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Brackett: Sheriffs making progress on ICE detainer question
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Sneak Peek: WORLD PREMIERE of “ Words and Music.”
Hiking the Appalachian Trail; George Fulfills a Dream
1968 Looking back : Vietnam from a 16 year old’s point of view
Allocation: Is it that important? Yes, now, more than ever?
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DV and the roundabout
The Invisible Owls
The Barters Island Bridge
Rethinking our priorities
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Cove’s Edge earns national quality award
Sarah’s plans Halloween fun
‘Gross-ology Lab’ sure to please at DRA’s Halloween Haunts
Invasive plants of Midcoast Maine
Debra Elizabeth’s: A women’s clothing store with pizzazz
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Two Boothbay Harbor chefs sweep Lobster Chef of the Year awards
Cove’s Edge earns national quality award
Making jewelry with sea glass
South Bristol 5-6 students come out of the classroom and into nature
Christmas Fair at St. Patrick Church Nov. 18
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Free film explores ways to connect communities with nature
Take another road trip with Coogan and Brydon
Halloween treats at the Harbor Theater
‘The Gradual Yes Method of Sales for Authors’ course on Nov. 4
Kindred Hearts concert in Waldoboro
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Wiscasset’s ScarecrowFest draws crowd
Varian makes all-conference second team
Wolverines celebrate homecoming with shutout over Telstar
Sen. Susan Collins won’t run for governor, will remain in U.S. Senate
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Forum on November ballot questions in Thomaston Nov. 3
Coastal Senior College of Knox and Lincoln counties and the Midcoast League of Women Voters will co-sponsor a forum on the upcoming four fall ballot questions. This event is free and will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, at Watts Hall, 170 Main Street, in Thomaston. The League of...
Cove’s Edge earns national quality award
Cove’s Edge, a long-term care and skilled rehabilitation nursing facility on the LincolnHealth-Miles Campus, has been recognized as a 2017 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction is one of...
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letter to the editor
Medicare Open Enrollment
Dear Editor: Medicare’s Open Enrollment period is now underway and it is important to remember that this is the only time of year when Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their coverage. The Medicare Open Enrollment period began on Oct. 15 and Mainers currently on Medicare have until Dec. 7...
Wiscasset Historic Preservation Commission
Historic Preservation open house draws supporters
The Oct. 19 Historic Preservation Commission meeting was billed as an open house so the people of Wiscasset could understand what the commission does and how it goes about its work. Attendees wanted to know was how to keep the historic preservation ordinance alive after the Nov. 7 vote. Article 4...
NBC News correspondent Harry Smith interviews Sen. King in Southport
A lobster emoji was the main topic of discussion Friday afternoon as NBC News correspondent Harry Smith interviewed U.S. Sen. Angus King, I - Maine, at Robinson’s Wharf in Southport. King is advocating that the Unicode Consortium add lobster as an emoji in 2018. Unicode is a computing industry...
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Ginkgo: The tree that time...
Spruce Point Inn - Maine’s Classic Oceanside Resort
Max and Aug’s October Blog!
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Edgecomb announces Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Contest
A group of Edgecomb citizens have formed a committee to organize a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree contest, in conjunction with the annual Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens “Gardens Aglow” program and the Boothbay Festival of Lights. “Edgecomb individuals and groups are encouraged to decorate a Charlie...
Red Cross calls for blood donors before the holiday season
With the busy holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many regular donors delay giving due to holiday activities and travel. This often decreases the...
Free film explores ways to connect communities with nature
Land trusts and other conservation organizations are recognizing more than ever that people and communities are very much intertwined with nature, and those organizations are strengthening innovative programs that deepen those connections. This is the subject of Mark Ireland’s documentary film “...
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Logan Lucky (PG-13)
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PET FOOD SALE!!!
Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
Making jewelry with sea glass
Get creative and join Central Lincoln County Adult Education course Making Jewelry with Sea Glass taught by Lynne Thompson beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Beautiful pieces of natural sea glass are turned into wearable art in this class. Learn...
Take another road trip with Coogan and Brydon
For yummy food, wicked good humor and impressions, and gorgeous scenery, I suggest you take a “Trip To Spain” with Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan -- your passport: a Harbor Theater ticket. This third jaunt begins in Santander and ends in Malaga. Coogan gives his old traveling pal Brydon a call to see...
At a Glance
We’ve got two weeks’ worth of At a Glance this time. Beautiful fall scenics, groups, a winner and dogs dressed up for Pumpkinfest are featured. Be sure to send us any photos you might like printed in the newspaper and later online. Send your pics and a description to news@boothbayregister.com or...
Damariscotta River Association
South Bristol 5-6 students come out of the classroom and into nature
The above title is from an article written by Violet Bailey and Willis Colby (grade 6), who go on to report, “Witch island is one of the greatest places to experience nature at the fullest! The island is a perfect balance of nature. The ocean and the forest will motivate any kid. Learning about...
Christmas Fair at St. Patrick Church Nov. 18
The annual Christmas Fair at St. Patrick Church will feature our fabulous bake sale table, “From Our Ovens.” Arlene Polewarczyk chairs this table and has promised a wide range of items including cookies, cakes, fudge, jams and pies. These items will certainly help with planning your Thanksgiving...
Sarah’s plans Halloween fun
Sarah’s Cafe’s annual spooky Halloween celebration is Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Wiscasset restaurant has announced the pub will have a costume (adults) and game party, and the dining room will feature family fun and a haunted hallway!
Halloween treats at the Harbor Theater
In the spirit of the Halloween season, the Harbor Theater will be showing Steven Spielberg’s 1995 production of “Casper the Friendly Ghost” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28! Hey! Got a joke for ya: Where do baby ghosts go during the day? Give up? A dayScare center! Based on the popular cartoon...
Maine Authors Publishing
‘The Gradual Yes Method of Sales for Authors’ course on Nov. 4
Jane Karker, president of Maine Authors Publishing, will be teaching a free marketing course for independent writers on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. at the Maine Authors Publishing office in Thomaston. In “The Gradual Yes Method of Sales for Authors,” learn where and how to market your...
Kindred Hearts concert in Waldoboro
All are invited to come to the Waldoboro Word of Life Church on Saturday, Oct. 21 for a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. and a free gospel concert at 7 p.m. (a love offering will be taken) featuring Kindred Hearts. The gospel group is composed of siblings, Brian Woodbury, Amy Woodbury Dillon and Diane...
New Art at the Grill show opening
Join us at the Damariscotta River Grill as we welcome two new artists, Susan Parrish Carter and Anne Cronin, for our Art at the Grill series. The show will hang from Oct. 24 through Dec. 4. A reception will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 4-5:30 p.m. to welcome the artists. Susan Parrish Carter...
‘West Side Story’ tickets are going fast!
“West Side Story,” the 15th annual Heartwood Theater / Lincoln Academy collaborative youth production, is quickly selling out, with performances running Nov. 3-11. Visit www.heartwoodtheater.org for the complete list of dates, times, and sellout information. The list of adults and students involved...
From the Editor
DV and the roundabout
I would like to commend my colleague, Lisa Kristoff, who has led the charge at the newspaper for over a decade to inform the public about domestic violence (DV). In years past (pre-website), she wrote numerous articles on the different kinds of DV — from marital abuse, to teen dating abuse, to...
‘Gross-ology Lab’ sure to please at DRA’s Halloween Haunts
Damariscotta River Association (DRA) invites the public to meet Poison Ivy (or Ivy for short), a friendly witch in search of ingredients for her potions. Ivy and a cast of non-scary animal characters will be found along the self-guided trail at the DRA’s first ever “Halloween Haunts” Family Fun...
A Bird’s Tale
The Invisible Owls
Like most birders we could probably count on one hand the number of northern saw-whet owls we have seen in the wild. Sure, we’ve heard quite a number of them giving their repeated “toot-toot-toot” whistles that sound remarkably similar to the sound we now come to think of as the warning that a...
Joe’s Journal
The Barters Island Bridge
Next fall, state officials plan to replace the little hand-operated steel bridge linking Hodgdon Island to Barters Island. The 86-year-old structure, called a pony truss swing bridge, carries traffic over Back River. State officials want to modernize it, you know — use a computer to bring it into...
Mary’s Musings
Rethinking our priorities
When something puts a strain on your household budget, you tend to get nervous — sometimes
very
nervous. We can’t help but think our country should be feeling that same pressure about now. How are we ever going to afford to be there for our own people who are depending upon us for...
On Eating and Loving Food
Leftover surf & turf, etc.
Leftovers vs. gourmet dinner, in or out. Cheap vs. expensive. Delicious vs., like, totally awesome. Sitting on the couch, alone vs. in a nice restaurant with friends, or a date. OK, friends. There’s a lot to be said for leftovers: The food is already cooked. It’s already paid for. You don’t have to...
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MINE OYSTER Restaurant SERVING LUNCH & DINNER Wed-Mon from 11:30 Closed Tuesdays HAPPY HOUR...
Stories to Screen: Roald Dahls’ The Witches (PG)
Lincoln Theater
10/19
Sat Oct 21 at 10 AM at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. In Stories to Screen: Roald Dahl, the...
Logan Lucky (PG-13)
Lincoln Theater
10/18
Opens Fri Oct 20 at 7 PM at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. Trying to reverse a family curse,...
The WellBeing Home
The WellBeing Home
10/18
Make room for the new, both in your inner and outer world of heart and home. Revitalize, Reorganize...
PET FOOD SALE!!!
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10/18
We're cleaning out our stock and we're up against best by dates (bbd)! First come first serve!...
Ram Truck Night & Business Link Service Center Grand Opening!
Newcastle Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep
10/18
Event Date:
Wed, Oct 18 - 5:00 pm
We welcome you to our premier night on October 18th celebrating Ram Trucks. The grand opening of...
INSULATED STEEL DOOR WITH LIFTMASTER OPENER INSTALLED FOR $899.00
WinsMor Garage Door & Custom Garage Doors & More
10/18
WinsMor Garage Door Co.is offering a 8x7 or 9x7 insulated steel raised panel door with a 1/2 HP...
The WellBeing Home
The WellBeing Home
10/17
The WellBeing Home Inspired Solutions for Heart and Home Revitalize, Reorganize and Redesign you...
Ginkgo: The tree that time forgot.
Spruce Point Inn - Maine’s Classic Oceanside Resort
10/20
Ginkgo: The Tree That Time Forgot FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 2017 With wishes for resilience and...
OCT 27th - Lady in Red Cloak at Village
St. Andrews Village Retirement Community
10/20
Event Date:
Fri, Oct 27 - 2:00 pm
The Lady in the Red Cloak to Visit the Village Just in time for Halloween! Have you always wanted...
Story Time Returns to WPL
Wiscasset Public Library
10/19
Children’s Librarian, Laurie Ridgway announces that Story Time is returning to Wiscasset Pubic...
New Lego Club at WPL
Wiscasset Public Library
10/19
Hello Wiscasset Library Patrons. Thank you for all the warm greetings. I feel very welcome here. I...
New Lego Club starts at WPL
Wiscasset Public Library
10/19
Hello Wiscasset Library Patrons. Thank you for all the warm greetings. I feel very welcome here. I...
Wiscasset Public Library Receives Donation from Healthy Lincoln County
Wiscasset Public Library
10/18
Wiscasset Public Library has received a donation of several books to help parents raise their...
Fall Down, Clean-Up -- By Auggie
Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
10/17
I am Augustus Megatron Bulldozer. You may know me as "Auggie" or "Aug Dog." I am the anchor for...
Seeking Positive People Who Love Working with Seniors
The Lincoln Home
10/16
The Lincoln Home has immediate openings in our Assisted Living Community for CNAs. Please consider...
10/23: Fall Floral Arranging at The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home
10/16
Event Date:
Mon, Oct 23 - 3:00 pm
We hope you will join us along with Shelley from Shelley’s Flowers and Gifts , on Monday, October...
Max and Aug’s October Blog!
Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
10/16
Part of an ongoing study in hilarity, Max and Aug’s Dog Blog explores the lives of several over-...
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