Sinclair, Gaffney win Edgecomb municipal contests

An incumbent and write-in emerged victorious May 16 during the Edgecomb Town Meeting referendum vote. Heather Sinclair retained her school committee seat by defeating challenger Maureen Heffernan, 189-122. Write-in candidate Cara Gaffney defeated Stuart Smith, 162…

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Maine police chiefs honor 3 Wiscasset officers

Wiscasset Selectmen's Chair Sarah Whitfield, Selectman William "Bill" Maloney and Town Manager Dennis Simmons recently attended the Maine Chiefs of Police Association annual awards banquet, where three members of Wiscasset Police Department were recognized for…

Ballot clerks count ballots at the annual town meeting on a motion concerning library funding. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich to reconsider Patten Free Library funding in special town meeting

Woolwich selectmen will hold a special town meeting next month for voters to reconsider funding for Patten Free Library in Bath. “From a legal standpoint we did nothing wrong,” said Chairman David King Sr., adding, on the advice of Maine Municipal Association…

Wiscasset Green at 21 Washington Street and a part of the ElderCare Network of Lincoln County is being transformed into a brain health center. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Wiscasset Green to reopen as Brain Health Center

Something new is taking root this spring – “Therapeutic Gardening,” at the new Brain Health Center at what was the senior living home Wiscasset Green. Therapeutic Gardening is a hands-on activity to help stem cognitive decline in older adults. This effort has…

Wiscasset selectmen

Wormfest seeks to hook June 13 date, other plans

Wormfest year three is planned in detail, from the music, parking and more, down to the festival's trash. New and returning features will make up Wormfest 2026, according to plans shared ahead of selectmen's Tuesday, May 5 board meeting. Wormfest organizers were…

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Wiscasset’s June 9 questions explained

The proposed FY27 municipal…
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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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The May chapter meeting…

Center for Teaching and Learning celebrates 35 years

CTL's founder Nancie Atwell speaks to a crowd of alumni and current families in the school's auditorium. Courtesy photo

The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb hosted a party on Saturday, May…

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How the media lost its objectivity

Dear Editor:

Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr’s book, “One Damn Thing After Another…

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The real crisis is coming

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Every January, headlines proclaim “Earth’s hottest year on record!”…

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Give Platner a listen

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Graham Platner has been direct, clear, and, in my estimation, a man…

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On April 29, I attended an open town meeting to review a presentation on…

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Hammond Lumber Company announces $100,000 donation to support victims, families impacted by Searsmont explosion

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Maine Art Gallery

'Setting the Table': First class June 9

“Setting the Table” is the first of nine classes planned for the summer at Maine Art Gallery (MAG).…

Bigelow breaks a sweat

Runner-up Christoph Aeppli and winner Kevin Posman pose with their trophies May 15 during Bigelow's tenth annual Fun Run & Walk for Colorectal Cancer Awareness. Courtesy of Leah Campbell

Participants took to the streets of Boothbay Harbor May 15 to raise…

Letter to the editor

Reinstate local foot care

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We are writing to strongly voice our family’s concern to…

11 Boothbay/Wiscasset track athletes compete at 2026 Marathon Elite Invitational

Five boys and six girls represented Boothbay/Wiscasset…

Veggies to Table to speak at Maine Art Gallery panel on sustainable farming in Maine

Erica Berman and Alain Ollier, Veggies to Table co-founders. Michael Wilson photo

The Maine Art Gallery will host "Farming in Maine," a public…

AARP scam alert: Shady contractors can hammer away at your wallet

Home repairs are inevitable—whether from everyday wear and tear or…

Boothbay/Wiscasset boys’ track team scores 7 meet event wins

The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys' track and field team won seven events at a May 12…

Early deadline

The Boothbay Register office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Please note: the…

Boothbay/Wiscasset girls win 4 MVC meet events

The Boothbay/Wiscasset girls' track and field team won four events May 12 in a…

First 100-lap Enduro race of the season at Wiscasset Speedway

Enduro, from left: Irving Doughty, Ronald Gibson and Jeremy Koenig. Jasen Dickey Photography

Following a Group 2 cancellation due to inclement weather last weekend, the…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light" - (encore; 1 hour, 58 minutes) - Free! - Back…

Twin Villages Arbor Day celebration to offer free trees and family activities

Coastal Rivers Land Steward Brad Weigel demonstrates how to plant a sapling during the 2025 Arbor Day celebration. Courtesy of Kris Christine

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This week at the Harbor Theater

"The Sheep Detectives" opens at Harbor Theater Friday, May 22. Courtesy of the venue

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" - (PG; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - After foiling Bowser’s…

Maine Republican Assembly meeting updates

The Maine Republican Assembly will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m.…

Michael Maxim exits as Edgecomb selectman

May 12 marked the final Edgecomb selectboard meeting with Michael Maxim on the board. Maxim's…

Film screening, meet and greet with DA candidate Barbara Cray

A scene from "Votes for Women, the History of Women’s Suffrage Through Song," being shown at Harbor Theater during Barbara Cray meet and greet. Courtesy of the candidate or District 6 District Attorney

On Tuesday, May 19, Barbara Cray, candidate for district attorney for…

Woolwich voters have 2 choices on Patten Free Library

Chairman David King, Sr. looks over the wording of the warrant article with selectman Allison Hepler. Seated at the left is Selectman Tommy Davis. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich voters will choose between raising $80,108 requested…

Tides

Tuesday, 05/19
1:22 AM	High	11.93`
7:40 AM	Low	-1.57`
2:09 PM	High	10.07`
7:49 PM	Low	0.07`

Wednesday, 05/20
2:17 AM	High	11.65`
8:35 AM	Low	-1.26`
3:07 PM	High	9.86`
8:47 PM	Low	0.37`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 05/19
1:00 AM	High	11.23`
7:28 AM	Low	-1.47`
1:47 PM	High	9.48`
7:37 PM	Low	0.07`

Wednesday, 05/20
1:55 AM	High	10.97`
8:23 AM	Low	-1.19`
2:45 PM	High	9.28`
8:35 PM	Low	0.35`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 05/19
12:57 AM	High	12.36`
7:30 AM	Low	-1.72`
1:46 PM	High	10.53`
7:39 PM	Low	0.13`

Wednesday, 05/20
1:53 AM	High	12.17`
8:26 AM	Low	-1.51`
2:44 PM	High	10.36`
8:37 PM	Low	0.35`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 05/19
12:55 AM	High	12.71`
7:21 AM	Low	-1.55`
1:39 PM	High	11.02`
7:35 PM	Low	0.27`

Wednesday, 05/20
1:50 AM	High	12.40`
8:18 AM	Low	-1.21`
2:36 PM	High	10.79`
8:34 PM	Low	0.55`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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