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Health and Wellness
In just one year, the Herbert and Roberta Watson Health Center on LincolnHealth’s Miles campus in Damariscotta has transformed the way that healthcare is delivered in Lincoln County.
The…
CLC and Boothbay Region YMCA
Central Lincoln County (CLC) & Boothbay Region (BR) YMCAs want families in Lincoln County to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity…
While obstetrics nurses specialize in supporting newborns and their moms, many are prepared to use their skills in the event of a community emergency. In June and early July, three incidences…
Dr. John Knight, founder and director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research at Boston Children’s Hospital said it best: “Addiction is a pediatric disease.”
Children and…
Tuesday, Aug. 20
From 10 to 11 a.m. discover the Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Linekin and Burley preserves. This leisurely paced 1-2 mile hike will be led…
The Boothbay Region YMCA is now offering LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, which is a free, 12-week recovery program for adult cancer patients and survivors. Registration is currently open for the session…
MaineHealth Care at Home (MHCAH) and hospice volunteers will host Remembrance Gatherings for community members who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. The Remembrance Gatherings will…
Mothers are invited to share their experiences, ask questions and connect with one another at LincolnHealth’s new mom support group. The group meets every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. on the…
LincolnHealth’s Cove’s Edge, which offers skilled rehabilitation and long-term care services, has been recognized as a 2019 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health…
Spectrum Generations is partnering with Inn Along the Way to host the Aging in Place Forum on Thursday, Sept. 12. This year’s forum will focus on Respecting Choices: Caregiver and Parent…
Due to the extreme heat this weekend, there will be a cooling station open at the Woolwich Town Office on Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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LincolnHealth continues to grow its support for community members who suffer with or care for people with brain-related conditions. All of the groups are offered at no cost to the participants.…
The Homeward Bound Hospice Choir arrived at Apifera Farm in Bremen and presented the farm animals with a special concert. Apifera Farm is a non-profit organization with a mission of sheltering and…
Nearly 15 years ago, Dr. Aqui Alamo was approached by colleagues who asked him to consider taking the necessary coursework to be able to prescribe Suboxone for people addicted to heroin or opioids…
Lincoln Medical Partners physician Catherine Cavanaugh, DO, will talk about infections that may affect people with diabetes at the Diabetes Support Group on Thursday, July 25, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.…
The good news is that these beautiful summer days are perfect for being outdoors. The bad news is that the Boothbay area has become an epicenter of tick-borne disease. Not just Lyme disease, but…
Employees of LincolnHealth are currently enjoying the fruits (and vegetables) of the labor of five local farms, thanks to a unique program sponsored by its employee wellness program.
Each…
LincolnHealth is accepting applications through Aug. 12 for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class, which will begin Tuesday, Sept. 10.
This free, 10-week course trains students to…
Damariscotta
Healthy Lincoln County has repurposed some of their front lawn on Main Street in Damariscotta for two raised garden beds.
“With so much of our work focused on nutrition and food security,…
LincolnHealth’s Coulombe Center for Health Improvement has partnered with a local therapist to provide support for those who have lost individuals to suicide. Lisa Beth Hammer, MTS, LCSW recently…
“Maine Moments,” an exhibit of oil paintings by Damariscotta-based artist William Curtis, is now showing at Miles Hall Gallery at Miles Memorial Hospital through July 26. Curtis…
At the Gardens, we know through experience what science has confirmed—spending time in nature reduces stress, enhances creativity and improves general health and well-being. Yoga has also been…
Tai chi and qigong have health benefits above and beyond physical functioning. Studies show this gentle form of exercise also boosts brain health. When engaged in the moving meditation of tai chi…
Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Charles Lomonte on June 13 praised the state’s handling of a student’s…
Boothbay Region Health Center has added Jennie McNeil, FNP to its roster of medical providers. McNeil specializes in treatment for tick-borne disease.
The Rockland native has been seeing…
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following statement Wednesday, June 12:
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has confirmed a case of…
Several local organizations are coming together to provide kids and teens with free, healthy meals throughout the summer through the USDA funded Summer Food Service Program.
The program is…
There will be a free presentation on “How to Have a Tick-Free Summer” and what to do if you do get a tick bite on Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. at the Community Center in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay…
Parents in Lincoln County are invited to complete a local survey for a chance to win up to $250. Healthy Lincoln County is conducting the survey, which is aimed at parents and grandparents of…
It was a cold dismal late afternoon in Edgecomb. A soft thump sounded on the picture window outside in the damp cold. My husband slowly opened the storm door, peering outside. The small, limp body…
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) is pleased to announce that the American Legion and Easterseals Maine will be points of contact for distribution of Veterans’ Emergency Financial…
Healthy Lincoln County and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office are working together to provide local restaurants, bars, and stores with Responsible Beverage Seller/Server training…
Healthy Lincoln County invites the public to participate in the Substance Use Prevention Partnership (SUPP) and join their efforts in reducing youth substance use by attending their next meeting…
LincolnHealth Miles’ Campus is the backdrop for Elaine Abel’s paintings through June 14.
Artist Elaine Abel finds beauty in every day objects and transforms mundane things into works of…
Press release
The BRYMCA is proud to announce nationally recognized health and wellness educators and presenters, Bruce and Mindy Mylrea, coming to Boothbay, next week. The couple have been traveling the…
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one in four U.S. adults has arthritis. Joint pain and lack of physical activity are common among adults with…
Lyme Time with Paula Jackson Jones
The 5th annual Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education conference was held on Friday, April 26 at the Augusta Civic Center from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission was free and although attendance of…
Boothbay Region Land Trust
From Barters Island to Ocean Point, and everything in between, the Boothbay peninsula is overflowing with terrific galleries and talented artists inspired by the region. There is no better…
The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home is strongly motivated to teach others how to improve the lives of people with dementia.
Lyme Time with Paula Jackson Jones
This Friday, April 26th, my organization will be hosting our 5th Annual Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education conference at the Augusta Civic Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Doors will open…
Central Lincoln County YMCA
FARMS at the Y at Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA is offering two upcoming cooking classes for teens and adults.
“Knife Skills 101” with Chef Mikael Andersson will take place on…
Chats With Champions
Dean Rock of Cumberland, Maine, will speak at Skidompha Library’s Porter Meeting Hall Tuesday, April 30 at 10 a.m. The topic of his lecture: 3-D printed prosthetic limbs, which he designs and…
Unfortunately, sexual assault happens, and it is a time that is frightening, confusing and full of emotions.
We are here to help. A core group of nurses have been specially trained and…
New Hope for Women will be offering a new support group for survivors of domestic violence in Boothbay Harbor.
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Press release
Midcoast Escape Rooms of Damariscotta announces its “Thankful Thursday,” an opportunity to have a great time escaping one of its amazing theme rooms and donating to one of four region non-profit…
Mindfulness is about developing a moment-to-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations – without judging. In short, mindfulness is about being fully present in our lives…
The Lincoln County Council of the Mountains to Shore Board of REALTORS is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive at Ames True Value Hardware, 447 Bath Road, Wiscasset on Thursday, May 2 from…
LCTV hosted Lincoln Home colleagues, Steve Raymond and Lynn Norgang, to create a new “Spotlight on Seniors” episode. The focus of this show is to help seniors, families, and community members…
Baby-Friendly USA, has given LincolnHealth-Damariscotta its prestigious international recognition as a Re-Designated Baby-Friendly Birth Facility.
Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. is the U.S.…
