Wiscasset Wormfest moments

Our thanks to photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio, Wiscasset for these shots from the third annual Wiscasset Wormfest, including festival day June 13 and the new Inch by Inch 5k June 14. In a break from the first two years, this year's Wormfest was full of…

Wiscasset school committee

Gym incident prompts a committee, comment and an outside probe proposal

An independent probe into the May 19 incident in Wiscasset Middle High School’s gym was a no-go June 9. But a "two schools beneath one roof" committee is on. School Committee Vice Chair Jonathan Barnes proposed the outside probe into the incident and Brycson…

The Brain

In the late 80s, we had some concerns about my late mother-in-law. At that time she was living in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with friends and we were not able to have much first hand personal time together. A few things seemed to be popping up that made us…

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…

Wiscasset selectmen

Diving into Wiscasset wastewater’s future

Besides being environmentally acceptable, due to residents' concerns, the site for Wiscasset's next sewer plant also needs to be "socially acceptable," a consultant told selectmen and residents June 16. Town Manager Dennis Simmons said the talk was mainly to get…

Spotlight

Planning underway for next try at Wiscasset school budget

As with last year…
Other small Wiscasset graduating classes

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News from newspapers, as it should be

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Windjammer Days Street Parade: Community spirit shines through

Violet Baldwin crowned 2026 Royal Windjammer

Emily Mirabile places the Royal Windjammer crown on Violet Baldwin's head. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

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Reimagining a Former Bank Building: 100 Main Street, Damariscotta

Newcastle Realty

Boating Course June 16 & 18

Empty Nest and all the Rest; a one-man comedy show by Clay Hausmann

Camden Opera House

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Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Author Talk: Jerry Farnham and Margaret Salt

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Wiscasset's selectmen-appointed Climate Action Team (WCAT) got talking…

Windjammer Days 2026

Maine State Aquarium open for the season

The beginning of Windjammer Week coincides with another Boothbay tradition. Maine State Aquarium has…

Burst pipe temp-closes WCC’s Senior Center

Wiscasset Community Center was working to get the Senior Center ready for use again after a…

Public invited to Bigelow Laboratory for annual open house July 10

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is opening its doors next month…

Town of Edgecomb

Selectmen plan September forum on future town business

Edgecomb selectmen are compiling topics for a community…

Nelson on WPI’s dean’s list

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Brynna Nelson of Edgecomb, a member of the class of…

Sen. Reny scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, earned a perfect score from…

A Bird's Tale

The Newest Bird Name Game

This American oystercatcher pair with chick bred in coastal New York State. The species nested in Maine for the first time in the late 1990s and now are rare to uncommon breeders along much of the Maine coast. Photo by Rhododendrites, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Oystercatcher. It’s an evocative name. Even if you didn’t know that it refers to a bird…

It’s summer!

Did you ever think summer would arrive – especially after a long winter and spring?

Well, it’s here and the Boothbay…

Hearty Roots

Support grows for Midcoast campus dedicated to youth mental wellness and nature immersion

Guests enjoy delicious bites from Applecroft. Courtesy of Shannon Parke

Guests from all over Lincoln County converged…

'Round Town

Underway

“Build it and they will come!” I think a movie baseball metaphor is appropriate for our annual big event here in the…

Joe's Journal

Fun, fun, fun, til …

The President of the United States says the war with Iran is over, and we won. Bully for us.

He also says Iran…

Castle Tucker’s Behind Closed Doors tour July 2

Peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 321 calls for service for the period…

Garden Club of Wiscasset

6 planters added downtown

Brandi Marshall helps install planters downtown. BOB BOND/40 Federal Studio

A recent week was a busy time for Garden Club of Wiscasset member Candice (Canny) Cahn. With the help of…

72nd Strawberry Festival June 27

Don't forget the 72nd St. Philips Church Strawberry Festival June 27! Courtesy photo

On Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset will be…

Letter

Bottle donations helped causes

Dear Editor:

To the many people who graciously donated their cans and bottles to the American…

Boothbay Harbor Treasure Hunt sets sail for the 2026 season

The McCaffrey family from Chelmsford, Massachusetts begins the Treasure Hunt. Elaine Jones photo

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Ashley James seeks ‘change at top’ after WMHS incident

A month after a Wiscasset Middle High School senior allegedly…

Schultz on dean’s list

Samuel Schultz of Woolwich and a graduate of Morse High School, in Bath, Maine, earned dean’s list honors for…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

A free brief folk revival with Allan Winkler

Professor Allan Winkler, folk historian and musician, at the Opera House in its historic bar, on July 1. Courtesy of the venue

The music of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Peter, Paul and Mary, Joni Mitchell and others will be…

Maine Art Gallery

'Song of the Wild' lives up to its name

The Maine Art Gallery was humming with “good vibes,” as many said, from the art and music last…

Letter to the editor

A missed opportunity for real school safety improvement

Dear Editor:

I was surprised to see the Wiscasset School Committee reject an…

Letter to the editor

Re: Universal health care petition

Dear Editor:

I would like to thank everyone who signed the Universal Healthcare petition,…

Tides

Friday, 06/26
3:36 AM	Low	0.74`
9:56 AM	High	8.40`
3:36 PM	Low	1.74`
10:02 PM	High	9.82`

Saturday, 06/27
4:23 AM	Low	0.61`
10:45 AM	High	8.42`
4:20 PM	Low	1.76`
10:46 PM	High	9.88`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 06/26
3:24 AM	Low	0.70`
9:34 AM	High	7.91`
3:24 PM	Low	1.63`
9:40 PM	High	9.25`

Saturday, 06/27
4:11 AM	Low	0.58`
10:23 AM	High	7.93`
4:08 PM	Low	1.66`
10:24 PM	High	9.30`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 06/26
3:16 AM	Low	0.65`
9:30 AM	High	8.95`
3:20 PM	Low	1.57`
9:41 PM	High	10.24`

Saturday, 06/27
4:04 AM	Low	0.57`
10:19 AM	High	8.88`
4:06 PM	Low	1.70`
10:25 PM	High	10.23`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 06/26
3:11 AM	Low	0.77`
9:25 AM	High	9.27`
3:18 PM	Low	1.82`
9:33 PM	High	10.57`

Saturday, 06/27
3:58 AM	Low	0.65`
10:13 AM	High	9.30`
4:04 PM	Low	1.87`
10:17 PM	High	10.64`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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