Beaver management system on Golden Ridge Road, Alna. Coreysha Lothrop photo

Latest on Alna’s non-lethal management program for beavers

Alna Third Selectman Coreysha Lothrop shared how Alna has funded a way to keep beavers from clogging culverts. "The first grant we received was for $4,000 through the McKeen Center at Bowdoin College, and that was called the Common Good Grant. The second…

Wiscasset voters keep school budget offer intact

After July 23's special town meeting, the proposed $10.7 million Wiscasset school budget is intact as it heads to a final vote at the polls Sept. 1. In split votes throughout, voters rejected proposed amendments that would have lowered different cost centers'…

40 jobs planned within a couple years at homebuilding co-op in Wiscasset

The state has said Wiscasset can seek an Economic Community Development Block Grant on behalf of Zero Energy Homes. "We're excited about the prospect of supporting new jobs," Wiscasset Economic Development Director Aaron Chrostowsky said in a phone interview July…

Potter family receives Edgecomb's 'Spirit of America' award

Spirit of America Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1990 honoring volunteerism. Each year, Maine's towns and cities nominate a person or group who demonstrated outstanding public service to the community. In Edgecomb, the selectboard…

Given that the informal name many birders use for this bird is the "butterbutt," it's no surprise that its formal English name is the yellow-rumped warbler. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Bird Name Color Commentary

Some of you may know of our sometimes obsession with bird names. We’ve written before on topics that fit that bill, including the question about colors in North American bird names, birds that say their names, and birds named after what or how they eat. As…

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Concerts feature bird song and Brahms; a percussion extravaganza with a world…

John Vander show at Gold/Smith Gallery

This Tuscan scene is among the new paintings by John Vander on exhibit at Gold/Smith Gallery of Boothbay Harbor. Courtesy of Karen Swartsberg

John Vander splits his time between the Maine coast and Tuscany, Italy. He's done this for 35 years…

Letter to the editor

Dollars and sense

Dear Editor:

If you live in Wiscasset, it is time you started to pay close attention to the sewer plant…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Emily Blunt stars in "Disclosure Day" opening at the Lincoln Theater Saturday, Aug. 8. Courtesy of the venue

Salt Bay Chamberfest Summer Concert Series: Music Unearthed : SBC's32nd season,…

5 Days Out: Last call to paddle Linekin Bay for youth marine education!

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CTL students win poetry awards in annual nationwide contest

Student poets from the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Mary Oliver: Saved By the Beauty of the World" - (Documentary; 91 minutes) - Mary Oliver…

Wiscasset Art Walk’s July installment

Our thanks to Wiscasset photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for these images from the July…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Paxton and Lichtman will light up the OH stage

Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton and Dennis Lichtman. Aug. 7. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Friday, Aug. 7, the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor will be filled with the mesmerizing music of…

Alna selectmen

Brackett: Solving speeding long-term takes ‘way more than enforcement’

Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett told Alna selectmen and other…

AARP News You Can Use – August 2026

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Lincoln County Recovery Community Center August Hygiene Drive

During the month of August, Lincoln County Recovery Community Center will…

Sheepscot Links results

Senior Scramble Results July 27

1st place (59) Ed Cousins, Bob Bell, Su Hoffman and…

Midcoast Conservancy to host State of the Lake Aug. 20

Midcoast Conservancy is pleased to announce it will be hosting the State of the Lake…

Fun for all ages at Jailhouse Rock Aug. 8

“Sheriff” Hart has been known to make arrests on the spot during Jailhouse Rock. Photo by Bob Bond

Merrymakers of all ages are invited to shake it all out at Jailhouse Rock…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

The essence of August on display at BRAF

Helen Fellows Matthews' “Harry’s New Dock” captures the essence of a summer holiday along the Maine coast. Courtesy of BRAF

The water, the wind, and the wonder of a summer day in Maine set the vibe for the new August Member’s Show…

Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office

Alleged Woolwich road rage incident leads to arrest

From a Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office Facebook post:

The morning of July 23…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR

The Cody Sisters' unique bluegrass harmonies

The Cody Sisters. BBH Opera House. Aug. 15. Got tickets? Photo courtesy of the venue

The Cody Sisters bring their distinctive brand of bluegrass to the Opera House at Boothbay…

Coastal Senior College offers ‘Revision Techniques: How to Cut and Prune Your Writing’

This fall, Coastal Senior College (CSC)…

K-LS&WD annual banquet, awards Aug. 13

A scene from the 2025 Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration. Courtesy photo

The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual…

Wawenock Golf Club to celebrate 100 years Aug. 1

Wawenock Golf Club in Walpole will mark a full century of golf and community on Saturday,…

New laws introduced by Sen. Reny take effect

AUGUSTA —Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, will go into effect…

A Bird's Tale

Maybe They Should Be Called "Zebra-tailed Hawks"

Despite the fact that it's called a "broad-winged hawk," the bird's most striking feature is its black and white striped tail. Photo by Gregory "Slobirdr" Smith, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>

We hate to be the ones to say this, but could you think of a…

Westport Island Shore Run Aug. 16

The 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race takes place this year on Sunday, Aug. 16 on bridge-…

Tides

Monday, 08/03
2:51 AM	High	9.91`
8:52 AM	Low	0.11`
3:19 PM	High	9.89`
9:15 PM	Low	0.53`

Tuesday, 08/04
3:35 AM	High	9.66`
9:33 AM	Low	0.27`
4:01 PM	High	10.07`
10:05 PM	Low	0.45`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 08/03
2:29 AM	High	9.33`
8:40 AM	Low	0.10`
2:57 PM	High	9.31`
9:03 PM	Low	0.50`

Tuesday, 08/04
3:13 AM	High	9.09`
9:21 AM	Low	0.25`
3:39 PM	High	9.49`
9:53 PM	Low	0.42`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 08/03
2:19 AM	High	10.21`
8:40 AM	Low	0.34`
2:48 PM	High	10.02`
9:01 PM	Low	0.75`

Tuesday, 08/04
3:04 AM	High	10.00`
9:22 AM	Low	0.50`
3:31 PM	High	10.22`
9:51 PM	Low	0.64`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 08/03
2:23 AM	High	10.76`
8:33 AM	Low	0.28`
2:49 PM	High	10.80`
8:56 PM	Low	0.71`

Tuesday, 08/04
3:07 AM	High	10.52`
9:14 AM	Low	0.44`
3:32 PM	High	10.95`
9:45 PM	Low	0.62`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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