It was a memorable night for the Dirigo Cougars and Nathaniel Wainwright. The Dirigo senior scored 30 points and reached the 1,000-point scoring mark in the fourth quarter as the visiting Cougars…
Standard Post
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for December:
Arrests, Summonses
Dec. 2, Lily Schutte, 18, of Wiscasset was summonsed for Failing to Notify of Motor…
Five Lincoln County towns have received approval for a total of $705,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding for affordable housing projects. Executive Director Emily Rabbe of Lincoln County…
Boothbay Harbor recently announced seven openings for officers on six committees. Nomination papers will be available from the town clerk Jan. 22.
The following three-year seats are…
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for tenors and basses as we begin preparing our May 17 and 18 concerts. Sopranos and altos may join our waiting list. The…
A Lincoln County Superior Court justice has denied plaintiffs' request in a…
With the start of a new year it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible ways our community has come together to shop, dine, support, and celebrate local businesses. Your choices have made…
Two Spoons: On Eating in Midcoast Maine
Does it make me shallow if my favorite thing about football is the tailgate? Or am I just saying what everyone else is thinking?
I got off track early in life. As a young wife trying to…
On Dec. 7, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District continued discussions on the upcoming sea wall project. The plans will go out to bid in March, with hopes of breaking ground at the end of summer. Until…
A Bird's Tale
Depending on your point of view, the number of new books on birds published each year is either a fabulous blessing or a confusing babble. Maybe a little of both.
We, personally, love to…
We are halfway through our break and a lot is getting done here at Brady's!! We have added some pictures, spruced up the lighting, and…
From the assistant editor
Wiscasset is a foody town, an art lover's town, and many more things, such as with the latest dealership looking likely for Route One, even more of a place to car shop, too. Recent months' and…
From the editor
There was fair warning but the weather in southern Delaware on Monday was a shocker, nonetheless. Eight to 12 inches of snow fell on a state that doesn’t normally get that much snow in one fell…
BRHS girls basketball
The fourth-ranked Winthrop Ramblers jumped out to a 27-4 first quarter lead and went on to defeat the visiting Boothbay Region Seahawks, 67-17, on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
The Ramblers connected on…
Joe's Journal
As I write this missive, the talking heads warn us a massive storm is set to wallop much of the nation. For once, it looks like the winter snow wallop will spend much of her time south of us. So…
The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of 34-year-old William “Nate” Robinson of Austinville, Virginia, whose body was discovered…
Award season is upon us, and you know what that means - don’t miss a single film that hits Lincoln Theater’s big screen between now and the Oscars on Sunday March 2!
"Anora"…
The Community Center is seeking a dedicated and organized individual to join our team as a treasurer. In this role, you will help us to manage our finances, ensuring transparency, and helping…
The United State Postal Service announced they will suspend regular mail delivery and retail service on Thursday, Jan. 9. The closure…
Obituary
Blaine G. Hanna, 85, of Foye Road, Wiscasset passed away on Jan. 5, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in Georgetown on Dec. 3, 1939, a son of Thomas J. and Lulu M. (Rowe) Hanna Sr. He…
Meanwhile ... back in the studio
I still remember the first time I saw one of Sandra Chase Morrissey’s paintings. I was at one of Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s annual shows maybe five years ago? What initially attracted me to…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 295 calls for service for the period of Dec. 31 to Jan. 7. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 295 calls for service.
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Sheepscot Chorus invites you to sing Bob Chilcott's "A Little Jazz Mass," and arrangements of folk songs by Vaughan Williams, Holst, Grainger, and others. "A Little Jazz Mass"…
Barters Island Community Association (BICA) welcomed its new president, Kim Brauer, this year after …
Marylyn Jeanne Marin, known as “Jane” by many, passed away peacefully at her home in Southport, Maine, on Dec. 22, 2024 at the age of 87.
Born on Aug. 11, 1937, in Fort Kent , Maine…
Happy 2025 to everyone! I find it disconcerting that another year has flown by so very quickly, however I have begun my annual ritual of counting the days when we return to Ocean Point.
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Midcoast Conservancy will offer a full moon hike (or snowshoe, if there is snow on the ground) at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson on Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 5:30…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I'm writing to express both my and Dee's deep appreciation for the current, in-depth article concerning my brother's loss by the Register's new "ace"…
BRHS boys basketball
After a low-scoring affair for three quarters, a fourth quarter run by the visitors gave the Winthrop Ramblers a 47-27 win over the Boothbay Region Seahawks Monday night, Jan. 6 at Porter Memorial…
Last week I promised more news about Ashley Tibbetts’s new job, which will be administrative coordinator for the Community Resource Council (CRC). As such, she will be supporting the behind the…
Lisa Carbone and the team from the Community Resource Council hosted Community Lunch Monday, Jan. 6, feeding a packed house chicken tetrazzini, Caesar salad, rolls, and a…
Boothbay Harbor Police Department made four arrests from Dec. 7, 2024 to Jan. 4, 2025.
On Dec.…
The Boothbay Region High School indoor track team continued its success at the team's second meet of the season Saturday, Jan. 4. The team took some top-ten placements in both girls and…
Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, vocalist, composer and researcher and from Genoa, Italy whose concerts bring European and American Roots together. He’s recorded and worked…
Camden Opera House
Resurgence Dance Company will perform "The Siren of Crystal Lake," Saturday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m., at The Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., Camden. Doors open 7 p.m.…
Obituary
Roger Perry of Georgetown, Maine passed away on Dec. 31, 2024.
Born and raised in Maine, Roger attended Morse High School where he excelled in drafting, football, and lacrosse. Thanks…
Southport Memorial Library Artist of the Month
Southport Memorial Library's first artist of the month in 2025 is Michael Giglia and his wildlife photography with a focus on birds. The show will be on exhibit in January and February.
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It's the New Year, 2025. How did that happen? Like the saying goes “Time just slips away.” 2024 sure was a busy year for the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club. The Rotary Bike lending program gave…
To encourage students in Maine who are exploring careers in journalism, the Maine Press Association each year awards MPA scholarships to current…
After 20 years of service, Evelyn Shahan, 83, has announced her retirement as president of Barters Island Community Association (BICA). BICA’s goal is to foster a sense of community and help…
I thought I would start the new year with a little information focusing on support for veterans. Of course, that means starting off with the VA. In doing a little research for this article, I…
It brings great pleasure to share that Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s 2024 annual fundraising goal of $140,000 was surpassed thanks to the terrific support of Library donors and increased…
This winter, Coastal Senior College, which offers lifelong learners' enrichment through courses and other activities in Lincoln and Knox counties, will hold a special trio of mid-day events on…
Discover the fascinating hobby of beekeeping! Join us for a seven-week interactive, in-person course, presented by experienced beekeepers from the Knox-Lincoln County Beekeepers (KLCB) and…
Over one-third of U.S. adults who have bought something through an ad on their social media feed report being defrauded, according to a new AARP survey. Don’t let scammers ad-vertise their way…
This winter, Coastal Senior College, which offers lifelong learners' enrichment through courses and other activities in Lincoln and Knox countries, will hold classes and activities across a…
Obituary
Royall M. Dodge, 94, of East Boothbay died Dec. 30, 2024 at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.
Royall was born Jan. 13, 1930 in East Boothbay to Guy E. Dodge and Maxine Brewer Dodge.…
Wiscasset planning board
Hopefully mid to late January, Maine Department of Environmental Protection will approve Tucker Chevrolet’s proposed dealership and service center on Bath Road, a project representative told…
