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…

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…

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 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…

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Windjammer Days Street Parade: Community spirit shines through

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Aug 2: Storybook Ball @ Country Club - tickets are going fast get yours today!

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Boating Course June 16 & 18

Camden Garden Club Grows the Next Generation

Camden Garden Club

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CHIP SCHWEHM TUESDAY NIGHT 5:30 TO 7:30PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Boat America!

Built Together: Growing and Celebrating the Trades - July 24 in Belfast

Evergreen Home Performance

The Barn is Officially Open 7 Days A Week!

Southport General Store & Barn

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‘Cocktails at the Castle’ July 9

Celebrate summer and join the party at Cocktails at the Castle, Historic New England’s annual fundraiser for…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

T Marie and Bayou Juju July 3

T Marie and Bayou Juju serves up a fresh take on traditional music from southern Louisiana…

Woolwich selectmen sign county tax commitment

Woolwich Municipal Building. (file photo)

Woolwich selectmen signed the 2026-27 Sagadahoc County tax commitment July 1.…

Maine CASA to hold training Aug. 10-14

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Watershed's 31st annual Salad Days returns July 11

One of more than 500 handmade ceramic plates created by 2026 Salad Days Artist Torie Crouse. Courtesy photo

Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Newcastle…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR

I Draw Slow on stage July 9

I Draw Slow. Opera House. July 9. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

I Draw Slow, a five-piece folk band based in Dublin, will provide an immersive night of music at the Opera…

UMA spring 2026 president's lists announced

University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) Provost Joseph Szakas announces the spring…

Would-be Wiscasset school budget and local ask flat with last year’s

Wiscasset's school committee June 30 nodded 4-1 the $10.7 million…

Robert Mitchell’s 26th calendar: mixing it up a bit

Robert Mitchell's 2027 Around Boothbay Harbor calendar. Courtesy of Robert Mitchell

It’s been 26 years since photographer Robert Mitchell selected a dozen favorite…

Blues legends to play the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Johnny Winter and James Montgomery. Opera House. July 10. Got tickets? Best hurry! Mike Martin photo

A big night of blues is coming to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Friday, July 10…

Lincoln County Community Theater/Lincoln Theater

LCCT to present encore performances of "The Bikinis, the Musical"

"The Bikinis" stars Emily Mirabile, Rebecca Rinaldi, Victoria Hamilton and Kelly Caufield. Show opens July 10 for six shows with a a live back up band. Leah Plummer photo

In “The Bikinis,” Jodi, Karla, Barbara, and Annie, a girl group formed on the Jersey…

AARP News You Can Use – July 2026

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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

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'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.

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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…

Tides

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`

Friday, 07/03
1:59 AM	High	10.00`
8:11 AM	Low	0.28`
2:40 PM	High	8.86`
8:15 PM	Low	1.45`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

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`

Friday, 07/03
1:37 AM	High	9.42`
7:59 AM	Low	0.26`
2:18 PM	High	8.34`
8:03 PM	Low	1.37`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

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`

Friday, 07/03
1:26 AM	High	10.15`
7:58 AM	Low	0.43`
2:08 PM	High	8.98`
8:00 PM	Low	1.67`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

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`

Friday, 07/03
1:30 AM	High	10.76`
7:51 AM	Low	0.47`
2:04 PM	High	9.79`
7:58 PM	Low	1.69`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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