A six-week Child Loss to Suicide Support Group is starting on Thursday, April 25, in Damariscotta. Parents and guardians who have survived the loss of a child to suicide recently or years ago are…
Health and Wellness
LincolnHealth volunteers greet and visit with patients, play bingo and games with residents at the senior living facilities, perform music, run the cash register in the Miles café, provide…
On Wednesday, March 27, Lincoln Home hosted an event to welcome over 10 new employees and thank all the employees for hours of early mornings and late nights of extra coverage. Two home care…
Bring the whole family for a night out! Enjoy local food and drink, music by Lincoln Academy Jazz band members, games such as corn hole and a silent/live auction. Free child care will offer kids…
Wiscasset’s Bill James said that with his new hearing aids, it will be wonderful to hear his wife of 65 years, Ellen, and have nice comversations with her. At Beltone Hearing Center in Brunswick…
A Red Cross blood drive will be held on the Red Cross bus at St. Mary Church, 144 Lincoln St., Bath on Wednesday, April 10 from 1 to 6 p.m. Call 800-RED-CROSS for an appointment. Drop-ins also OK…
On March 26, Boothbay Region Health Center opens a new medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinic for those with substance use disorders.
Combining peer coaching, addiction counseling and…
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Community members who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia are invited to join a support group in Boothbay Harbor beginning on Wednesday, April 3, at 1 p.m. The group…
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 that…
Midcoast Conservancy
The Browntail moth is an invasive forest pest that continues to expand its range in Maine bringing with it human health impacts. Browntail caterpillars cause a poison ivy-like rash and they are…
LincolnHealth Occupational Therapist and Certified Brain Injury Specialist Megan McCartney will present how diabetes can impact your brain at the Diabetes Support Group meeting on Thursday, March…
Central Lincoln County (CLC) and Boothbay Region (BR) YMCAs want families in Lincoln County to understand how…
‘poor work/life balance, a risk of secondary trauma, concerns for workers safety in the field
AUGUSTA — The Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability has released its findings in the second part of an investigation into the deaths of 10-year-…
Healthy Lincoln County
On Feb. 26, bar, restaurant and convenience store owners and staff received training that provided them with tools to help reduce underage drinking and drunk driving. The Responsible Beverage…
Being the parent of someone struggling with addiction is an intense experience that can leave unrecognized painful and ambivalent emotions. Psychotherapist Lisa Hammer and writing coach Barbara…
State joins U.S. Climate Alliance
During her remarks at the E2Tech 2019 Conference Feb. 28, Governor Janet Mills said Maine has joined the United States Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 21 states committed to reducing…
The board of directors at New Hope for Women has announced the appointment of a new executive director.
Rebekah Paredes MS, who has an extensive background in working with victims of…
LincolnHealth is accepting applications for the spring Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class through Friday, March 15. The class will begin Tuesday, April 16.
This free, 10-week course…
LincolnHealth
Want to enhance your sense of balance and build strength? Do your creaky joints need gentle movement to keep from stiffening up? Tired of feeling short of breath with everyday activities? Then…
Raising awareness about addiction and getting the word out about local resources for those seeking, or thinking, about recovery drew about 30 people out for a forum Feb. 10 in Boothbay Harbor. The…
The Central Lincoln County YMCA (CLC YMCA) and Boothbay Region YMCA (BR YMCA) are continuing to offer the YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, designed to help participants with…
Peg Averill said without the blood transfusions her father Frank Cromwell got for years, she wouldn't have had him as long as she did.
"That's what kept him going, and it was through the…
On March 2, The Morris Farm and Chewonki will co-convene the 5th annual Lincoln County Food Security Forum at Chewonki. We are fortunate this year to bring Dr. Donna Beegle, a nationally renowned…
A six-week Survivors of Suicide Support Group is starting on Thursday, March 7 in Damariscotta.
The group is open to those who have lost a loved one to suicide and wish to meet in a…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine (BBBSMM) invites local businesses, organizations and individuals to sign up to Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2019, presented by Hannaford Supermarkets and Camden…
The Central Lincoln County (CLC) and Boothbay Region (BR) YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Programs, which help adults lose weight through healthier eating and increased physical activity to reduce…
Training is being offered again to local restaurants, bars, and stores this February to prevent underage drinking and over consumption. Healthy Lincoln County and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s…
Food addiction often stands apart from drug and alcohol addiction, but is defined similarly: an unhealthy relationship with food. It’s not just overeating. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA…
A Red Cross blood drive will be held Wed., Feb. 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. on the Red Cross bus at St. Mary Church, 144 Lincoln St.,Bath. Call 800-RED-CROSS for an appointment. Drop-ins also OK.…
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My first memory of being fascinated by the body’s ability to “self-heal” was falling off my bike on gravel and making a mess of my knees. My mother patiently clean the wounds (while I screamed my…
New Hope for Women will be offering a support group for adult women who have experienced domestic violence or stalking. The group will begin in mid-February 2019 and take place in Boothbay Harbor…
Miles Memorial Hospital Gallery
Brunswick-based artist Ed McCartan’s acrylic paintings of botanical/spiritual themes will be on exhibit at the Miles Memorial Hall Gallery Feb. 9-March 15.
“These works represent my…
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step Fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from co-dependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. A new…
The community is invited to attend free screenings of the film “Recovery Boys” and participate in community discussions about the ongoing opioid crisis. The events will take place in Damariscotta…
With a winter storm heading our way, the American Red Cross is providing steps you can take to stay safe with the cold, snow and ice. Whether you’re trying to keep your home warm or need to be out…
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When the weather’s not too frigid, winter is a good time to get outdoors … or at least to your car! But, instead of being bound for one of your usual haunts – the grocery, laundromat, Rite Aid,…
Prediabetes is a condition in which a person’s blood glucose is elevated, but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. To address this issue, the Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA and Boothbay…
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step Fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from co-dependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. A new…
After 17 years, Healthy Kids will retire its community Chocolate Fest fundraising event that has featured wonderful local chocolate, beautiful auction items donated by hundreds of local businesses…
Staying active during the cold winter months can be difficult which is why LincolnHealth and 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! Lincoln County are challenging community members, schools, and groups from local…
LincolnHealth Occupational Therapist Leah Taylor will discuss how diabetes impacts circulation in the legs at the Diabetes Support Group meeting on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. The…
CLC YMCA
Along with singing “Auld Lang Syne” at the start of the New Year, making resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans. However, while…
With the start of a new year, the Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA is announcing a new membership promotion “New Year, New You” to encourage you and your family to get fit, live healthier, try…
Monday, Jan. 7 - Thursday, Jan. 31
Read a family friendly book while you hike! January through March there will be a new winter themed story posted along the trails at…
If you or someone you know needs help overcoming opioid addiction, the LincolnHealth Emergency Department in Damariscotta may be the best place to start.
“We can now begin treating…
Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA in Damariscotta has many nutrition-based options to support endeavors to get healthy in 2019.
Joan Atkinson, a registered and licensed dietitian with a…
For a chance to win a prize while staying motivated towards your personal healthy living goals, the Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA is offering a promotion called Healthy Living Bingo. To…
Central Lincoln County YMCA
Round 4 of Lose it with the Y will begin Jan. 2 with orientation at 5 p.m. at Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA. Participants in the program will set healthy lifestyle goals and work to achieve…
LincolnHealth, in partnership with Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA, will be offering free blood pressure screenings during select dates of the Friday farmers' markets. The screenings will be…
Highlighting its nationally-recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, LincolnHealth was named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for the seventh time in eight years. The…
