of the newly formed Boothbay region Future of Our Schools Committee meet May 2 at the Boothbay town office. JANE CARPENTER/Boothbay
New Future of Our Schools Committee in Boothbay region explores options
The newly formed Future of Our Schools Committee held a public meeting May 2 at the Boothbay town office during which subcommittees provided preliminary reports for discussion and the public raised questions and observations. In a recent phone interview, Boothbay…
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Protestors issue concerns about federal interference
A concern over local law enforcement assisting federal officials in apprehending illegal immigrants was brought forward to county commissioners May 6. Bremen resident Debra Elliott and Bob Conlin of Wiscasset issued concerns about local law enforcement assisting…
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Ahead of Wormfest May 31, a Wiscasset native talks worm harvesting
For the second year, Wiscasset is planning "Wormfest" to honor the town's rich tradition of harvesting sand and blood worms from the mudflats of the Sheepscot River area for sale as bait to fishermen around the world. The event takes place Saturday, May 31, from…
First Congregational member Linda Winterberg works in the treasures section at a Summerfest past. File photo
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Wiscasset re Linda Winterberg; also honors EMS Chief Erin Bean
From treating townspeople to her Christmas cookies, to helping Wiscasset Public Library and other local institutions, including First Congregational Church's Summerfest fundraiser for area charities, Linda Winterberg "will long be ed for her countless…
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A great Mother's Day after granddaughters and friend save "Buppa"
Mother's Day this year could have been very different without the quick thinking of two Wiscasset sisters, Bryleigh and Neveah Thiboutot who rushed into action last Nov. 29 to save their grandfather's life, assisted by their friend Gavin Bonang. Dennis Mosier, "…

Obituaries

Whitfield W. Vye

Whitfield W. Vye

Whitfield W. Vye, 96, of South Kingstown, Rhode…
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Thom Carroll

Thom Carroll

Thom Carroll, age 67, ed away surrounded by his loved…
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Funeral for Leo W. Barter Jr.

A funeral for Leo W. Barter Jr. of…

Graveside service for Blaine G. Hanna

Blaine G. Hanna ed away on…
Leo W. Barter Jr.

Leo W. Barter Jr.

Leo W. Barter Jr., 53, of Boothbay, ed away…
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Memorial service for I.J. Pinkham

A memorial service for I.J. Pinkham…

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Boys track & field hosts conference meet in Wiscasset
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The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys track & field team finished third May 20 in a six-team…
Higgins, Campbell set Boothbay track records
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Rose Campbell and Karen Higgins set new Boothbay Region High School track records May 20.…
Westport Island Shore Run Aug. 17 falls on 2 big anniversaries
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The 20th Annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race will…
DaPonte String Quartet
DSQ and Christopher O'Riley present piano quintets

The thrilling collaboration between the DaPonte String Quartet and renowned…
Maine's most experienced 'paper boy'
They write, Arthur Carter delivers
Arthur Carter, 78, and his dog Gizmo, 13, wake up early to begin their newspaper rounds. Courtesy of Arthur Carter

Some rise with the sun, others with the moon. The latter is true of Arthur Carter, 78, and his 13-year-old Havanese Gizmo…
Friends of Thai Daughters
20 years of uplifting and empowering girls
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“I was born in a small village near Myanmar and knew as a little girl that I wanted to be a…
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It's opening weekend at BRVM
All aboard! Boothbay Railway Village Museum reopens for the season this weekend. File photo

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum opens this weekend for its 61st season. Museum hours will be 10 a.m. - 5…
A Bird's Tale
A Sea of Birds in the Night Sky
Lilacs glowing in the night provided the perfect backdrop for the authors as they sat on their porch listening as hundreds, maybe thousands of birds migrated overhead from their southern wintering grounds to their breeding areas in the North. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

It was eleven o’clock on Sunday night, May 18, here in Maine. The lilac flowers glowed like purple ghosts in…
Maine Republican Assembly meeting May 24

The Maine Republican Assembly will hold its monthly…
From the editor
Busy season ahead?
Kevin G. Burnham

Should the sun start shining for more that two or three days in a row … and Saturdays being one of those days (it…
Wiscasset school committee candidate Douglas Merrill
Douglas Merrill

Address: Wiscasset 

Occupation: Building contractor for over…
Wiscasset school committee candidate Laura Mewa
Laura Mewa

Address: Wiscasset

Occupation: Assistant Principal

Education: Ed. S in…
Wiscasset school committee candidate Christopher Hart
Christopher Hart

Address: 106 Bath Road, Wiscasset

Occupation: …
Wiscasset selectman candidate Alissa Eason
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Address: 106 Bath Road, Wiscasset

Occupation: Attorney (…
Wiscasset School Committee candidate Richard Lutes
Richard Lutes

Address: 95 Lowelltown Road, Wiscasset

Occupation: Retired…
Wiscasset incumbent selectman Pamela Dunning
Pamela Dunning

Address: Wiscasset

Occupation: Library Director, Selectman, Yoga Teacher…
Local students lead Sticker Shock campaigns to prevent underage drinking in Lincoln County
YSUP team

Local high school students from Wiscasset…
'Round Town
Eeeew!
Photo by Robert Mitchell

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Memorial Day
Joe Gelarden

Not far from the Boothbay town office stands the statue of a Civil War soldier. On its side, you can view a list of the…
Author Geoffrey Bates at Southport Memorial Library
Maine Author Geoffrey Bates.

Southport Memorial Library will kick off its 2025 Summer Series by hosting author…
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‘Truly magnificent’ schooner Harvey Gamage, Wiscasset School Department working together
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Turn in that cell phone to the captain when you board and expect schooner travel's challenges and a…
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 225 calls for service for the period of…
Office closure and early deadlines
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The Boothbay office will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Please…
Celebrating 50 years with 'Carousel'
Courtesy of Paulette Carter

us in celebrating 50 years of live musical performances at the Carousel Music Theater with the…

Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 5 arrests
Maine Warden Service aids in Damariscotta search
Arrests in Lincoln County cable theft
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests
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Tides

Thursday, 05/22
12:52 AM Low 1.02`
7:15 AM High 9.56`
1:18 PM Low 0.33`
7:52 PM High 10.00`
Friday, 05/23
1:55 AM Low 0.44`
8:18 AM High 9.69`
2:14 PM Low 0.16`
8:46 PM High 10.65`
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Tides

Thursday, 05/22
12:40 AM Low 0.96`
6:53 AM High 9.01`
1:06 PM Low 0.31`
7:30 PM High 9.42`
Friday, 05/23
1:43 AM Low 0.41`
7:56 AM High 9.13`
2:02 PM Low 0.15`
8:24 PM High 10.03`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 05/22
12:42 AM Low 1.12`
6:48 AM High 9.99`
1:11 PM Low 0.27`
7:28 PM High 10.28`
Friday, 05/23
1:44 AM Low 0.48`
7:52 AM High 10.17`
2:06 PM Low 0.09`
8:23 PM High 10.93`
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Belfast Tides

Thursday, 05/22
12:35 AM Low 1.11`
6:49 AM High 10.33`
1:01 PM Low 0.39`
7:23 PM High 10.78`
Friday, 05/23
1:36 AM Low 0.46`
7:50 AM High 10.53`
1:57 PM Low 0.19`
8:18 PM High 11.43`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Life

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Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars ‘Set for Success’ event Aug. 17
Residents scramble to $4.16M Edgecomb school budget
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Work

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Maine Community Foundation launches local press initiative
Coastal Rivers seeks volunteers to monitor water quality at local swim beaches
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Arts and Entertainment

BH Opera House: Marcia Ball and Band
This week at the Lincoln Theater
This week at the Harbor Theater
Sylvan Gallery welcomes artist Roberta Goschke
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