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…

‘Like giving up a part of myself’: Jodie’s Cafe & Bakery in Wiscasset closes

When Jodie's Cafe & Bakery on Water Street, Wiscasset closed in May, owner Jodie Roquemore thought that was temporary. It was not, she would find. "I honestly thought we would find a way to reopen. I held onto that hope for as long as I could. But as the…

Wiscasset’s July 4

Our thanks to Wiscasset's Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio for braving the July 4 heat and sharing these scenes from the parade, flag-raising and strawberry shortcake.

Ted Hoch addresses the audience. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich voters approve $80K for Patten Free Library

About 450 voters – a record turnout for a Woolwich special town meeting – packed the elementary school gymnasium Wednesday evening, June 24 and approved Patten Free Library’s 2026-27 funding request of $80,108. The article passed with 284 in favor of it and…

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A big yawn

Dear Editor:

The average price of a house in Lincoln County is currently between $500,000 and $600,000. Let’s say $550,…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"Pressure" opens at the Lincoln Theater on Friday, July 24. Courtesy of the venue

"The Godfather" - (R; 1972; 2 hours, 55 minutes) - The final screening in our second…

Maine's lesser-known revolutionaries

Lincoln County Historical Association Education Director Louise Miller shines new light July 15 on Maine's places and people who helped the patriot cause. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

As America celebrates its 250th birthday and looks back on the legacy of our founding fathers, a…

LamboLaw Jazz Duet at Wiscasset Art Walk

LamboLaw Jazz Duet, Neil Lamb, left, and Dave Lawlor, will be the featured sidewalk concert during the Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, July 30, 4-7 p.m. Bob Bond photo

LamboLaw Jazz Duet makes really good music! Visitors to Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, July 30…

Wiscasset School Department gets new special ed director

In an emergency meeting July 16, Wiscasset’s school committee made Amanda…

Fort Edgecomb open house

Fort Edgecomb, a historic gem in Edgecomb’s front yard, is perched high on a peaceful, scenic bluff at…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

Driven by Compassion

Kip Azzoni with her Ducati 848. Courtesy of Kip Azzoni

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St. Giles Episcopal holding annual fair July 25 in beautiful Jefferson

Children at a recent St. Giles Fair. Courtesy photo

St. Giles Jefferson mounts its annual Country Fair and fundraiser…

AARP scam alert: Jury duty scams

Scammers often use fear and intimidation to convince people of their scheme. In jury duty scams,…

Oysters to be offered at Bands for Books

Skyler Wentworth opening oysters. Courtesy of Lynn Maloney

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Harpist Rhiannon Skye to perform at A Midsummer Night's Dream

The date is drawing near, and there are still a few tickets left for the…

Woolwich selectmen

Detour begins for Route 127 culvert replacement

MDOT's plan showing the Rt. 127 culvert replacement.

Electronic message boards are alerting motorists that Route 127 in…

The Waldo Theatre

Ukranian quartet DakhaBrakha Aug. 2

DakhaBrakha, of Kyiv, Ukraine at the Waldo Aug. 2. Used with artist permission; no credit given.

The Waldo is excited to have DakhaBrakha ( DAH-kah-BRAH-kah) - a world-music quartet from Kyiv…

Sheriff's Department might resume temporarily assisting Boothbay Harbor police staffing

Lincoln County Sheriff's Department is considering a…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital

Relaunching Diabetes Support Group

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is relaunching its Diabetes Support Group, offering free meetings for…

Camden Opera House

Noel Paul Stookey and A.S. Aubrey: An evening of music, poetry and hope

Courtesy of J. Scott Lapp, Rubicon Theater

Legendary folk musician Noel Paul Stookey, best known as one-third of…

NHTSA reminds drivers: Obeying speed limits is the law, lives depend on it

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Enforcement Specialist, Deputy Jeff Rogers, alongside regional partner agencies, at a recent traffic safety summit in New Hampshire. Courtesy of LCSO

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR

Bluegrass from The Henhouse Prowlers

The Henhouse Prowlers. Opera House. July 29. Got tickets? Photo: Stephanie Heath

It is not often that a musical band’s bio includes working with the US State Department. But for the…

From the assistant editor

Is that all there is?

About this time next month, when Wiscasset's non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with whoever eyed town land for a…

Boothbay Region Historical Society and Friends of the Southport Historical Society

Groups partner to present ‘An Evening of Stories; with News Center Maine’s Don Carrigan’ July 28

Don Carrigan, reporter for News Center Maine for several years, will speak about his television career and other topics on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. Courtesy photo

On Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Southport…

Make ‘good trouble’ rally and standout July 18

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Community Coalition unveils bold vision to transform Miles Family Birth Center into a national model for rural maternity care

The Miles Delivers Action Coalition has released a…

Joe's Journal

A real mess

As the Graham Platner cluster-flop reverberates through the Pine Tree State, Will Rogers’ famed prophecy came true, again. He…

Dress ‘To the Nines’ at Veggies to Table’s third annual Auction and Gala

Veggies to Table's summer gala returns to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean…

Tides

Monday, 07/20
4:34 AM	High	9.80`
10:33 AM	Low	0.29`
5:06 PM	High	9.98`
11:08 PM	Low	0.72`

Tuesday, 07/21
5:31 AM	High	9.15`
11:24 AM	Low	0.88`
5:57 PM	High	9.76`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 07/20
4:12 AM	High	9.23`
10:21 AM	Low	0.28`
4:44 PM	High	9.40`
10:56 PM	Low	0.68`

Tuesday, 07/21
5:09 AM	High	8.62`
11:12 AM	Low	0.83`
5:35 PM	High	9.19`
11:55 PM	Low	0.92`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 07/20
4:12 AM	High	10.40`
10:22 AM	Low	0.11`
4:45 PM	High	10.41`
10:55 PM	Low	0.62`

Tuesday, 07/21
5:09 AM	High	9.73`
11:14 AM	Low	0.71`
5:38 PM	High	10.18`
11:53 PM	Low	0.86`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 07/20
4:06 AM	High	10.65`
10:17 AM	Low	0.42`
4:36 PM	High	10.78`
10:50 PM	Low	0.82`

Tuesday, 07/21
5:02 AM	High	9.98`
11:09 AM	Low	1.04`
5:29 PM	High	10.51`
11:48 PM	Low	1.07`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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