Public works not completely out as possible sewer plant site

The town-owned area near former power plant Mason Station is "kind of the focus at the moment, but it's not the be all to end all" for a sewer plant site, Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons said Oct. 6. "It's just where we're headed right now, because I do feel…

The Winter Harbor’s propeller after its salvage from Wiscasset harbor. File photo

2 Steves and a propeller

Wiscasset's Steve Erskine said his grandfather Roy B. Rowe and Rowe's brothers Clarke and Frank started Eastern Steamship Company and owned the Winter Harbor and another steamboat. Winter Harbor did the Boothbay-Wiscasset mail run with over 100 passengers…

WMHS school nurse charged after school with OUI resigns

Sommer Maybee’s resignation as Wiscasset Middle High School’s school nurse has appeared on the agenda for the Tuesday, Oct. 13 school committee meeting. As Wiscasset Newspaper has reported, Wiscasset police arrested Maybee under the last name of Harding a half…

Surrounded by the fiery colors and reflections of the season, Ann Scanlan arrives at her Sylvan Gallery on Water Street, Wiscasset Friday morning, Oct. 2. SUSAN JOHNS/Wiscasset Newspaper

Fall in the village

"Maine's Prettiest Village" fits Wiscasset year-round. And Friday morning, Oct. 2, after a week of mostly drear, the colors of fall in both decoration and nature were there to take in.

Woodhull and AKLA's conceptual design for a development at 257 Bath Road, Wiscasset. Courtesy of Woodhull

Lots of feedback for potential Route One, Wiscasset development

Concern, puzzlement, praise and hope were all aired Oct. 7 over a would-be 170-unit housing development on Route One, Wiscasset near Birch Point Road. Representatives of the potential project got the turnout they were hoping for in the public informational meeting…

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It’s the season to talk about ghosts

I just finished reading a slim volume…
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The weather was nearly perfect the other…
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Talking history behind the old Lincoln County Jail

Let’s take a walk behind…
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Mythic Heart Theatre comes to the Rockport Opera House in October

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This week at the Lincoln Theater

Robert Pattinson stars in "Primetime" opening Oct. 16 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

“Lyle, Lyle Crocodile JR. The Musical” – A CAST production - Lincoln Theater's Coastal Arts Student Theater…

AARP scam alert: Medicare Open Enrollment scams

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.…

Langlais Art Preserve is site of Senior College’s third Fall Walk

On Monday, Oct. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the third CSC Fall…

Letter to the editor

We need Eric Hobson

Dear Editor:

Who is Charlotte Nutt? She ran in 2024 for the House seat District 79 as an…

Woolwich Station 46 bridge getting new name

File photo taken during construction of the new Station 46 Bridge in Woolwich that will be renamed the Veterans Memorial Bridge. File photo

The Station 46 Bridge on Route One in Woolwich will soon become the “Veterans…

Cromwell named 2026 Maine State REALTOR® of the Year

Julie Cromwell, 2026 Maine State REALTOR® of the Year. Courtesy photo

Julie Cromwell has been named 2026 Maine State REALTOR® of the Year

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This week at the Harbor Theater

"CatVideoFest 2026" opens Friday, Oct. 16 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Primetime" - (R; 1 hour, 50 minutes) - In 2006, television journalist Chris Hansen…

A Zombie Haunted House

Friday, Oct. 23

Saturday, Oct. 24

Warning!! Containment breach! The quarantine has fallen...will you…

ARTinME 2026

Best in show: Winslow Meyers' 'Overpass + River'

Winslow Meyers' "Overpass + River" - Best In Show, 2026 ARTinME exhibition.

Artists and art lovers gathered at Boothbay Region Art Foundation Oct. 3 for the opening…

CTL awarded Bangor Savings grant for community service

Members of CTL's Service Auxiliary Program accept a grant from Bangor Savings Bank to continue and strengthen the school's community service efforts. Courtesy of CTL

On Friday, Sept. 25, representatives of Bangor Savings Bank traveled to the…

Maine author Claire Hersom to present at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is hosting its first Author…

Maine State Archives offers expanded digital access with Open Access

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced the official…

Lincoln joins Sagadahoc and Knox counties in hiring consultant for collaborative jail effort

Three Midcoast counties have taken the next step toward…

Final tickets to Veggies to Table’s Oct. 17 Harvest Dinner & Fundraiser

Last chance! Just a few seats remain for Veggies to Table’s…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Peppino D’Agostino concert Oct. 24

Peppino D’Agostino has been described by concertgoers as having “an aura” about him when he plays…

A Bird's Tale

The October Wave

Fall bird migration has been underway since July. That’s when short-billed dowitchers,…

County promotes 2 sheriff’s department employees

There are a new sergeant and detective at Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. Jared…

Early deadline for Indigenous Peoples Day

The deadline for submissions for the Oct. 15 edition is 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9.…

Local groups urge neighbors to vote early

On Saturday, Oct. 17, neighbors across Lincoln County will join a nationwide “No Kings:…

From Wiscasset student to marine biologist

WES teacher Becky Hallowell and Wiscasset alumnus Will Black, marine biologist. Cynthia Young photo

Will Black was educated in the Wiscasset schools, graduating in 2009, and years after sitting in…

Press release

WMHS senior sworn into Maine Army National Guard

We are proud to congratulate senior Landin Shirey, who was recently sworn into the Maine…

'Round Town

Boats

“And if I had a boat, I’d go out on the ocean, and if I had a pony I’d ride him on my boat.” …

Joe's Journal

Real Spooky Stuff

You don’t have to be the beautiful, talented Ms. Pigette to know we are on the cusp of the Spooky Halloween…

PIE helps WES students make scarecrows

Rowan Sullivan, Damian Dolan, Benny West and Spencer Grover.

Members of Partners in Education (PIE) from Wiscasset Elementary School worked with all grade…

Tides

Saturday, 10/10
5:18 AM	Low	-0.09`
11:43 AM	High	10.63`
5:45 PM	Low	-0.48`

Sunday, 10/11
12:10 AM	High	10.21`
5:59 AM	Low	0.12`
12:23 PM	High	10.67`
6:28 PM	Low	-0.48`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Saturday, 10/10
5:06 AM	Low	-0.08`
11:21 AM	High	10.01`
5:33 PM	Low	-0.45`
11:48 PM	High	9.62`

Sunday, 10/11
5:47 AM	Low	0.12`
12:01 PM	High	10.05`
6:16 PM	Low	-0.45`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 10/10
5:08 AM	Low	-0.29`
11:24 AM	High	11.18`
5:34 PM	Low	-0.53`
11:49 PM	High	10.76`

Sunday, 10/11
5:50 AM	Low	-0.01`
12:05 PM	High	11.14`
6:18 PM	Low	-0.49`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 10/10
5:01 AM	Low	-0.21`
11:14 AM	High	11.52`
5:27 PM	Low	-0.55`
11:40 PM	High	11.15`

Sunday, 10/11
5:43 AM	Low	0.02`
11:55 AM	High	11.56`
6:10 PM	Low	-0.51`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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