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…

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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Time to count alewives in Woolwich

As spring comes to coastal Maine, it brings with it the return of alewives to Nequasset Lake and the start of the annual Nequasset alewife count.  Counting alewives is an exciting way to celebrate spring, take part in one of the world's great migrations, and help…

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.…

Spotlight

Poems that call to mind Wiscasset of yesteryear

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

Ask anyone who lives in Woolwich for…
Salt ’n Spar
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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New Hope Midcoast Requests Clothes & Accessories for Annual Sale

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77th Annual Garden Tour

Camden Garden Club

Run for the Roses

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

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Boothbay/Wiscasset boys' track team finishes 2nd at MVC meet

The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys' track and field team is off and running to start…

Letter to the editor

Endorsing Garrett Mason for governor

Dear Editor:

After years in both public service and private business, I have…

Letter to the editor

Wiscasset school budget

Dear Editor

At an open town meeting on April 29, the Wiscasset School Committee (divided 3 for, 2…

This week at the Harbor Theater

Don't miss the "Devil Wears Prada 2" at Harbor Theater this week. Courtesy of the venue

"Devil Wears Prada 2" - (PG-13; 1 hour 59 minutes) - Twenty years after they first defined…

Boothbay/Wiscasset girls win MVC meet

The Boothbay/Wiscasset girls' track and field team ran faster, threw farther and jumped higher than…

Boothbay and Wiscasset officials decide against pursuing grades 9-16 school

At one time, a state grant for regionalization of two or more schools seemed attractive to Wiscasset and…

Pemaquid Chapter, NSDAR members participate in events

Pemaquid Chapter members at lunch. John Hochstein photo

On April 16, the Pemaquid Chapter, NSDAR daughters donated 20 plus large bags of…

Monument added at AL post in Wiscasset

From left, Post 54 officers Bob Hersom, Larry Rines, Bill Cossette, Bob Milligan, Tom Stoner and John Kennedy. Clifford Hendricks photo

American Legion Post 54 recently installed this U.S. military monument in front of the post's hall on…

J. Edward Knight Insurance acquires The David Chapman Insurance Agency

Katie Chilles and Robert Wheeler (owners) and from The David Chapman Agency, Sarah Worster (current owner) and John Gallagher (former owner). Courtesy photo

J. Edward Knight Insurance (JEK) is pleased to announce the…

Lincoln County property transfers in April

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

Press release

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…

Press release

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…

Tides

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`

Wednesday, 05/06
2:44 AM	High	9.60`
9:01 AM	Low	0.68`
3:31 PM	High	8.32`
9:04 PM	Low	1.96`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

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`

Wednesday, 05/06
2:22 AM	High	9.04`
8:49 AM	Low	0.64`
3:09 PM	High	7.83`
8:52 PM	Low	1.84`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

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`

Wednesday, 05/06
2:15 AM	High	9.78`
8:50 AM	Low	0.80`
3:02 PM	High	8.55`
8:52 PM	Low	2.19`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

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`

Wednesday, 05/06
2:18 AM	High	10.31`
8:41 AM	Low	0.86`
2:57 PM	High	9.20`
8:50 PM	Low	2.19`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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