Life

Benefit for Barry Pendleton Aug. 4

Help make local veteran Barry L. Pendleton’s wish come true.
Lobster and More Aug. 18 at The Lincoln Home

Tickets are available for the third annual Lobster and More event on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m.
Local students on UMaine dean’s list
The following area students were named to the dean’s list at the University of Maine at Augusta.
Wiscasset School Department

Wood's philosophy: Focus on the positive

Wiscasset’s superintendent of schools, Terry Wood, said she has held almost every job there is in education, and she’s loved them all. “I’ve been a bus driver.
Skidompha Library to host James Beard award-winning chef
Gabrielle Hamilton, James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and owner of the restaurant, Prune in New York City, will be a guest at Skipompha Library in Damariscotta on Aug.
Maine Crafts Show at Nickels-Sortwell House July 26

Shop for Maine-made crafts at the second annual juried Maine Crafts Show held in the historic garden and barn at Nickels-Sortwell House on July 26 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Sept. 20-22

Boothbay Food & Music Festival announced

The Boothbay community welcomes all to join us for three days of Maine’s best food, beer, wine, entertainment and music for all to enjoy. There will be something for everyone!
Putnam campaign kick-off
Thursday, July 26
Five tips for boating safety

Operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, machinery failure, and alcohol use rank as the top five primary contributing factors in boating accidents, according t
Morris Farm CorgiWalk July 28

The Morris Farm in Wiscasset is having its second annual CorgiWalk on July 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Woolwich to survey elders

Woolwich wants to hear what its residents over 65 have to say about their community. A forthcoming survey will determine how age-friendly the town is.
Damariscotta open mic moves to Chapman Farm Barn
Colleague of Fred Rogers to join opening benefit

Lincoln Theater in downtown Damariscotta is thrilled that Mr. Eliot Daley will be joining in on Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m.
Boothbay Harbor Opera House: The Autumn Defense

By day John Stirratt and Patrick Sansone sell thousands of albums, tour the world with indie juggernaut Wilco and lend their writing, playing and producing abilities to dozens of hi
14th annual Books In Boothbay: A literary success

Maine’s Summer Book Fair: Books in Boothbay was held July 14 and readers were on the scene eager to speak with their favorite authors – and buy a few new, autographed books.