On Tuesday, Jan. 6, over 150 women braved the weather to meet at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science in Boothbay. There, the group socialized beforepresenters drew names for three nominated nonprofits: Veterans Writing Project in Damariscotta, Boothbay Region Community Resource Council and The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro. After hearing brief presentations on each organization, members voted to award an “Impact Donation” to Boothbay Region Community Resource Council, supporting programs like a fuel fund, Boothbay rides, addiction outreach, and more.

As a result of the group’s October meeting in the fall of 2025, Stepping Stones Housing received over $17,000, which included $7,000 in matching grants. The donation award to Boothbay Region Community Resource Council is expected to be equivalent or higher as membership expands. In addition, The Waldo Theatre and Veterans Writing Project received bonus donations raised from a raffle that generated over $800 thanks to the generous donations of local businesses.  

The meeting would not have been possible without the donation of space from Bigelow, as well as financial support from the following local businesses: Tindal & Callahan Real Estate; Jordan Construction; Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce; The Cheney Financial Group; Mid-Maine Millwork; Social Graze Charcuterie, and Coastal Maine Popcorn.  

For those interested in participating, membership forms and nomination forms are available on the organization’s website at womenwhocarelincolncountymaine.org. The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor where attendees can expect light bites, refreshing drinks and inspiring company. The organization has over 300 members and hopes you’ll join ‘100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine’ for vibrant and diverse gatherings that prove there’s strength in numbers. Because together we are a wave of change.