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Wiscasset girls score first win of the season
The Wiscasset Middle High School girls' basketball team broke into the win column Monday night with a 29-27 victory over Richmond. The Wolverines are now 1-7, and in 11th place in the Southern Maine Class D girls' basketball standings. They lost their first seven…
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.
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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…
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3 charged in Wiscasset home shooting
On Jan. 13, just after 5:30 p.m., Wiscasset Police Department responded to a report of a residence being shot at on Old Sheepscot Road in Wiscasset. The investigation revealed that three shots were fired at the home. At the time of the incident, the…
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Knox County to send all inmates to Two Bridges Regional Jail
Knox County commissioners reached an agreement in December to send all their prisoners to Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset. Under the one-year deal, Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Regional Jail Authority will house Knox inmates for a period of one year…
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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…

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Howard T. Wills

Howard T. Wills

Howard T. Wills, better known as “Howie,” leaves…

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Sandra L. Barter

Sandra L. Barter 

Sandra L. Barter, 84, of Boothbay Harbor, passed…

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Glenn "Sam" Stevens

Glenn "Sam" Stevens

As the final days…

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William W. Hall

William W. Hall

William Walter “Billy” Hall, born on March 10, 1972,…

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Marjorie Pooler

Marjorie Pooler

Marjorie Cromwell (Bailey) Pooler passed away…

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Daniel E. Reed

Daniel E. Reed

Daniel E. Reed, 84, of Wiscasset, passed away…

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Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2026 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now…

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The easy Sunday meal was planned early so we could enjoy watching the New England Patriots game against…

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First to the joy. For some, that word is all but put away post-Christmas, when it has been all around, in song, on…

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St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for tenors and basses as we begin…

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I was sitting at the bridge table last week when my phone buzzed. I was trying to make an impossible one-no-trump contract, so I…

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My first landing zone here in Maine, Treasure Island, rests on a small point of land, facing south near the mouth…

Heartwood youth present 'Treasure Island'
"Treasure Island" cast gives a rousing, "Aye, matey" in an early rehearsal photo. Performances in  are Jan 30 & 31. Photo courtesy of Heartwood

Heartwood’s annual winter middle school production will hit the stage soon, as an…

CSD school committee reviews student data, growth
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Education has moved beyond simple report cards into a complex system where data-driven assessments shape student…

Sheriff's Dept. receives grant to expand evidence room
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Lincoln County commissioners accepted a $18,893 national Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program…

This week at the Lincoln Theater
Timothée Chalamet stars in "Marty Supreme" opening at Lincoln Theater Jan. 23. Courtesy of the venue

"The Secret Agent" - (R; 2 hours, 38 minutes - In Portuguese, German, and English) -…

Bremen Dems to hold meeting Jan. 25 with candidates
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The Bremen Democratic Committee will meet on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m., at the Live…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 282 calls for service for the period…

Seahawks keep pace at 2 weekend meets
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The Boothbay Region High School indoor track team kept busy this past week with two meets…

Nirav Shah in Alna Saturday
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The Alna Democratic Committee is pleased to announce a town hall meet-and-greet event in Alna by gubernatorial…

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The evocative art of Scott Elliot
"Family Abundance" - Scott Elliot

Musician/artist Scott Elliot’s solo show at the Opera House Gallery is colorful, provocative and engaging. Fans – old and…

This week at the Harbor Theater
"Hamnet," starring Golden Globe winning actress Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, continues at Harbor Theater Wednesday, Jan. 21

"Hamnet" - (PG13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - From Academy Award®–winning writer/director…

Letter to the editor
Maine is a failing state

Dear Editor:

Last week a letter titled, “Delay, deny, defend,” blamed Republicans for the…

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Painter Mark Lazzari to exhibit Jan. 23-26
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Paintings by artist Mark Lazzari of Damariscotta will be on display at the Skidompha…

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Red Cross blood drive Jan. 31
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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a…

Edgecomb planning board can't approve application due to setback
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All the Edgecomb planning board members agreed: Amy S. and Richard S. Olszewski's…

Just how manipulated are we? The ‘special’ pricing just for you
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From rent to groceries to that new tv ... welcome to surveillance pricing.

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3 Brooklyn, New York men arrested on fraud charges
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On Jan. 16, at around 1:30 p.m., Wiscasset Police Department responded to First National…

Wiscasset school committee
‘A lot to think about here’
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Are Wiscasset Middle High School students feeling safe at school? Results on…

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Arrest made in Alna house shooting
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Slippery roads and deer-related accidents
Update: Reward offered for info leading to arrest, conviction after Alna was home shot at
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Multiple summonses for underage drinking
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest
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Wednesday, 01/21
12:43 AM High 9.17`
6:22 AM Low 0.52`
12:46 PM High 10.26`
6:52 PM Low -0.42`
Thursday, 01/22
1:18 AM High 9.41`
7:03 AM Low 0.35`
1:25 PM High 10.14`
7:30 PM Low -0.39`
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Wednesday, 01/21
12:21 AM High 8.63`
6:10 AM Low 0.49`
12:24 PM High 9.66`
6:40 PM Low -0.40`
Thursday, 01/22
12:56 AM High 8.86`
6:51 AM Low 0.33`
1:03 PM High 9.55`
7:18 PM Low -0.37`
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Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 01/21
12:15 AM High 9.46`
6:09 AM Low 1.06`
12:15 PM High 10.67`
6:42 PM Low -0.05`
Thursday, 01/22
12:50 AM High 9.72`
6:50 AM Low 0.89`
12:55 PM High 10.61`
7:20 PM Low -0.03`
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Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 01/21
12:09 AM High 10.12`
6:05 AM Low 0.71`
12:17 PM High 11.15`
6:33 PM Low -0.29`
Thursday, 01/22
12:46 AM High 10.36`
6:45 AM Low 0.56`
12:57 PM High 11.04`
7:11 PM Low -0.25`
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