Five Wiscasset High School students are competing in the Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship Program for the Class of 2013. Hood milk will award three $5,000 scholarships to students in…
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Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior,
What resources can you recommend to help older job seekers? I’m 62 and have…
Budget Talks
School officials in Boothbay, Wiscasset and other Midcoast towns are upgrading school building security features and are hoping to get reimbursed for the costs…
University of Maine
Applications for Dive In 2013 are now being accepted from college-bound high school students interested in pursuing a career in the marine sciences at the…
Adult Education
During the last week of March and the first week of April you can take a class to increase your Microsoft Office 10 skills, learn, paint a colorful garden pot,…
Chewonki Foundation
Bath Savings Institution and Downeast Audubon Society announced earlier this year that they would once again provide financial support for Chewonki’s Traveling…
Freeport
The final wedding show of the year by the Maine Wedding Association is set to take place Sunday, March 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport, 5 Park Street. A $…
Lincoln County Republicans
Following a very successful Lincoln Day Dinner, the Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) members met on March 13 at the Newcastle Fire Station to discuss…
Adult Education
Join Bill Kirkpatrick, LICSW, Manager of Education for the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, on Monday, April 1, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Boothbay Region…
St. Philip's Church
The Help Yourself Shelf Food Pantry at St. Philip’s Church in Wiscasset has been awarded a matching grant opportunity for $300 through Good Shepherd Food Bank.…
Lincoln County Healthcare
When Douw Meyers wanted to spend his last months at home in South Bristol with his family by his side, Miles & St. Andrews Home Health & Hospice managed…
Mary's Musings
Lincoln County Healthcare’s public meeting last week at the Opera House outlining the future of St. Andrews Hospital addressed some of the concerns of community members and left a…
Wiscasset High School
Alyssa Urquhart of Alna, a senior at Wiscasset High School, has been selected to receive the 2013 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association (MPA…
Bigelow Laboratory
Recent oceanographic research is challenging a central principle that has been the basis of scientists’ understanding of ocean productivity in the surface ocean for over 75 years,…
Adult Education
Thinking about buying an iPad, but not so sure what all the hype is about? Do you already own one and want some advice? Then join instructor, Stacy Lash for a one night iPad…
What's Cooking
Here comes another “Hallmark moment," so how about a big shout out to pecans, the nut which is the celebrity food for the month of March. So for lack of any other inspiration for…
Wiscasset Adult and Community Education
Today’s businesses look for job applicants with strong job experience, and at a minimum want them to fill out an extensive application giving job history and references, and they…
Grow It in Maine
“I know it isn’t spring yet,” Joe said. “But we need to bring some flowers into the house.”
Begin with forsythia. One January 18, I clipped two or…
Adult Education
In the past, high-paying jobs were attainable without a college degree. In the 21st century, however, a college degree is crucial not only for career advancement, but simply to…
Woolwich Central School
Woolwich Central School (WCS) is currently searching for Woolwich children who will become a part of our school’s 2013-2014 Kindergarten class. Youngsters who will be five (5)…
For Your Health
At the halfway point of this challenge, I do feel slightly discouraged. My weight loss has not been nearly what I expected. Although I did lose another pound this past week, I feel…
Lincoln County EMA
The Lincoln County Office of Emergency Management has renewed our commitment towards promoting safety for all our school students. Our emergency planning efforts are targeting the…
For a Good Cause
The Feed Our Scholars Initiative, whose goal is to provide weekend packets of nutritious food for Wiscasset Schools’ children suffering from food insecurity, is readying its first…
Lincoln County Democrats
Maine Attorney General Janet Mills and Lincoln County Democratic legislators headlined a stimulating program March 15 at a Lincoln County Democrats St. Patrick's Day dinner in…
Westport Island Column
Such a cool, sparkly Sunday night: the wind cleared away any clouds to show off the stars and the beautiful first quarter moon. By Monday night, the thinnest of cloud cover hid…
Wiscasset Senior Center
At the trustees' meeting last Wednesday, the new STA (Second Time Around) Committee objectives were discussed. Basically this small group is charged with giving staying power to…
Mid Coast Hospital
The first day to donate merchandise for the annual “Grand and Glorious” Yard Sale sponsored by the Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary is Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at the…
Alna Column
Happy birthday wishes to the following who are celebrating March 20 to 26: Jay Verney, Linda Ashton, Samantha Arsenault, Edward Moore, Donald Nichols, Toby Stockford, Joyce Wanger…
The Frances Perkins Center is launching a statewide initiative, The Social Security Stories Project, to bring the experiences of real people to the forefront of the debate about…
School District Withdrawal
Members of the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12 Board of Directors hope to resolve a transportation conundrum that is a result of two towns considering…
Edgecomb Column
Coastal Senior College is pleased to announce that Edgecomb's Bob Brown will be giving a course on “The Life of a…
RSU 12
Sheepscot Valley school district board members reached a nearly unanimous decision to spend up to $30,000 for school safety during their March 14 meeting in…
RSU 12
A potential increase in state subsidy prompted board members to unanimously approve funding up to $10,000 for a pre-Kindergarten program in Sheepscot Valley…
The Wiscasset Lions Club elected a new King Lion at its bi-monthly meeting at Ship’s Chow Hall March 6 as well as their slate of officers to for the 2013-2014 year.
…The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is pleased to announce the start of its ninth annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest. The contest is open to graduating high…
Maine History
While the current tenants and owners of Damariscotta’s Lincoln Hall have made great strides in restoring the building’s integrity and appearance in recent years, a great flaw in…
Wiscasset Senior Center
Last week I went over the problems being experienced by the Senior Center and the need for all to help turn things around. If you didn’t see that column I urge…
Adult Education
Take a class at Boothbay Region Adult Ed in mid-March to learn how to troubleshoot computer problems, make homemade marshmallow “peeps” for Easter, market your business or…
For a Good Cause
On Friday, March 15 from 5-6:15 p.m., a yoga class will be taught by Wendy Johnson at the Yoga Firm Studio, 137 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. This class is by donation with a…
St. Patrick's Day
To celebrate Ireland’s patron saint and enjoy a bit of Irish heritage and friendship with his friends, John O’Connell once again brought a little bit…
Adult Education
If you left school early and never completed high school, or have started GED testing but have not completed all five tests, now is the time to get your GED. The General…
For Your Health
Join Occupational Therapist Megan McCartney Wednesday, March 27 at the Lincoln County Healthcare Diabetes Support Group meeting to learn more about how…
How-To
On Wednesday, March 6, Chef Peter Varns demonstrated his skills to the Organ Society/Belles of the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset. Varns prepared sea…
Wiscasset Primary School
The new Wiscasset Primary School Odyssey of the Mind team will put its best feet forward this Saturday, March 16 at Auburn Middle School for the Maine State Odyssey of the Mind…
St. Andrews
St. Andrews Hospital’s history has been marked by a steady stream of annual contributions and occasional large donation spikes to fund capital campaigns. …
For Your Health
The low carb week proved to be good for me as I recorded a 2.2 weight loss this week. I have also shed one inch of my waist and two inches of my hips since my…
St. Andrews
In preparation for their March 20 community meeting at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County Healthcare released a second white paper Tuesday,…
Alna Column
Happy birthday to those folks celebrating birthdays from March 13-19: Gordon Davis, Thomas Aldrich, Carcy Truebe, Mark Rego, Nancy Mucci, Lillian Christine,…
Westport Island Column
Many of you knew Phyllis Hodgdon Mortimer as a friend, neighbor, town resident (43 years she served us as Town Clerk – 43!)
…
Wiscasset Garden Club
The Garden Club of Wiscasset held its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 7 at The First Congregational Church of Wiscasset. The horticultural talk on…
