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…

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…

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…

Entrance to Wiscasset’s wastewater treatment plant. File photo

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…

Press release

‘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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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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Bob Krist's new Route 1 road trip film to air on PBS

What do Oguquit Playhouse,…
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Carrabec sends Wiscasset home, 61-51

Staff's Best Photos of 2025

Staff photographer Steve Edwards spent a morning and an afternoon on the water during the 2025 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge and captured this and many other great shots. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

Main Street Buzz

Folk, Fiddle, and Feet: An afternoon with Lissa Schneckenburger, Nic Gareiss, and Garrett Cameron

Rockport Opera House

Knox County Meals on Wheels receives Bowdoin College grant

MCH Making Community Happen

Meet Patti Brown, Associate Broker at Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty

Upcoming @ BHML—April

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'Flights of Fancy' art installation

A call to artists and creatives

Area creatives are invited to collaborate in a temporary art installation “Flights of Fancy”…

Chief deputy un-retires

Lincoln County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Rand Maker's retirement was short. Last month, he submitted his retirement…

Wiscasset selectmen

Loan for schools’ security makes June 9 ballot

Wiscasset selectmen voted 5-0 April 7 to place on the June 9 ballot, and recommend voters pass, a proposed zero-…

Hearty Roots welcomes Reven Oliver as associate director

Hearty Roots is overjoyed to announce…

A Bird's Tale

A Duck By Any Name

This handsome duck with a rufous and green head does not carry the name "duck" and instead is known as the green-winged teal. Photo by Rhododendrites courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Have you ever wondered why it is that some ducks have the word “duck” in their English name while others don’t…

From the editor

The ‘Madness’ is over

After spending three weekends, and more, watching college basketball and the NCAA tournaments (women’s tournament included…

Wiscasset School Chorus performs at St. Andrews Village

As part of an intergenerational series St…

'Round Town

Friends

What a pleasant surprise to see our shadows during a late afternoon walk with our newest best friend Leica the wonder dog…

Joe's Journal

Easter thoughts for 2026

For thousands of years, Easter has been a symbol of hope, a day of joy, a time to gather together to celebrate the…

Coastal Rivers announces historic conservation of 500-Acre Hart Woods

At 500 acres, Hart Woods represents one of the largest connected blocks of forest on this part of the Maine Coast. Photo by Bo Calais

…

Sheepscot Chorus

Bernstein's 'Chichester Psalms' April 11 and 12

Sheepscot Chorus invites you to their annual spring concert, “Many Voices, One Dream…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 summonses

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 221 calls for service for the period of…

Wiscasset Middle High School

Olivia Marshall wins Principal’s Award

Olivia Marshall of Wiscasset, a senior at Wiscasset Middle High School, has been selected to…

Earth Day open house at Lincoln County’s recycling plant in Wiscasset

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…

Letter to the editor

Rep. Farrin is focused on affordability

Dear Editor:

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.…

National Theater Live

Helen Mirren in 'The Audience' at Lincoln Theater

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

Healthy Lincoln County launches campaign to support summer meals

Summer Meals volunteers in front of Lulu. Courtesy photo

Healthy Lincoln County (HLC) has launched a community‑wide fundraising…

Characters of the County

Learning life lessons with Mike Hall

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

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

Wiscasset selectmen

Draft econ goals accepted, focus groups eyed

Wiscasset selectmen April 1 unanimously accepted the economic development advisory committee's…

Art at the Grill

Showcasing the natural beauty in Maine

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…

Tides

Thursday, 04/09
4:49 AM	High	8.84`
11:07 AM	Low	1.36`
5:41 PM	High	7.71`
11:15 PM	Low	2.33`

Friday, 04/10
5:45 AM	High	8.66`
12:03 PM	Low	1.50`
6:38 PM	High	7.70`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 04/09
4:27 AM	High	8.32`
10:55 AM	Low	1.28`
5:19 PM	High	7.26`
11:03 PM	Low	2.19`

Friday, 04/10
5:23 AM	High	8.16`
11:51 AM	Low	1.42`
6:16 PM	High	7.25`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 04/09
4:18 AM	High	9.24`
10:58 AM	Low	1.42`
5:13 PM	High	8.14`
11:05 PM	Low	2.50`

Friday, 04/10
5:14 AM	High	9.10`
11:54 AM	Low	1.50`
6:13 PM	High	8.14`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 04/09
4:21 AM	High	9.50`
10:47 AM	Low	1.57`
5:05 PM	High	8.49`
11:00 PM	Low	2.58`

Friday, 04/10
5:16 AM	High	9.29`
11:43 AM	Low	1.71`
6:02 PM	High	8.43`
11:59 PM	Low	2.56`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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