‘Like giving up a part of myself’: Jodie’s Cafe & Bakery in Wiscasset closes

When Jodie's Cafe & Bakery on Water Street, Wiscasset closed in May, owner Jodie Roquemore thought that was temporary. It was not, she would find. "I honestly thought we would find a way to reopen. I held onto that hope for as long as I could. But as the…

40 jobs planned within a couple years at homebuilding co-op in Wiscasset

The state has said Wiscasset can seek an Economic Community Development Block Grant on behalf of Zero Energy Homes. "We're excited about the prospect of supporting new jobs," Wiscasset Economic Development Director Aaron Chrostowsky said in a phone interview July…

Given that the informal name many birders use for this bird is the "butterbutt," it's no surprise that its formal English name is the yellow-rumped warbler. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Bird Name Color Commentary

Some of you may know of our sometimes obsession with bird names. We’ve written before on topics that fit that bill, including the question about colors in North American bird names, birds that say their names, and birds named after what or how they eat. As…

Potter family receives Edgecomb's 'Spirit of America' award

Spirit of America Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1990 honoring volunteerism. Each year, Maine's towns and cities nominate a person or group who demonstrated outstanding public service to the community. In Edgecomb, the selectboard…

Wiscasset voters keep school budget offer intact

After July 23's special town meeting, the proposed $10.7 million Wiscasset school budget is intact as it heads to a final vote at the polls Sept. 1. In split votes throughout, voters rejected proposed amendments that would have lowered different cost centers'…

Spotlight

Galleries

Drone Show amazes

Antique auto show: American gems

Main Street Buzz

Navigating Mid Coast Maine

Join the Women On The Water Team at the Midcoast Sailing Center Each Friday for Evening Sailing

Sail Power & Steam Museum

RIGHT WHALE EVENT AT HARBOR THEATER

Harbor Theater

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AARP News You Can Use – August 2026

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Lincoln County Recovery Community Center August Hygiene Drive

During the month of August, Lincoln County Recovery Community Center will…

Sheepscot Links results

Senior Scramble Results July 27

1st place (59) Ed Cousins, Bob Bell, Su Hoffman and…

Midcoast Conservancy to host State of the Lake Aug. 20

Midcoast Conservancy is pleased to announce it will be hosting the State of the Lake…

Fun for all ages at Jailhouse Rock Aug. 8

“Sheriff” Hart has been known to make arrests on the spot during Jailhouse Rock. Photo by Bob Bond

Merrymakers of all ages are invited to shake it all out at Jailhouse Rock…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

The essence of August on display at BRAF

Helen Fellows Matthews' “Harry’s New Dock” captures the essence of a summer holiday along the Maine coast. Courtesy of BRAF

The water, the wind, and the wonder of a summer day in Maine set the vibe for the new August Member’s Show…

Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office

Alleged Woolwich road rage incident leads to arrest

From a Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office Facebook post:

The morning of July 23…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR

The Cody Sisters' unique bluegrass harmonies

The Cody Sisters. BBH Opera House. Aug. 15. Got tickets? Photo courtesy of the venue

The Cody Sisters bring their distinctive brand of bluegrass to the Opera House at Boothbay…

Coastal Senior College offers ‘Revision Techniques: How to Cut and Prune Your Writing’

This fall, Coastal Senior College (CSC)…

K-LS&WD annual banquet, awards Aug. 13

A scene from the 2025 Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration. Courtesy photo

The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual…

Wawenock Golf Club to celebrate 100 years Aug. 1

Wawenock Golf Club in Walpole will mark a full century of golf and community on Saturday,…

New laws introduced by Sen. Reny take effect

AUGUSTA —Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, will go into effect…

A Bird's Tale

Maybe They Should Be Called "Zebra-tailed Hawks"

Despite the fact that it's called a "broad-winged hawk," the bird's most striking feature is its black and white striped tail. Photo by Gregory "Slobirdr" Smith, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>

We hate to be the ones to say this, but could you think of a…

Westport Island Shore Run Aug. 16

The 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race takes place this year on Sunday, Aug. 16 on bridge-…

From the editor

How’s your summer?

We are not quite at the halfway mark of summer, according to the calendar, but despite the heat wave over the Fourth…

From the assistant editor

Have a seat: 6 good things

Our 2026 installments of six good things in and around Wiscasset have been occasional instead of monthly like…

Bands for Books getting closer!

Bands …

'Round Town

Signs

Long before I came to Maine, photography interested me. I didn’t know much about the process but enjoyed the adventure. It…

Joe's Journal

Miles hospital vs. Mothers

Last week, after the LincolnHealth Miles hospital advisory board met behind closed doors and voted to…

New faces in new places this fall at Edgecomb Eddy School

Edgecomb Eddy School will welcome three new…

A night of laughter and giving raises $2,530 for Veggies to Table

A night out at the theatre became an opportunity to nourish neighbors across the…

OBD Vintage Car Show announces entertainment and food

Organizers of the 2026 OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show are pleased to announce that mobile DJ “The Golden Gup” (pictured) and Damariscotta’s “Truckin’ Good Food” truck will be back for the festivities. Courtesy photo

Organizers of the 13th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show…

Lincoln County Historical Association

Tempting cakes and tantalizing experiences up for bid at Preservation Party

Elegant cakes, intriguing experiences, and a treasure trove of…

Bubba Pelton wins Super Street 100 at Wiscasset Speedway

From left, Andre Lester/family, David Greenleaf, Bubba Pelton, Noah Haggett and Clara Garnett. Jasen Dickey photograph

Following an unfortunate Group 2 rainout last weekend, the skies cleared in…

Tides

Sunday, 08/02
2:12 AM	High	10.09`
8:14 AM	Low	0.03`
2:41 PM	High	9.66`
8:31 PM	Low	0.65`

Monday, 08/03
2:51 AM	High	9.91`
8:52 AM	Low	0.11`
3:19 PM	High	9.89`
9:15 PM	Low	0.53`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Sunday, 08/02
1:50 AM	High	9.50`
8:02 AM	Low	0.03`
2:19 PM	High	9.10`
8:19 PM	Low	0.61`

Monday, 08/03
2:29 AM	High	9.33`
8:40 AM	Low	0.10`
2:57 PM	High	9.31`
9:03 PM	Low	0.50`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Sunday, 08/02
1:39 AM	High	10.34`
8:02 AM	Low	0.25`
2:09 PM	High	9.79`
8:16 PM	Low	0.89`

Monday, 08/03
2:19 AM	High	10.21`
8:40 AM	Low	0.34`
2:48 PM	High	10.02`
9:01 PM	Low	0.75`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 08/02
1:42 AM	High	10.93`
7:55 AM	Low	0.19`
2:09 PM	High	10.59`
8:12 PM	Low	0.85`

Monday, 08/03
2:23 AM	High	10.76`
8:33 AM	Low	0.28`
2:49 PM	High	10.80`
8:56 PM	Low	0.71`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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