After spending the winter hanging around palm trees (hence the name), palm warblers begin arriving in Maine in April. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

It’s still early enough in spring that migratory bird species are arriving relatively slowly. The first wood ducks one day, then maybe there’s a week or so before the next arrival—perhaps tree swallows swooping around over the stream or wetland. Then it’s…

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‘MATILDA’ WMHS Theater’s first full-length musical post-COVID

After surviving COVID and stage electrical issues, Wiscasset Middle High School Theater announces its first full-length musical production in many years, "MATILDA: The Musical." Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this Tony Award-winning musical tells…

Wiscasset school committee finishes budget offer

"Great job everyone. Thank you. We did it!" Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson declared, and raised her arms April 1 as the school committee nodded the $11.2 million, 2026-27 budget offer, mostly in 3-2 votes. Plans call for voters to consider…

Woolwich will hold its annual town meeting Wednesday evening, April 29.

Woolwich selectboard finalizes annual town meeting warrant

Woolwich voters will have a $2.83 million budget to consider at their annual town meeting at 6 p.m. April 29 at the grammar school on Nequasset Road. The selectboard’s 2026-27 budget of $2,838,959 is $25,826 higher than last year's. “We spent weeks…

Entrance to Wiscasset’s wastewater treatment plant. File photo

Wiscasset selectmen

Sewer plant move makes ballot, again

Is Wiscasset still OK with moving its wastewater treatment plant to public works and public works to the transfer station? Voters will decide again in June. Nodding the annual town meeting warrant March 24, selectmen did what they said they would after last fall's…

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The Ozone Mountain mystery

Ask anyone who lives in Woolwich for…
Salt ’n Spar
John Merry’s long service to Wiscasset schools, community

This spring, John "Johnny…
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Bob Krist's new Route 1 road trip film to air on PBS

What do Oguquit Playhouse,…
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Beyond the classroom: Wiscasset student artists on exhibit

Maine Art Gallery kicks off 2026 season with Wiscasset Student Art Show

Carrabec sends Wiscasset home, 61-51

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GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER/SAFE BOATING!

Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Courses

April 2026 Real Estate Market Update

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Sail, Power, & Steam Museum Welcomes Paddy Mills in Concert Opening Weekend May 2nd

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Woolwich plans climate resilience survey

Woolwich selectmen, from left, Dale Chadbourne, Tommy Davis and Jason Shaw. (file photo)

Woolwich residents can choose to add their voice to a forthcoming “Climate &…

MaineHealth offers free CNA training

MaineHealth is now recruiting for its next…

Political letters deadline May 22 for Wiscasset, Westport Island

Endorsement letters for political candidates in Wiscasset and Westport Island, as…

Registration open for the 2026 Pemaquid Beach Triathlon

Participants begin their run with attitude during the 2025 Pemaquid Beach Triathlon. Photo by Kris Christine

Registration is officially open for the…

Edgecomb selectmen nod buying used fire truck

Edgecomb is purchasing a used fire truck, and looking to sell two older models. On April 14, selectmen voted, 2-0…

‘Pearls on the Water’ by Margaret Salt McLellan recently published

The cover of Margaret Salt McLellan's 311-page novel. Courtesy photo

A Tale of Love, Loss, and the Forgotten History of Malaga Island.…

Wiscasset-Dresden town line

Part of Route 27 closed May 8-10

Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be closing Route 27 at the Wiscasset-Dresden line…

Political letters deadline May 4 for Edgecomb

Endorsement letters for political candidates in Edgecomb, as well as letters regarding the…

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Two Midcoast Maine attractions win Best in the Country

Maine Maritime Museum recently took the top spot for Best Maritime Museum in the USA…

Author Talk at SML

Thursday, July 30

...With John Dingle, “Wings of Madness.” 6:30 p.m. Southport Memorial Library, 1032…

From the editor

Three things

Politics. I am not a fan. I attended Boys State, the American Legion program for high school juniors where I learned about…

WACC annual meeting May 5

Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 15th annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May…

Wiscasset’s climate team starts public talk series

A new public talk series about Earth and environment in the Sheepscot Valley is being…

Joe's Journal

Finally, some good news

Is spring here, finally?

Last week, the random patches of white cold stuff vanished from the hillside…

'Round Town

One of the nicest things about working with the Boothbay Register is Kevin Burnham’s willingness (reluctantly…

Strawberry Festival welcomes crafters

St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset, invites craftspeople to join with the likes of hand-…

CTL hosts weeklong professional development sessions

Stacey Adams, far left, and Angela Lathem-Ballard, far right, welcome visiting teachers into their writing and reading classrooms at CTL. Courtesy photo

The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb hosted two groups…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 209 calls for service for the period of…

Wiscasset Speedway to host 2026 season opener April 18

It’s been a long and tough winter for many but it’s time to say good-bye to…

Begin charting your course for Windjammer Days

Schooner "Heritage" has attended Windjammer Days in the Boothbay Region for decades. Sean Sheppard photo

The Boothbay Region's festival founded in 1962 remains the most anticipated event…

North Point cleanup project goes before planning board

Wiscasset’s planning board Monday night found the town’s application complete, for the…

Wiscasset Middle High School

Principal’s Award winner Olivia Marshall honored

Wiscasset Middle High School's newly announced Principal's Award winner, senior Olivia…

Wiscasset school committee

Bailey: ‘Good luck’ getting anyone else to be Wiscasset’s super

"After treating your superintendent ... the way that she's been treated, good…

Races shape up in Wiscasset elections

Clifford Hendricks, Heather Jones, Cassaundra Rose and incumbent Wiscasset selectmen William Maloney and…

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Rockland Tides

Friday, 04/17
5:15 AM	Low	-0.72`
11:26 AM	High	10.80`
5:30 PM	Low	-0.18`
11:39 PM	High	11.64`

Saturday, 04/18
6:02 AM	Low	-1.18`
12:13 PM	High	10.87`
6:15 PM	Low	-0.20`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 04/17
5:08 AM	Low	-1.01`
11:23 AM	High	11.35`
5:23 PM	Low	-0.39`
11:37 PM	High	12.26`

Saturday, 04/18
5:55 AM	Low	-1.44`
12:10 PM	High	11.43`
6:09 PM	Low	-0.38`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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