David King Sr. holds his greatgrand daughter Millie Mae, age 2, daughter of Maxwell Gurney and Mya Doore of Woolwich. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Yule tradition continues at Nequasset Meeting House

Woolwich welcomed the Yule season with a joyful blend of music and caroling that filled the historic Nequasset Meeting House with good fellowship Sunday evening, Dec. 7. For more than 30 years, this cherished community tradition, hosted by the Special Events…

Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest. Bob Bond/40 Federal Studio

Scenes from tree lighting, parade, more at Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest

Our thanks to Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for these moments from Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest. The festivities ran from Dec. 5 to 7.

Wiscasset school committee

‘Desperately seeking …’

Parts of custodial shifts are going uncovered in Wiscasset School Department, Maintenance and Transportation Director John Merry said. The cause is the continuing "struggle" to find substitutes, Merry's written monthly report stated. Dec. 10, …

Wiscasset voters to reconsider sewer plant, public works moves

It was unanimous among Wiscasset's five selectmen Dec. 9. Faced with residents' petition that fell short on certified valid signatures, the board said it would put the sewer plant/public works location question on the June ballot, anyway. "I don't think there's…

Laying wreaths in Woolwich cemetery

In Woolwich Dec. 13, Camden Paquin of Camden's Mission gathered with his Maine Gladiators teammates and coaches, along with family and friends, at Laurel Grove Cemetery to remember, honor and teach in observance of Wreaths Across America Day. During the ceremony,…

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Reintroducing ‘Then and Now’

Years ago, Wiscasset…
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Rolling into first place: The Greenleaf Inn

Greenleaf Inn team steering their way to a win. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

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Ariana Grande (Galinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) return in "Wicked: For Good" opening at Harbor Theater Friday, Dec. 19. Courtesy of the venue

"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" - (PG13; 2 hours, 24 minutes) - Benoit…

AARP scam alert: Airline call center scams -- what to know

With the holiday travel season fast approaching, scammers are poised to…

Gingerbread Spectacular 2025

'Under the Sea' wins Most Spectacular

Carla Warren: Most Spectacular - Under the Sea

Here is the list of award winning Gingerbreads in the annual Gingerbread Spectacular at the Opera…

State-of-the-art imaging technology added at St. Andrews campus

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Imaging Manager Pam Hepburn, left, and Technologist Cindy Noonan are excited about the addition of state-of-the-art imaging technology in Boothbay Harbor on the St. Andrews campus. Courtesy photo

The recent installation of state-of-the-art imaging equipment on the St. Andrews…

Whitefield crash claims Alna man

On Dec. 11, at about 11:50 a.m., Lincoln County Communications Center…

Dental care donated to Maine domestic abuse survivors tops $325k

Finding Our Smiles Dental Advisors Dr. Rob Berube and Dr. David Pier, flanked by other Team Smiles members from left: Patrisha McLean, CEO+Founder of Finding Our Voices, Nicole Larrabee, board member and treasurer, and Mary Kamradt, operations director. Photo by Karen Pier

Maine dentists have donated $325,000 in pro bono…

First Congregational Church of Wiscasset holiday schedule

At First Congregational Church of Wiscasset, there will be an organ concert…

Coastal Senior College winter term class looks at the American Revolution

Coastal Senior College, serving Lincoln and Knox Counties,…

‘100+ Women Who Care’ group has 28 approved local non-profits and counting

Over 250 local women have joined 100+ Women Who Care…

A Bird's Tale

The Vulture Who Came to Dinner

This turkey vulture was caught on the security cam at a friend's home in the authors' neighborhood. Courtesy of Jason Hudson

“Is this a turkey vulture?”

That was the question a friend from Gardiner posed to us over…

Executive director at midcoast domestic violence resource center steps down

Rebekah…

From the editor

Stay safe and warm

The temperature was in the minus digits when I let the dog out this Tuesday at 6 a.m. Too cold, too early in the…

Planning board OKs Glidden Point expansion project

Following a public hearing, the Edgecomb Planning Board approved a permit for 634…

From the assistant editor

Weather we like it or not

Kudos to Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency for helping keep locals informed in the past week with several…

Joe's Journal

The time has come, the walrus said …

Is it time to ramp up the annual Christmas chores, you know, cookies and goodies and presents and cards? Or…

'Round Town

Souper

What a wonderfully inspiring community event! The Southport Town Hall was packed with every variety of islander in support…

Saltwater Artist Gallery

Call to artists for 2026 season

Saltwater Artist Gallery, located just steps from the iconic Pemaquid Lighthouse, invites artists to…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

National Theater's "Life of Pi" screens Dec. 11 and 12 at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. Image courtesy of the venue

"Blue Moon" - (R; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Richard Linklater's Blue Moon tells the story of…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Found rifle and five accidents

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St. Philip’s Christmas worship schedule

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 12 Hodge St, Wiscasset's holiday worship schedule, with the Rev.…

Middle school campouts at Hearty Roots campus

Hearty Roots will host two overnight adventures, at its Bremen campus, for youth in grades 6…

St. Philip’s in Wiscasset offers Christmas food pantry

A Christmas food distribution for anyone in need will be held at St. Philip's…

BRES basketball schedule change

Boothbay Region Elementary School Athletic Administrator Dennis Dacus has announced that the boys and…

Nominations open for Alna seats Dec. 11

According to the town website at alna.maine.gov, nomination papers will be available at the town…

Tides

Monday, 12/15
1:24 AM	Low	1.44`
7:53 AM	High	9.37`
2:09 PM	Low	0.86`
8:29 PM	High	8.35`

Tuesday, 12/16
2:13 AM	Low	1.54`
8:39 AM	High	9.50`
2:57 PM	Low	0.63`
9:18 PM	High	8.38`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 12/15
1:12 AM	Low	1.35`
7:31 AM	High	8.82`
1:57 PM	Low	0.81`
8:07 PM	High	7.86`

Tuesday, 12/16
2:01 AM	Low	1.46`
8:17 AM	High	8.95`
2:45 PM	Low	0.59`
8:56 PM	High	7.89`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 12/15
1:08 AM	Low	1.27`
7:31 AM	High	9.97`
1:48 PM	Low	0.96`
8:01 PM	High	8.99`

Tuesday, 12/16
1:56 AM	Low	1.48`
8:17 AM	High	10.04`
2:37 PM	Low	0.79`
8:51 PM	High	8.93`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 12/15
1:05 AM	Low	1.54`
7:24 AM	High	10.05`
1:44 PM	Low	0.98`
7:58 PM	High	9.17`

Tuesday, 12/16
1:55 AM	Low	1.63`
8:11 AM	High	10.21`
2:33 PM	Low	0.74`
8:47 PM	High	9.21`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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