Islebrook
Islebrook Village in Wiscasset nears opening
Warren and Sally Foster, married 65 years this month, will be among the first residents at Islebrook Village in Wiscasset. Ten years after 146 Gardiner Road stopped being Wiscasset Primary School and four years after a senior living facility was proposed, the 105-…
yard signs for both sides of the issue addressed in question 1.
Here’s what you need to know about Maine’s two ballot questions this November
Mainers will see two big questions on the ballot this year: one about election procedures, and one about a potential red flag law. Maine citizens can put proposed legislation directly before voters through a process called a citizen initiative. For a citizen…
Yellow-bellied sapsuckers have been appearing around the authors' neighborhood during this fall migration, though not as many as were counted flying to the mainland from Cousin’s Island in Yarmouth in the fall of 2011 - that total reached 358! (Yellow-bellied sapsucker photo courtesy of Jeff Wells)
A Bird's Tale
Fall Bird Musings
The distinctive buzz and tiny, high-note sputters of the juncos are now everywhere when we walk the neighborhood. That and the high “seet” notes of the white-throated sparrows that emanate from every bush at dawn are clear signals that we are in the latter half…
New grads
Boothbay/Wiscasset Adult Ed graduates 2
A couple Boothbay/Wiscasset Adult Education graduates learned a last-minute lesson Oct. 23 prior to receiving their diplomas. Colin Mettle, 24, of West Boothbay Harbor and Peter Young, 22, of Boothbay received instructions on tassel placement on their mortarboards…
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(Some) details about Wiscasset’s NDA with data center inquirer
Wiscasset's non-disclosure agreement with whoever is eying putting a data center off Old Ferry Road obligates neither party to make further agreements, or to "proceed with any possible relationship or other project," the NDA states. On a request to the town,…

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Barbara K. Cundy

Barbara K. Cundy

Barbara Kelley Cundy, 91, died peacefully surrounded…
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Patricia F. Mank

Patricia F. Mank

Patty was born on May 16, 1945, in…
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Robert G. Blakesley

Robert G. Blakesley

Robert Gordon Blakesley, 93, passed away peacefully…
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Jeremy R. Gardner

Jeremy R. Gardner

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Celebration of Life for Molly and Jacob Stark

A Celebration of Life service…
Phillip B. Stewart

Phillip B. Stewart

Phillip Barry Stewart, 84, of Edgecomb,…
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La Sonnambula

We’re giddy with excitement to welcome you back this weekend! The work that has been completed in the…
Wiscasset Wormfest Night with Maine Mariners Nov. 7
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Wiscasset Creative Alliance is inviting residents from across the region to join in a…
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I see a real division in our country between…
CTL welcomes fall interns
Teachers from schools in Ohio and Colorado participated in the Center for Teaching and Learning’s intern program. Courtesy of CTL

The Center for Teaching and Learning, a Pre-K–8 independent school in Edgecomb, hosted three groups of…
100+ Women Who Care awards Stepping Stones Housing with first-ever ‘Impact Donation’
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Nearly 120 local women gathered at Wanderwood in early…
River Arts presents Tarlin solo show
Watching and Waiting by Joanne Tarlin.

River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce Joanne Tarlin’s…
RePower Wiscasset addresses commissioners
Peter Arnold

RePower Wiscasset has a big idea and wants the Lincoln County Commissioners to support it. On Oct. 21, Peter…
At the Harbor Theater
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"One Battle After Another" - R; 2 hours, 42 minutes

Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic action thriller…
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Otterbein is November Artist of The Month
John Otterbein

The Bremen Library is delighted to showcase John…
'American Idol' winner Iam Tongi at The Waldo
Iam Tongi. Photo by Catherine Powell; used with permission

"American Idol Season 21 winner Iam Tongi will be performing at The Waldo on Nov. 7.

A…
November offers a cornucopia of classes at Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education
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Whether it’s scones, landscape painting, health…
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WACC to cut ribbon at A Step Back in Time in Pittston Nov. 6
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Join us to welcome our newest antique emporium, A Step Back in Time. Celebrate with…
Edgecomb FD insurance rating improves
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The Edgecomb Fire Department (EFD) received notification that our Insurance Services Office (ISO…
Sen. Reny celebrated for perfect voting record on reproductive rights

Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, earned a perfect score from…
Drawing the line: AI's effect on youth mental health, education
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In the midst of the artificial intelligence boom, questions are being raised about AI's ethics, and…
Maine home sales up 5.12% in September
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AUGUSTA (October 23, 2025)—Buyers of single-family homes in Maine are witnessing a more…
Lincoln County Republicans host fundraiser for Turning Point USA – Maine Chapters
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The Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) will…
Edgecomb Historical Society presents ‘Edgecomb Maine: The Postcard View’
A postcard of Burnham store and post office in Edgecomb. Courtesy of Penobscot Marine Museum

On Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. at the Edgecomb Town Hall, speaker…
Wiscasset selectmen
Comments continue over potential data center
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Coastal Rivers offers ash guide pack basket weaving class
An ash guide pack basket similar to what participants will weave in a Coastal Rivers class on Nov. 8. Courtesy photo

Coastal Rivers is offering a start-to-finish guide pack basket-making…
Trunk or Treat at Edgecomb Eddy School Oct. 30
The 2024 Edgecomb Eddy School Trunk or Treat. Photo by Audrey Blagdon

The Edgecomb Eddy School Parent Teacher Club will host a Trunk or Treat on Thursday…
Mid-Coast Audubon bird seed sale fundraiser
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Mid-Coast Audubon will be selling bird…

Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 8 accidents involving deer
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Tides

Tuesday, 10/28
4:31 AM High 7.89`
10:06 AM Low 2.28`
4:32 PM High 8.99`
10:51 PM Low 1.34`
Wednesday, 10/29
5:25 AM High 7.87`
11:00 AM Low 2.28`
5:28 PM High 8.95`
11:45 PM Low 1.30`
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Tides

Tuesday, 10/28
4:09 AM High 7.43`
9:54 AM Low 2.15`
4:10 PM High 8.46`
10:39 PM Low 1.26`
Wednesday, 10/29
5:03 AM High 7.41`
10:48 AM Low 2.15`
5:06 PM High 8.43`
11:33 PM Low 1.23`
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Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 10/28
3:57 AM High 8.26`
9:53 AM Low 2.48`
3:57 PM High 9.29`
10:39 PM Low 1.27`
Wednesday, 10/29
4:52 AM High 8.24`
10:48 AM Low 2.49`
4:53 PM High 9.25`
11:35 PM Low 1.23`
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Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 10/28
3:56 AM High 8.71`
9:49 AM Low 2.57`
4:04 PM High 9.66`
10:30 PM Low 1.52`
Wednesday, 10/29
4:49 AM High 8.65`
10:43 AM Low 2.57`
4:59 PM High 9.60`
11:25 PM Low 1.46`
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