In Woolwich Dec. 13, Camden Paquin of Camden's Mission gathered with his Maine Gladiators teammates and coaches, along with family and friends, at Laurel Grove Cemetery to remember, honor and teach in observance of Wreaths Across America Day.

During the ceremony, Paquin taught his teammates the proper and respectful way to lay veterans' wreaths. He explained each step with care and intention: "Clean off the gravestone, say the veteran's name and thank them for their service, lay the wreath down, and pause for a moment."

A volunteer at the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop has offered to gift-wrap books bought at the shop, for free, during designated times before Christmas.

The service will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, then from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day between Saturday, Dec. 20 and Wednesday, Dec. 24.

The Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper's wonderful contributing photographer Mike Leonard once again captured the Boothbay Lights' Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks display to end the Saturday, Dec. 6 festivities. Thank you Mike.

According to the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce Facebook site, these are this year’s winners: 1st place: Wild Thing; 2nd place: Miss Madeline; 3rd place: Motivation.

The Waldo is excited to have The Bearly Dead return to the stage Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. after last year’s SOLD OUT show. Not just another Grateful Dead cover band- this is a cosmic exploration of the Grateful Dead catalog! Bearly Dead, a Boston-based quintet, performs a concert-style show that celebrates the journey of the Grateful Dead from their earliest records until their final tours.

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Plummer Point Preserve in South Bristol from 2 to 3:30p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. 

Coastal Senior College, serving Midcoast Maine from Wiscasset to Camden, is offering 11 winter courses this season, eight of them on Zoom, making them accessible to all from home. Courses will also be offered in person in Damariscotta and Newcastle. Registrations will be accepted beginning on Dec. 16. Classes begin the week of Jan. 13. Find more information about CSC Winter Term classes at coastalseniorcollege.org.

Volunteers and friends of the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop include a number of crafters who are currently donating their work to be sold at the shop for the benefit of the library.

Their creative pieces are on display in the shop’s center room. They include items like knitted scarves, gloves, and socks; greeting cards; photo bookmarks; book pins; art prints; an oil painting; Christmas tree ornaments; women’s jackets; gourmet paprika; and other items that will be donated as the season progresses.

As Coastal Senior College (CSC) continues to extend its role in the active lifelong learning community in Lincoln and Knox counties and beyond, the College kicks off the winter 2026 semester on Jan. 13 with a varied collection of four- to six-session courses, both in person in a variety of settings and on Zoom.

Registration for all courses opens on Dec. 16 and reservations are expected to be high based on past history.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Coulombe Center for Health Improvement partnered with the Lincoln Theater to host two free community showings of “Screenagers: The Next Chapter – Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age.” The documentary explores the growing challenges young people face and highlights ways families and communities can better support them.

The town of Woolwich Christmas tree lighting will have The Montsweagers, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Christmas Sing-along, hot cocoa, treats, and community fellowship. The event is Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at Nequasset Meeting House, an announcement at woolwich.us stated.

Inclement weather would cancel this event. 

Please bring non-perishable food items to be donated to Bath Area Food Bank. 

Wiscasset Middle High School has announced its 2025-26, first quarter honor roll:

Sixth grade: Highest, Giemella Absauld, Emery Footer, Charles Herrick. High, Liam Cressey, Patience Davis, Ronan Davis, Jace McArdle, Brodie Powell, Lyla Reed, Carley Streevy, Aiden Temple. Honors, Brayden Benner, Tyler McLaughlin, Arianna RIchardson

Seventh grade: Highest, Rickey Clark, Jude Hendershot. High, Layne Kittell, Jaiden Lucas, Emma Stewart, Shelby Suplinskas, Hope Thomas, Anna Travis

Coastal Senior College, serving Midcoast Maine from Wiscasset to Camden, is offering 11 winter courses this season, eight of them on Zoom, making them accessible to all from home. Courses will also be offered in person in Damariscotta and Newcastle. Registrations will be accepted beginning on Dec. 16. Classes begin the week of Jan. 13. Find more information about winter term classes at coastalseniorcollege.org.

Two young poets from the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Edgecomb were recognized by the 2025 Inkblot Writing Contest at the Maine Coast Waldorf School. 

Bring your family and friends to the Boothbay Harbor First United Methodist Church Saturday, Dec. 6 for the annual Christmas Holiday Fair and lobster roll luncheon. 

You will find lots of upscale items including American Girl dolls, a Yamaha keyboard, and ice skates; holiday decorations, gift baskets, cookies, jellies and jams, fudge and other delicious baked goods. 

Schools based in Bath and Frenchville can get state funding to rebuild after both were damaged by fire, while a long list of other schools await funding for construction projects.

Loranger Memorial School in Old Orchard Beach, which serves grades three through eight, is one of Maine’s “worst functioning” school buildings, according to Regional School District 23 Superintendent John Suttie.

The next Ocean on Tap is at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.  Dr. Kara Gadeken, of the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, will be speaking about her research on marine worms, their bizarre shapes, and the many roles they play in marine ecosystems.

Saturday, Dec. 6

From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. take a break from your holiday shopping. Make a unique ornament and enjoy a cookie at the Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 38 Elm St. in Damariscotta.  Make a shell or needle-felted ornament or even a candy cane reindeer for your tree.  For all ages, no cost, but donations gratefully accepted.  FMI: email re@uumidcoast.org.