Wiscasset boys advance to 8-man southern conference semifinals

Julien King scored an overtime goal propelling the Wiscasset boys' soccer team to an upset victory over No. 3 Madison/Carrabec in Small Conference 8-man soccer playoffs Tuesday, Oct. 27. Wiscasset scored midway through the first half on a Teagan Marr goal giving…

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'Pirates of Federal Street' becoming ‘Pirates of Wiscasset,' bringing Halloween excitement to Customs House

Ahoy, Wiscasset! The Pirates of Federal Street are embarking on an exciting new chapter as The Pirates of Wiscasset, bringing their spectacular Halloween sets, interactive thrills, unforgettable photo opportunities, and plenty of pirate treasure to the Customs…

‘Horizon wide open’ for Wiscasset’s Wawenock Block

The Ralph Doering family is “open to all kinds of possibilities,” spokesman Mark Robinson said. He was talking about Wawenock Block, the Main Street, Wiscasset building the family has owned for close to half a century. The 1858 building is not listed, nor has the…

Town Administrator’s Kim Dalton addresses the select board at Wednesday’s meeting. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset newspaper

Woolwich selectmen

Discussion focuses on employee performance evaluations

Woolwich selectmen are revising the way they conduct employee performance evaluations and considering implementing a similar review process for first responders. The board met with the town administrator to talk over changes to its policy Wednesday afternoon, Oct…

A needle’s prick and everything after: Wiscasset family, school deal with Oct. 8 incident

It’s been a normal Thursday. You plan to leave the house in about an hour for Wiscasset Middle High School, to pick up your seventh grader. A Wiscasset student since kindergarten, he loves it at WMHS. He’s almost like the school mascot — everyone knows him and…

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Horses were a hit, part II

Village residents visit the horses in the lower paddocks at Burke's Island Farm on Friday, Oct. 23 with employee Ella Watts. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

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Islebrook Village, Wiscasset Speedway part of Wiscasset’s Halloween fun

Saturday, Oct. 31, come out for a ghoulishly good time! Enjoy an afternoon of costumes, treats, and family-friendly fun around Wiscasset. Trunk or Treat at Wiscasset Speedway 2-4 p.m., Wiscasset…

Early deadline for Nov. 12 issue

Due to the U.S. Postal Service’s observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the newspaper is issuing an early deadline in order for the newspaper to be mailed on Tuesday, Nov. 10. All…

Early voting turnout is high. Election fatigue is building

Voters lined up at Portland City Hall for in-person early absentee voting midday on Oct. 28, 2026, waiting more than an hour to cast their ballots. Photo by Emily Bader

Mainers are turning out in high numbers to cast their ballots early as a controversy-ridden campaign season nears the finish line in Maine. Nearly 245,000 Mainers voted early this year, either by…

Interactive theater program explores community ties to the Damariscotta River

Eating Damariscotta River oysters is one way many people connect to the river. This and other connections will be explored during an interactive theater experience on Nov. 7. Heather Leslie photo

On Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m., community members are invited to participate in an interactive performance focused on the Damariscotta River. This event is for anyone with a connection to the river or…

Wiscasset school committee

‘What does success look like?’

Wiscasset School Committee Chair Tracey Whitney said Oct. 27, it's frustrating when people cite below state average test scores to "justify or not justify our school's existence" and reject school…

Edgecomb receives $3K MMA grant for generator

On Oct. 27, Edgecomb selectmen announced the town had received a $3,000 Maine Municipal Association grant to buy a stand-by generator for the town hall. Selectmen debated whether a 14-kilowatt or 20-…

A Bird's Tale

Gray Among the Blue

The Cape Elizabeth gray heron in flight shows off the bold white wrists at the bend of the wing that were probably its best field mark. Photo courtesy of Doug Hitchcox.

An older gentleman we knew in years past who has since passed away had a, let’s just say “unique” way to remember the name of the ibis. He was a former French teacher; we can still hear his…

Finding Our Voices provides $540,000 in aid to Maine domestic abuse survivors

Finding Our Voices, the grassroots nonprofit supporting Maine women survivors of domestic abuse and their children, has distributed $540,000 in direct financial assistance to more than 1,000 low-…

From the editor

DV, VD and MB

Each October, Lisa Kristoff, our arts & entertainment editor and purveyor of everything to do with informing the public about domestic violence (DV) asks me to write an editorial about the…

From the assistant editor

Hell, hope and help: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Nothing I write here could say it better than Arts and Entertainment Editor Lisa Kristoff does in this week's piece for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, "Breaking free, no longer silent." Kristoff…

'Round Town

Sherman Zwicker

One of Boothbay Harbor’s most revered residents is coming back for a visit. The Sherman Zwicker is returning to her adopted home for some updating and repairs at Sample’s Shipyard. The…

Joe's Journal

Collins/Jackson

Ms. Pigette told me she does not know who will win the House or the Senate. “That question is way above my pay grade,” said the smiling statue holding up a mailbox on Route 27 on the way off the…

MaineHealth offers free CNA apprenticeship training

MaineHealth is offering a certified nursing assistant (CNA) apprenticeship training program, providing a paid pathway for individuals interested in beginning a health care career. The upcoming…

Bremen Library wreath sale underway

Get your holiday wreath from the Bremen Library. Courtesy photo

It is that time of year when the Bremen Library gets ready for our popular wreath sale fundraiser. The sale will begin earlier this year. Wreaths will be available for sale beginning Wednesday, Nov.…

A Heartwood and Lincoln Academy production

Opening this weekend: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Three lovely fairies in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Lincoln Academy, Oct. 30-Nov. 7. From left: Lily Howe, Mary Gallagher, and Ellie Thomas. Photo by Jenny Mayher

Opening this weekend - William Shakespeare’s comedy of love, magic, and mischief, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Heartwood Theater is collaborating by sharing resources and managing publicity and…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 472 calls for service for the period of Oct. 13 to Oct. 27. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 11,183 calls for service. Arrests Garry A. Sanborn, Jr…

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Independent experts to review data and process behind Lincoln Hospital Labor and Delivery decision

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital invites community members to a virtual public forum on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 7 p.m., to meet the independent experts reviewing the data and process behind the…

Alna selectmen

Alna talks legal fees, lawyers

Alna selectmen Oct. 22 set a Nov. 5 special town meeting for voters to consider letting the board tap surplus for up to $25,000 to cover legal costs. The $20,000 voters approved at the annual…

Craft fair at WCC Nov. 7

All are welcome to the 4th annual Craft Fair at Wiscasset Community Center, on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Start your Christmas shopping early with unique handcrafted gifts or just grab…

Edgecomb Community Church Thanksgiving pie sale

The Edgecomb Community Church will be holding its annual Thanksgiving pie sale on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at both the church at 15 Cross Point Road in Edgecomb, and at Ames True Value…

100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine selects CHiP as major donation recipient

Wiscasset's Fiction Bookshop owner Toni Chappell collects a raffle prize of an evening dinner event at Contented Sole donated by Veggies to Tables. Melissa Keyser photo

On Oct. 6, more than 200 local women gathered at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to socialize, network and share joy. During the meeting, names for three nominated nonprofits were drawn at random:…

Letter to the editor

Appreciates raffle donations

Dear Editor: I recently attended the Maine Adult Education Association Symposium at Sebasco Harbor Resorts in Phippsburg. I brought with me a Best of Boothbay-Wiscasset raffle basket for the annual…

Garden Club of Wiscasset

Talk on harvesting, preparing fall vegetables Nov. 5

The Garden Club of Wiscasset will have its next meeting on Nov. 5 at First Congregational Church (fellowship hall), 28 High St. There is a brief business meeting at 12:30 p.m. followed by…

BRHS/WMHS cross country

Girls and boys earn trip to state meet

The Boothbay Region High School/Wiscasset Middle High School girls and boys cross-country teams qualified for next week’s State Meet by finishing high at the Southern Maine Class C Regional…

Tides

Saturday, 10/31
3:43 AM	High	9.38`
9:25 AM	Low	0.71`
3:55 PM	High	10.68`
10:15 PM	Low	-0.27`

Sunday, 11/01
3:48 AM	High	9.14`
9:30 AM	Low	1.00`
4:02 PM	High	10.27`
10:21 PM	Low	0.05`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Saturday, 10/31
3:21 AM	High	8.83`
9:13 AM	Low	0.67`
3:33 PM	High	10.06`
10:03 PM	Low	-0.25`

Sunday, 11/01
3:26 AM	High	8.61`
9:18 AM	Low	0.94`
3:40 PM	High	9.68`
10:09 PM	Low	0.05`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 10/31
3:19 AM	High	9.89`
9:15 AM	Low	0.79`
3:28 PM	High	11.29`
10:05 PM	Low	-0.62`

Sunday, 11/01
3:25 AM	High	9.71`
9:20 AM	Low	1.00`
3:35 PM	High	10.93`
10:09 PM	Low	-0.35`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 10/31
3:13 AM	High	10.23`
9:10 AM	Low	0.95`
3:28 PM	High	11.43`
9:57 PM	Low	-0.18`

Sunday, 11/01
3:16 AM	High	9.94`
9:16 AM	Low	1.23`
3:34 PM	High	10.98`
10:03 PM	Low	0.16`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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