Chewonki is pleased to announce the third annual Zero Waste Challenge. The contest challenges Maine middle school students (…
Life
Wiscasset Community Center
The Wiscasset Community Center and the American Red Cross are conducting a certified lifeguard course beginning May 11. Upon completion…
Wiscasset Public Library
Exploring the many choices of Dr. Seuss books at the Wiscasset Library Children’s room was enjoyed by all at this past Wednesday’s Story Time. The children played a…
“There’s magic in sitting down with a book in hand and being transported by the story and pictures to another time and place. It stimulates our imagination, and…
The Edgecomb Eddy School says save the date! Thursday, March 13 for its Family Zumba and Book Fair. The Book Fair goes from 5 to 7 p.m., the Zumba starts zooming…
Coastal Enterprises, a nonprofit community development organization, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer the first-time…
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant will conduct training programs on the Signs of the Seasons Program.
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Boothbay Region Health & Wellness Foundation
"I didn't know that service was available," was the rousing chorus heard from our participants at January's round table discussion on…
About 50 Edgecomb Eddy School students participated in a Jumpathon on Friday afternoon, March 7, to raise funds for the American Heart Association. We set a goal to raise $500 and far exceeded…
Regional School Unit 12
Whitefield Elementary School was set to reopen March 17, a full week after a small fire in the school gym, Regional School Unit 12 Superintendent Howard Tuttle said March 10.
A custodian…
In the last year, the local conversation about healthcare has focused largely on the availability of facilities. However, research shows that how a person lives — what they consume, where they…
The Elder Empowerment Committee of the Boothbay Health and Wellness Foundation is delighted to announce a new pilot program in conjunction with the…
If Rev. Ed Wynne has his druthers, his class “Is the ‘New Atheism’ Really New?” will include atheists, people with a fundamentalist faith and others…
Wiscasset Middle School
Students at Wiscasset Middle School took part in a nationwide effort to “Read the Most Coast to Coast” on February 28. Students participated in Renaissance Learning’s challenge to break the record…
Elections matter. That was the basic message Maine State Attorney General Janet Mills, a Democrat, delivered to Lincoln County Democrats at the…
WGME Contest
Wiscasset High School captured WGME’s Spirit Cup on March 7, besting seven other Maine high schools in the food drive and spirit contest. The school won by raising 58,662 pounds of food through…
Wiscasset Senior Center
The second in a series of Round Table discussions focusing on the topic of aging and the challenges it brings to each one of us was held last…
Spectrum Generations
Talking about death won’t kill you—but it can make a difficult time less stressful, it may save money, and it can help to ensure that…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Carlos Núñez is a vibrant, energetic and joyous musician in concert.
Some might say it's because he is Spanish.
Some might say it's just part of the act.
Núñez says when he is on…
Adult Education
Mid-March at Boothbay Region Adult Ed features some new classes as well as some returning favorites. March is a great time to get out of the house…
Wiscasset High School
A Wiscasset High School contingent will make an early morning trip to Portland Friday, when television station WGME names the winner of its Spirit Challenge.…
What’s Cooking
The topic for this column was inspired by a reader’s question regarding a particular spice blend she’d seen listed in a recipe she wanted to try. When…
Seeds of Knowledge
Learning about the human heart and circulatory system took preschoolers at Seeds of Knowledge Education Center in Wiscasset on an interactive journey through the human body. Each child became a…
Westport Island
Yes, days have been cold, so it’s possible that our brains have frozen! But the “Game Day” cure is on its way this Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Town Hall, come out and enjoy your favorite games…
Fourteen-year-old Laura Dekker of Denmark set out on a two-year voyage and became the youngest person to sail around the world alone. The voyage was proceeded by a year-long battle with Dutch…
Alna Column
Juniper Hill School is having an open house on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. The school is located at 180 Golden Ridge Road. This is a family friendly event; all are welcome to attend.…
Midcoast Unitarian Universalists
Worship Associate Lindy Gifford will lead another “Spirit Circle” at the Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, March 9. The January discussion was…
Edgecomb Column
The Boothbay Region High School team is the team to beat! On Friday, March 14, at 7 p.m., join the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's third annual Adult Spelling…
Lincoln County Healthcare
When the St. Andrews Hospital emergency room was converted to an urgent care center, Lincoln County Healthcare said patients would see reduced costs. Although urgent care costs are lower than…
Wiscasset High School
The blustery wind and biting cold couldn’t deter a little school spirit Friday in Wiscasset.
The Wiscasset High School annual winter carnival on February 28 was in full swing with sleds,…
Maggie Meixell is a recipient of the dean's award for academic excellence during the fall 2013 term at Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. Meixell is a graduate of North Yarmouth Academy, and…
Wiscasset Middle School
A Scholastic Book Fair will be “open for business” next week in the Wiscasset Middle School’s library hosted by the fifth and sixth grade library…
Voices of the Sea, a performance event coordinated by Maine Maritime Museum that showcases the talents of Maine poets and musicians who earn their living from the sea, casts a wider net this year…
Knights of Pythias
Our Lodge opened at 7 p.m. sharp on Monday, Feb. 24 with 17 members present.
We had 20 players at our weekly cribbage tournament on Sunday, Feb. 23. Tournaments start at noon and are open to…
There’s never a dull moment at the FARMS Community Kitchen.
Next up is a four-week series of workshops for the kitchen…
Adult Education
Wawenock Sail and Power Squadron and Central Lincoln County Adult Education are encouraging recreational boaters to enroll in the America's Boating Course. The class meets from 6:…
On the first Sunday of Lent, March 9 at the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset, the Reverend John Potter will begin a series of…
The following students who live in the newspaper’s circulation area attained honor roll status for the 2013-2014 first semester:
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On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Chef Peter Varns once again exhibited his skills to the Organ Society/Belles of the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset. He is shown with the finished…
What’s Cooking
My dear friend Nancy is one of those women who have done it all: former executive for Target stores in the Midwest; cooking school instructor; private chef;…
Juniper Hill School will host an open house and tours on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. This is a family-friendly event, open to anyone who is…
Are you looking for a new career path in a growing industry? University College Bath/Brunswick and Women, Work and Community are pleased to offer a panel discussion of careers in computer…
Wiscasset
The Men's Group of the First Congregational Church in Wiscasset has invited Bruce Barlow, a resident of Westport Island, to show slides and speak about his…
Alna Column
Not much is going on this week. We are working on the town report. All groups are asked to get their reports into Amy by email. Reports are needed from…
Do you doodle, or did you when you were younger? Did people tell you that it meant that you were not paying attention? It turns out the exact…
Westport Island Column
Diane Langley is holding an introductory class in rug hooking on the four Fridays in March, starting March 7 at her studio. Diane supplies a pattern, hook, wool…
Wiscasset School Committee
Wiscasset School Committee member Colleen Bennett has announced a link to an online survey for residents who would like to give input on what they want in a superintendent. The survey can be found…
In celebration of National Youth Art Month during the month of March, the Portland Museum of Art (PMA), in collaboration with the Maine Art Education Association, has organized an exhibition of…
Hidden Valley Nature Center
Back by popular demand, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson will offer an introductory chainsaw safety class specifically for women on April 12 and 13. This class is part of HVNC’s…
Maine's Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fairs, cosponsored by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) and local Maine groups, are part celebration and part education, as…
