Walt Gorneau of Wiscasset to enter Maine Soccer Hall of Fame

In the fall of 1960, Walt Gorneau was the captain of the Hallowell High School football team. For the first 18 years of his life, tackling a ball carrier, hitting a pitch or shooting a basketball played a pivotal role in his life. Gorneau was a natural three-…

Woolwich voters returned incumbents Dale Chadbourne, left, and Tommy Davis to the select board on election day. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Rumble strip returns to Route One in Woolwich

The combined efforts of Woolwich officials, including the selectboard, first responders and Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department, were successful in getting Maine Department of Transportation to return a rumble strip to Route One. Rather than wait until next…

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…

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,…

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Remember when WMHS was WHS?

Not too many years ago, Wiscasset…
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Halloween is on the horizon so…
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Who’s in the mood for 'BAR-BITS'?

The other day Mrs. Di Vece, my wife,…
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This week at the Harbor Theater

Ethan Hawke and Margaret Qualley in a scene from "Blue Moon" opening Nov. 21 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Frankenstein" - (R; 2 hours, 29 minutes) - Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro…

Budget committee seeks direction from Edgecomb selectmen

Budget Committee member Joe McSwain made a direct request Nov. 12 to Edgecomb…

Heather Pierson Trio's holiday concert at The Waldo

The Heather Pierson Trio. Photo by David Vita

The Heather Pierson Trio brings its annual holiday show, "A Charlie Brown Christmas," back…

Wiscasset school committee

Where the hoops are

Wiscasset School Department will look at whether the planned spot at Wiscasset Middle High School for two new…

Edgecomb Eddy Artisan and Vendor Show

Please join us Saturday, Dec. 6 for a day of art, crafts, and local goods at the Edgecomb…

Uncover your family history

Who do you think you are? Ellen Newton may have the answer.

Newton…

St. Patrick's Church

Get ready for the annual Christmas fair

The Shamrocks are busy elves this time of year at St. Patrick's in Newcastle. Courtesy photo

The Shamrock members of St. Patrick's Church are busily preparing for its annual Christmas Fair,…

'A Peace of Forest' returns to Lincoln Theater

Lee Ann and Tom Szelog at the June 2024 premiere at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of Mandi Colby-Favreau

“A Peace of Forest” — the first feature-length wildlife film shot entirely in Maine…

Lincoln Home’s culinary director retires

Lincoln Home staff and residents recently gathered to wish Jamie Baribeau well in his…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

North Pole Express returns to Boothbay with adults only event

Each December Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRVM) transforms into a…

Thanksgiving 5K trail run and 1-mile walk/fun run to benefit Twin Villages Foodbank Farm

Runners at the start of the Foodbank Farm 5K in 2024. Courtesy Cally Green

The 8th annual 5k trail run and 1-mile…

From the editor

Three things

It is amazing how this region pulls together for those in need, the most recent helping those affected by the government…

From the assistant editor

Snow time like the present

For I think the first time this fall, the chance of brief, likely non-accumulating snow was forecast for our area…

Early deadline for Thanksgiving

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our newspaper will be printed on Monday, Nov. 24.

…

Joe's Journal

Did the elections preview change?

Well, kiddies. Did you have fun on Election Day? Did you vote for the…

'Round Town

Indecision

Sometimes the deadline for this column is challenging. I tend not to be good with deadlines, especially ones that are…

Woolwich Veterans Day event highlights Honor Flight Maine

Matthew Mank, chairman of Honor Flight Maine and Allison Hepler, Woolwich selectman and District 49 state representative. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper.

Matthew Mank, a representative of Honor Flight Maine, was the…

Bremen library wreath sale

The popular Bremen Library Wreath Sale Fundraiser will be taking place this month, in time for the…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Leo DiCaprio leads an all-star cast in "One Battle After Another" opening Friday, Nov. 14. Courtesy of the venue

EOS: "Caravaggio" - (NR; 1 hour, 30 minutes) - Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion,…

Veterans Day in Wiscasset

American Legion Post 54 and attendees Tuesday, Nov. 11 observed Veterans Day in a…

Public information requested regarding other suspects

Multi-agency investigation into 'ATM Jackpotting' scheme results in arrest

An arrest has been made and another suspect has…

Planning board sets site walk for proposed Glidden Point expansion

The Edgecomb Planning Board will take a closer look at a proposed…

DMR talks great white sharks, other research

Resource Management Coordinator Corrin Flora and Marine Scientist Matt Davis talk DMR Shark management at Nov. 6 public forum. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

There may be great white sharks in Maine waters, but that doesn’t mean the plot of "Jaws" is likely to unfold. That…

Letter to the editor

No moral compass

Dear Editor:

One in eight families in Lincoln County depend on SNAP benefits for at least part of their…

Tides

Saturday, 11/15
1:13 AM	Low	0.81`
7:43 AM	High	9.41`
1:45 PM	Low	0.96`
8:07 PM	High	9.12`

Sunday, 11/16
2:04 AM	Low	0.90`
8:31 AM	High	9.65`
2:37 PM	Low	0.65`
8:58 PM	High	9.08`

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Tides

Saturday, 11/15
1:01 AM	Low	0.76`
7:21 AM	High	8.87`
1:33 PM	Low	0.90`
7:45 PM	High	8.59`

Sunday, 11/16
1:52 AM	Low	0.85`
8:09 AM	High	9.09`
2:25 PM	Low	0.61`
8:36 PM	High	8.55`

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Rockland Tides

Saturday, 11/15
12:57 AM	Low	0.49`
7:18 AM	High	10.04`
1:27 PM	Low	0.91`
7:40 PM	High	9.78`

Sunday, 11/16
1:48 AM	Low	0.67`
8:07 AM	High	10.21`
2:19 PM	Low	0.69`
8:31 PM	High	9.66`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 11/15
12:53 AM	Low	0.86`
7:13 AM	High	10.10`
1:23 PM	Low	1.00`
7:37 PM	High	9.92`

Sunday, 11/16
1:44 AM	Low	0.93`
8:02 AM	High	10.35`
2:15 PM	Low	0.69`
8:28 PM	High	9.90`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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