"The Lost Boys" released in 1987, is the second full-length selection by The Cinema Clubhouse, being shown at the Harbor Theater at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. Runtime: (1 hour and 37 minutes). Free!

Movie goers receive a score / ratings card. There will be a post-open mic discussion.

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There’s a ribbon of warm light at closing time that catches the long harvest table through the window of Treats Bakery in Wiscasset. It calls to mind a Rembrandt painting. I mention this to explain why instead of coming out of the bakery last Friday provisioned with scones and coffees appropriate for a late afternoon snack, I emerged only with a photograph I had taken of a young mother cradling her toddler tenderly at the far end of the table, illuminated by that soft light. The bakery counter had closed while I contemplated the beauty of the moment.

Patten Free Library, Age-Friendly Communities of the Lower Kennebec, and Coastal Maine Regional Broadband together will present a series of three workshops on frauds and scams, with the first event Friday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Patten Free Library in Bath.

This first session will be a general overview of scams, red flags and what is happening locally, presented by Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry and Julie Casson, Fraud and Scam Specialist with Coastal Maine Regional Broadband.

Announcing Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Certification course on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Wiscasset Community Center. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring the in-person day-long training at the Center located on 242 Gardiner Road. The training will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes a light breakfast, lunch and refreshments.

The Novel Jazz Septet will be returning to the Skidompha Public Library for what they are affectionately calling, “The Great Pumpkin Jam,” on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. during the Pumpkinfest weekend. They will be playing an evening of jazz out of the Great American Songbook, with tunes befitting the fall season.  Proceeds will benefit Skidompha and its Little Food Pantry. 

Wiscasset Middle High School's high school class Principles of Democracy (PoD) students attended a Wiscasset selectboard meeting to gain a deeper knowledge about municipal government Sept. 16 at the town office. 

Plan to park at The Lincoln Home for the Pumpkinfest festivities! The $20 fee collected directly benefits The Lincoln Home Resident Assistance fund.

Located at 22 River Road, Newcastle, The Lincoln Home is a non-profit assisted living community that supports a vibrant lifestyle for seniors, and our Lincoln County community.

Pumpkinfest activites are an easy walk from the field. Parking will be available, cash only, from Friday, Oct. 10 through Monday, Oct. 13. All cars must be out by 7 p.m. each day, no overnight parking or pets in cars allowed.  

In celebration of Pumpkinfest, Lincoln County Historical Association will present a special demonstration of  the work of the colonial cooper on Oct. 11 and 12 between noon and 4 p.m. at the Chapman-Hall House at 270 Main St. in Damariscotta.  

Wiscasset artist Elaine Reed’s Pine Tree Society holiday card artwork has a very special meaning. Her brother-in-law, Jimmy, spent many summers at camp.

“It was the high point of his year,” she recalled. “He talked about it all the time.”

When he died this year, his family was heartbroken. Elaine Reed's holiday card “Moonlight Magic in Maine” holds a special significance for them all. 

“Democracy is not a spectator sport. Learning is not a spectator sport. It's active!” – Robert Reich in “The Last Class”

On Monday evening, Oct. 6 at 6, Harbor Theater presents its autumn Members Free Event with a special invitation to area educators to join us with free admission to “The Last Class" (2025) with a run time of 1 hour, 11 minutes.

Peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker on the final Behind Closed Doors tour of the season Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  Whether you are a first time or repeat visitor, there is something new to see on this leisurely in-depth tour that includes rooms not included on the general tour. This unique mansion is entirely authentic, filled with the original furnishings and decoration of the Tucker family who lived here for over 140 years. 

After 45 years spent in local waters, Bill Gerencer is sharing his experiences in his new coming-of-age memoir, “Working Waterfront: A Fish Tale.” The atmosphere Sept. 17 at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) was perfectly curated for the night’s lecture, with attendees enjoying seafood refreshments prepared by Gerencer while they sat under a trawl net that hung from the ceiling.  

Fourth-grade students at Wiscasset Elementary School recently had the unique opportunity to learn about financial literacy, teamwork and public speaking from members of the Bangor Savings Bank management team.

Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education is excited to launch its first school-year enrichment program, running from October 2025 through May 2026. 

In past years, the program offered separate fall and spring sessions, mailing brochures to market each one. With the addition of Wiscasset, Director Raye Leonard saw an opportunity to both consolidate and expand enrichment classes. Plans are in development to create a summer enrichment roster in addition to school-year courses.

With all the joy our furry friends bring us, it's natural we want to give them the best healthcare. However, this can become hard when costs pile up, especially for specialty or emergency services.  

“Having open conversations with your veterinarian is one of the biggest things. Don't be shy to say these things. We're always happy to help,” said Carrie Koskela, Boothbay Animal Hospital practice manager.