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‘A true middle school’: Wiscasset works to give 6-8 separate ID from 9-12

Separate faculty meetings Aug. 26 for the middle and high schools were part of the start of giving Wiscasset Middle High School's sixth, seventh and eighth grades an identity separate from the high school, WMHS Principal Christopher Hennessey told the school…

New coach for Wolverine boys looks to make 8-man soccer a success

For the Wiscasset boys' 8-man soccer team, it's a new season with a new coach. Shanon Cotta is the new coach, with over 20 years experience in the game. Aug. 17 was the first day of practice. Cotta said the pre-season workouts would be a combination of…

Barnes leaves Wiscasset school committee

Staying on Wiscasset's school committee would be "untenable," Jonathan Barnes said in resigning Aug. 26. "(This) decision ... has come only after considerable reflection and after recognizing the personal and professional consequences of continuing in an…

Wiscasset selectmen

Mobile home park rent hikes come to fore in Wiscasset

Wiscasset resident after Wiscasset resident Aug. 25 described rent hikes in the hundreds of percent at mobile home parks. Some said they had no other option for a home and would have to leave and have none if their rent goes higher. One woman called for common…

Unredacted NDA names Wiscasset’s data center inquirer

It isn't going to happen, but a data center eyed by a man with a Boothbay tie stood to bring to Wiscasset millions of dollars in taxes and about 1,700-2,300 temporary construction jobs and 100-200 permanent jobs, and would have required upgrades to roads,…

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Talking history behind the old Lincoln County Jail

Let’s take a walk behind…
Salt ’n Spar
Greenhouse sprouts through generosity, community collaboration

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Views vary on Sept. 1 sewer, school budget votes

“We are not locked…
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‘Mr. Drew’ brings his zoo to Boothbay Harbor

Don't worry, he doesn't bite! The excitement was palpable Aug. 7 as attendees got a tour of Mr. Drew's exotic animals from his organization in Poland, Maine. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

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Veggies to Table auction gala raises $319,106 to help fight hunger in Midcoast Maine

Veggies to Table raised an extraordinary $319,106 at…

Hawke Motors welcomes U.S. Sen. Susan Collins during campaign stop

At a campaign stop in Boothbay Harbor, U.S. Sen. Susan…

Midcoast Literacy training

Read Together Tutor Training

Location: Midcoast Literacy, 9 Park Street, Suite 1, Bath…

Lincoln Hospital celebrates opening of new Infusion Center and Oncology & Blood Disorder Practice

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta celebrated…

A Bird's Tale

Boreal Shorebird Bonanza and a Barbados Connection

Lesser yellowlegs are currently migrating through Maine from their Boreal Forest nesting grounds. The authors saw this one during low tide near the Yarmouth Town Landing. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

We stumbled upon a surprising concentration of…

From the editor

Maine Lobster Week

First off, sorry all vegetarians and vegans – this is a plug for Maine’s popular crustacean, lobster. I was…

From the assistant editor

‘By the time you read this’

I tend to think of "By the time you read this" as one of those superfluous, disposable phrases, like "in order to"…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Back to school safety: Safe routes to school

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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens invites you to ‘Gather, Glow, and Celebrate’

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, festive season fans can start to…

Joe's Journal

The time has come …

Summer is winding down, kids are heading back to school, and the political silly season is getting underway.…

'Round Town

Arthur

A quick riddle. How do you identify a vehicle from West Southport? Look in traffic for something that looks like it…

Waldo Theatre

'Viva Las Elvis' Sept. 20

Dan Fontaine and the Memphis Sun Mafia bring a full Elvis Presley show to the Waldo Sept. 20. Courtesy of the venue

The Waldo thinks you won’t be able to help falling in love with Dan Fontaine and the Memphis Sun Mafia’s tribute…

UPDATE: Wiscasset’s results official: Sewer move bond yes, school budget no, again

Update: Wiscasset Town Clerk Rebecca Brewer on Wednesday…

Bremen Library

'World of Wild Species on the Wing': A photographic journey

Join us at the Bremen Library on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. as we welcome wildlife…

Early deadline for Labor Day

The deadline for editorial and advertising submissions for the Sept. 10 edition is Friday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m.…

AARP News You Can Use – September 2026

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Tyler Dinsmore scores first career win at Wiscasset Speedway

We're nearing the end of August and for race fans in Maine, it means that we…

SOS event at Coastal Prime

Saturday, Sept. 12

A Sick of Swiping (SOS) event will be held at Coastal Prime, Boothbay Harbor from 2…

Coastal Senior College

‘Seeing Ourselves,’ a course in human behavior

“Seeing Ourselves: New Research on Why We Do What We Do” will be offered by Coastal Senior…

Friends of Wiscasset Public Library

Bands for Books Labor Day, Sept. 7

Bands for Books is the major annual fundraising activity for The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library.…

Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: Four accidents

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 306 calls for service for the…

Wiscasset selectmen

Possible town votes eyed on ORC’s future, WFD cost recovery

Is it time to tweak Wiscasset's ordinance review committee or end…

Veggies to Table Farm hosts hands-on bouquet workshop

Designer Diane Farmer harvesting Veggies to Table flowers. Courtesy photo

Monday, Sept. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m., Veggies to Table welcomes community members…

Senior College begins series of fall walks

In addition to the opportunity to enroll in a variety of classes each term,…

Tides

Thursday, 09/03
4:06 AM	High	9.30`
9:55 AM	Low	0.62`
4:23 PM	High	10.41`
10:39 PM	Low	0.16`

Friday, 09/04
5:04 AM	High	8.93`
10:51 AM	Low	0.92`
5:22 PM	High	10.28`
11:42 PM	Low	0.34`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 09/03
3:44 AM	High	8.76`
9:43 AM	Low	0.59`
4:01 PM	High	9.81`
10:27 PM	Low	0.15`

Friday, 09/04
4:42 AM	High	8.41`
10:39 AM	Low	0.87`
5:00 PM	High	9.68`
11:30 PM	Low	0.32`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 09/03
3:37 AM	High	9.72`
9:44 AM	Low	0.83`
3:55 PM	High	10.73`
10:29 PM	Low	0.11`

Friday, 09/04
4:37 AM	High	9.37`
10:41 AM	Low	1.11`
4:55 PM	High	10.66`
11:33 PM	Low	0.18`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 09/03
3:36 AM	High	10.14`
9:36 AM	Low	0.86`
3:56 PM	High	11.21`
10:20 PM	Low	0.28`

Friday, 09/04
4:34 AM	High	9.73`
10:33 AM	Low	1.21`
4:55 PM	High	11.00`
11:24 PM	Low	0.46`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Folk Legend Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary on Sept. 4th

Camden Opera House

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Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

The Saltwater Hillbilly Sunday Show!! Costume Conga Line!!

Brady’s

10 More Days of August!!! *#@#!!

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Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

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Folk Legend Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary on Sept. 4th

Camden Opera House

LUCK OF THE IRISH! INTERNATIONAL IRISH SINGER GABRIEL DONOHUE - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ONE NIGHT ONLY! AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH 5:30 to 8:30PM

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Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

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Folk Legend Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary on Sept. 4th

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