In October of 2025, seven local women launched the first meeting of 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County. In just a few short months, the organization has raised and donated over $51,000 to support local nonprofits. Beneficiaries have included Stepping Stones Housing; Hearty Roots; Veterans Writing Project; Boothbay Region Community Resource Council; Damariscotta Montessori School; The Waldo Theatre, and Coastal Kids Preschool. The organization has a goal of collecting $100,000 in donations by the end of 2026.  

Following an extensive nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of the Boothbay Region YMCA is pleased to announce the unanimous selection of Megan Benvenuto of Acworth, Georgia as its next Chief Executive Officer. 

The Wiscasset Academy-High School Alumni Association cordially invites WHS-WMHS graduates to its 124th Banquet and Annual Meeting to be held at Wiscasset Middle High School on Saturday, May 30. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m. 

On Sunday, April 12, Veggies to Table held its annual Appreciation Day potluck in the beautiful Wavus dining hall in Jefferson, celebrating the collective effort behind its mission to end local hunger and nourish neighbors in need. From staff, board, pantries, local partners and volunteers, the afternoon brought together a community rooted in a commitment to help end local hunger.

"After treating your superintendent ... the way that she's been treated, good luck" getting another one, Wiscasset Middle High School parent and past school committee member Desiree Bailey said April 8. Bailey was addressing the committee in public comment a week after Vice Chair Jonathan Barnes floated saving money by changing to a part-time superintendent shared from another district.

The following local students were named to the dean's list for the fall 2025 semester at Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania.

Piper Carleton of Edgecomb, Jack Herman and Mary Herman of Woolwich, and Julia Truesdell of Wiscasset.

Join scientists at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences for a behind-the-scenes tour of our campus in East Boothbay. Guided tours will run daily over school holidays, April 20-24, and will feature discussions about the science taking place in each wing and hands-on activities that are fun for the whole family!

When: Tours will run from 10:30 a.m. - Noon, daily April 20-24.

Wiscasset selectmen voted 5-0 April 7 to place on the June 9 ballot, and recommend voters pass, a proposed zero-interest, $793,311 loan for school security improvements, through Maine's School Revolving Renovation Fund program. On a question from resident Ed Polewarczyk, Town Manager Dennis Simmons explained the payments would start in fiscal year 2027-28 as part of the school budget, and the town would take out the loan because the school department does not have that authority. Superintendent of Schools Dr.

Hearty Roots is overjoyed to announce that Reven Oliver will join their growing staff team operating out of its headquarters at 18 Water Street, Damariscotta. Many readers will recognize Reven from her work with the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce, where she serves on its board of directors.

As part of an intergenerational series St. Andrews Village is holding, 40 students from the Wiscasset Elementary School Chorus gave a performance for Village residents, staff, and guests last Friday, April 3. 

Olivia Marshall of Wiscasset, a senior at Wiscasset Middle High School, has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award, Principal Sarah Hubert announced. The award, sponsored by Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.

After surviving COVID and stage electrical issues, Wiscasset Middle High School Theater announces its first full-length musical production in many years, "MATILDA: The Musical."

Healthy Lincoln County (HLC) has launched a community‑wide fundraising campaign to ensure that children across Lincoln County and local communities continue to receive free, nutritious meals during the summer months. The goal is to raise $75,000, with at least $50,000 needed by June when meal service begins.

Community members are invited to donate, become a sponsor, or find other ways to support the campaign by visiting: www.healthylincolncounty.org/summermeals 

For a guy who once said out loud he would never enter the family business, Mike Hall gives every impression he loves what he does for a living.

"Great job everyone. Thank you. We did it!" Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson declared, and raised her arms April 1 as the school committee nodded the $11.2 million, 2026-27 budget offer, mostly in 3-2 votes. Plans call for voters to consider it piece by piece at 6 p.m. April 29 at Wiscasset Middle High School. The budget that comes out of that special town meeting goes to a vote at the polls in June.

The offer is 4.4% higher than 2025-26's budget, and the local ask is up 7.8%, Andersson has said. 

It’s always a delight to see the world we live in through the eyes of young artists, and Maine Art Gallery is pleased to launch each new season with an exhibit of fresh and lively work by students. A  reception to honor the students will be held on April 9 from 4 to 6 p.m.  

In addition to the opportunity to enroll in a variety of courses during Coastal Senior College’s Fall, Winter and Spring terms, CSC members are invited to participate in several Monday Activities groups free of charge. The newest Activity group, called Any Body Can Sing, is led by Susan Borg at the Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Community Hub, 38 Elm St.