“Remember My Name” is a national registry of the lives ended by domestic violence. Ms. Magazine and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) began the registry in 1994. Earlier…
Health and Wellness
Press release
Lincoln County Dental Inc. is pleased to share that Allison Raymond, BS RDH IPDH, our long-term, valuable employee will be providing preventive oral hygiene services in our dental practice at 93…
Maine Medical Center
Maine Medical Center’s Research Institute (MMCRI) has received a $203,000 grant sub-award from West Virginia University for a National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) initiative to…
Lincoln County community organizations have collaborated with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Farmers to Families Food Initiative to offer Drive-Thru Farm Stands in Lincoln…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has submitted to the federal government its …
On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office along with the police departments of Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, Waldoboro, and Wiscasset will host the semi-…
On Oct. 30, Midcoast Maine musician Lauren Crosby teams with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine, to release “Sheepscot Valley Enchantress,” a nine-track solo-acoustic vinyl EP…
LincolnHealth
The Maine swab-and-send COVID-19 tests have significantly improved. Lincoln Medical Partners Emergency Medicine Doctor Timothy Fox said testing criteria have broadened to people who want the test…
After spending her entire adult life as a member of the United States Air Force, Marion Swall MD believed that it was time to put down some family roots.
Recently, Dr. Swall joined Lincoln…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Maine Film Center continues its new virtual series, “Cinema in Conversation,” where filmmakers, film experts, policymakers, and journalists from around the world converge on Zoom to discuss…
Lincoln Medical Partners
Parents can get their young children a flu shot and catch them up on recommended vaccinations at a special pediatric vaccine clinic at the Watson Health Center on the Miles Campus from 5 to 7 p.m…
Staying healthy has always been important, but never more so than this year, the year of COVID-19. Diet plays a crucial role in keeping our immune system strong – it’s our first line of defense…
Bubbling Spring Tai Chi School in Bristol is offering an 8 week session for beginners. Tai Chi is a sequence of gentle and rhythmic movements that ease tension and improve balance, helping to…
Boothbay Region YMCA
The Boothbay Region YMCA (BR YMCA) and the Central Lincoln County YMCA (CLC YMCA) are continuing to offer the YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, designed to help participants with…
Lincoln County Dental Inc., is establishing our office protocol and purchasing necessary equipment and supplies in anticipation of opening our office and welcoming patients. We adhere to the…
Morris Farm in Wiscasset has just opened its new Take-What-You-Need Farm Stand. With a goal of providing access to fresh, local produce for all members of the community, the stand features free…
Even before the arrival of COVID-19, millions of people were turning to vitamin D supplements, some to compensate for the diminishing power of the sun here in the northern hemisphere October to…
Begin with “Gather Energy From the Heavens,” move into “Shoot the Golden Eagle;” flow into “Separating Heaven and Earth.” If you were studying Qi (chee) Gong right…
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) urges the public to take precautions against ticks in October and November, when the state typically experiences a second peak in…
“Maine is number six in the nation for our rate of domestic violence murders,” said Midcoast Women, in a news release. “In fact, over 50% of Maine's murders are domestic abuse related.”
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National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10, and the American Red Cross Northern New England Region urges residents to test their smoke alarms and practice their escape plan as home fires continue…
Homeless prevention and outreach case manager Alexander Bessey recently joined the team operating the Ecumenical Food Pantry hosted by the Second Congregational Church, UCC, on Main Street,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), Maine Forest Service (MFS), and 211 Maine remind the public to take precautions against browntail moth exposure, as fall…
If you are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired in these COVID-19 times, the Boothbay Region YMCA invites all in the community to participate in a free six-week STRONG challenge designed to…
Press release
Lincoln County Dental, Inc. is pleased to welcome Sherri Jewett to our team in the role of office manager.
Sherri has been a Lincoln County resident since 1992. She has earned an associate…
“Keep Calm and Wiscasset Strong” face coverings are available while supplies last at the Wiscasset town office, Administrative Assistant Kathleen Onorato announced via email Thursday, Oct. 1. The…
AUGUSTA - Two Maine companies have donated more than $44,000 of personal protective equipment for election workers to stay safe while administering the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 General Election.…
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) is pleased to announce the release of the first-ever, in-depth study of dental care for Maine veterans. The report, Oral Health Access for Maine’s…
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
The American Cancer Society is inviting neighbors across central Maine to celebrate breast cancer survivors and those facing the disease. While social distancing will prevent Making Strides…
LincolnHealth
In the fall of 2019, the Coulombe Center for Health Improvement helped convene organizations and individuals who are experts in issues affecting our seniors for the first Changing Aging event,…
The Boothbay Region YMCA’s new class, Enhance®Fitness, is an evidence-based program geared toward older adults who would enjoy the low-impact activities that help them stay fit. Individuals living…
Lincoln County Dental, Inc. is pleased to announce that we have hired an office manager and clinical team and that we will begin dental center related administrative operations in Wiscasset early…
LincolnHealth has partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Good Shepherd Food Bank to offer two Drive-Thru Farm Stands in Lincoln County next week, where anyone can pick…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills and Commissioner of Health and Human Services Jeanne Lambrew announced Tuesday anyone in Maine can now get tested for COVID-19 without the need for a separate order…
Lincoln Medical Partners will be holding drive-through flu clinics every weekend in October. The clinic is open to anyone over age 7 – you do not have to be a Lincoln Medical Partners’ patient to…
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
If you were walking down the street and saw a person clutch their chest and fall down in agony, would you stop to see if they needed help?
Of course you would. But what would you do if you…
When it comes to scams and fraud, we are often looking out for the unknown con artists. But most financial crimes against older adults are perpetrated by someone they know.…
During October and November, Mid Coast–Parkview Health will host a series of drive-thru flu shot clinics in Bath, Brunswick, and Topsham. Clinics will be offered every weekend in October at Mid…
Central Lincoln County (CLC) and Boothbay Region (BR) YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, which helps adults lose weight through healthier eating and increased physical activity to reduce their…
In Bath and the surrounding Midcoast community, a network of nonprofits, schools, housing entities, city officials, state legislators, and volunteers are working together to ensure local people…
Should you get the seasonal flu shot this year?
Absolutely, everyone six months and over, with rare exception, should, according to the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. The…
Just like many of you who waited for the kickoff of the NFL season this past week, we are anxiously awaiting the opening day of our new dental practice!! We want to help make Lincoln County one of…
Registration is now open for the 2020 People Plus Senior Health Expo “At Home,” a premier event connecting businesses and services with older adults. Last year’s sold out event had over 600…
The American Red Cross needs people of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a blood supply as diverse as the patients who depend on it. All blood types are needed to ensure that…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine (BBBSMM) invites local businesses, organizations and individuals to sign up to Golf Fore Kids’ Sake on Friday, Sept. 25 at Samoset Resort Golf Club in…
With a back-to-school shuffle like none before, students and their families should be extra vigilant on their health, said Lincoln Medical Partners pediatrician Dr. Melissa Keeport. Attention to…
LincolnHealth
Lincoln Medical Partners Primary Care has announced upcoming flu vaccination clinics at all four of its primary care practices.
The schedule through September is:
Boothbay…
Midcoast Maine Community Action Head Start in Bath has received $203,000 through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. These funds will support Head Start services to low…
LincolnHealth is prepared to support our larger community as most schools in the area return to some version of in-person learning. Each school has created a thorough return-to-school plan based…
Although summer may be ending, the Y is excited to announce the return of its fall youth programs beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Y’s goal is to keep youth and members of your family active and…
