Wiscasset Winterfest gets ‘true winter’

Chocolate chip, blueberry, or plain buttermilk — which of these emerged as the most popular pancake at Wiscasset Winterfest's breakfast Jan. 31 to benefit Cooper-DiPerri Scholarship Fund? "Blueberry," by far, said Steve Thomas. He had pancake duty as he and fellow…

Song sparrows and other birds will live with each other's close presence when feeding, at least to a point. But they can hold their own even against larger birds when they need to. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Friend or Foe in the Bird World

We recently wrote about the idea of which backyard bird is the toughest based on a study that pulled together observations of the victor in one-on-one encounters among different bird species. There’s no doubt that that competitive dynamic is one that many humans…

Wiscasset Winterfest Jan. 24-Feb. 1

Wiscasset Community Center announces the return of Winterfest 2026, running from Jan. 24 to Feb. 1. This annual tradition brings the community together for indoor and outdoor fun while raising support for the Cooper DiPerri Scholarship Fund. A week-long silent…

Pine warblers are one of two regular warblers who winter in small numbers in Maine. They are most often spotted feeding on suet at backyard bird feeders like this one was, at a feeder in Boothbay several years ago. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

The Warblers Who Stayed All Winter

Warblers, those brightly colored sprites of the bird world, are abundant here in Maine in summer. On a June day in Midcoast Maine during a morning of birding, it’s not too hard to find blackburnian warblers with their flaming orange throats singing their…

Woolwich select board member and State Rep Allison Hepler shows one of the "Care Bags" provided by Age-Friendly Communities of the Lower Kennebec. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

Woolwich strives to become 'age-friendly' community

Woolwich selectmen met Jan. 21 with representatives of Age-Friendly Communities of the Lower Kennebec, a non-profit group of volunteers working to improve the lives of senior residents. Deidra Murphy of West Bath, co-chair of the group’s steering committee,…

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I was a weekend mail carrier

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Years ago, Wiscasset…
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Staff's Best Photos of 2025

Staff photographer Steve Edwards spent a morning and an afternoon on the water during the 2025 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge and captured this and many other great shots. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Lights Boat Parade and Fireworks

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Celebrating 20 seasons, Coastal Rivers’ Camp Mummichog registration opens Feb. 12

Camp Mummichog campers explore along the shore of Great Salt Bay. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

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A Bird's Tale

Stretch Your Migration Mind

American golden-plovers nest in the Arctic and sub-Arctic of Alaska and Canada, and but instead of heading straight south they head to the East Coast before departing across the ocean for their southern South American wintering grounds. Photo courtesy of Michiel Oversteegen.

Birds fly south in the winter and north in the spring. That’s probably how most people in the U.S…

From the editor

Three things

It’s Super Bowl week and am I excited? Somewhat. Not feeling the happiness and anticipation like I have in the past when…

From the assistant editor

6 good things a month in ’26!

I wasn't sure whether to do a year two of our monthly list of good things that happened in or near…

Nelson named to WPI dean’s list

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Edgecomb resident Brynna Nelson, a member of the…

Joe's Journal

Something's happening here …

An old-time cop once told me that the only government official who could quickly reduce crime was not…

'Round Town

Bristol Marine

If you were to take a stroll (safely accompanied by shipyard staff) around the historic Boothbay Harbor Bristol…

Veggies to Table launches season 8, save the date Aug. 9

Veggies to Table vegetables. Kelsey Kobik photo

Veggies to Table in Newcastle is preparing for its eighth growing season. While…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"The General" still, courtesy of Lincoln Theater

"Hamnet" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - Nominated for eight Oscars including Best…

Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program to benefit Edgecomb Community Church

We have really…

Guided hike at Keyes Woods Preserve with Coastal Rivers

Hikers trek through a hemlock forest alongside the Pemaquid River at Keyes Woods Preserve in Bristol. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah …

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 265 calls for service for the period…

Seahawks finish regular indoor track season

The Boothbay Region High School indoor track team finished its final regular-season…

Smiles, dancing at Snow Ball in Wiscasset

Eric McIntyre and Rachel Altschuler. Bob Bond/40 Federal Studio

Photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio in Wiscasset captured these moments from the Snow Ball at…

Wiscasset selectmen

State seeks Wiscasset’s OK for overlimit loads for Route 27 project

Maine Department of Transportation plans work on Route 27 from Wiscasset to…

Lincoln Day brunch and biennial municipal caucuses Feb. 21

The Lincoln County Republican Committee will hold its annual Lincoln…

Press release

Lincoln County Indivisible holds meeting and rally

On Saturday, Jan. 31, around 150 Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI) supporters…

Narcan training in Newcastle Feb. 5 empowers residents to save lives

As communities across Maine continue to feel the impacts of the opioid…

AARP News You Can Use – February 2026

When I was a teenager, on the rare occasions that I was allowed to drive my parents’ car,…

Letter to the editor

The buck stops where?

Dear Editor:

In the chaos and violence of immigrant removal actions in recent days, the names "ICE" or "Border…

AARP scam alert: Tax season is prime time for IRS impostor scams

Tax season is stressful enough, and scammers take full advantage of that with…

Challenges ahead for Maine's healthcare systems

Katie Harris, MaineHealth’s vice president of government affairs, talks upcoming healthcare challenges expected to hit Mainers. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Challenging times are ahead for the MaineHealth hospital system, said Katie Harris,…

Friends of WPL prepare to celebrate group’s 60th

This is a very special year for the Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library as we will…

Dems host candidate event in Whitefield Feb. 7

Neighbors from Whitefield and surrounding communities are invited to meet the Democratic…

Tides

Wednesday, 02/04
12:43 AM	High	10.13`
6:30 AM	Low	-0.40`
12:56 PM	High	10.74`
7:00 PM	Low	-0.83`

Thursday, 02/05
1:26 AM	High	10.08`
7:18 AM	Low	-0.21`
1:42 PM	High	10.20`
7:42 PM	Low	-0.34`

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Tides

Wednesday, 02/04
12:21 AM	High	9.54`
6:18 AM	Low	-0.37`
12:34 PM	High	10.12`
6:48 PM	Low	-0.78`

Thursday, 02/05
1:04 AM	High	9.50`
7:06 AM	Low	-0.20`
1:20 PM	High	9.61`
7:30 PM	Low	-0.32`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 02/04
12:24 AM	High	10.76`
6:21 AM	Low	-0.10`
12:37 PM	High	11.48`
6:52 PM	Low	-0.76`

Thursday, 02/05
1:09 AM	High	10.68`
7:09 AM	Low	0.08`
1:23 PM	High	10.93`
7:35 PM	Low	-0.27`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 02/04
12:12 AM	High	11.09`
6:15 AM	Low	-0.35`
12:28 PM	High	11.68`
6:43 PM	Low	-0.81`

Thursday, 02/05
12:57 AM	High	11.01`
7:03 AM	Low	-0.13`
1:15 PM	High	11.15`
7:27 PM	Low	-0.28`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Brady's to host all day Super Bowl Event and open for the BIG GAME!

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The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera House

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Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

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Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5

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We're Still Here!! open 6 days a week... and Community Lunch Monday

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Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

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Brady's to host all day Super Bowl Event and open for the BIG GAME!

Brady’s

The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera House

Camden Opera House

Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal!

MCH Making Community Happen

Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5

Brady’s

We're Still Here!! open 6 days a week... and Community Lunch Monday

Brady’s

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's!!

Brady’s

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 04:30 pm to7:30 pm

Portland Symphony Chamber Orchestra

Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 07:00 pm

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Wiscasset Ocean On Tap

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 06:00 pm

The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera House

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WW&F Railway Jan & Feb snow trains

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 10:00 am

WW&F Railway Jan & Feb snow trains

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 10:00 am

WW&F Railway Jan & Feb snow trains

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Bearly Dead: A tribute to the Grateful Dead

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 07:30 pm

Community Lunch at Brady's

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