Bernstein
‘Here’s the thing about Wiscasset’
This summer, Robert Bernstein of New Haven, Connecticut and his college friends of more than half a century continued their tradition of getting together annually. They got a place in Portland and were going up the coast to see a woodworking school where one…
County
Commissioners decline to apply for Homeland Security Grant
Lincoln County commissioners declined to apply for two Homeland Security Grants Aug. 5, citing a new requirement for cooperation with federal immigration officials. In past years, Lincoln County applied for Homeland Security and Emergency Planning Management…
Art Walk
Busy, damp, colorful Wiscasset Art Walk
Our thanks to photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for sharing these moments captured at the July 31 Wiscasset Art Walk. 
The sign at the entrance of the Woolwich Central School directs motorist to separate lanes for cars and buses. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper
Woolwich selectmen
Woolwich school’s student drop-off a topic at meeting
A number of options will be tried to help relieve traffic tie-ups on Nequasset Road in Woolwich resulting from parents dropping off their children at the start of and end of the school day.Jason Libby, principal of Woolwich Central School, promised selectmen Aug…
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Alna selectmen
Alna’s tax rate up 90 cents per $1K
Alna selectmen July 31 nodded a tax rate of $24.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, up from last year's $23.50. Treasurer Amy Stockford cited some bright notes. Thanks to the built-up surplus and good cash flow, the town took out a smaller tax anticipation note (…

Obituaries

Timothy W. Schiffinger

Timothy W. Schiffinger

Timothy William Schiffinger, a devoted…
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Sereno T. Brown Jr.

Sereno T. Brown Jr.

Sereno Tasker Brown Jr., 76, passed…
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David B. Parkhurst Jr.

David B. Parkhurst Jr.

Dave - not Mr. Parkhurst; that was his…
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Memorial Service for David Parkhurst

The memorial service for Dave…
Mary Lou Caron

Mary Lou Caron

Mary…
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Elizabeth M. Doughty

Elizabeth M. Doughty

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Edgecomb Fire Department Report
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Fire Chief Roy Potter reported that the department responded to 21 calls in July, bringing the…
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Local boat captain and teacher at the helm for 'Bee'
Teacher-boat captain-actor-director Soren Barker. George Bates photo

On many of the balmy and breezy summer days we have here in Midcoast Maine, you’ll likely to…
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ARTinME call for artists
Tammy Ricker’s “Dancing Dahlias," a third place winner of ARTinME 2024. Courtesy of BRAF

Artists are being sought for the 3rd annual juried, LARGE FORMAT exhibition by the Boothbay Region Art…
Edgecomb close to netting a replacement for tennis courts
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Edgecomb found itself in a pickle in 2013, after learning about a federal grant…
Save a Stray 5K & Walk to benefit animal shelter
A scene from a previous Save A Stray 5k and Walk fundraiser for Midcoast Humane, which includes the Edgecomb shelter. Sign yourself and your pup up! Photo: Michelle Stapleton

As part of its 75th anniversary year, Midcoast Humane is gearing up for the…
Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame
Legends and student/athletes

The Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame is proud to release the names of the individuals that will be…
Wiscasset Bay Gallery
New exhibition: Art movements from the 1850s-1950s
Victor Gilbert "Rue Royal, Paris," oil on panel, 15" x 18 1/8". Courtesy of the gallery

"The Evolution of Light and Color: American…
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Fidium ‘Gig Town’ ribbon-cutting in Wiscasset Aug. 14

Local officials, business leaders and community members will celebrate new fiber…
Special music Aug. 17 at United Methodist Church of Boothbay Harbor
Pictured are, front, Wendy and Ted Hagarty, and back, Mark Thallander.

On Sunday, Aug. 17, a trio of talented instrumentalists will perform…
The life and music of Philip Glass at Coastal Senior College

Coastal Senior College (CSC), serving midcoastal Maine from Wiscasset to…
A Bird's Tale
The Wonderfully Mysterious Solitary Sandpiper
On the breeding grounds in the Boreal Forest region of Canada and Alaska, the solitary sandpiper can be found in and near peatlands and shores of lakes and ponds. The bird in this photograph certainly had a nest somewhere nearby. Photo by Peuple Loup, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

As we slide into August, the bird soundscape here in Maine undergoes a major change…
Community of Hope
Domestic Abuse and Food Insecurity Fuel One Another
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Domestic abuse, sometimes called Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), goes hand…
From the editor
RIP Dave and Sereno
Kevin G. Burnham

The Boothbay region’s laugh meter dropped to near zero last week with the passing of two men who incidentally were…
Maine Night Market in Wiscasset bigger for year 2
Maine Night Market

Following an overwhelmingly positive response to its inaugural event, the non-profit Maine…
From the assistant editor
Red-iculous: Part 2
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Last week, I said social media helped spread the word when traffic lights in Wiscasset were stuck on red. And I gave…
AARP News You Can Use: August 2025
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Family Fun Day returns to Oak Point Farm
Children enjoying the bounce house at Field & Forest Family Fun Day. Courtesy of Peter Southwick

Back by popular demand, Boothbay Region Land Trust will again be hosting a Field &…
Sheepscot Links results
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Senior Scramble results, Aug. 4

1st place (58): Kim Pinkham, Ray St Pierre, Bruce…
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Rambling on …
Joe Gelarden

The other day, the online news feed mentioned a story from the U.K. suggesting a pair of royals got in a scuffle over…
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Felting Class at River Arts
"Sunflower" by Maine fiber artist Laura McNelly. Courtesy of the artist

River Arts is pleased to host a one-day wet felting workshop with Maine fiber artist Laura McNelly. McNelly, a…
Salt Bay Chamberfest concerts at CMBG
Wabanaki singer/drummer Lauren Stevens. Courtesy of SBC

Salt Bay Chamberfest is partnering with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay for the…
Southern California band to play The Waldo Aug. 12
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Robert Jon and The Wreck will perform for the first time at The Waldo, 916 Main St., on…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Session Americana with Eleanor Buckland Aug. 15
Session Americana w/Eleanor Buckland. Opera House. Aug. 15. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

What others are saying about Session Americana: “The group, whose members have…

Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 accidents in Edgecomb
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests
TBRJ and ICE detainees: Numbers and practice
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Tides

Friday, 08/08
5:12 AM Low 0.30`
11:36 AM High 8.74`
5:09 PM Low 1.12`
11:39 PM High 10.46`
Saturday, 08/09
5:51 AM Low -0.08`
12:17 PM High 9.16`
5:53 PM Low 0.71`
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Tides

Friday, 08/08
5:00 AM Low 0.28`
11:14 AM High 8.23`
4:57 PM Low 1.05`
11:17 PM High 9.85`
Saturday, 08/09
5:39 AM Low -0.08`
11:55 AM High 8.63`
5:41 PM Low 0.67`
11:59 PM High 10.11`
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Rockland Tides

Friday, 08/08
4:57 AM Low 0.28`
11:11 AM High 9.13`
4:57 PM Low 1.27`
11:11 PM High 10.71`
Saturday, 08/09
5:37 AM Low -0.06`
11:49 AM High 9.50`
5:40 PM Low 0.89`
11:51 PM High 10.99`
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Belfast Tides

Friday, 08/08
4:50 AM Low 0.34`
11:02 AM High 9.68`
4:55 PM Low 1.30`
11:09 PM High 11.24`
Saturday, 08/09
5:30 AM Low -0.06`
11:43 AM High 10.14`
5:37 PM Low 0.88`
11:51 PM High 11.56`
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Data courtesy of NOAA

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