Wicked cold snap … not liking it much myself.
Co-ed Saturday morning basketball at the YMCA is done for another year. Watching the growth of all of the kiddos is so awesome to watch. I…
Life
Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 will hold its annual budget meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 23 in the Boothbay Region Elementary School gymnasium. Voters from Southport, Boothbay Harbor,…
Boothbay Region (BR) and Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, which helps adults lose weight through healthier eating and increased physical activity to reduce their…
Heartwood’s seventh annual winter middle school production is well underway, as 25 Midcoast youths - grades 3-8 - prepare to present the Japanese Noh theater tale, “Firebird,” along with three…
The Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus of Midcoast Maine will be offering Singing Valentines for Friday, Feb. 14. The area covered would be from Bristol to Brunswick and all places in between.
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LincolnHealth was pleased to present Waldoboro resident Kathryn Genthner, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This award was created in 1999 to recognize those who go above and…
Just in case you have been thinking about what it would be like to begin a new adventure as a beekeeper, the opportunity to do so is just around the corner. The Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers is…
Lincoln County College Connection
If you are 19 or older and planning to go to college but don’t know where to start, Lincoln County College Connection (TLC3) could be the solution for you. TLC3 provides one-on-one…
The fifth annual Seed Swap & Saving Seeds Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Knox & Lincoln Counties Extension office, 377 Manktown Road in Waldoboro (…
Live, laugh and love!
Hope everyone is keeping up with this crazy weather. Saturday it was over 50 degrees in January. I was very fortunate to have the time for a nice long walk. It was an absolutely gorgeous day ……
The Central Maine Community College Nursing Program at LincolnHealth continues to play an important part in training students for a rewarding healthcare career in nursing while helping to combat…
Wiscasset School Committee
Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Terry Wood said Jan. 14, Maine Education Assessment results for students with disabilities in Wiscasset helped bring the schools up from tier three to tier one…
In celebration of Maine's 200th birthday, Maine resident Cherie Scott, creator and founder of ‘Mumbai to Maine’ — a popular culinary blog — is launching her podcast with a signature series, Maine'…
Corey “Bo Bo” Tibbetts was feelin’ the love at the Break-A-Leg Send Off Party at Brady’s Restaurant Jan. 12. He leaves Thursday, Jan.16 for Nashville to audition Jan. 18 in the open call for “The…
A recent Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 board decision to outsource work formerly done by finance manager Kathleen Pearce created a change in process for Edgecomb, town officials…
Wiscasset schools
Kira Olson didn’t realize a trip to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens last summer would lead to her ideal job at Wiscasset Elementary School. She had just finished a year filling in for the…
Press release
Dr. Ron Bouffard, “the Boothbay Chiropractor” for the past 25 years has announced he is taking a leave of absence from the practice to immerse himself in a clinical practice of functional…
The Merry Barn received huge support in its first year as a literacy center and community gathering space. A year ago, we could not have imagined the magic that has already unfolded.
The…
Discover the real people behind the characters in Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women.” Learn more about neuroplasticity and the aging adult brain. Contribute to discussions about how we can save…
Kerry Ann Mendez had a first in Wiscasset Jan. 9. The upstate New York-raised Kennebunk resident has given gardening talks around the U.S. and overseas. Some clubs are stiff, some warm, making her…
Wind and snow provided a peaceful backdrop at Wilson Memorial Chapel at Ocean Point on Monday afternoon, Dec. 30 for a quaint baptism ceremony for 5-month-old Meredith Jones, daughter of Cheryl…
The Merry Barn Writers’ Retreat is thrilled to announce our first February Vacation Adventure for kids ages 8-13. “Circus Stories: Read Them - Write Them - Become Them!” is a partnership with…
The annual Haiti Benefit dinner on Feb. 7 will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the massive earthquake which struck the country on Jan. 12, 2010. The disaster claimed over 300,000 lives, left 1…
Aidan Sinclair of Wiscasset has been named to the Plymouth State University President's List for the fall 2019 semester. To be named to the list, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.…
Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA will be upgrading its cycling studio with the addition of 15 leased Life Fitness IC6 Indoor Cycling Bikes. IC6 bikes feature a full color display computer and a…
Live, laugh and love!
As you’re reading this, I’ll be just getting back from the Bahamas with my twinners. Back to work and back to reality.
I want to share a sausage gravy recipe…
Three local artist have designed unique and beautiful artwork for Crow Point Herbal Apothecary candles. The candles represent Maine and are made with coconut wax and essential oils. All artists…
Wiscasset Parks and Recreation
When Chelsea Taylor first stepped into Wiscasset Community Center, it was new and she was 9.
She was in its soccer and basketball programs and on its swim team. “I have always really…
Specialty adult classes at the FARMS at the Y kitchen at Central Lincoln County YMCA are open for registration. Only twelve spots are available per class, so early registration is encouraged.…
Girl Scouts of Maine (GSME) will hold a New Member Sign-Up event at Wiscasset Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. for potential members and volunteers.
These events will bring…
If one has a taste for honey or an adventurous side, maybe they have thought of becoming a beekeeper. What would one really be in for, though? Is it really a job or is it a fun way to get one's…
LincolnHealth pharmacist Kari London, PharmD, will present “GLP-1s, SGLT-2s, and Insulins, Oh My!” at the next Diabetes Support Group on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 1:15 p.m. in the Diabetes Education…
Many people are challenged to stay active during the cold Maine winter. That’s why LincolnHealth and 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! Lincoln County are challenging community members, schools and local…
First Congregational Church of Wiscasset
“It’s not about the amount or what the gift is, it’s about the act of giving. It reminds us of our equal humanity.” With those words, Pastor Josh Fitterling introduced the White Gift offering in…
Midcoast CA$H, an initiative of the United Way of Mid Coast Maine, is scheduling appointments for free tax preparation at (207) 295-6340.
Generally, individuals who make less than $56,000…
Two weeks before school started this year, a late resignation left Edgecomb Eddy School without a physical education teacher. This left Principal Ira Michaud in a tough spot. He was faced with…
Artists from Mobius are delighted to announce the opening of their exhibit “Art from the Heart” opening at Miles Hospital Hall Gallery Jan. 4. The show will run until Feb. 7.
The…
If you’re like a lot of Americans, you spent a lot this holiday season and you might be in the mood to tackle your debt in the new year. Getting yourself out of debt is hard work. It takes time…
Le Café Français, a French conversation group, resumes on Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Damariscotta Baptist Church. The meetings are free of charge and happen from noon to 1:15 p.m. every Thursday in…
Central Lincoln County YMCA
Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, which helps adults lose weight through healthier eating and increased physical activity to reduce their risk of developing type 2…
Central Lincoln County YMCA will be offering two different levels of Tai Chi for their Winter I session.
Tai Chi is an exercise that can improve balance, relieve pain and improve health and…
The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) will be offering an “On-the-Spot Admit Day” Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at locations statewide.
Locations include Augusta, Bangor, Brunswick,…
Merrymeeting Winter Series
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s (FOMB) fourth presentation of their 23nd annual Winter Speaker Series; entitled “Let There Be Dark”-Preserving our Night Skies, features Rob Burgess, NASA Solar…
Internationally acclaimed artist Katharine Cobey will present a free 90-minute demonstration and class to understand and take control of knitting on Monday, Jan. 13 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at The…
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Wow, what a whirlwind. Only a few days before the new year. I want to thank every person for making 2019 a wonderful year for me and my family. I'm incredibly…
‘Twas a joyous occasion on a wintry afternoon that brought Hearts Ever Young (H.E.Y.), a local theatrical troupe, to The Lincoln Home in Newcastle to celebrate the spirit of this holiday season.…
The free screening of “The Wizard of Oz” at Boothbay Harbor’s Harbor Theater Dec. 29 drew a full house that included some very interesting characters! Literally: Wicked Witches, Dorothys,…
The new Maine Department of Education Student Cabinet held its first conference Dec. 20 in Augusta, with 32 students from fourth grade to college freshman. Each county was represented by at least…
Lincoln Home
The challenges faced by caregivers of people with cognitive impairment and dementia can feel overwhelming and without answer. However, with education and support, a caregiver can learn a degree…
