Wiscasset decorates for holidays

Locals bundled up and banded together again this holiday season to deck Main Street, Wiscasset with wreaths and more. Local photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio captured their effort.

At Wiscasset service, Cmdr. Cossette recounts Honor Flight trip

When Wiscasset's William Cossette Jr. took a special trip for veterans last summer, he took a photo of fellow American Legion Post 54 member Wally Pitcher with him. Pitcher was supposed to go with him on the Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. area sites that…

Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest

Parade escorts Santa Dec. 5

The Wiscasset community is invited to welcome Santa to the Village when a Merry and Bright Light Parade drops the rotund fellow off at his workshop, 7 Lincoln St., on Friday, Dec. 5, around 5:45 p.m. According to Wiscasset’s light parade organizer, Lucy Oyster,…

Thanksgiving to come early in Wiscasset

"I encourage people to come in and eat in and sit down and meet someone new, and maybe, pick up with an old friend ... It's the time of year when we need to come together," Dave Sawyer of Lincoln Lodge of Masons in Wiscasset said about a free, Thanksgiving-style…

The authors were surprised to hear and see pine grosbeaks (female, shown) on a recent walk. Much earlier than expected for these northern finches. Courtesy of Jeff and Allison Wells

A Bird's Tale

The Finches are Coming

A few days ago, we were walking the dog when we heard what sounded exactly like the sweet call notes of pine grosbeaks. This surprised us. It seemed too early for these northern finches to be here. But there they were, six of them in the top of a tree in the…

Spotlight

Wiscasset Middle High School high school basketball schedule

Saturday…
Remember when WMHS was WHS?

Not too many years ago, Wiscasset…
Salt ’n Spar
Ghost stories for the Halloween season

Halloween is on the horizon so…
Salt ’n Spar

Galleries

A sampling of the 11th annual Gardens Aglow

'No Kings' rallies in Wiscasset and Newcastle/Damariscotta

Main Street Buzz

More News

Ocean on Tap: It's a marine worm's world

The next Ocean on Tap is at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Dec. 11…

Arrest made in false federal arrest warrant scam

Investigators from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in a scam…

Stover named Legislative Champion by HospitalityMaine

Rep. Holly B. Stover, D-Boothbay, accepts HospitalityMaine’s inaugural Legislative Champion award. Courtesy of Amy Sylvester

AUGUSTA – Rep. Holly B. Stover, D-Boothbay, was named Legislative…

The Waldo Theatre

Upcoming Craft Cinema Sundays

Calling all Crafters! The Waldo Theatre is delighted to invite…

Route One safety audit sought by Woolwich officials

Citing a series of serious motor vehicle accidents, Woolwich officials…

Lincoln Theater

Celebrate the holidays with Mozart's 'The Magic Flute'

Lincoln Theater is delighted to continue a cherished holiday tradition with a…

The Sheepscot Valley Chorus

It's time for the holiday concert Dec. 7

The Sheepscot Chorus in concert in 2024. In he forefront: David Myers Wakeman. Bob Crink photo

Sheepscot Chorus invites you to their annual holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. at the…

Wiscasset selectmen

Wiscasset man questions planning board’s proposed handling of land survey issue

A former Wiscasset selectman urged the board Nov. 18 to…

A Winter's Evening with Ryanhood

Ryan David Green and Cameron Hood. Opera House. Dec. 6. Got tickets? Jeff Fasano photo

Ryanhood is bringing their high-energy, big-harmony, dueling acoustic guitar approach to Saratoga Springs for…

Wiscasset police report 2 Federal Street/downtown incidents

Update, also from Wiscasset Police Department's Facebook page: Suspect is in…

First Congo in Wiscasset hanging of the greens ceremony Nov. 30

A holiday tradition continues at First Congregational Church in…

Boothbay Harbor Opera House

19th annual Great Gingerbread Spectacular Dec. 12-14

Classic Victorian gingerbread houses like this one are a sweet reminder of the past. Courtesy of Cathy Sherrill

Kitchens in Maine are beginning to warm up as bakers near and far have…

CNA training begins Jan. 5; Application deadline nears

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications…

John T. Gorman Foundation awards grant to Hearty Roots

Outdoor adventuring with Hearty Roots. Courtesy of Erin Quinley

Hearty Roots is thrilled to announce a new partnership with support from The…

Commissioners still considering FY 26 budget

Lincoln County commissioners tabled voting on the Fiscal Year 26 budget Nov. 18 for two…

Winter migratory bird walk Dec. 4

Join Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Community Engagement Manager, Tyler Pascocello and Maine…

A Bird's Tale

What Happens in Maine Doesn't Stay in Maine

A semipalmated sandpiper tagged in Georgia flew to the Seal River Watershed in Manitoba and then was detected in Maine on its way south in August. (Photo courtesy of David Small)

We have recently been checking the amazing MOTUS wildlife tracking database run by Birds…

From the editor

Here we go

The annual holiday season is upon us. Wiscasset’s Early Riser sale is in the books, Gardens Aglow is shining brightly,…

From the assistant editor

If you’re really interested

Did you know a sailboat in Wiscasset harbor broke its mast at the bridge in a recent storm?

You did…

Holiday fun at Nickels-Sortwell House

Spark your holiday spirit with a visit to Historic New England’s 1807 Nickels-Sortwell…

AARP scam alert: Unwrap real deals, not scams

The holiday deals are already rolling in, but not every offer you see online is the real…

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Youth auditions at Heartwood Dec. 1

The January '25 annual Winter Drama Adventure youth cast of "Jack and the Beanstalk." Auditions for this year's show, "Treasure Island," will be Dec. 1 in the Poe Theater. Courtesy of Joy Braley

Heartwood Theater will host youth auditions for ”Treasure Island” open to all Midcoast middle school…

Coastal Senior College

Winter series of courses for lifelong learners

Coastal Senior College (CSC) is pleased to announce its series of winter 2026 courses…

Tides

Sunday, 11/23
12:58 AM	High	8.49`
6:29 AM	Low	1.69`
12:52 PM	High	9.68`
7:07 PM	Low	0.54`

Monday, 11/24
1:36 AM	High	8.33`
7:07 AM	Low	1.80`
1:30 PM	High	9.55`
7:47 PM	Low	0.67`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

No tide data available.

Rockland Tides

Sunday, 11/23
12:31 AM	High	8.78`
6:16 AM	Low	1.96`
12:20 PM	High	9.96`
6:55 PM	Low	0.61`

Monday, 11/24
1:06 AM	High	8.65`
6:55 AM	Low	2.08`
12:58 PM	High	9.86`
7:36 PM	Low	0.72`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 11/23
12:24 AM	High	9.38`
6:14 AM	Low	1.92`
12:24 PM	High	10.46`
6:48 PM	Low	0.70`

Monday, 11/24
1:02 AM	High	9.23`
6:52 AM	Low	2.06`
1:04 PM	High	10.31`
7:28 PM	Low	0.84`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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