Wiscasset school committee

Vermont principal with Midcoast ties is WMHS’s next principal

When Chris Hennessey came to Wiscasset Middle High School at the end of a school day to interview for principal, a kid outside was playing hacky sack. The veteran public school administrator hadn’t seen a kid do that in a long time. The two talked. “We…

Pride and pleasantness: Wiscasset Class of 2026 graduation

Thursday night, June 4 in Wiscasset Middle High School's Stover Auditorium, Jane LeBourdais, Class of 1959 from the old Wiscasset High School, had a great-great niece graduating, Brooke Lincoln. Having a senior to celebrate happens a lot for LeBourdais. Next year…

Dawkins’ house arrest moves to curfew

In a Wiscasset courtroom Monday afternoon, the defense, the state and Justice Daniel Billings agreed on changing D’Antae Dawkins’ bail terms from house arrest to a curfew, and still no contact with the alleged victim. Dawkins, 18, of Wiscasset has been out…

Wiscasset school committee

Gym incident prompts a committee, comment and an outside probe proposal

An independent probe into the May 19 incident in Wiscasset Middle High School’s gym was a no-go June 9. But a "two schools beneath one roof" committee is on. School Committee Vice Chair Jonathan Barnes proposed the outside probe into the incident and Brycson…

Entrance to Wiscasset’s wastewater treatment plant. File photo

Wiscasset selectmen

Town leaders acknowledge need to focus on moving, not upgrading, plant

"Essentially, we are going to have to move the wastewater treatment plant. Otherwise, we'll be facing a lot of financial challenges, more so than we are in general," Wiscasset Selectmen's Chair Sarah Whitfield said June 2 about the state's recent reiterating, an…

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Galleries

Beyond the classroom: Wiscasset student artists on exhibit

Maine Art Gallery kicks off 2026 season with Wiscasset Student Art Show

Carrabec sends Wiscasset home, 61-51

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Boat America!

Boating Course June 16 & 18

Navigating Mid Coast Maine

Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman in Concert June 20 at Sail, Power, & Steam Museum

Sail Power & Steam Museum

Camden Garden Club Tour Presents A Recaptured Garden High Above Penobscot Bay

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Lobster Boat Races

Saturday, June 20

Racing season begins right here in Boothbay Harbor at 10 a.m. Best viewing on the…

Update: Person in Silver Alert safely located

UPDATE: Maine Department of Public Safety has reported, Stern has been safely located.

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It's the World Premiere!

Original musical 'Time Adrift' opens June 18

The pirates are ready to storm the stage! These swashbuckling sailors are bringing plenty of laughs, adventure, and mischief to Time Adrift, June 18-20 at Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of The Mirabiles

The wait is nearly over! "Time…

Tickets available now for Westport Island gardens tour

This joyful Westport Island garden brings color and whimsy into the yard. Courtesy of Christine Hopf-Lovette

The popular Gardens of Lincoln County tour, presented by Lincoln County Historical…

WES students visit Ecology School

Recently, the fourth grade class at Wiscasset Elementary School embarked on an unforgettable…

Maine Art Gallery

'Song of the Wild': Honoring the natural beauty of Maine

"Over the Horizon" by Eric Hopkins. Courtesy of the artist

A highlight of the 2026 season at Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset is a curated group exhibition…

‘Damariscotta and Newcastle Ships of the Slave Trade’ talk June 20

Alna resident and author Carol Gardner will give a talk titled “Damariscotta…

Edgecomb selectmen research veterans’ graves flag etiquette

Memorial Day is over, but it is still firmly on the minds of Edgecomb…

Wiscasset Bay Gallery: Art through time

Keith and Cordelia Oehmig have been acquiring new work for Wiscasset Bay Gallery's 42nd year. They've been…

fundraising for programs that strengthen families and promote child safety throughout Lincoln and Knox counties

21st Annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5K Run/Walk in Damariscotta

Healthy Kids will host the 21st Annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5K…

Olde Bristol Days announces 13th annual Vintage Car Show Aug. 8

The family-friendly 13th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show will be Saturday, Aug 8 at the Bristol Consolidated School in Bristol. The inaugural Vintage Show first-place trophy winners in 2012 are pictured with their rare 1909 Sears kit car. Jeff Friedman photo

The OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show will return for its 13th…

U.S. Navy Band and musicians to perform in Boothbay Harbor

The U.S. Navy Band Northeast at the Opera House. June 23 in a free 7 p.m. concert. Doors open at 6:30. Courtesy of the venue

As a lead up to the 250th anniversary of the U.S., and in a spirited celebration to…

Press release

Maine Secretary of State’s Office announces three races are proceeding to Ranked Choice Voting tabulations

AUGUSTA, MAINE – Based on initial results of…

Mexicali Blues and Coastal Rivers Partner to improve Marsh River Bog access

A pair of old red oaks frame the new “Mexicali Trail” at Marsh River Bog Preserve in Newcastle. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

A partnership between…

Father’s Day specials at Harbor Theater

A Father's Day Special at the Harbor Theater: "The Great Escape" back on the silver screen Sunday, June 21. Happy Father's Day from Harbor Theater! Courtesy of the venue

Whether you are a first-generation dad with kids still at home, or a second or third generation…

Edgecomb Primary results

On Primary Day, June 9, Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican…

CTL students are honored at eighth-grade graduation ceremony

CTL eighth graders graduated on Wednesday, June 3rd, in a ceremony celebrating them at the school. Courtesy photo

The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb celebrated its 31st…

Press release

Join United Way of Mid Coast Maine to celebrate youth ‘Connecting to Tomorrow’

United Way of Mid Coast Maine is extending an invitation to…

Local artists to host plein air painting at Coastal Rivers preserves

“Plein air” outings offer a way to connect with fellow artists, swap techniques, and socialize in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Courtesy photo

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A Bird's Tale

What Do These Three Rare Birds Have in Common?

Like its more-common-to-Maine (in winter) northern cousin, the northern shrike, the loggerhead shrike captures small mammals and insects (and occasionally small birds) and often impales them on thorns and twigs so it can more easily tear into them for eating. (Photo by Jeffrey Gammon courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)

There’s no doubt that we birders find a thrill in seeing rare…

May home prices in Maine remained stable; homes for sale increased 26% since April

AUGUSTA (June 9, 2026)—Although Maine home sales…

Candidates’ TV ads

Are you as glad as I am that the myriad TV ads for the various candidates has ended? Spoiled my morning coffee time…

St. Giles annual Country Fair promises to be a day of fun for old and young

A mounted moose head offered as one of auction items at fair. Courtesy photo

Be sure to attend the St. Giles Episcopal Church Fair Saturday,…

Wiscasset nixes public works as new sewer plant site, rejects school budget, decides selectboard, school committee races

Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons and…

Tides

Monday, 06/15
5:37 AM	Low	-1.42`
12:05 PM	High	9.95`
5:43 PM	Low	-0.04`

Tuesday, 06/16
12:13 AM	High	12.02`
6:33 AM	Low	-1.55`
1:01 PM	High	10.06`
6:40 PM	Low	-0.06`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 06/15
5:25 AM	Low	-1.34`
11:43 AM	High	9.37`
5:31 PM	Low	-0.04`
11:51 PM	High	11.32`

Tuesday, 06/16
6:21 AM	Low	-1.46`
12:39 PM	High	9.48`
6:28 PM	Low	-0.06`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 06/15
5:28 AM	Low	-1.60`
11:43 AM	High	10.43`
5:34 PM	Low	0.02`
11:50 PM	High	12.47`

Tuesday, 06/16
6:22 AM	Low	-1.79`
12:39 PM	High	10.55`
6:30 PM	Low	-0.04`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 06/15
5:18 AM	Low	-1.46`
11:34 AM	High	10.96`
5:29 PM	Low	0.13`
11:46 PM	High	12.81`

Tuesday, 06/16
6:13 AM	Low	-1.57`
12:30 PM	High	11.07`
6:25 PM	Low	0.11`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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