Parents, have you ever been curious about what your kids are eating for lunch at school? Maybe you have a menu at home, and see that today's meal is chicken strips, mashed potatoes, egg salad…
Life
Summerfest fun will fill the Wiscasset Common lawn this Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For the 31st time, The First Congregational Church has been…
Grow it in Maine
“Whose family is yours?”
Centuries ago, that query spurred scholars to name and define every kind of plant or animal they knew. They…
Laughter echoed through the historic Opera House at Boothbay Harbor when veteran standup comedian Paula Poundstone took the stage on July 18.
Poundstone's brand of commentary, observation…
The following students who live in the Boothbay Register’s circulation area attained honor roll status for the second semester:
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Dining at Hyde School’s Bath campus is undergoing a transformation. After 46 years of service, beloved Chef John Brawn retired at the end of June leaving some very big shoes to fill.…
LincolnHealth
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has agreed to reconsider its May 29…
The University of Maine in Orono recognized 2,130 students for achieving dean's list honors in the spring 2014 semester. Listed below…
The Lincoln County Fire Chiefs Association is holding a home heating oil raffle to raise funds for training firefighters. The winner will receive a $1,000 gift certificate which can be redeemed…
Wiscasset Public Library
On July 8 we were fortunate to have Vermont’s Jerry Schneider at the Wiscasset Public Library for his butterfly presentation. He has offered nature programs in schools and libraries for the past…
What’s Cooking
I advocate using fresh herbs whenever possible, but that being said, there are times when dried herbs do work very well. And you can make your own dried herb blends that are…
The Wood Pile
Water scarcity in the United States and across the globe has the potential to radically change the economic and political landscape in Maine. The way we as a community set the preconditions for…
Grow it in Maine
Ruth gave me a large, low planter box, almost as a challenge. Where should I set it? How should I fill it?
In…
Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor always tend to have a large amount of yard sales, estate sales and items for sale throughout the summer. It's a challenge to find your…
For a Good Cause
Gail and Tom Boudin of Edgecomb want to do all they can for a charity that helped their family when the Boudins’ granddaughter was getting medical treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital.
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The first model airplane Sandy Schmidt built in his youth flew about 25 feet.
“I thought that was the greatest thing in the world,” the Brunswick man said.
Schmidt, 70, is secretary-…
Frank Daly loves old stuff.
“I like old things,” Daly said. “And I like sharing the history of old things with other people. Maybe then they’ll feel the same way about it.”
The retired…
It was a great day for those who love to create with clay. On July 12, the Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts in Newcastle celebrated its 20th Salad Days Festival.
The celebration was filled…
Every year on the fourth Saturday in July, the Wiscasset Common comes alive with activities of Summerfest. This year the event will take place Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Rock, folk, blues and classical, take your choice or choose them all! There will be lots of great music in the Darrows Barn at the Damariscotta River…
Wings Over Wiscasset 2014
Walter Scott was out collecting money for his Hyde Park, Boston church, on December 7, 1941, when he turned on the radio of the Pontiac he and a fellow church member were traveling in. Scott, 18,…
Little engineers won’t believe their eyes — or their ears. For the first time ever at Day Out With Thomas, Thomas the Tank Engine will be able to talk to his fans.
Boys and girls will be…
New Hope for Women (NHFW) has opened a new office at 41 Water Street, Wiscasset.
The Water Street, Wiscasset location…
While having dinner in a Boothbay Harbor restaurant, I overheard a tourist at another table telling his dining companions how much he liked Maine. He said back home it was so built…
Maine Prep's concentrated SAT prep classes for Brunswick area high school students will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evenings, July 31…
Summers in Bath just became more melodic with the Summer Saturday Concert Series presented by the Chocolate Church Arts Center. The concert series begins at 6 p.m. on July 12 with the folk-rock…
“Son Treasure Island” Vacation Bible School will be held at Boothbay Baptist Church Monday through Friday, July 21-25, 8:45 a.m. to noon. It is for…
University College at Bath/Brunswick is collaborating with RSU 1 Adult Education to provide access to University of Maine System courses in Wiscasset via…
The Saltwater Artists Gallery invites patrons and the public to visit the gallery to enjoy light refreshments and mingle with the artists at the annual…
With a gym double the size of the one it replaces, new educational space and individualized therapy rooms, including one dedicated to pediatric services, the new Wellness…
The world-renowned Boston Camerata will perform at the historic Head Tide Church of Alna on Saturday, August 2 at 2 p.m. This concert is the group's only Maine/Northern New England performance in…
What’s Cooking
Picking strawberries at one of the many “pick your own” fields is a summer tradition for Peter and me. That tradition just went out the window with a crash when I found myself with…
This spring Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson received $10,500 in grant support from the Horizon Foundation for a new school outreach effort. Fourth grade students from Great Salt…
On Monday July 28, 9-11:30 a.m., join Hidden Valley Nature Center naturalist Chuck Dinsmore for a class called “Little Dyer Pond Ecology.” The course is meant to be a general overview of common…
For women who have been affected by domestic or dating violence, a support group can be a safe place to talk about the abuse, in an environment that…
The Novel Jazz Septet will be performing eight concerts throughout Maine between July and September featuring the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two of the most celebrated pillars of…
Friends and supporters of Central Lincoln County Adult Education students came together at Skidompha Public Library on Thursday, June 19 to recognize and honor this year’s Adult…
Peter Willauer of Edgecomb is enrolled in SEA Semester summer program: Protecting the Phoenix Islands, a study abroad program through Sea Education…
An artist reception of the Maine Coast Artist Gallery’s “Maritime Show” will be held Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Friendship is the home of the design and building of the famous…
Wiscasset School Department
The next Wiscasset Middle School principal will be a temp. With decisions still to come about consolidating the town’s schools, the new school department can’t promise candidates what lies ahead…
The fifth annual silent auction is underway at the Edgecomb Congregational Church, located on Cross Point Road in Edgecomb. There is a wonderful selection of items…
On Friday, July 25, the Boothbay Railway Village will host, in partnership with the Marine Corps Reserves and Family Holiday Wishes, its second annual Toys for Tots toy drive from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p…
Dave deBronkart (patient and patient advocate) and Dr. Danny Sands (his doctor) collaborated on a patient engagement handbook entitled "Let Patients…
The Rev. Edward J. Wynne Jr., a retired clergy member of the Greater New Jersey Conference of The United Methodist Church, will lead the service at…
This week, The Lincoln County College Connection and Lincoln County Television will launch the first episode of “Get Smart!”, a new public access TV show that showcases non-traditional…
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts
Sam Hayward, chef and owner of Fore Street Restaurant, will join ceramic artist Robbie Lobell for a talk at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts on July 12 at 11 a.m. as part of Watershed’s…
The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) announced that its 2014 Archaeology Field School has a few remaining openings for the week of July 13. This year the school…
Antique Auto Days July 19 and 20
During the 50th Anniversary of Antique Auto Days on July 19 and 20, you'll see dozens of classic, vintage, antique, hot rods, muscle cars and much more all parked…
When Melinda Fuller lived at 47 Gardiner Road, her family’s beagle Mindy slept on top of the dog house. Fuller, 36, remembers knowing then that the dog was doing the same thing Snoopy the beagle…
