"It is not the gift itself, but the giving that is most important," First Congregational Church of Wiscasset Pastor Josh Fitterling told attendees of Sunday morning's service. The gifts they were…
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On Wednesday Jan. 16, all Wiscasset choral students (grades 4-12) will participate in a workshop provided by the University of Maine's premier all-male a cappella vocal group, The Maine Steiners.…
Wiscasset Parks and Recreation has announced these events for Winterfest 2019:
Friday, Feb. 1: Family Trivia and Pizza Party 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Cooper DiPerri…
After 17 years, Healthy Kids will retire its community Chocolate Fest fundraising event that has featured wonderful local chocolate, beautiful auction items donated by hundreds of local businesses…
On Friday, Jan. 4, Wiscasset Middle High School graduates returned to answer students’ questions.
The school holds the seminar every year. It gives current students an opportunity to learn…
The next Night of Joy at Water of Life Lutheran Church, Route 1 in Newcastle, will be Jan. 18. Worship begins at 6:30 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. Please join us and bring a guest. Free to…
Staying active during the cold winter months can be difficult which is why LincolnHealth and 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! Lincoln County are challenging community members, schools, and groups from local…
Discover the fascinating hobby of beekeeping! Join the seven-week course, presented by experienced beekeepers from the Knox-Lincoln County Beekeepers (KLCB), the Maine State Beekeepers Association…
LincolnHealth Occupational Therapist Leah Taylor will discuss how diabetes impacts circulation in the legs at the Diabetes Support Group meeting on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. The…
Seniors and staff at Wiscasset Middle High School have selected Sydnie Thayer, Class of 2019, as the school’s 2018 DAR Good Citizen. The opportunity to participate in the DAR Good Citizens program…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) and Beth Israel Congregation invite kids, adults, and families to a Tree Appreciation Walk at Thorne Head Preserve in recognition of the “New Year of the…
Midcoast Senior College is pleased to present “Winter Wisdom 2019.” This free lecture series is sponsored by The Highlands. All lectures are open to the public and are held at Curtis Memorial…
CLC YMCA
Along with singing “Auld Lang Syne” at the start of the New Year, making resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans. However, while…
This fall John Vander, of Gold/Smith Gallery, was invited to have a solo show at the Foundation of Marino Marini in Pistoia, Italy.
Vander has said that he is never really finished with a…
With the start of a new year, the Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA is announcing a new membership promotion “New Year, New You” to encourage you and your family to get fit, live healthier, try…
St. Giles' Episcopal Church on Route 126 in Jefferson will host the first of its free 2019 wintertime suppers for Midcoast residents Saturday Jan. 5 at 5 p.m.
As winter settles in, many in…
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Well, this is the one and only thing I really enjoy baking. This will be my last traditional family recipe of 2018.
My grandmother, Evelyn Orne, was a wonderful baker. My brother, sister…
Monday, Jan. 7 - Thursday, Jan. 31
Read a family friendly book while you hike! January through March there will be a new winter themed story posted along the trails at…
Vocalist Julie Thompson and seven-string guitarist Neil Lamb will share their musical talents at The Lincoln Home on Monday, Jan. 7, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Besides publishing songs, Julie is an…
“I, Claude Monet,” will be shown on Friday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. The film is the second of a series of six films from Exhibition on Screen (EOS), the British production company that…
Spectrum Generations
Spectrum Generations has announced its January Lunch and Learn speakers and events. For more information, call (207) 563-1363. Spectrum Generations is located at the Central Lincoln County YMCA,…
The eighth annual Haiti Benefit (‘Hearts and Hands for Haiti’) dinner hosted by the Lincoln County Ecumenical Committee for Haiti will be held March 1, 2019 at 5 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in…
If you or someone you know needs help overcoming opioid addiction, the LincolnHealth Emergency Department in Damariscotta may be the best place to start.
“We can now begin treating…
The Bremen Public Library and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) are teaming up to present a new book club in Lincoln County focused on environmental issues. The group will…
As 2018 and the holidays wind to a close there are events going on to get you out of the house and enjoying the quiet time of year. First off, have to share: iHeartRADIO listed Boothbay’s Festival…
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Carol was a well-known cook around this little town in the ’70s through the ’90s. She was the strongest woman I’ve ever known. She was a single parent of three kids and always worked two jobs or…
Want to learn something new in 2019? Round dancing and square dancing will be offered at Woodside Elementary School, 42 Barrows Drive in Topsham the third week in January and all are welcome to…
The Morris Farm will offer a series of four hands-on, interactive cooking classes this winter. This series is called “Now is the Time for Change. Become the CEO of your Body!” The classes are…
On Friday Dec. 21, Wiscasset Elementary School's annual Holiday Sing-Along had the elementary chorus singing four enjoyable holiday songs in the gym. Students, staff, family and friends all…
The WMHS gymnasium was full of cheer Friday Dec. 21, in an assembly that sent off students and staff into vacation.
There was no dull moment. The assembly opened with Principal Charles…
Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA in Damariscotta has many nutrition-based options to support endeavors to get healthy in 2019.
Joan Atkinson, a registered and licensed dietitian with a…
A specialty adult class, Sourdough Baking with Bill Babb, in the FARMS at the Central Lincoln County Y kitchen, is open for registration. Only 10 spots are available, so early registration is…
For a chance to win a prize while staying motivated towards your personal healthy living goals, the Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA is offering a promotion called Healthy Living Bingo. To…
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 82 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor - Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. and Christmas Day at 9 a.m.
St. Patrick Church, 380 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle - Christmas…
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Bob Crink, man about town with his trusty camera always within reach, has a show coming up at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. “Women of the Boothbay Region” will feature 21 movers and shakers in…
Central Lincoln County YMCA
Round 4 of Lose it with the Y will begin Jan. 2 with orientation at 5 p.m. at Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA. Participants in the program will set healthy lifestyle goals and work to achieve…
Join professional dog trainer Jean Conte for the Central Lincoln County YMCA's dog obedience classes to learn the best basic training for your dog. Held each Tuesday, the next program runs from…
LincolnHealth, in partnership with Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA, will be offering free blood pressure screenings during select dates of the Friday farmers' markets. The screenings will be…
Highlighting its nationally-recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, LincolnHealth was named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for the seventh time in eight years. The…
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Here’s another tradition in the Orne family, Tourtière: A French Canadian meat pie, also called touché pie by my grandmother Evelyn. The recipe is now is my own, but my Nana Orne gets all the…
A dash of humor, liberal sprinkling of personal stories, a splash of gorgeous cinematography featuring the Boothbay region and Mumbai, blended well … just a snippet of the recipe used for the…
Yule, the Winter Solstice, is Dec. 21 and marks the rebirth of the sun and the official arrival of winter. From this time forward, the hours of daylight increase as the sun becomes stronger. …
As part of the Wiscasset Schools Gallery of the Arts, the Wiscasset Choral Department gave its winter concert Dec. 12. The concert opened with the entire choral department combined to welcome the…
Boothbay Region, Central Lincoln County YMCAs emphasize prediabetes risk and lifestyle interventions
As the prediabetes rate continues to rise, few Lincoln County residents know they are at risk.
Prediabetes is a condition in which a person’s blood glucose is elevated, but not high enough…
This year’s judges - Brenda Blackman, Rob Wheeler, Edie Deen, John Webster and Gingerbread Chief Justice Kit Sherrill - awarded the following at the 2018 Dough Ball Friday, Dec. 14:
Drum…
Frogs and Pollywogs is a monthly program for preschoolers and their caregivers offered by Damariscotta River Association (DRA) throughout the school year. The hands-on nature program gives…
Tony Gatti's friends and relations were on a mission spanning 1,500 miles and as near as Westport Island and Wiscasset Community Center. The goal: a surprise 80th birthday party Saturday, Dec. 15…
After the tree is decorated, the cookies are baked and all the presents are wrapped, Edgecomb Community Church invites you to come and celebrate the birth of the Christ child at our special…
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-LA! It’s that holiday time of year boys and girls … Hanukkah, Yule/Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa … so many celebrations (not to mention birthdays and anniversaries,…
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will hold our Christmas Pageant as part of the 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service at the church on Glidden Street in Newcastle. If you have kids or…
