Wiscasset’s voter turnout tops 78%

Wiscasset’s voter turnout of 2,155, Election Day and early voting combined, was huge, Town Clerk Rebecca Brewer said. In an interview Nov. 5, Brewer said Wiscasset has 2,755 “active registered” voters, including 175 who registered in the last two and a…

Wiscasset voting: Moratoriums, school budget pass

Wiscasset voters Nov. 3 approved the school department's third try at a 2026-27 budget. In numbers received from the town, that vote ran 1,246-832 for the budget. Residents also passed a moratorium, or temporary ban, on data centers, 1,363-712; a moratorium on…

Wiscasset boys advance to 8-man southern conference semifinals

Julien King scored an overtime goal propelling the Wiscasset boys' soccer team to an upset victory over No. 3 Madison/Carrabec in Small Conference 8-man soccer playoffs Tuesday, Oct. 27. Wiscasset scored midway through the first half on a Teagan Marr goal giving…

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'Pirates of Federal Street' becoming ‘Pirates of Wiscasset,' bringing Halloween excitement to Customs House

Ahoy, Wiscasset! The Pirates of Federal Street are embarking on an exciting new chapter as The Pirates of Wiscasset, bringing their spectacular Halloween sets, interactive thrills, unforgettable photo opportunities, and plenty of pirate treasure to the Customs…

‘Horizon wide open’ for Wiscasset’s Wawenock Block

The Ralph Doering family is “open to all kinds of possibilities,” spokesman Mark Robinson said. He was talking about Wawenock Block, the Main Street, Wiscasset building the family has owned for close to half a century. The 1858 building is not listed, nor has the…

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Horses were a hit, part II

Village residents visit the horses in the lower paddocks at Burke's Island Farm on Friday, Oct. 23 with employee Ella Watts. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

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'This realignment will help us strengthen core programming and serve Maine people with disabilities statewide for decades to come'

Pine Tree Society relocates offices, cancels Audiology program, celebrates community

SCARBOROUGH — Founded in 1936, Pine Tree Society is commemorating its 90th year of providing services and creating opportunities for Mainers with disabilities. The statewide…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Dame Helen Mirren stars in "A Talent For Murder" opening Friday, Nov. 13. Courtesy of the venue

"The History of Concrete" - (NR; 1 hour, 41 minutes) - Following the finale of his acclaimed HBO series "How To with John Wilson," NYC documentarian John Wilson looks to the bedrock of his beloved…

An Irish Christmas at the Opera House Nov. 28

Mick McAuley, John Doyle and Cathie Ryan bring An Irish Christmas to the Opera House. Nov. 18. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Irish musicians John Doyle and Mick McAuley join forces this holiday season, alongside Irish American musician and story-teller Cathie Ryan, as they bring their Christmas show to the historic Opera…

AARP scam alert: Guard against veteran scams

As Veterans Day approaches, it's an important time to recognize the service of our nation's veterans and raise awareness about scams targeting the military community. Criminals may impersonate…

J. Edward Knight Insurance announces acquisition

From left, Katie Chilles, owner, J. Edward Knight Insurance; Mike Giles, owner, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits; Robert Wheeler, owner, J. Edward Knight Insurance. Courtesy photo

J. Edward Knight Insurance, an independent insurance agency serving communities across Maine, is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement to purchase the property and casualty book of…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

Small canvas, big impact: 'ART in the Square' is back

Susie Porter, “Day Off,” 12” x 12,” acrylic. Courtesy of BRAF

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) welcomes the return of its beloved holiday tradition: ART in the Square. Starting Thursday, Nov. 12 visitors can explore a diverse selection of original…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Klara and the Sun" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, Nov. 13. Courtesy of the venue

"Wicker" - (R; 1 hour, 45 minutes) - In a quiet seaside village where tradition rules and gossip travels fast, a fiercely independent fisherwoman (Oliva Colman) has had enough of being mocked…

Firewood cage to return across from Woolwich town office

Voters returned incumbents Jason Shaw and Allison Hepler to the select board each to serve another 3-year term. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich selectmen agreed Wednesday, Nov. 4 to give a wire cage containing free, split firewood outside the town office another try after a volunteer stepped forward to help monitor it. Geneva…

Alternative sentencing program saving county money

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department sponsors an alternative sentencing program for Two Bridges Regional Jail inmates. Twice a year, the program allows non-violent offenders to fulfill court-ordered…

Wiscasset eyes more planning help on waterfront, energy

Wiscasset is making another try at funding to craft a waterfront master plan. Selectmen Nov. 3 agreed to have town staff and Selectman Cassaundra Rose pick an adaptation practitioner, coordinate with…

Coastal Rivers offers guided hike at Salt Bay Farm

Naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a guided hike at Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta on Nov. 17. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust invites community members of all ages to celebrate National Take a Hike Day with a free guided walk at Salt Bay Farm Preserve in Damariscotta on Nov. 17 from 2 to 4…

Thanksgiving 5K trail run and 1-mile walk/fun run to benefit Twin Villages Foodbank Farm

Runners at the start of the Foodbank Farm 5K in 2025. Jenny Mayher photo

The ninth annual 5k trail run and 1-mile walk/fun run will be held at Coastal River’s Salt Bay Farm on Belvedere Road in Damariscotta on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26 at 9 a.m. The event has become an…

Hall Funeral Homes to host educational Lunch & Learn on ‘What Happens After a Loss?’

Hall Funeral Homes & Crematory invites community members to attend an informative and educational Lunch & Learn event, “What Happens After a Loss? A Practical Guide to the First Steps,” on…

CTL Open House Nov. 8

CTL welcomes the community to attend its fall open house on Sunday, Nov. 8. Courtesy of CTL

The Center for Teaching and Learning, a pre-k–8 independent school in Edgecomb, will hold an Open House on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All members of the Midcoast community are invited to…

A Bird's Tale

The Sparrow of Inuit Nunangat

The black and yellow bill of the American tree sparrow is not its only identifying characteristic, but it is one of its most distinctive. Photo by Jocelyn Anderson, courtesy of WIkimedia Commons.

In our post-Halloween and post-time-change Sunday afternoon lag, we went .looking for birds on the lakeshore where shorebirds and some ducks had been hanging out a few weeks ago when the water…

Early deadline for Nov. 12 issue

Due to the U.S. Postal Service’s observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the newspaper is issuing an early deadline in order for the newspaper to be mailed on Tuesday, Nov. 10. All…

From the editor

Three things

It was a pleasure to highlight the Boothbay Region Elementary School eighth graders’ fundraiser for the Maine Cancer Foundation this week. They could have just set up a photo-op and passed a check,…

Edgecomb School Committee welcomes new member

School board members Heather Sinclair and John Allen welcomed Maureen Heffernan Oct. 28 to the Edgecomb School Committee. Heffernan was appointed to fill a vacancy last month due to the resignation…

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Sen. Cameron Reny wins reelection to Maine Senate

Sen. Cameron Reny has won reelection to the Maine Senate, securing another term representing Senate District 13, which includes most of Lincoln County and the towns of Washington and Windsor. “I am…

Edgecomb voting

United States Senator Collins 319 Jackson 487 Governor Bennett 63 Charles 252 Pingree 504 U.S. Representative Pingree 538 Russell 278 State Senator District 13 Mitchell…

Classic Harmony presents fall concert Nov. 17

Classic Harmony, 80 voices strong, presents its fall concert Nov. 17 in Newcastle. Courtesy of Beth Preston

On Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Classic Harmony will present its fall concert at the Second Congregational Church, 51 Main St., Newcastle. Classic Harmony is a large group of seniors of all…

Joe's Journal

A special birthday

Today, tomorrow, and in days to come, America is focused on the national midterm election, for the results will determine where and how we progress as a nation. But I have written enough about this…

'Round Town

Tricks and treats

This Halloween wasn’t very productive. I didn’t get out to solicit treats and my bag of tricks had a hole in it. Oh well, I hope that others had a more successful experience. It did get a little…

Somerville voting

United States Senator Collins 203 Jackson 112 Governor Bennett 67 Charles 163 Pingree 90 U.S. Representative Pingree 121 Russell 189 State Senator District 13…

Tides

Sunday, 11/08
3:54 AM	Low	0.56`
10:18 AM	High	10.53`
4:28 PM	Low	-0.35`
10:53 PM	High	9.51`

Monday, 11/09
4:35 AM	Low	0.77`
10:58 AM	High	10.48`
5:10 PM	Low	-0.31`
11:35 PM	High	9.32`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Sunday, 11/08
3:42 AM	Low	0.53`
9:56 AM	High	9.91`
4:16 PM	Low	-0.33`
10:31 PM	High	8.96`

Monday, 11/09
4:23 AM	Low	0.72`
10:36 AM	High	9.87`
4:58 PM	Low	-0.29`
11:13 PM	High	8.78`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Sunday, 11/08
3:43 AM	Low	0.43`
9:59 AM	High	11.06`
4:16 PM	Low	-0.33`
10:31 PM	High	10.01`

Monday, 11/09
4:24 AM	Low	0.72`
10:40 AM	High	10.93`
4:59 PM	Low	-0.26`
11:15 PM	High	9.74`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 11/08
3:38 AM	Low	0.47`
9:51 AM	High	11.38`
4:09 PM	Low	-0.41`
10:22 PM	High	10.45`

Monday, 11/09
4:19 AM	Low	0.70`
10:31 AM	High	11.35`
4:50 PM	Low	-0.33`
11:04 PM	High	10.26`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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