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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-…
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Wiscasset selectmen
Board nods proposal pause, 5-0
Drawing residents' praise and questions, Wiscasset selectmen Nov. 4 unanimously paused review of any proposals that involve tax-acquired properties. Richard Davis of Young's Point Road asked how one party's interest in the town's Old Ferry Road property for a…
Walt Gorneau
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…
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Scenes from Wiscasset’s latest ‘Nightmare on Federal Street’
It was another successful Nightmare on Federal Street for Wiscasset Oct. 31 with the annual parade, food and other festivities. Our thanks to photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for these moments from the event. 

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Next Waldo production co-written by Westport Island resident
Playwright Cheryl Salatino of Westport Island.

The Waldo Theatre’s upcoming community theatre production …
Concert to feature music from the 1930s to 1970s
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Classic Harmony, a local singing group for seniors (55+), is preparing for the fall concert on Tuesday,…
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Open Farm Day at Cape Newagen Farm Nov. 15
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Mark your calendars and join Cape Newagen Farm on Southport for a special free Holiday Open Farm…
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Fourth graders from Wiscasset Elementary School recently took a field trip to learn more about their…
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Residents request Restorative Justice funding in 2026 county budget
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Lincoln County commissioners still have a few missing pieces of…
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Coastal Rivers offers guided hike at Salt Bay Farm
Naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a guided hike at Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta on Nov. 17. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

In celebration of national “Take a Hike” day, Coastal…
A Bird's Tale
A Modern Day Rare Bird Story
Common cuckoos may be common in Europe and Asia but they are decidedly rare in the U.S. Individual birds have been found only four times including this one from Long Island, New York, in October, 2025. Courtesy of Amy Simmons

There have been some very interesting rare birds spotted here in Maine over the last week or so. A…
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Boothbay Lights kicks off the holiday season with this popular…
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Do you spend time thinking about things you are grateful for? If so, doesn’t it make your mood lighter and…
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With that headline, you might think we're about to endorse one of the numerous ideas for Wiscasset's acreage opposite…
Westport Island election results
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In results Town Clerk April Thibodeau provided, Westport Island on Nov. 4 rejected Maine…
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 “Is that you? Is it? Wait a minute. Let me put you on speaker,” said the voice squeezing out of my left…
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The gink is about to go!

By the time this issue of the newspaper hits the stands, the leaves from our…
Woolwich election results
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Woolwich voters Nov. 4 went with Dale Chadbourne (903 votes) and Thomas Davis (727) over Mechelle Given (599…
Alna election results
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In results Town Clerk Lisa Arsenault provided, Alna on Nov. 4 rejected Maine Question 1, 120-292; and passed…
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Wiscasset voters Nov. 4 passed all three local questions, in results Town Clerk Linda Perry provided…
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New chapter officers were …
BH Opera House: The Phaeton Trio this Friday
The Phaeton Trio. Nov. 7. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Got tickets? Courtesy of Cathy Sherrill

Based in Weimar, Germany, the critically acclaimed Phaeton Piano Trio is currently touring…

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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
Human remains recovered in Damariscotta
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
Edgecomb FD insurance rating improves
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Saturday, 11/08
12:40 AM High 10.38`
6:22 AM Low -0.26`
12:49 PM High 11.83`
7:06 PM Low -1.47`
Sunday, 11/09
1:35 AM High 10.01`
7:16 AM Low 0.14`
1:45 PM High 11.36`
8:03 PM Low -0.96`
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Saturday, 11/08
12:18 AM High 9.78`
6:10 AM Low -0.24`
12:27 PM High 11.14`
6:54 PM Low -1.39`
Sunday, 11/09
1:13 AM High 9.43`
7:04 AM Low 0.13`
1:23 PM High 10.70`
7:51 PM Low -0.91`
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Rockland Tides

Saturday, 11/08
12:18 AM High 10.81`
6:12 AM Low -0.13`
12:25 PM High 12.38`
6:57 PM Low -1.71`
Sunday, 11/09
1:14 AM High 10.50`
7:07 AM Low 0.21`
1:21 PM High 12.00`
7:55 PM Low -1.30`
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Belfast Tides

Saturday, 11/08
12:09 AM High 11.34`
6:06 AM Low -0.15`
12:22 PM High 12.68`
6:48 PM Low -1.48`
Sunday, 11/09
1:05 AM High 10.93`
7:02 AM Low 0.29`
1:18 PM High 12.18`
7:46 PM Low -0.94`
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