The Brain

In the late 80s, we had some concerns about my late mother-in-law. At that time she was living in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with friends and we were not able to have much first hand personal time together. A few things seemed to be popping up that made us…

Ted Hoch addresses the audience. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich voters approve $80K for Patten Free Library

About 450 voters – a record turnout for a Woolwich special town meeting – packed the elementary school gymnasium Wednesday evening, June 24 and approved Patten Free Library’s 2026-27 funding request of $80,108. The article passed with 284 in favor of it and…

Wiscasset selectmen

Diving into Wiscasset wastewater’s future

Besides being environmentally acceptable, due to residents' concerns, the site for Wiscasset's next sewer plant also needs to be "socially acceptable," a consultant told selectmen and residents June 16. Town Manager Dennis Simmons said the talk was mainly to get…

Wiscasset Wormfest moments

Our thanks to photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio, Wiscasset for these shots from the third annual Wiscasset Wormfest, including festival day June 13 and the new Inch by Inch 5k June 14. In a break from the first two years, this year's Wormfest was full of…

Wiscasset school committee

Gym incident prompts a committee, comment and an outside probe proposal

An independent probe into the May 19 incident in Wiscasset Middle High School’s gym was a no-go June 9. But a "two schools beneath one roof" committee is on. School Committee Vice Chair Jonathan Barnes proposed the outside probe into the incident and Brycson…

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Windjammer Days Street Parade: Community spirit shines through

Violet Baldwin crowned 2026 Royal Windjammer

Emily Mirabile places the Royal Windjammer crown on Violet Baldwin's head. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

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Evergreen Home Performance

The Barn is Officially Open 7 Days A Week!

Southport General Store & Barn

Rusty Hinges in concert to benefit the Sail, Power & Steam Museum, Fri., July 10, 7 p.m.

Sail Power & Steam Museum

Empty Nest and all the Rest; a one-man comedy show by Clay Hausmann

Camden Opera House

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AARP scam alert: Watch for credit card skimming

With fuel pumps and ATMs as frequent targets, a surge of skimming devices is threatening…

Coastal Rivers welcomes Kyle Amergian as new education director

Kyle Amergian, left, is taking on the role of education director at Coastal Rivers as Sarah Gladu, right, shifts her focus to expand the organization’s community science initiatives. Kris Christine photo

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is thrilled to announce the…

A Bird's Tale

No Answers, Only Questions

Chimney swifts glue together tiny twigs with their own saliva to make their nests, usually, today, in brick chimneys although originally in hollow trees. Illustration by Canadian naturalist and artist Ernest Thompson Seton (for a time he used Ernest Seton Thompson as he did when he signed this illustration) from the 1898 book by Florence Merrian Baily, "Birds of village and field: a bird book for beginners." Image courtesy of WIkimedia Commons.

We are fortunate to have a very leafy green neighborhood. Maples, ash, ornamental…

From the editor

A Windjammer Days marvel

I might have been Clark Kent/Superman in the Windjammer Days Street Parade but the real hero was the young…

Kouchera concert at Edgecomb church July 19

Kouchera, a local band whose live performances are rooted in Haitian Konpa, Soul, and R&B, will perform July 19 at the Edgecomb Community Church. Courtesy photo

On Sunday, July 19, the Edgecomb Community Church will be sponsoring a summer concert…

From the assistant editor

Beat the heat, 2026 edition!

Ah, summer. From Boothbay Harbor to Wiscasset and beyond, some of the most time-honored, crowd-getting events have, this year…

Press release

Maine lobstermen launch Billion Egg Challenge to protect one billion lobster eggs

The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA), in…

Letter to the editor

A wonderful community: Thank you

…

'Round Town

Perfect

It was a magnificent Maine day for the Harbor community and guests, from land and by sea.

Wonderful…

Joe's Journal

Ms. P fesses up

I was on the way home from the Togus VA last week and stopped for a moment to visit Ms. Pigette.

…

Jud Caswell to perform at the Bremen Library

Enjoy the music of Jud Caswell at the Bremen Library on July 9. Tickets on sale now. Courtesy of Melissa Chase

The Bremen Library is pleased to be hosting musician…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Classical pianist Arsentiy Kharitonov returns to the Opera House

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor is delighted to welcome back pianist and…

Press release

Ella Seymour of Dresden to participate in 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge to support cancer research

Ella Seymour from Dresden will participate in the 2026 the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). Courtesy photo

On Aug. 1 and 2, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 7 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 303 calls for service for the period of…

Ethan Guptill and Gregg Norton cecome first-time winners at Wiscasset Speedway

Gregg Norton is joined by his two sons, Owen and Noah, in Victory Lane. Jasen Dickey Photography

Saturday, June 27 was an absolutely beautiful day for…

Healthy Lincoln County’s Community Routes Program wins 2026 Coulombe Center Innovation Award

from left are: MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital President Cindy Wade, RN, MHA; Healthy Lincoln County Associate Program Manager Will Matteson; Coulombe Center Director Anni Pat McKenney and Community Routes Project Coordinator Samantha Mehlhorn. Courtesy photo

Healthy Lincoln County’s Community Routes program…

School committee, Andersson work on second budget offer

Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson proposed a…

‘100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine’ July meeting in New Harbor

Local women cast their votes to support community organizations. Melissa Keyser photo

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Joy To The Wind Gallery's 'Islands and Oceans'

John M.T. Seitzer's "Island and Ocean" - 12' x 16" - oil. Courtesy of the artist

Featuring John M. T. Seitzer.’s oil paintings depicting the fierce dramatic beauty of rocky cliffs…

St. Giles Fair includes live auction, crafters’ tables, children’s games and more

One of three quilts to be offered at St. Giles Fair. Courtesy photo

Parishioners at St. Giles Episcopal Church in…

Edgecomb Community Church: Restore our doors

Members and Friends of the Edgecomb Community Church stand by the new capital campaign sign which will record the progress of their fundraising efforts. Courtesy photo

Edgecomb Community Church is beginning a new capital campaign to raise funds for repairs to…

Wiscasset July 4 events

Wiscasset Parks and Recreation has announced the following:

This year's July 4 parade theme will be…

Strawberry Festival gets crowd, sun

St. Philip's Episcopal Church on Wiscasset's Hodge Street continued its long tradition June 27 of drawing…

Tides

Wednesday, 07/01
12:46 AM	High	10.04`
7:02 AM	Low	0.33`
1:28 PM	High	8.66`
6:58 PM	Low	1.58`

Thursday, 07/02
1:23 AM	High	10.05`
7:36 AM	Low	0.30`
2:04 PM	High	8.74`
7:35 PM	Low	1.52`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 07/01
12:24 AM	High	9.46`
6:50 AM	Low	0.31`
1:06 PM	High	8.16`
6:46 PM	Low	1.48`

Thursday, 07/02
1:01 AM	High	9.46`
7:24 AM	Low	0.28`
1:42 PM	High	8.23`
7:23 PM	Low	1.43`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 07/01
12:19 AM	High	10.21`
6:46 AM	Low	0.42`
1:02 PM	High	8.85`
6:43 PM	Low	1.76`

Thursday, 07/02
12:52 AM	High	10.19`
7:22 AM	Low	0.42`
1:35 PM	High	8.89`
7:20 PM	Low	1.73`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 07/01
12:16 AM	High	10.81`
6:39 AM	Low	0.47`
12:52 PM	High	9.58`
6:42 PM	Low	1.78`

Thursday, 07/02
12:53 AM	High	10.80`
7:15 AM	Low	0.47`
1:28 PM	High	9.67`
7:20 PM	Low	1.75`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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