PM Low 0.55`
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