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The art of gathering together

Spruce Point Inn - Maine’s Classic Oceafront Resort

Now that we’re deep in the January woods, and even the moon shows barely a sliver as it shifts towards the new Lunar at the end of the week, it’s a moment for ‘stopfulness.’ The mindful and interior survey of how things stand. The state of our own particular union. We’re far enough from the...

2/3: Two Danish Treasures: Exploring Copenhagen and Greenland at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Join Freeport’s Michael Perry for cross country skiing above the Arctic Circle in Greenland’s second largest town, Sisimiut, and early April sightseeing in Copenhagen, Denmark. Three days of challenging ups and downs, tenting out in the snow each evening, and beautiful mountain vistas as far as...

New Hope for Women: Valentine Raffle at Rock City Cafe

New Hope for Women

New Hope for Women is raffling a Valentine’s tote filled with an abundance of items sure to please all! It starts with a beautiful red tote filled with beauty products, chocolates and more, and continues with a wallet filled with gift cards from local restaurants such as Clan MacLaren, Sea Dog...

Winter Safety Checklist for Seniors by One2One Care

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Did you know Spring is less then 8 weeks away according to the calendar? However, there is no guarantee that in those 8 weeks we will not get more storms and cold winter weather. Seniors are especially vulnerable during these cold winter storms and low temperatures. Preparing ahead insures seniors...

BROADWAY’S NEXT HIT MUSICAL at the Strand

The Strand Theatre

NYC's original, award-winning improvised musical comedy! The cast spontaneously creates scenes and songs filled  with great dancing, catchy melodies, and tons of  laughter. The audience votes for their favorite  song, then watches as it’s turned into  a full blown improvised musical -- complete...

Plan ahead!! Big doings at Brady’s!!

Brady’s

We are in the midst of winter but here at Brady’s we are always trying to plan some fun to get us through ’til spring. Our Patriots may be out, but the Super Bowl is still a good reason to get out on a Sunday. The 2nd of Febuary, Brady’s will be hosting the second annual “Super Bowl Tail Gate...

WPL Friends rescedule book discussion

Wiscasset Public Library

Rescheduled! Due to last week's weather, our morning book group meeting will be held this Thursday, January 23 at 10:15am. Please join us for our discussion of One Goal by Amy Bass. Set in Lewiston, this is an account of a town rife with racial tension and the high school soccer team that united...

Free Castlebay Performance at Village

St. Andrews Village Retirement Community

The Village will host a free performance featuring the dynamic sounds of Castlebay on Thursday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. The duo Castlebay (Julia Lane & Fred Gosbee) will showcase the life and work of poet Robert Burns (1759-1796) who collected and wrote new lyrics for hundreds of traditional...

Four Chaplain Ceremony

American Legion Post #36

On 3 February 1943, the US Army Troopship Dorchester was torpedoed in the North Atlantic with 904 soldiers on board, including 4 chaplains (a Priest, a Methodist Minister, a Reformed Minister, and a Rabbi). Only 230 survived. The chaplains sought to calm the men and organize an orderly evacuation...

LITERARY SALON POSTPONED

Camden Opera House

DUE TO STORM, POSTPONED TO DATE TBA in APRIL

1/20: Music by Julie Thompson and Neil Lamb at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Vocalist, Julie Thompson and seven string-guitarist, Neil Lamb will share their musical talents with residents and the public on Monday, January 20, from 3:00-4:00pm. Besides publishing songs, Julie is an internationally published author and narrator of several children’s books. Throughout Maine...

January thaw means the best is yet to come

Spruce Point Inn - Maine’s Classic Oceafront Resort

A couple of days of unseasonably warm weather here in Maine have brought out all sorts of emotions. On the one hand we spend as much of the day outside (nice of the January thaw to arrive on a weekend) as we can. We use the excuse of checking whether any of the tarps or shutters have come loose in...

Supporting Our Loved Ones

Boothbay Region YMCA

COMMUNITY SEMINAR Raising Awareness on Domestic and Elder Abuse Boothbay region YMCA Domestic abuse can happen to anyone in our community. Do you want to be supportive but don’t know what to say or do? Domestic abuse is not an easy topic to discuss, but friends, family, and coworkers can learn...

SHAMARR ALLEN and the UNDERDAWGS at the Strand

The Strand Theatre

Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, lead vocalist and trumpeter Shamarr Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. Allen has collaborated with renowned artists Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Galactic, Harrick Connick Jr, Lenny Kravitz, and more. With a...

1/27: Maine Legends by Red Cloak Tours at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Most myths and legends are rooted and have been recorded as historical fact that have been researched or have been heard from people who have experienced them firsthand. Join us and learn more about the legends of Maine on Monday, January 27, from 3:00-4:00pm. The Lincoln Home is located...

Wiscasset Public Library launches a new book group.

Wiscasset Public Library

Join us to discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean. WPL’s Evening Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 5:00-6:30pm. For more information or to suggest titles, email tracydawsonjoyce@gmail.com. Keep watching for future titles and dates.

Looking forward to Spring?

Wiscasset Public Library

The Wiscasset Public Library is already looking forward to warmer days and has many fascinating speakers lined up for our 2020 Programs. Wide range of topics offers something for everyone. Save the dates! You won’t want to miss any of these events. All Programs are held on Wednesday evenings from 5...

Winterfest Family event: “Ice Age”

Camden Opera House

The free annual Winterfest Family Event at the Camden Opera House is a screening of “Ice Age.” Come enjoy this animated movie treat with the whole family!

Community Nights: Cohosted by New Hope for Women, Cafe Miranda and the Gautschi Center

New Hope for Women

New Hope for Women invites the public to Community Nights on Thursday, January 16th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Gautschi Center in Rockland. Attendees will enjoy hors d’oeuvres prepared by Cafe Miranda, a cash bar, and the beautiful, art-filled space at the Gautschi Center. A brief talk by New Hope...

The Literary Salon: POSTPONED TO JAN 19

Camden Opera House

Camden Opera House’s new Literary Salon series debuts in the second-floor Tucker Room with Maine poets Kristen Lindquist and Paul Corrigan reading original poems that celebrate the people and landscape of Maine, interspersed with related musical pieces performed by violinist/guitarist Susan Ramsey...

Friends of WPL set new meeting date

Wiscasset Public Library

The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library Book Discussion group has made a change for the 2020 season. We will be meeting on each third Thursday of the month at 10:15 in the Fiction Room. We meet in the Fiction Room at the library every month. On Thursday, January 16 we will be discussing One...

Newcastle Realty Finishes Strong in 2019

Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty completed another banner year in 2019 with 168 transactions and $43 Million in sales, putting them in the forefront of the Damariscotta area market. In spite of a very tight supply of for-sale inventory, the number of homes sold during 2019 is at a statistical dead heat with 2018,...

1/13: Knitting Great Shapes at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Internationally acclaimed artist, Katharine Cobey, will present a 90-minute demonstration and class to understand and take control of knitting. Suitable for every level of knitting experience. Join us at Lincoln Home for this free demonstration from 3:00-4:30pm on Monday, January 13. The Lincoln...

Coastal Senior College Course on Preventing Dementia and Optimal Brain Health at the Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Advances in neuroscience have led to the understanding that the brain changes which lead to dementia usually occur 20 years in advance of symptoms and a diagnosis. An extraordinary amount of research is now focused on what we can do to prevent and even turn around early degrees of Normal Age-...

The true, trusted, authentic traditions of romance

Spruce Point Inn - Maine’s Classic Oceafront Resort

Think “Maine wedding” and you’ll undoubtedly envision ocean waterfront and towering pines. A mix of elegance and rustication (think barn wedding – in a 100 year old Yankee-craftsman’s space). You might think “lobster bake” for the rehearsal dinner and arriving by sail, or classic wooden launch ,...

Bo Bo’s “Break A Leg” send off party Sunday!!

Brady’s

Sunday afternoon from 2-5 Brady’s will be the spot to be to wish our friend Bo Bo great travels and success as he heads to Nashville to audition for “The Voice”. This event is open to all who want to come and give Bo Bo a fantastic send off. We have a few surprises so don’t miss it!

1st Mexican Night at Brady’s(El Brados) a smash hit!

Brady’s

Over 100 people turned out Tuesday night at Brady’s (El Brados on Tuesdays!) for Chef Stan’s innaugural Mexican Night. Everyone enjoyed the music, the fun but especially the food as enchaladas, nachos, burritos, salads, and tacos hit the tables. El Brados will be the feature every Tuesday night...

Patrick Chamberlin Earns MLIS Designation

Allen Insurance and Financial

Allen Insurance and Financial is pleased to announce that Patrick Chamberlin has earned a Management Liability Insurance Specialist designation from the International Risk Management Institute.Chamberlin is a business insurance producer in the company's Camden office.This insurance certification...

Camden Conference Community Event with New Hope for Women

New Hope for Women

New Hope for Women will lead a Camden Conference Community Event entitled The Impact of Language: How We Talk and Write About Domestic Violence. This pre-conference event will take as a premise that traditional and social media have a growing influence on the ways in which we learn, write, and...

Your Library Card Just Got Better

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Visit BHML to get your new 14-digital library card to become eligible to participate in the Maine Reciprocal Borrowing Program. The Maine Reciprocal Borrowing Program allows anyone with a valid library card from one of 68 participating libraries to visit any of the other participating libraries...

Memory Loss Support Series at Lincoln Home Starts Jan. 8

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

The challenges faced by caregivers of people with Cognitive Impairment and Dementia can feel overwhelming and without answer. However, with education and support, a caregiver can learn a degree of mastery that will help build resilience and sustain them in a healthy caregiver role over the...

1/6: Music by Jud Caswell at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Jud Caswell is a little bit like a one-man folk festival. You’ve got your banjo picking, your Irish songs, a rack of acoustic instruments, and a deep catalog of award-winning originals. He’s often compared to James Taylor and David Wilcox, but his songs draw on a long musical history and wide-...

THE LEGEND OF THE BANANA KID: Puppet show on Saturday

The Strand Theatre

The Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers bring a Wild West adventure to the Strand Theatre stage on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 11am! With a fistful of bananas, Little Chucky rides into town on his trusty goat for a showdown with Big Bad Bart and his gang of bandits. THE LEGEND OF THE BANANA KID features 20 hand-...

New Mexican restaurant El Brados in town!! (Tuesdays at 4pm starting 1/7/2020)

Brady’s

Yes, you read that right!! Starting on Tuesday January 7th and every Tuesday this winter Brady’s will transform into El Brados an amazing Mexican restaurant!! Those of you who have longed for the Mexican street corn, black beans and rice, chimichangas, Carnitas, taco salads, and all amazing things...

Cheney Financial Group Fights Hunger in Lincoln County

Newcastle Realty

In the spirit of Community Giving, employees from Cheney Financial Group volunteered to help the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Damariscotta-Newcastle fight hunger in Lincoln County. One in seven persons is hungry in Lincoln County. The bell ringing season starts each November and runs through...

Consider where the magic lives

Spruce Point Inn - Maine’s Classic Oceafront Resort

We were trying to explain the magic of holiday lights to someone who just couldn’t get in the spirit. We tried the magnitude of Gardens Aglow and the welcome beacon of a lighthouse to the homeward bound. But we just weren’t speaking the same language. “Why does it all have to be so commercial? Why...

Think Summer! Internship at Allen Insurance and Financial

Allen Insurance and Financial

Allen Insurance and Financial is accepting applications for its 2020 summer internship program, which offers a 12-week immersion into the company’s three insurance divisions (personal, business and health) and its financial planning/investment management group. Applications from college juniors...

Re-imagining the American Family

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Sponsored by the Maine Humanities CouncilThis Let’s Talk About It series offers a compilation of memoirs by contemporary American writers who imaginatively represent, shape, and challenge our conceptions of the American family. Alison Bechdel, J.D. Vance, Marie Howe, Roz Chast,...

Welcoming Daulton Wickenden, Our Newest Employee-Owner

Allen Insurance and Financial

Daulton Wickenden has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as a personal insurance account executive. Wickenden is a graduate of Camden Hills Regional High School and Husson University; he joined Allen Insurance and Financial after an internship with the company in the summer of 2019. Wickenden,...

Southport New Year’s @ Brady’s!

Brady’s

December 28th marks the second year Brady’s will be celebrating New Year’s in style at 9pm with the second annual “Lighted Lobster Trap” drop! Fun is had by all as we welcome the new year just a tad bit early. Who really wants to spend a Tuesday night out until midnight?!? Party favors, fun, great...

ALEX CUBA at the Strand

The Strand Theatre

Latin Grammy/Juno Winner Alex Cuba is a Cuban singer-songwriter whose Latin sounds are not tied to tradition; his sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and powerful guitar riffs reflect his vast musical vision. Alex Cuba has released seven albums, and has toured and recorded nationally and...

12/16: “The End of Alzheimer’s Disease." Discussion at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Physician and researcher Dale Bredesen is the author of this boldly titled New York Times bestseller, “The End of Alzheimer’s Disease." In his book, Dr. Bredesen describes his "Recode" protocol for not just preventing dementia, but also Reversing Cognitive Decline (ReCoDe). He has early published...

JAZZY ASH and the LEAPING LIZARDS: Strand Family Series

The Strand Theatre

Celebrate Mardis Gras and learn about New Orleans music and culture with this five-piece jazz band for kids and families! Jazzy Ash, a celebrated songwriter and music educator, is inspired by the New Orleans roots and early jazz of her mother’s hometown, and influenced by her father's Trinidadian...

JUST ANNOUNCED: Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Strand

The Strand Theatre

Tickets are on sale now for South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo, appearing on the Strand Theatre stage on August 21 at 7:30pm. For over 50 years, the Five Time Grammy Award winners have warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with their uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and...

12/14 & 12/21: Season’s Storytime

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Saturday December 14, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM&Saturday December 21, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Come enjoy some hot cocoa and listen to stories that include some of winter’s favorite characters at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. Come both Saturdays for new stories and new friends!

12/14/19: 2020 Census Jobs

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Saturday, December 14 10:00 AM – Noon Drop by BHML for a Census job information session. 2020 Census Jobs pay $17.50/hour and up plus $0.58/mile “The United States Census Bureau will be hiring for 2020 Census Jobs, a great chance to do enjoyable work with paid training and very flexible hours,...

Our December Newsletter is OUT

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

We tried to make our December Newsletter extra boring to waste your precious time... No wait... We tried to make our December Newsletter extra AWESOME so you will give us a generous portion of your precious holiday gift-giving hoard. Also, we like attention. In THIS issue: 1) Why Martin...

Festive Dinner Celebrates Holiday and Family at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

The Lincoln Home hosted a family dinner to celebrate family, friends and the extended family of Lincoln Home residents and staff. Over 70 people were in attendance for an outstanding meal of butternut squash and apple soup, lamb or salmon for the dinner entree, and pumpkin or white Christmas pie...

Listening to stone stories

Spruce Point Inn - Maine’s Classic Oceafront Resort

Seems like this time of year is meant for taking walks. Savoring the December sunshine and the glistening woodland path contrasting the deep sapphire of the bay. Walking, we see what Howard Mansfield calls “the bones of the earth.” The outcropping of granite. And the regimented rows of stone walls...

The Pee Pee Blues

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

Big Dumb Buddy has written his latest blog “Pee Pee Blues” about being an old dog and having to pee inside all the time. Catch it now by clicking on this link: https://www.twosaltydogs.net/blog-81.html

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