Back row (from left): Heidi Thiboutot, Bryleigh Thiboutot, Nevaeh Thiboutot, Gavin Bonang Front row (from left): Vicki and Dennis Mosier Courtesy photo

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, "…

Wormfest shines again

Saturday's rain did not stop Barbara Chace from taking part in the second annual Wormfest in Wiscasset. The Wiscasset woman, selling wall-hangings and tumblers including Wormfest-themed ones, said she goes to craft shows every weekend, "and I've had five straight…

WMHS announces 2025’s Top Scholars

Wiscasset Middle High School is pleased to announce three seniors in the Class of 2025 who have earned the distinction of being a “Top Scholar. ” To be recognized as a “Top Scholar, ” a senior must hold a cumulative (four-year) grade point average of 3.5 or…

First Congregational member Linda Winterberg works in the treasures section at a Summerfest past. File photo

Wiscasset selectmen

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…

Return of freight rail runs renews prospect of Wiscasset excursions

Maine Department of Transportation's Rockland rail branch, that includes Wiscasset, is starting to see regular rail traffic again; it's freight and, by fall, might be excursion, too. Wiscasset Economic Development Director Aaron Chrostowsky mentioned the prospect…

Obituaries

Donald Sprague

Donald "Don" Sprague, of Wiscasset, Maine ed…

Obituary

Richard W. Blake

Richard Wayne Blake, lovingly known as Ricky to…

Obituary

William Allison

William "Bill"…

Obituary

Celebration of Life for Craig Paine

A Celebration of Life gathering for Craig…

Whitfield W. Vye

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

Obituary

Thom Carroll

Thom Carroll, age 67, ed away surrounded by his loved…

Obituary

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Galleries

'Hands Off! 2025' in Augusta: 'We the People'

Bravo Y Arts Community Players!

One of the big dance numbers in "Seussical the Musical" presented by the Y Arts Community Players March 28-30. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay

Main Street Buzz

Charlyn Foster s Cheney Insurance, Bringing Nearly Two Decades of Industry Experience

Newcastle Realty

The Lilac Cottage: A Piece of Wiscasset’s Living History

Newcastle Realty

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1st First Friday Art Tour June 6

Boothbay Harbor's self-guided tour of galleries in the region. Led by an art lover’s…

The Perplexing Mysteries of the Cedar Waxwing

This cedar waxwing enthralled the authors during a recent birding adventure at Harrison Avenue Nature Trail in Gardiner. It's lack of red, waxy tips in the wing probably indicates that it's a younger-aged bird. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells)

All birds are wonderfully mysterious in their own unique ways.

But some are downright…

Cheney Insurance welcomes Charlyn Foster to its team

Cheney Insurance is proud to welcome Charlyn Foster to its team of trusted…

'The Goonies' matinee will raise funds for Burnt Island Summer Camp

Ahoy, movie lovers!

Swashbuckling adventure is coming to the big…

Ruth Monsell solo show at River Arts in June

"Late Afternoon Castles" - Ruth Monsell. Courtesy of the artist

River Arts is pleased to announce Ruth Monsell’s solo show, “Celebrating 25 Years…

Press release

ABR Roadshow to feature Jodie’s Cafe & Bakery in Wiscasset

Wiscasset eatery Jodie’s Cafe & Bakery will be hosting a visit from America’s…

Willl Herman, college graduate

Willl Herman, of Woolwich, earned a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry on May 10…

BH Opera House: Celtic powerhouse Gaelic Storm June 14

Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each…

America's Best Restaurants is coming to Brady's

Working out the details for the Friday the 13th filming at Brady's are, from left: Chef John Asendorf, Venus/Aphrodite, bartender José Rivera and server Billie Jo Bobb will be ready for the America's Best Restaurants crew to arrive. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay

Brady's Restaurant is about to be added to America's Best Restaurants' (ABR) Maine list…

Special Olympics Maine

State summer games kick off at UMaine Orono

Special Olympics Maine is proud to announce that the 2025 State Summer Games will take…

Dow Furniture raises funds for Travis Mills Foundation

The Dow Furniture Team at the Miles for Mills 5K from left: Wilmot Dow, Elise Wallace, Lisa Dow, David Kolarik, Travis Mills, Rebecca Norton, Matthew Norton, Randy Joubert, Rebecca Wylie. Courtesy of Matt Norton

Dow Furniture proudly participated in the 14th annual Miles for Mills Memorial…

Higgins wins 800M, 1600M and 3200M MVC championship races

The Boothbay/Wiscasset Girls' Track & Field team finished second in the…

Celebration of Write ME: An Epistolary Poetry Project

About 50 people gathered May 31 in person, at Waldo Theater, and more online for a…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

Get your art on with summer classes

This summer, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) invites you to explore your artistic potential with…

Wiscasset Speedway: Chasing the Checkered

Dan McKeage, Jr. goes 2-for-2 in Super Streets debut

4 Cylinder Pro Race #1 Victory Lane, from left: Emmett Walker, Adam Taylor and Jay Plummer. Photo: Jasen Dickey

While most race tracks in the Northeast cancelled their Saturday racing events due…

Lincoln County property transfers in May

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in…

Wiscasset Senior Center

The next public supper will be Wednesday, June 18. The meal will consist of black bean soup, salad, rolls,…

Spring into summer this June aboard WW&F Railway

Ride one of the WW&F trains to adventure this June. Courtesy WW&F Railway Museum.

Have you ever taken a ride on Midcoast Maine’s very own authentic “Two-footer”? It's time to get…

63rd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days

What’s new for Vintage Boat Parade & Pier Party

Attention all classic boat lovers, antique car enthusiasts, and motorcycle irers - get…

Friends group: ‘Tote-ally obsessed’ about WPL library totes

The Friends of the Wiscasset Library have acquired some wonderful tote bags.…

AARP News You Can Use – June 2025

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Hearty Roots’ fourth annual Paddle for a Purpose brings the party

Paddle for a Purpose takes to the river. Photo by Anna Fiedler

At Hearty Roots’ fourth annual Paddle for a Purpose community fundraiser on…

Olde Bristol Days announces 12th annual Vintage Car Show

An aerial view of the Olde Bristol Days Vintage Car Show. Courtesy of Jeff Friedman

“We’re back stronger than ever,” announced Olde Bristol Days Williams-…

Kerr + Jones Gallery to begin 4th season

"The Birds Know" - Mary Barnes, one of the new artists exhibiting at Kerr + Jones Gallery, East Boothbay. Courtesy of Kathleen Jones

Let the countdown begin!! Kerr+Jones Gallery will open for its 4th season on Wednesday, June 4…

Tides

Tuesday, 06/03
5:56 AM	High	9.32`
12:05 PM	Low	0.77`
6:39 PM	High	9.14`

Wednesday, 06/04
12:35 AM	Low	1.59`
6:56 AM	High	8.90`
12:59 PM	Low	1.13`
7:32 PM	High	9.20`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 06/03
5:34 AM	High	8.78`
11:53 AM	Low	0.73`
6:17 PM	High	8.60`

Wednesday, 06/04
12:23 AM	Low	1.50`
6:34 AM	High	8.38`
12:47 PM	Low	1.06`
7:10 PM	High	8.66`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 06/03
5:36 AM	High	9.94`
11:54 AM	Low	0.49`
6:19 PM	High	9.58`

Wednesday, 06/04
12:21 AM	Low	1.46`
6:36 AM	High	9.54`
12:48 PM	Low	0.84`
7:12 PM	High	9.63`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 06/03
5:29 AM	High	10.04`
11:47 AM	Low	0.96`
6:09 PM	High	9.83`

Wednesday, 06/04
12:17 AM	Low	1.69`
6:29 AM	High	9.65`
12:41 PM	Low	1.29`
7:03 PM	High	9.87`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Jazz in June: An Evening with Spyro Gyra

Camden Opera House

Jazz in June: Julia Keefe Quartet w/Greg Abate Trio

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Southport General Store & Barn

The new menu is out and the reviews are pouring in at Brady's

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WSC public supper

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 04:30 pm to 7:30 pm

First Friday Art Tour

Friday, June 27, 2025 - 03:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Historic New England Property Open Houses

Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Author Geoffrey Bates at Southport Memorial Library

Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 02:30 pm

Le Vent du Nord

Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 07:30 pm

Cultivating Peace through the Element of Sound - An Immersive Sound Healing Event with Inanna Sisters in Rhythm

Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 02:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Parkinson’s Disease Group

Monday, June 9, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Mah Jongg

Monday, June 9, 2025 - 06:00 pm to 8:30 pm

6/11 Fused Glass Workshop

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 09:30 am to 11:30 am

2025: New tanks, species, and more!

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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