WMHS Class of 2026’s ‘Top Scholars’

Wiscasset Middle High School is pleased to announce the three seniors in the Class of 2026 who have earned the distinction of being a “Top Scholar." To be recognized as a “Top Scholar," a senior must hold a cumulative (four-year) grade point average of 3.5 or…

Wiscasset selectmen

Biz nods, hot tub good bye for now and town property efforts

Wiscasset selectmen agreed April 21 to tap Old Ferry Road stumpage funds for pre-planning work ahead of any development of town property at Old Ferry Road and Mason Station. Officials said the needs include updating both a boundary survey and a deed and getting a…

64th Windjammer Days celebrates US Navy & America's 250th

The 64th annual Windjammer Days will commemorate the 250th birthday of America and the U.S. Navy. This year’s festival will take place Sunday, June 21 through Saturday, June 27 ushering in the summer season and celebrating the region’s rich maritime heritage.…

An article to replace funding for Patten Free Library in Bath with a plan to buy library cards for residents who can’t afford one was eventually passed by a show of hands after the town had run out of paper ballots. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich decides against funding Patten Free Library

Woolwich voters trimmed $71,506 from the town’s $2.83 million budget by choosing not to fund Patten Free Library. Three votes were required to settle the matter Wednesday night, April 29, the yays to end funding narrowly outnumbering nays at the annual…

Edgecomb voters head to polls May 16 for municipal budget, elections and BVR

For the second year in a row, Edgecomb residents will hold a referendum town meeting instead of the traditional in-person format. The school budget vote was set for May 2. Selectmen decided to hold a referendum vote in hopes of attracting more voters. State law…

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Poems that call to mind Wiscasset of yesteryear

With March set aside for Women’s…
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The Ozone Mountain mystery

Ask anyone who lives in Woolwich for…
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John Merry’s long service to Wiscasset schools, community

This spring, John "Johnny…
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Galleries

Beyond the classroom: Wiscasset student artists on exhibit

Maine Art Gallery kicks off 2026 season with Wiscasset Student Art Show

Carrabec sends Wiscasset home, 61-51

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Camden Garden Club

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Special Sound Immersion at the Rockport Opera House - Gongs, Cello, and Shakuhachi

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Shenna Bellows, candidate for governor, in Alna May 7

The Jefferson, Alna, Whitefield, and Somerville Municipal Democratic Committees (JAWS)are…

AARP News You Can Use – May 2026

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Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

Preventing tragedy: Heatstroke prevention to protect our children and other unattended passengers

Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash…

AARP scam alert: A big win—or a big red flag?

Reports of sweepstakes scams to the AARP Fraud Watch Network™ Helpline are on the rise. The…

Community of Hope

The Complex Connection Between Income Inequality and Domestic Abuse

Income inequality and domestic abuse are often treated as…

CTL students perform ‘Puffs’

CTL’s 5th through 8th grade students perform a scene from the play, “Puffs,” to a packed house. Courtesy of CTL

Students in grades 5-8 at the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb transformed…

Wiscasset school budget offer passes intact; other vote June 9

Wiscasset's would-be 2026-27 school budget passed with no changes April…

Woolwich's Olivia Drewniak wins National VFW scholarship

Olivia Drewniak, a senior at Morse High School was recognized at Woolwich's annual town meeting and shown here accepting a certificate recognizing her accomplishment from David King Sr. select board chairman. PHIL DIVECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Olivia Drewniak of Woolwich and a senior at Morse High School has…

Rep. Stover earns 2026 Legacy of Leadership Award

Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, recently earned the 2026 Legacy of Leadership Award…

Friends of WPL to hold book sale May 9

Spring has arrived and Midcoast Maine is coming alive! This is our first celebration of a very special…

UPDATED: Technical difficulties on websites resolved

Update: The issue stated below was resolved within an hour thanks to our technical…

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Marshall valedictorian, Ruzyckij salutatorian

Wiscasset Middle High School’s valedictorian for 2026 is Olivia Marshall, who also…

Press release

Community Meet and Greet Planned for Charlotte Nutt and Senator Cameron Reny at Glidden Point May 17

Community members from across the Boothbay…

Chewonki owl program with Healthy Kids held in Thomaston

On Wednesday, April 22, Healthy Kids teamed up with the Thomaston Library and…

A Bird's Tale

Winner of the Migration Marathon

A lesser yellowlegs made a 48-hour nonstop flight from Panama to Louisiana over the weekend. The authors eagerly awaited satellite-tracked updates as Cholao 2 made its way across the ocean. Courtesy of USFWS public domain

A significant athletic achievement happened over the weekend. You may be thinking of the London…

From the editor

National Day of Prayer May 7

I will be stepping onto an airplane on May 7, the National Day of Prayer. If you remember, please pray…

Reminder: Wiscasset’s special town meeting Wednesday on school budget

At 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Wiscasset's school committee will…

From the assistant editor

6 good things

First up for April's six good things in and around Wiscasset for 2026 is the introduction of short-sleeve or, depending…

'Round Town

Tupper and Sweet

They’re back! And good for us … Saturday evening at the Opera House with a joyful return visit from Lara Tupper…

Joe's Journal

The Elephant returns

While driving down Townsend Avenue the other day, my watch buzzed. I shut it off, and it buzzed again. So, I pulled…

Press release

Cassaundra Rose announces for Wiscasset selectman

I’ve been proud to call Wiscasset home for the last six years. After spending the last…

Bangor Savings Bank supports ‘100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine’ with major donation

Brynne Whitney speaks to 100+ Women Who Care members about Bangor Savings Bank's support. Courtesy photo

In October of 2025, seven local women…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 236 calls for service for the period of April…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"KNIFE: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie" screening at Lincoln Theater includes Q&A with director/producer Alex Gibney one night only: May 2. Courtesy of the venue

"Fantasy Life" - (R; 1 hour, 31 minutes) - An anxious law school dropout (Matthew…

Tides

Monday, 05/04
1:29 AM	High	10.03`
7:43 AM	Low	0.17`
2:10 PM	High	8.78`
7:44 PM	Low	1.54`

Tuesday, 05/05
2:06 AM	High	9.83`
8:20 AM	Low	0.42`
2:49 PM	High	8.54`
8:22 PM	Low	1.76`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Monday, 05/04
1:07 AM	High	9.45`
7:31 AM	Low	0.16`
1:48 PM	High	8.27`
7:32 PM	Low	1.46`

Tuesday, 05/05
1:44 AM	High	9.25`
8:08 AM	Low	0.39`
2:27 PM	High	8.04`
8:10 PM	Low	1.66`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 05/04
1:06 AM	High	10.19`
7:31 AM	Low	0.37`
1:47 PM	High	9.02`
7:32 PM	Low	1.77`

Tuesday, 05/05
1:39 AM	High	9.98`
8:09 AM	Low	0.58`
2:23 PM	High	8.77`
8:10 PM	Low	1.99`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 05/04
1:02 AM	High	10.81`
7:24 AM	Low	0.28`
1:38 PM	High	9.68`
7:30 PM	Low	1.72`

Tuesday, 05/05
1:39 AM	High	10.57`
8:02 AM	Low	0.57`
2:16 PM	High	9.43`
8:08 PM	Low	1.98`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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