Red-winged blackbirds are among the birds species that are declining in Maine. More than fifty percent of the blackbird family worldwide are showing declines. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Half of the World’s Migratory Birds Are in Decline

The “review.” It’s how we decide whether to watch a movie or show, dine at a new restaurant, even hike a trail we’ve never taken before. Scientists have their own kind of review: summary of the current state of a particular field of research, often with…

Waldoboro woman, others search Wiscasset for cat who escaped carrier

Vanessa MacDougall got Milo as a kitten. Now 15-20 pounds and 9 years old, Milo has been the subject of an extensive search in the Gardiner Road (Route 27) area of Wiscasset since Aug. 12. MacDougall had him in a carrier at 9:20 a.m. in the parking lot of…

Wiscasset school committee/finance committee

State funding formula change ‘great news’ for Wiscasset

A year ago last month, Wiscasset School Department's business manager, Cathy Coffey, said with Wiscasset's valuation hiking at a higher rate than the state average, the town stands to get less state school aid, and eventually could become a "minimum receiver."…

Wiscasset school committee

‘Turning a really positive corner’

Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Chris Hennessey told the school committee Aug. 11, the custodial staff has done an extraordinary job, the student handbook will be broken out into two that are age-appropriate, and to him it feels like the new administrative…

Press release

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital advances new regional model for women’s health care

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will move forward with a new regional model for women’s health services that preserves comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care in Damariscotta, expands local gynecologic services and transitions inpatient Labor and Delivery services…

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Horses were a hit!

‘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

Main Street Buzz

Sail, Power, & Steam Museum Celebrates Capt. Jim Sharp’s Birthday with Open House, August 22

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State county commission president visits Lincoln County

It doesn’t happen often, but the Lincoln County commissioners had a special…

No one hurt in Wiscasset garage fire

Sunday, Aug. 16 at about 7:30 p.m., Wiscasset Fire Department responded to a fire at a detached garage at 243…

Scam protection for family and friends

As financial and digital deception continues to increase, Skidompha Library and Coastal Maine…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

CatVideoFest 2026 - (NR; running time 1 hour, 10 minutes) - Oscilloscope Laboratories…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 11 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 354 calls for service for the period…

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir holds auditions

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir's 2023 "Lessons and Carols." Rebecca Wells photo

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing for…

Two on dean’s list

Katerina Nein of Boothbay and Lauren Pesce of Woolwich have been named to the spring 2026 Emmanuel College dean's…

Lincoln County Indivisible protests the John Roberts Supreme Court

On Saturday, Aug. 15, from Wiscasset to Lincolnville Beach, and…

Where It's At

'Come From Away' gets straight to the heart

MSMT's ensemble cast of "Come From Away" now playing at the Pickard Theatre at Bowdoin College. Jared Morneau Photography

Back in 1969 Jackie DeShannon sang these words: "Think of your fellow man, Give him a helping hand,…

Wiscasset selectman suggests town vote on temp ban on data centers

Wiscasset's selectboard Aug. 18 was poised to consider Selectman Heather Jones'…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"The Invitation" begins playing at the Harbor Theater Friday, Aug. 21. Courtesy of the venue

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" - (PG13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) - FINAL SHOWS. With the…

Wiscasset Art Walk Aug. 27

Making paper flowers with artist Joelle Webber

Book artist Joelle Webber displays one of her artist books. During Wiscasset Art Walk drop by her sidewalk paper flower workshop. Free materials provided. Photo courtesy of the artist

Paper artist Joelle Webber started…

Historic New England

Special Tour of 1762 Bowman House Aug. 27

Want to hear fascinating stories, see exquisite 18th century furnishings and objects that will…

Mobius looks to the future: Community is our setting

Robin Lord and Michael Turner volunteer at the FARMS Kitchen at the CLC YMCA. Photo courtesy of DSP support staff

Mobius, Inc. is looking toward the future with the planned sale of its longtime building at…

Commentary

Vote no on Wiscasset’s sewer plant move bond

Testimony for the public hearing on the upcoming referendum, Article 3, of the Sept. 3…

727 Ocean Sunset Bar

A special evening with singer/songwriter Gabriel Donohue

Don’t miss a special evening with Irishman, Gabriel Donohue at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar at…

Ukraine's DakhaBrakha at the Waldo this summer

DakhaBrakha. At the Waldo Aug. 2. Be there. Courtesy of the band

The Waldo is excited to have DakhaBrakha (pronounced “da-ha bra-ha”) a…

Jonathon Emerson wins Late Model 75 at Wiscasset Speedway

Pictured from left, Faith Cleaves, Kyle Hewins and Alec Brown. Jasen Dickey photo

This past Saturday, Aug. 15 excited fans packed the stands and pit area at…

Lincoln County property transfers in July

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

Obituary

Michael B. Barker

Michael Brendan Barker, 58, of Southport died on Aug. 5, 2026 in Portland, Maine of a serious illness that did not…

Wiscasset school committee

Wiscasset talks state’s school cell phone ban; Hennessey confident

Wiscasset School Committee member Christopher Hart lightly chucked…

Celebrate Lincoln County history on the banks of the Kennebec Sept. 13

Lincoln County Historical Association’s Pownalborough Court House. File photo

Preservation Party, Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual…

Cookout for vets and their families at Legion in Wiscasset Saturday, Aug. 15

A cookout for veterans and their families will be held Saturday, Aug.…

Sheepscot Links results

Senior Scramble Aug. 10

1st place (57) Bill Farrin, Sean Chahalane…

Tides

Wednesday, 08/19
4:56 AM	High	8.80`
10:42 AM	Low	1.34`
5:13 PM	High	9.51`
11:27 PM	Low	1.08`

Thursday, 08/20
5:52 AM	High	8.29`
11:34 AM	Low	1.82`
6:07 PM	High	9.21`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 08/19
4:34 AM	High	8.28`
10:30 AM	Low	1.26`
4:51 PM	High	8.96`
11:15 PM	Low	1.02`

Thursday, 08/20
5:30 AM	High	7.80`
11:22 AM	Low	1.71`
5:45 PM	High	8.68`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 08/19
4:34 AM	High	9.29`
10:32 AM	Low	1.29`
4:53 PM	High	9.87`
11:13 PM	Low	1.01`

Thursday, 08/20
5:31 AM	High	8.77`
11:24 AM	Low	1.79`
5:48 PM	High	9.57`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 08/19
4:26 AM	High	9.62`
10:28 AM	Low	1.53`
4:45 PM	High	10.26`
11:08 PM	Low	1.23`

Thursday, 08/20
5:22 AM	High	9.07`
11:21 AM	Low	2.05`
5:39 PM	High	9.91`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Main Street Shop

An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary

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!

The Strand Theatre

Joachim Cooder, Presented by Bagaduce Music

Camden Opera House

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

The Weekend is here!!

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PRIME RIB & POPOVERS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR 4:00 to 8:30PM

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It's Getting HOT HOT HOT!! Sing it with us!!

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An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary

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

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

Joachim Cooder, Presented by Bagaduce Music

Camden Opera House

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

The Weekend is here!!

Brady’s

PRIME RIB & POPOVERS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR 4:00 to 8:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

It's Getting HOT HOT HOT!! Sing it with us!!

Brady’s

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