After spending the winter hanging around palm trees (hence the name), palm warblers begin arriving in Maine in April. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.
A Bird's Tale
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It’s still early enough in spring that migratory bird species are arriving relatively slowly. The first wood ducks one day, then maybe there’s a week or so before the next arrival—perhaps tree swallows swooping around over the stream or wetland. Then it’s…
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‘MATILDA’ WMHS Theater’s first full-length musical post-COVID
After surviving COVID and stage electrical issues, Wiscasset Middle High School Theater announces its first full-length musical production in many years, "MATILDA: The Musical." Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this Tony Award-winning musical tells…
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Wiscasset school committee finishes budget offer
"Great job everyone. Thank you. We did it!" Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson declared, and raised her arms April 1 as the school committee nodded the $11.2 million, 2026-27 budget offer, mostly in 3-2 votes. Plans call for voters to consider…
Woolwich will hold its annual town meeting Wednesday evening, April 29.
Woolwich selectboard finalizes annual town meeting warrant
Woolwich voters will have a $2.83 million budget to consider at their annual town meeting at 6 p.m. April 29 at the grammar school on Nequasset Road. The selectboard’s 2026-27 budget of $2,838,959 is $25,826 higher than last year's.  “We spent weeks…
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Sewer plant move makes ballot, again
Is Wiscasset still OK with moving its wastewater treatment plant to public works and public works to the transfer station? Voters will decide again in June. Nodding the annual town meeting warrant March 24, selectmen did what they said they would after last fall's…

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June L. Warner

June L. Warner

June Longfellow Warner, 88, of Charleston, South…

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Rebecca E. Copland

Rebecca E. Copland

Rebecca Eileen “Becky” Copland, 68, of Boothbay…

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Gloria J. Barnes

Gloria J. Barnes

Gloria J. Barnes, 83, of Dresden passed away…

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Olma Sullivan

Olma Sullivan

Olma Sullivan moved on peacefully Wednesday…

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Barbara “Lori” Reed

Barbara Reed

Barbara “Lori” Reed, 62, died March 30, 2026, at…

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Patricia T. Grant

Patricia T. Grant

Patricia Teresa Grant, 93, of Wiscasset, passed…

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Tracy Verney has provided hospice care for over 25 years. Courtesy of MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital

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Woolwich plans climate resilience survey
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Woolwich residents can choose to add their voice to a forthcoming “Climate &…

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Registration is officially open for the…

Edgecomb selectmen nod buying used fire truck
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Edgecomb is purchasing a used fire truck, and looking to sell two older models. On April 14, selectmen voted, 2-0…

‘Pearls on the Water’ by Margaret Salt McLellan recently published
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A Tale of Love, Loss, and the Forgotten History of Malaga Island.…

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Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be closing Route 27 at the Wiscasset-Dresden line…

Political letters deadline May 4 for Edgecomb
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Maine Maritime Museum recently took the top spot for Best Maritime Museum in the USA…

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...With John Dingle, “Wings of Madness.” 6:30 p.m. Southport Memorial Library, 1032…

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Politics. I am not a fan. I attended Boys State, the American Legion program for high school juniors where I learned about…

WACC annual meeting May 5
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Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 15th annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May…

Wiscasset’s climate team starts public talk series
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A new public talk series about Earth and environment in the Sheepscot Valley is being…

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Is spring here, finally?

Last week, the random patches of white cold stuff vanished from the hillside…

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One of the nicest things about working with the Boothbay Register is Kevin Burnham’s willingness (reluctantly…

Strawberry Festival welcomes crafters

St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset, invites craftspeople to join with the likes of hand-…

CTL hosts weeklong professional development sessions
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The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb hosted two groups…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 209 calls for service for the period of…

Wiscasset Speedway to host 2026 season opener April 18
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Begin charting your course for Windjammer Days
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The Boothbay Region's festival founded in 1962 remains the most anticipated event…

North Point cleanup project goes before planning board
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Wiscasset’s planning board Monday night found the town’s application complete, for the…

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Principal’s Award winner Olivia Marshall honored
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Wiscasset Middle High School's newly announced Principal's Award winner, senior Olivia…

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Bailey: ‘Good luck’ getting anyone else to be Wiscasset’s super
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Edgecomb Fire Department March report
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 summonses
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests
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Tides

Saturday, 04/18
12:05 AM High 11.43`
6:14 AM Low -1.45`
12:41 PM High 10.46`
6:26 PM Low -0.46`
Sunday, 04/19
12:51 AM High 11.68`
7:03 AM Low -1.62`
1:30 PM High 10.36`
7:13 PM Low -0.33`
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Saturday, 04/18
6:02 AM Low -1.36`
12:19 PM High 9.85`
6:14 PM Low -0.43`
Sunday, 04/19
12:29 AM High 11.00`
6:51 AM Low -1.52`
1:08 PM High 9.75`
7:01 PM Low -0.31`
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Rockland Tides

Saturday, 04/18
6:02 AM Low -1.18`
12:13 PM High 10.87`
6:15 PM Low -0.20`
Sunday, 04/19
12:24 AM High 11.95`
6:51 AM Low -1.44`
1:03 PM High 10.79`
7:03 PM Low -0.09`
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Belfast Tides

Saturday, 04/18
5:55 AM Low -1.44`
12:10 PM High 11.43`
6:09 PM Low -0.38`
Sunday, 04/19
12:23 AM High 12.51`
6:43 AM Low -1.60`
12:59 PM High 11.32`
6:57 PM Low -0.19`
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