The expansion of red-bellied woodpecker populations into Maine that has taken place in Maine over the last twenty years has been documented thanks to the thousands of volunteer Maine birders who submit their records into eBird and other community science projects. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

In this age of artificial intelligence, satellite tagging technology, automated sound recorders, genetic analyses, and countless other sophisticated science tools, you could be easy to be lulled into assuming that old-fashioned personal natural history…

Local ask down in Wiscasset’s latest school budget offer

The budget offer Wiscasset's school committee nodded Sept. 10 cuts $105,046 in costs from the one that failed at the polls Sept. 1. And it takes $600,000 from the undesignated fund balance instead of $500,000. Gone would be a half-time social worker job and a full…

Dawkins agrees to counseling, community service in path toward WMHS assault case’s possible dismissal

The 18-year-old charged with aggravated assault against a then-fellow Wiscasset Middle High School student last May has agreed to anger management and mental health counseling in a two-year deal that could lead to the charge's dismissal. The parents of the alleged…

Wiscasset selectmen

Bickford resigns as fire chief; will stay on department

Wiscasset Fire Department member of 38 years Rob Bickford has resigned as fire chief, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director and addressing officer. In his monthly report to Town Manager Dennis Simmons, Bickford said he’ll still be a member, and will “make the…

WMHS Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Brandon Rogers, left, and Principal Chris Hennessey. File photo

Wiscasset school committee

‘I am convinced we can sustain this’

From the state's cell phone ban to making sure students are where assigned, Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Chris Hennessey told the school committee Sept. 8, students are not pushing back. Six school days in, Hennessey said, “ I just can’t state…

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Talking history behind the old Lincoln County Jail

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Greenhouse sprouts through generosity, community collaboration

When…
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Views vary on Sept. 1 sewer, school budget votes

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‘Mr. Drew’ brings his zoo to Boothbay Harbor

Don't worry, he doesn't bite! The excitement was palpable Aug. 7 as attendees got a tour of Mr. Drew's exotic animals from his organization in Poland, Maine. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

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Bay Chamber Music School

Enrollment for fall has begun

Executive Director & Violin Faculty Josie Davis and student. Courtesy photo

Bay Chamber Music School, at 5 Mountain St. in Camden, is enrolling for the fall 2026…

Conservation District seeks nomination for Board of Supervisors

The Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (KLSWCD) is…

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Discovering New England's native plants through poetry and art

The creative team of author and poet Susan Schadler and artists Lynne and John M.T. Seitzer recently released “Growing…

Maine home sales down in August; values increased

The Maine Association of Realtors reports 1,542 existing single-family homes…

AARP scam alert: The invite you don’t want: Party invite scams

Fake party invitations are a newer tactic perpetrators use to capture…

Wiscasset Police Department

2 charged in theft by deception at Wiscasset business

Mircea Lucaci, 35, of Woodside, New York

Wiscasset Police Department posted the following press release on its Facebook page Sept.…

Visit 1778 at Pownalborough Court House

Anette Ruppel Rodrigues is featured as part of the 1778 historical theater event at Pownalborough Court House Sept. 19. She will present “The British King’s German Allies in the American War of Independence: A Mother’s Perspective” at 1 p.m. Courtesy of Anette Rodrigues

On Saturday, Sept. 19, visitors to Pownalborough Court House in Dresden will have the opportunity…

Sean Fleming and the Ragtime Orchestra concert

Sean Fleming and his Ragtime Orchestra concert is Sunday, Sept. 13. Courtesy photo

Join Sean Fleming and his eight-piece…

Spruce Point Inn

Celebrating the Maine coast through painting and art history

This September, Spruce Point Inn, at 88 Grandview Drive in…

Wiscasset boys win first soccer match of season

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Steve Burt’s new local thriller has arrived

Wells author and former Edgecomb pastor Steve Burt is at it again, this time bringing…

Property transfers in August

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

25th anniversary of 9/11

Sept. 11 – A Time of Reflection

As we write, it is the day before the Sept. 11 anniversary, with many Americans still fearful what…

'Round Town

9/11

In 1971, freshly graduated from a Pennsylvania State Teacher’s College (just renamed a university), I started to look for a…

Joe's Journal

Change, Change, Change

Driving around the peninsula, you might notice a red leaf or two on the maples.

One of…

Garrett Hall wins first Boss Hogg 150 at Wiscasset Speedway

Garrett Hall, Boss Hogg 150 winner. Jasen Dickey photo

Wiscasset Speedway had their time to shine this past weekend, hosting…

Press release

Wiscasset highlights online resources, alert system

The Town of Wiscasset offers several convenient ways for residents to stay…

Epic Estate Sale in Camden to benefit Finding Our Voices

From left to right Linda Marshall, Christine Buckley of Camden Curated and Christine's Framing Gallery, and Dr. Stephen Huyler, with some of the exotic treasures being readied for the epic estate sale hosted by Stephen and Helene on their property, Sept. 19 to benefit Finding Our Voices. Patrisha McLean photo

Stephen and Helene Huyler are mounting an epic estate sale featuring exotic…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 8 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 319 calls for service for the period of…

Waggin’ Wiscasset opens

A new pet boutique, waggin…

Cross-country teams race at Maranacook

The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys and girls cross-country teams competed in 5,000-meter races at…

Upcoming special events at Harbor Theater

"The Magic Faraway Tree," starring Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield to screen Sept. 18 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

Labor Day may signal the official end of summer, but it also marks the beginning…

Wiscasset selectmen

Goud apologizes after ‘not here to be managed’ comment

Twelve months of a monthly membership at Wiscasset Community Center cost, together,…

Red Flag implementation: Next steps with Margaret Groban

Please join us Wednesday, Sept. 30, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Coastal Maine Botanical…

Tides

Saturday, 09/12
12:27 AM	High	10.90`
6:26 AM	Low	-0.55`
12:51 PM	High	10.64`
6:48 PM	Low	-0.51`

Sunday, 09/13
1:14 AM	High	10.59`
7:08 AM	Low	-0.24`
1:33 PM	High	10.62`
7:33 PM	Low	-0.38`

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Tides

Saturday, 09/12
12:05 AM	High	10.26`
6:14 AM	Low	-0.52`
12:29 PM	High	10.02`
6:36 PM	Low	-0.48`

Sunday, 09/13
12:52 AM	High	9.97`
6:56 AM	Low	-0.22`
1:11 PM	High	10.00`
7:21 PM	Low	-0.36`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 09/12
12:07 AM	High	11.50`
6:16 AM	Low	-0.73`
12:32 PM	High	11.17`
6:38 PM	Low	-0.56`

Sunday, 09/13
12:53 AM	High	11.14`
6:59 AM	Low	-0.36`
1:14 PM	High	11.06`
7:23 PM	Low	-0.41`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 09/12
6:09 AM	Low	-0.63`
12:22 PM	High	11.58`
6:31 PM	Low	-0.52`

Sunday, 09/13
12:44 AM	High	11.51`
6:52 AM	Low	-0.28`
1:04 PM	High	11.52`
7:17 PM	Low	-0.35`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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