The bohemian waxwing is the boisterous and more colorful out-of-town cousin of the usually more common cedar waxwing. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

It was winter of 1996. The David Cup and McIlroy Award birding competitions were in full swing in the Ithaca, New York, area where Cornell University and its famous Lab of Ornithology are located. We were in the midst of it all, along with our birders…

The harvest house overlooks the Sheepscot River. File photo

Wiscasset planning board

‘Really excited’: Clark’s Pointers interested in next steps for subdivision

Clark's Point Subdivision residents could be closer to getting more neighbors. Design consultant Karl Olson of Karl Olson & Associates in Wiscasset represented Titan Funding Feb. 9 in a pre-application talk with the planning board. The agenda said it would be…

Celebrating 60 years of service to community

The first meeting of the Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library was held on Jan. 27, 1966. Starting with just 12 members, the Friends are now more than 50 members strong. Following the goals in their mission statement, the Friends have assisted with and/or funded…

BHPD Chief Doug Snyder and Community Digital Navigator Julie Casson talk protecting yourself from scams. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Presentation: How to protect yourself from scams

Vigilance is essential when protecting yourself from scammers, Julie Casson, community digital navigator at Coastal Maine Regional Broadband, and Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder told attendees Feb. 17 at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML). The pair…

MPA tournament quarterfinal match

Carrabec sends Wiscasset home, 61-51

Senior guard Colton Scheve scored 32 points and the fourth-seeded Carrabec Cobras held off a late Wiscasset Wolverine run to advance to the Class D South semifinals with a 61-51 quarterfinal win at Augusta Civic Center Saturday afternoon, Feb. 14. Scheve was the…

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I was a weekend mail carrier

This winter has been more…
Salt ’n Spar
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Reintroducing ‘Then and Now’

Years ago, Wiscasset…
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Staff's Best Photos of 2025

Staff photographer Steve Edwards spent a morning and an afternoon on the water during the 2025 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge and captured this and many other great shots. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Lights Boat Parade and Fireworks

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Newcastle Realty welcomes broker Clayton Pottle

Newcastle Realty is pleased to announce that Clayton Pottle, a highly respected…

Seabirds and the Bomb Cyclone of 2026

Dovekies are a quintessential seabird that typically spend the winter in northern seas. Image courtesy of Richard Crossley.

In illustrator and humorist Rosemary Mosco’s new book, “The bird●ing Dictionary…

Joe's Journal

What gives, asks Ms. P.

I recently called Ms.Pigette to see how she was doing, as she, and the rest of us, are buried in a new batch of…

'Round Town

Sunshine

Awaiting a winter storm is like watching bread rise: You know it will happen, but when exactly depends on…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 2 arrests

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Ocean on Tap celebrates two milestones going into 2026

Trivia winners: The winning team poses with their victory plaque after the Ocean on Tap second anniversary trivia night at Footbridge Brewery on Feb. 19. Courtesy of Bigelow Laboratory

For Ocean on Tap, the monthly ocean science speaker series organized by staff from…

Wiscasset selectmen

Budget talks start

Wiscasset selectmen Feb. 18 began review of a 2026-27 budget draft Town Manager Dennis Simmons said was up 1.7…

Westport Island update: Elections, mud season and more

Hello Islanders. Here's hoping on Valentine's Day you got lots…

Veggies to Table selected as beneficiary of Fight Hunger bag program

Leifa Gordon with Veggies to Table produce headed out to local partners. Courtesy photo

Veggies to Table, a non-profit grow-to-donate vegetable and flower farm in…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"The Testament of Ann Lee" opens at Lincoln Theater Feb. 27. Courtesy of the venue

"Merrily We Roll Along" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 35 minutes) - Spanning three decades, “…

Healthy Lincoln County announces Community Routes pop-up event in Wiscasset Feb. 28

Healthy Lincoln County's Community Routes mobile outreach…

Press release

Lincoln County Indivisible deploys ‘signs of democracy’

New signs by Lincoln County Indivisible on display this past weekend. Courtesy photo

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Letter to the editor

Saying the quiet part out loud

Dear Editor:

Election integrity is a concern of most voters. The majority believe cheating has…

Alna selectmen

Ben Brook Bridge replacement ‘on pace’ for this year

A detour route for when Ben Brook Bridge on Egypt Road is being replaced will need a town…

Finding Our Voices

Irish authors talk about domestic abuse with FOV

Authors of the Novel of the Year and Non-Fiction Book of the Year in 2025's Irish Book…

Addressing rising costs in Maine

Right now, the cost to live, work and raise a family in Maine is too high. That’s especially true here in…

AARP scam alert: Keep an eye out for the latest travel scams

Planning a winter escape? Don’t let criminals ruin your trip with bogus deals, fake…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"The Testament of Ann Lee" opens at the Harbor Theater on Friday, Feb. 27. Courtesy of the venue

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" - (PG13; 3 hours, 18 minutes) - Director James Cameron takes…

Mid-Coast Audubon announces scholarships for nature programs

Mid-Coast Audubon is pleased…

Down East Gallery to include coffee roastery

A small batch coffee roastery is coming to Edgecomb this summer. Feb. 19, the Edgecomb…

3 arrested on drug charge

Three people were arrested and charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs into the…

Within the Whale event time rescheduled

Due to the forecasted snowfall, our highly-anticipated Within…

Senior College discussion: How the CIA informs foreign policy

This winter’s Noontime Series programs feature a trio of CSC members whose…

Hilton named to St. Michael’s dean’s list

Charlotte K. Hilton of Newcastle was named to the dean's list at Saint Michael's College…

Tides

Wednesday, 02/25
4:55 AM	High	9.96`
11:17 AM	Low	0.22`
5:47 PM	High	8.34`
11:29 PM	Low	1.15`

Thursday, 02/26
6:06 AM	High	9.82`
12:31 PM	Low	0.28`
7:02 PM	High	8.32`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 02/25
4:33 AM	High	9.38`
11:05 AM	Low	0.21`
5:25 PM	High	7.85`
11:17 PM	Low	1.08`

Thursday, 02/26
5:44 AM	High	9.25`
12:19 PM	Low	0.27`
6:40 PM	High	7.83`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 02/25
4:33 AM	High	10.75`
11:10 AM	Low	0.12`
5:27 PM	High	9.18`
11:23 PM	Low	1.21`

Thursday, 02/26
5:45 AM	High	10.73`
12:21 PM	Low	0.05`
6:42 PM	High	9.22`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 02/25
4:29 AM	High	10.68`
11:00 AM	Low	0.37`
5:18 PM	High	9.13`
11:16 PM	Low	1.40`

Thursday, 02/26
5:40 AM	High	10.52`
12:13 PM	Low	0.39`
6:32 PM	High	9.12`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Main Street Shop

Blue Café Book Release and Performance featuring Peter Gallway and his book, "Hardtail Strat - Guitars, Heroin, Songs, and Stories"

Camden Opera House

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

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Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal!

MCH Making Community Happen

Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5

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Main Street Shop

Blue Café Book Release and Performance featuring Peter Gallway and his book, "Hardtail Strat - Guitars, Heroin, Songs, and Stories"

Camden Opera House

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's

Brady’s

Brady's to host all day Super Bowl Event and open for the BIG GAME!

Brady’s

Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal!

MCH Making Community Happen

Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5

Brady’s

We're Still Here!! open 6 days a week... and Community Lunch Monday

Brady’s

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Blue Café Book Release and Performance featuring Peter Gallway and his book, "Hardtail Strat - Guitars, Heroin, Songs, and Stories"

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 07:30 pm to9:00 pm

Bereavement Support Group

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 04:00 pm

Community Lunch at Brady's

Monday, November 3, 0025 - 11:30 am to1:00 pm

Mah Jongg

Monday, March 2, 2026 - 03:00 pm to5:30 pm

Blue Café performance by transatlantic folk duo Hildaland

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 07:30 pm to8:30 pm

Open Mic - Opera House

Friday, March 6, 2026 - 05:30 pm

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Monday, March 9, 2026 - 12:00 pm to2:00 pm

Mah Jongg

Monday, March 2, 2026 - 03:00 pm to5:30 pm

Dervish

Friday, March 13, 2026 - 07:30 pm

Dervish at the Opera House

Friday, March 13, 2026 - 07:30 pm

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