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‘MATILDA’ WMHS Theater’s first full-length musical post-COVID
After surviving COVID and stage electrical issues, Wiscasset Middle High School Theater announces its first full-length musical production in many years, "MATILDA: The Musical." Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this Tony Award-winning musical tells…
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Wiscasset school committee finishes budget offer
"Great job everyone. Thank you. We did it!" Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson declared, and raised her arms April 1 as the school committee nodded the $11.2 million, 2026-27 budget offer, mostly in 3-2 votes. Plans call for voters to consider…
Woolwich will hold its annual town meeting Wednesday evening, April 29.
Woolwich selectboard finalizes annual town meeting warrant
Woolwich voters will have a $2.83 million budget to consider at their annual town meeting at 6 p.m. April 29 at the grammar school on Nequasset Road. The selectboard’s 2026-27 budget of $2,838,959 is $25,826 higher than last year's.  “We spent weeks…
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Wiscasset selectmen
Sewer plant move makes ballot, again
Is Wiscasset still OK with moving its wastewater treatment plant to public works and public works to the transfer station? Voters will decide again in June. Nodding the annual town meeting warrant March 24, selectmen did what they said they would after last fall's…
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Aaron Smith named Corrections Officer of the Year
This year's Corrections Officer of the Year hails from Dresden, Maine. Cpl. Aaron Smith will officially receive the honor on Thursday, April 9 during the 2026 Maine Sheriff's Association Spring Conference at Sunday River. Smith, 45, is a 17-year corrections…

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Gloria J. Barnes

Gloria J. Barnes

Gloria J. Barnes, 83, of Dresden passed away…

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Olma Sullivan

Olma Sullivan

Olma Sullivan moved on peacefully Wednesday…

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Barbara “Lori” Reed

Barbara Reed

Barbara “Lori” Reed, 62, died March 30, 2026, at…

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Patricia T. Grant

Patricia T. Grant

Patricia Teresa Grant, 93, of Wiscasset, passed…

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Carlo M. Pilgrim

Carlo M. Pilgrim

Carlo Mario Pilgrim, 79, passed away…

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Terry M. Hathaway

Terry M. Hathaway

Sadly, we announce the passing of Terry Melinda (…

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Earth Day open house at Lincoln County’s recycling plant in Wiscasset
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Celebrate Earth Day with a behind-the-scenes look at how recycling and…

Friends of Wiscasset Library to celebrate group’s 60 years

In 1966, a group of residents saw a need to help raise money and awareness…

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Rep. Farrin is focused on affordability

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At a time when Maine voters are…

Feed Our Scholars fundraiser at St. Philip’s

Saturday, May 2, Feed Our Scholars (FOS) will hold a fundraising dinner at 5:30 p.m. in St.…

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Helen Mirren in 'The Audience' at Lincoln Theater
Helen Mirren portrays Queen Elizabeth II in the 2013 National Theater Live production, "The Audience." Back on the Lincoln Theater screen by popular demand April 23 and 24. Courtesy of the venue

An iconic performance returns to the big screen this April, as Helen Mirren reprises her…

Healthy Lincoln County launches campaign to support summer meals
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Healthy Lincoln County (HLC) has launched a community‑wide fundraising…

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Learning life lessons with Mike Hall
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For a guy who once said out loud he would never enter the family business, Mike Hall gives every…

Lincoln County property transfers in March
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Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers…

Wiscasset selectmen
Draft econ goals accepted, focus groups eyed
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Wiscasset selectmen April 1 unanimously accepted the economic development advisory committee's…

Art at the Grill
Showcasing the natural beauty in Maine
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A new show opens April 13 at the Damariscotta River Grill featuring seasoned artists Sandra…

This week at the Lincoln Theater
"The President's Cake" opens April 10 for two screenings at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

With a Critic’s Pick review in the New York Times and a 3.5 star rating on RogerEbert.com, “The…

This week at the Harbor Theater
Georgia O'Keefe - "Ram's Head with White Hollyhock and Little Hills" is among her paintings explored in Arts on Film showing at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Project Hail Mary" held over with Read & Watch event April 11. "Goat" opens April 17 with a Family…

AARP scam alert: Social Security notification? Take an active pause
Shawn Lewin, AARP Maine member

You receive an unexpected communication from the Social Security…

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Annual Wiscasset K-12 Student Art Exhibition
Student Art Show at Maine Art Gallery, Wiscasset

It’s always a delight to see the world we live in through the eyes of young…

Edgecomb selectboard apologizes to fire chief for 'overstepping' its bounds
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Two Edgecomb selectmen apologized March 31 for overstepping their authority in a…

Coastal Rivers to host 9th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Lincoln Theater
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Coastal Rivers…

Author-to-Author evening May 2 with Monica Wood and Lewis Robinson
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Award-winning Maine novelists Monica Wood and Lewis Robinson will share the…

Coastal Senior College launches new singing activity group
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In addition to the opportunity to enroll in a variety of courses…

Crafters and artisans wanted for July Fair in Jefferson
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This April, in observance of Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, Healthy Kids…

A Bird's Tale
Random Signs of Spring, Bird-Wise
White-throated sparrows that spent the winter in our backyard are now tuning up their songs in preparation for their return to breeding grounds. Photo by Jeff Wells

Isn’t it wonderful to have the sun streaming in late in the day while birds are still singing…

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Oh my Duke!
Kevin G. Burnham

It was like a nightmare! I cried out “What the …” when I watched the basketball get blocked by UConn, and then when…

Wiscasset school committee
Barnes broaches idea of sharing another district’s superintendent
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“If we really need to find extreme cuts in the budget, then it should…

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The first good thing about February was it was no longer January. And the first good thing about March was February was…

Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests
Body shield backpack distributed at BRHS, BRES
Coast Guard rescues three fishermen from sinking boat south of Boothbay Harbor
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Tuesday, 04/07
3:13 AM High 9.45`
9:28 AM Low 0.71`
3:57 PM High 8.24`
9:33 PM Low 1.86`
Wednesday, 04/08
3:58 AM High 9.12`
10:15 AM Low 1.08`
4:47 PM High 7.91`
10:22 PM Low 2.15`
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Tuesday, 04/07
2:51 AM High 8.90`
9:16 AM Low 0.67`
3:35 PM High 7.76`
9:21 PM Low 1.75`
Wednesday, 04/08
3:36 AM High 8.59`
10:03 AM Low 1.02`
4:25 PM High 7.45`
10:10 PM Low 2.02`
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Tuesday, 04/07
2:48 AM High 9.75`
9:18 AM Low 0.90`
3:31 PM High 8.62`
9:24 PM Low 2.10`
Wednesday, 04/08
3:30 AM High 9.47`
10:05 AM Low 1.19`
4:18 PM High 8.32`
10:11 PM Low 2.36`
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Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 04/07
2:48 AM High 10.19`
9:10 AM Low 0.89`
3:25 PM High 9.09`
9:20 PM Low 2.09`
Wednesday, 04/08
3:32 AM High 9.82`
9:56 AM Low 1.27`
4:12 PM High 8.73`
10:07 PM Low 2.39`
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