Unredacted NDA names Wiscasset’s data center inquirer

It isn't going to happen, but a data center eyed by a man with a Boothbay tie stood to bring to Wiscasset millions of dollars in taxes and about 1,700-2,300 temporary construction jobs and 100-200 permanent jobs, and would have required upgrades to roads, fiber…

Waldoboro woman, others search Wiscasset for cat who escaped carrier

Vanessa MacDougall got Milo as a kitten. Now 15-20 pounds and 9 years old, Milo has been the subject of an extensive search in the Gardiner Road (Route 27) area of Wiscasset since Aug. 12. MacDougall had him in a carrier at 9:20 a.m. in the parking lot of…

Wiscasset school committee/finance committee

State funding formula change ‘great news’ for Wiscasset

A year ago last month, Wiscasset School Department's business manager, Cathy Coffey, said with Wiscasset's valuation hiking at a higher rate than the state average, the town stands to get less state school aid, and eventually could become a "minimum receiver."…

Wiscasset school committee

‘Turning a really positive corner’

Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Chris Hennessey told the school committee Aug. 11, the custodial staff has done an extraordinary job, the student handbook will be broken out into two that are age-appropriate, and to him it feels like the new administrative…

New coach for Wolverine boys looks to make 8-man soccer a success

For the Wiscasset boys' 8-man soccer team, it's a new season with a new coach. Shanon Cotta is the new coach, with over 20 years experience in the game. Aug. 17 was the first day of practice. Cotta said the pre-season workouts would be a combination of…

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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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This week at the Harbor Theater

"Coyote vs. Acme" opens Friday, Aug. 28 at the Harbor Theater. Will Wile e. Coyote finally beat the roadrunner? Courtesy of the venue

"The Invite" - (R; 1 hour, 47 minutes) - Joe and Angela’s marriage is hanging by a…

Talk, demonstation on stonewalls in Maine Sept. 27 in Dresden

Have you ever wondered how and why Maine has thousands of miles of stonewalls…

New Hampshire man dies in Bristol airplane crash

Today Lincoln County Deputies continued to assist and support the…

Sheepscot Links results

Senior Scramble Aug. 17

1st (57) Jim Bourque, Anton Lawrence, Bob Bell and Ken…

Sheriff’s office safely resolves hours-long standoff in Whitefield

On Aug. 20, at about 9 a.m., Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

Westport Island road race gets great weather

Nora Bradford, first place female finisher. Courtesy photo

There was great weather for the 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race…

Woolwich selectmen mull firewood offer

Last year cages containing free firewood meant for those in need were placed across from the town office. (file photo)

Woolwich selectmen are weighing an offer from Mid Coast Wood Bank (MCWB) to…

Unearth a Story speaker series concludes Sept. 2

Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Harbor Theater for the final event in…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

Fatal plane crash in Bristol

At 1 p.m. today, the Lincoln County 911 center received calls of a small plane crash near Fort William Henry…

UPDATE: Head Tide Hill Road back open

UPDATE: The sheriff's office has posted the…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Larry & Joe meld Venezuelan and Appalachian music

Larry & Joe feel like they were destined to make music together. Joe Troop says, “…

Coastal Senior College: A class in ‘Playful Postmodernism in Two Novellas by Italo Calvino’

This fall, Coastal Senior College (CSC) introduces…

Edgecomb selectboard meeting canceled for lack of quorum

The first problem caused by Edgecomb being down a selectman occurred Aug. 18 as the…

Sheepscot Chorus

Rehearsals for 'St. Nicholas Mass' begin Sept. 8

Sheepscot Chorus invites you to join in as the group begin rehearsals for the Saturday,…

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue July report

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue responded to 19 calls in July, compared with 27 calls in June. July…

A Bird's Tale

In the Land of the Carolina Chickadee

The authors (Jeff here) spent some time looking for birds on the trails at the Duke Ponds on the Duke University campus on a hot day in August. It was a pleasure to find brown-headed nuthatches and Carolina chickadees here. Courtesy of Allison Wells.

Like early migrating birds, we have recently made a trek south from Maine to North Carolina. It’s not the time…

From the editor

Why am I thinking about winter?

Maybe it was one of those cooler mornings of late, or maybe it was seeing the heating oil signs edging…

Workers’ quick action averts loss of Wiscasset Transfer Station

Aug. 18, a trash trailer hooked up to Wiscasset Transfer Station's hopper…

Wiscasset school bus routes for 2026-27

Wiscasset School Department has announced its school bus routes for the new school year.

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From the assistant editor

Hold onto the good

Times are always changing, but sometimes more than at other times. Whether you celebrate or shake your head at changes…

Take Two: Gone fishin’

Take Two is a series from movie buffs Isabelle Curtis and Fritz Freudenberger to review entertainment…

'Round Town

Dr. Clarice

Last week we, and a variety of interested souls, had a lovely and unique visit at Southport Memorial Library. A…

Joe's Journal

Saying goodbye

There are lots of interesting things swirling around, distracting us from stuff that matters.

…

State county commission president visits Lincoln County

It doesn’t happen often, but the Lincoln County commissioners had a special…

Tides

Saturday, 08/22
1:28 AM	Low	1.52`
7:52 AM	High	7.78`
1:30 PM	Low	2.28`
8:03 PM	High	9.02`

Sunday, 08/23
2:29 AM	Low	1.46`
8:51 AM	High	7.84`
2:29 PM	Low	2.19`
8:59 PM	High	9.19`

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Saturday, 08/22
1:16 AM	Low	1.43`
7:30 AM	High	7.33`
1:18 PM	Low	2.15`
7:41 PM	High	8.49`

Sunday, 08/23
2:17 AM	Low	1.37`
8:29 AM	High	7.39`
2:17 PM	Low	2.06`
8:37 PM	High	8.65`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 08/22
1:11 AM	Low	1.38`
7:31 AM	High	8.28`
1:18 PM	Low	2.25`
7:43 PM	High	9.42`

Sunday, 08/23
2:08 AM	Low	1.32`
8:27 AM	High	8.33`
2:13 PM	Low	2.19`
8:37 PM	High	9.57`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 08/22
1:04 AM	Low	1.64`
7:21 AM	High	8.53`
1:15 PM	Low	2.49`
7:34 PM	High	9.69`

Sunday, 08/23
2:01 AM	Low	1.56`
8:18 AM	High	8.60`
2:11 PM	Low	2.37`
8:29 PM	High	9.86`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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10 More Days of August!!! *#@#!!

Brady’s

Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

Brady’s

An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary

Camden Opera House

LUCK OF THE IRISH! INTERNATIONAL IRISH SINGER GABRIEL DONOHUE - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ONE NIGHT ONLY! AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH 5:30 to 8:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

Joachim Cooder, Presented by Bagaduce Music

Camden Opera House

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

The Weekend is here!!

Brady’s

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