On his college search 20 years ago, my son Noah emerged from the subway at Union Square, Manhattan and lit up with joy. It was as if growing up in Whitefield and Newcastle was merely the first…
Life
Due to continuing coronavirus coverage, some pre-closure Wiscasset Elementary School happenings have awaited publication. We wanted to share these still noteworthy items as the closure continues…
Amid social distancing and self isolation to beat COVID-19, the idea of staying home can terrify those experiencing domestic violence.
Like many domestic violence organizations, New Hope…
Hall Funeral Home is implementing a new program called “Hugs from Home.”
In looking for a way for friends and extended family members to be there in spirit and support of those grieving…
Live, laugh and love!
I’m hoping everyone is breathing OK. It’s been hard on many. I’m not going to lie; I’ve had a couple of really lazy weeks and I made up my mind last night I’m done with that. LOL. Back to being a…
Some of Wiscasset’s biggest spring and summer events are off, on, or in limbo as organizers keep safety first and cite other factors the pandemic has wrought on plans for the annual must-go’s.…
The world is rallying to combat the spread of COVID-19. People are looking for guidance to better protect themselves. But lurking in the shadows are scammers seeking to take advantage of this…
This April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Healthy Kids, Lincoln County’s parenting resource center, reinforces the role that each person plays in ensuring that children, families and…
Press release
The Animal House, a holistic pet suppy store with locations in Westbrook and Damariscotta, have created two new funds: “Sheltering-in-Place,” which helps provide Animal House food and supplies for…
The University of New England will share an $860,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) with Hood College in Maryland, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, and the Maine Department…
AUGUSTA — With the approval of an additional waiver submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and additional bulk packaging options, the Maine Department of Education has been able to…
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American…
‘heartening to see dental practices in Maine step up like they have’
The Maine Dental Association has submitted the following statement:
A number of dental practices throughout Maine have donated personal protective equipment to their local…
Free face masks are in the making in Wiscasset for a 4-year-old with cancer, some nurses in and outside Maine, and others seeking masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the residents…
AUGUSTA — Governor Mills and Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Jeanne Lambrew announced March 30 the acceleration of pay increases for personal care workers and…
Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA has extended the closure of the main facility and child care site until April 27. Management will continue to monitor the situation and work closely with the town…
MaineHealth cancels non-urgent office appointments
MaineHealth, the nonprofit that owns Pen Bay Medical Center, in Rockport, and Waldo County General Hospital, in Belfast said March 28 in a letter to individuals who have used MaineHealth medical…
First Congregation Church of Wiscasset, UCC/St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
While the First Congregation Church of Wiscasset, UCC, and St. Philip’s Episcopal Church are closed to the public until further notice, Rev. Josh Fitterling and Rev. Marcia Richardson will…
UPDATE: In response to the national emergency created by COVID-19 and Maine Governor Janet Mills’ Executive Order of March 31, 2020, which mandates that Maine citizens “Stay…
Forty donors donated to the Red Cross blood drive on March 26 at the Central Lincoln County YMCA. The blood drive was co-sponsored by the Second Congregational Church, UCC in Newcastle…
Healthy Kids knows this is a hard time for everyone. In order to be helpful, the following are available online. Healthy Kids Facebook page, @healthykidsmaine, is posting activities for children…
LincolnHealth
In order to strengthen its response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) while continuing to provide care for patients with other health needs, LincolnHealth has temporarily relocated Lincoln Medical…
While searching for things to do during this time of social distancing, it can be hard to socialize with those most important to us. …
Bureau of Parks and Lands announces steps to help slow the spread of coronavirus
Effective Friday, March 27, at 12:01 a.m., the following Midcoast and Southern Maine coastal State Parks and beaches are closed until April 8: Reid State Park, Popham Beach State Park, Fort Popham…
The Lincoln County EMA Emergency Operations Center issued a request March 26 for new, unused Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to assist our front line Emergency Medical, Fire Department and Law…
For Nikki and Jimmy MacDonald of Boothbay Harbor, life in Oaxaca, Mexico, was the beginning of a new adventure. “We’d been there for about two months and planned to stay indefinitely,” said Nikki…
UPDATE: Deb Boucher said via email Monday, her daughter arrived back in Maine Saturday night. “She is at the (friend’s) house where she is isolating. She is fine, healthy and in good spirits…
Live, laugh and love!
I’m hoping everyone is surviving their solitude. I personally had forgotten how much I enjoy being alone; it hasn’t happened a lot in the last 30 years. It’s been an awesome time to reflect and…
Andrea Smith has been getting looks when she drives her Subaru Forrester lately.
“Just some big smiles from other drivers going by in passing.”
Smith has been a Woolwich alewife…
The Maine Health Care Association has launched an intergenerational program designed to reach nursing home and assisted living residents with messages of…
United Way of Mid Coast Maine announced Monday that it has created a special Fund to help initiatives and agencies meet the increased needs of local people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
We’re still here. New Hope for Women has been closely monitoring the rapidly evolving outbreak of COVID-19 and working to identify the most responsible ways for our agency to…
The coronavirus is affecting everyone's life right now. With stores, schools, and more closing, everyone is coming to terms with our new reality.
…
The coronavirus is affecting everyone, both personally and professionally. With new recommendations from our governor, Maine Department of Health, the CDC and a new directive from Special Olympics…
Press release
Boothbay Region Health Center, located in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor continues to serve local people during this time of need. We plan to be here for the community through thick and thin, as…
Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA has extended the closure of the main facility and child care site through April 5. Management will continue to monitor the situation and work closely with the…
The closure of in-person education for K-12 education as a COVID-19 precaution has posed unique challenges for local parents suddenly finding themselves with lesson plans and kids at home all day…
Social distancing had a ring to it in Wiscasset Village Sunday. A lot of them: From a cowbell to Christmas ones,…
Regional School Unit 2 that includes Dresden, and Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12 that includes Alna and Westport Island, have followed Woolwich’s district, Regional School Unit 1, and…
From fundraising for families, to village bell-ringing from porches and churches, and the new group Alna Cares, area residents are finding ways to connect and to help one another through the…
In order to strengthen its response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) while continuing to provide care for patients with other health needs, LincolnHealth is making some proactive temporary staffing…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s Midcoast Bowl for Kids’ Sake events, previously scheduled for April in Belfast, Waldoboro and Rockport, are being postponed. As recommended by the CDC, the…
A “sumo wrestler” had a unique perspective March 18 about the world-wide heath crisis known as the coronavirus. He held a multi-colored sign near the Boothay Harbor Hannaford’s entrance stating “…
UPDATE: Woolwich’s district, Regional School Unit 1, also announced Friday its schools will stay closed through April 26.
…
Scarborough, ME—Hannaford Supermarkets announced today its commitment to donate $250,000 to support area foodbanks that are experiencing increasing and unprecedented demand during the widening of…
Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor: In response to the latest medical guidance to reduce community spread of COVID-19 in Maine, LincolnHealth has expanded its restriction to visitors on the Miles…
PORTLAND, Maine – In response to the increased risk of community spread of COVID-19 in Maine, Maine Medical Center (MMC) is limiting visitors to pediatric patients and patients with other special…
Rev. Josh Fitterling won’t be all alone in First Congregational Church of Wiscasset when Sunday service gets recorded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Music minister Linda Adams and a partial choir…
In light of the uncertainty around the Covid-19 crisis, the selectboard of the town of Edgecomb has postponed the town’s annual meeting and election scheduled for May 16. Both will be rescheduled…
Scarborough, Maine —Hannaford Supermarkets announced effective Tuesday, March 24 that its stores will offer dedicated shopping hours for people age 60 and…
