Wiscasset Winterfest Jan. 24-Feb. 1

Wiscasset Community Center announces the return of Winterfest 2026, running from Jan. 24 to Feb. 1. This annual tradition brings the community together for indoor and outdoor fun while raising support for the Cooper DiPerri Scholarship Fund. A week-long silent…

Wiscasset Police Department

3 charged in Wiscasset home shooting

On Jan. 13, just after 5:30 p.m., Wiscasset Police Department responded to a report of a residence being shot at on Old Sheepscot Road in Wiscasset. The investigation revealed that three shots were fired at the home. At the time of the incident, the…

Song sparrows and other birds will live with each other's close presence when feeding, at least to a point. But they can hold their own even against larger birds when they need to. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Friend or Foe in the Bird World

We recently wrote about the idea of which backyard bird is the toughest based on a study that pulled together observations of the victor in one-on-one encounters among different bird species. There’s no doubt that that competitive dynamic is one that many humans…

Knox County to send all inmates to Two Bridges Regional Jail

Knox County commissioners reached an agreement in December to send all their prisoners to Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset. Under the one-year deal, Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Regional Jail Authority will house Knox inmates for a period of one year…

Woolwich select board member and State Rep Allison Hepler shows one of the "Care Bags" provided by Age-Friendly Communities of the Lower Kennebec. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich strives to become 'age-friendly' community

Woolwich selectmen met Jan. 21 with representatives of Age-Friendly Communities of the Lower Kennebec, a non-profit group of volunteers working to improve the lives of senior residents. Deidra Murphy of West Bath, co-chair of the group’s steering committee,…

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Some of those we lost in 2025

Let’s pause and look back on 2025,…
Salt ’n Spar
Reintroducing ‘Then and Now’

Years ago, Wiscasset…
Salt ’n Spar
Wiscasset Middle High School high school basketball schedule

Saturday…

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Staff's Best Photos of 2025

Staff photographer Steve Edwards spent a morning and an afternoon on the water during the 2025 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge and captured this and many other great shots. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Lights Boat Parade and Fireworks

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Sweetheart dinner at First Congo Feb. 7

Whitney Inn’s executive chef Isaac Hogue will demonstrate his culinary talents at a fund…

Let’s dance away winter blues

A Wiscasset Museum in the Streets sign. Mary Ellen Barnes photo

What a way to end January! A fun dance and fundraiser, the Snow Ball, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31…

February 1 youth auditions

Attention all young performers who love to sing, act, and spend their summer doing what they love most—being…

Communications Center pays tribute to fallen employee

Lincoln County Communications paid tribute Jan. 19 to Sonia Lilly of Dresden…

Locals join national 'Free America' walkout

Locals walk down the footbridge in Boothbay Harbor as part of the national "Free America" protest. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Cold weather and spluttering snow aren’t a deterrent when you’re…

Pre-applications open and grant webinar: Northern Border Regional Commission

Alex Zipparo from the Lincoln County Regional…

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District

Spring plant sale fundraiser launched

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2026 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now…

From the editor

Patriots, Hoosiers and more

The easy Sunday meal was planned early so we could enjoy watching the New England Patriots game against…

From the assistant editor

Joy and thankfulness

First to the joy. For some, that word is all but put away post-Christmas, when it has been all around, in song, on…

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir holds auditions for spring

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir May 2025 concert. David O'Brien photo

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for tenors and basses as we begin…

Joe's Journal

The Bird

I was sitting at the bridge table last week when my phone buzzed. I was trying to make an impossible one-no-trump contract, so I…

'Round Town

Treasure Island

My first landing zone here in Maine, Treasure Island, rests on a small point of land, facing south near the mouth…

Heartwood youth present 'Treasure Island'

"Treasure Island" cast gives a rousing, "Aye, matey" in an early rehearsal photo. Performances in are Jan 30 & 31. Photo courtesy of Heartwood

Heartwood’s annual winter middle school production will hit the stage soon, as an…

CSD school committee reviews student data, growth

Education has moved beyond simple report cards into a complex system where data-driven assessments shape student…

Sheriff's Dept. receives grant to expand evidence room

Lincoln County commissioners accepted a $18,893 national Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Timothée Chalamet stars in "Marty Supreme" opening at Lincoln Theater Jan. 23. Courtesy of the venue

"The Secret Agent" - (R; 2 hours, 38 minutes - In Portuguese, German, and English) -…

Bremen Dems to hold meeting Jan. 25 with candidates

The Bremen Democratic Committee will meet on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m., at the Live…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 282 calls for service for the period…

Seahawks keep pace at 2 weekend meets

The Boothbay Region High School indoor track team kept busy this past week with two meets…

Nirav Shah in Alna Saturday

The Alna Democratic Committee is pleased to announce a town hall meet-and-greet event in Alna by gubernatorial…

WHERE IT'S AT

The evocative art of Scott Elliot

Musician/artist Scott Elliot’s solo show at the Opera House Gallery is colorful, provocative and engaging. Fans – old and…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Hamnet," starring Golden Globe winning actress Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, continues at Harbor Theater Wednesday, Jan. 21

"Hamnet" - (PG13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - From Academy Award®–winning writer/director…

Letter to the editor

Maine is a failing state

Dear Editor:

Last week a letter titled, “Delay, deny, defend,” blamed Republicans for the…

Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop

Painter Mark Lazzari to exhibit Jan. 23-26

"Woolwich Dawn" by Mark Lazzari. Courtesy of Janice Lindsay

Paintings by artist Mark Lazzari of Damariscotta will be on display at the Skidompha…

Tides

Thursday, 01/22
1:18 AM	High	9.41`
7:03 AM	Low	0.35`
1:25 PM	High	10.14`
7:30 PM	Low	-0.39`

Friday, 01/23
1:56 AM	High	9.63`
7:47 AM	Low	0.24`
2:08 PM	High	9.89`
8:11 PM	Low	-0.25`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 01/22
12:56 AM	High	8.86`
6:51 AM	Low	0.33`
1:03 PM	High	9.55`
7:18 PM	Low	-0.37`

Friday, 01/23
1:34 AM	High	9.07`
7:35 AM	Low	0.22`
1:46 PM	High	9.32`
7:59 PM	Low	-0.23`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 01/22
12:50 AM	High	9.72`
6:50 AM	Low	0.89`
12:55 PM	High	10.61`
7:20 PM	Low	-0.03`

Friday, 01/23
1:28 AM	High	9.97`
7:35 AM	Low	0.73`
1:39 PM	High	10.45`
8:01 PM	Low	0.08`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 01/22
12:46 AM	High	10.36`
6:45 AM	Low	0.56`
12:57 PM	High	11.04`
7:11 PM	Low	-0.25`

Friday, 01/23
1:25 AM	High	10.57`
7:28 AM	Low	0.43`
1:40 PM	High	10.81`
7:52 PM	Low	-0.10`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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