The trills of chipping sparrows can be heard in neighborhoods across Maine and the U.S., but recognizing their songs from other trillers can be tricky. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

Over the last month as we’ve walked our little black dog around the neighborhood each morning, we’ve rarely been out of earshot of the trilling songs of either dark-eyed juncos or chipping sparrows. Both species are among the vast numbers of birds that produce a…

Trae Stover’s 4 decades teaching in Wiscasset

If you've ever had the pleasure of knowing Trae Stover, you already know she's one of those people who just makes everything better. She is warm, funny, and genuinely one of the most caring people you will ever meet. After forty years with the Wiscasset School…

‘Absolutely shameful’: Indoors, outdoors Wiscasset talks WMHS safety

When they send their children to school each day, parents are entrusting their treasures to an institution with a sacred duty to protect them, Rachel Waite said outside Wiscasset School Department's Central Office May 26. The Class of 2001 Wiscasset High School…

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…

Wiscasset Middle High School

A gym class, a criminal charge and a ‘social media explosion’

Wiscasset Middle High School eighth grader Gavin James had gym May 19. There, according to police and school officials, a high schooler allegedly assaulted the 14-year-old. D’Antae Dawkins, 18, was arrested the next day on a charge of aggravated assault.…

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Selectmen discuss better municipal election reporting methods

Edgecomb selectmen on May 26 discussed options for reporting municipal…

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The Maine Pottery Company's Artist Collective

I still remember the first time I drove by the big red Edgecomb Pottery "compound" and saw a For Sale sign. What? I…

Boothbay/Wiscasset boys' track and field team place 2nd at MVC meet

In the final regular season meet, Boothbay/Wiscasset's boys' team scored…

Boothbay/Wiscasset girls win MVC meet in Rumford

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Trudy DeLong, BSN, receives DAISY Award at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital

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'Don't Dress For Dinner' opening June 13

Cast members of "Don't Dress For Dinner," front, left: Ell Stanton, Laura Morris, and Christine Andersen; back row: George Bates, Malachi Esancy, and Jack Sullivan. Photo: Jack Sullivan

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Remembering

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OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR

Celtic juggernaut Gaelic Storm concert June 11

Gaelic Storm. June 11. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. Got tickets? Photo courtesy of the band

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Hall Funeral Home hosting session on funeral and end-of-life planning

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Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: 8 arrests

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Press release

Summer tree harvest announced for Wiscasset’s Sortwell Memorial Forest

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Two adults earn diplomas in Wiscasset at Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education

Larsson Lugg, left, of Palermo, and David Shaw, of Westport Island earned their high school equivalency diplomas at the Wiscasset office of Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education. Courtesy photo

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U.S. Brig Niagara says goodbye

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Post 54 honors Wiscasset's military veterans on Memorial Day

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Tides

Friday, 05/29
4:48 AM	Low	0.24`
11:10 AM	High	8.89`
4:49 PM	Low	1.36`
11:13 PM	High	10.15`

Saturday, 05/30
5:30 AM	Low	0.17`
11:53 AM	High	8.84`
5:28 PM	Low	1.47`
11:52 PM	High	10.12`

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Tides

Friday, 05/29
4:36 AM	Low	0.22`
10:48 AM	High	8.37`
4:37 PM	Low	1.28`
10:51 PM	High	9.56`

Saturday, 05/30
5:18 AM	Low	0.16`
11:31 AM	High	8.33`
5:16 PM	Low	1.39`
11:30 PM	High	9.53`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 05/29
4:31 AM	Low	0.25`
10:44 AM	High	9.38`
4:35 PM	Low	1.26`
10:53 PM	High	10.49`

Saturday, 05/30
5:13 AM	Low	0.23`
11:29 AM	High	9.24`
5:15 PM	Low	1.47`
11:31 PM	High	10.39`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 05/29
4:25 AM	Low	0.21`
10:39 AM	High	9.81`
4:32 PM	Low	1.38`
10:45 PM	High	10.93`

Saturday, 05/30
5:07 AM	Low	0.17`
11:21 AM	High	9.76`
5:13 PM	Low	1.53`
11:23 PM	High	10.92`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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