The Monhegan Museum of Art & History is pleased to launch self-guided virtual tours of its exhibitions and architecture on Monhegan Island, Maine. These tours expand opportunities for visitors…
Education
With summer spreading out before us, swimming, camping, traveling and playing outside are the order of the day; return to school is not in mind, but it is not long from now. And supplies need to…
The following students who live in the newspaper's coverage area attained honor roll status for the second semester:
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Leah Potter of Edgecomb and Amanda Dorothy Smith of Wiscasset were named to the spring 2021 dean's list at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust's (KELT) most popular summertime event is back on Thursday, July 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at…
The following students were named to the University of Maine Augusta dean's list.
Full-time students: Kyle Levasseur, Alna; Jade Rego, Alna; Amy Henderson, Boothbay; Tara Hire, Monhegan;…
The following local students attending the University of Maine at Farmington were named to the spring 2021 semester dean’s list:
Boothbay: Page Brown, High Honors
Edgecomb: Mel…
In light of the recent child deaths in Maine, now is a good time for the community to consider all that families need and what can be done to support them. “Parenting is a difficult job for…
This week University of Maine Darling Marine Center will host the first of four shoreline science talks on their Walpole campus. Each week at 11:00 a.m. up to 15 participants will have the…
The committee Wiscasset voters nodded last month to study the schools’ future is near forming. Thursday night, July 8, the selectboard, school committee, Town Manager Dennis Simmons and…
The following students in the newspaper's readership area were named to the University of Maine spring 2021 dean's list: Alna: Andrew Hutchins; Boothbay: Graham Bryer, Maya Schwehm, Alexis Welch;…
Grace Moclair of Wiscasset has been recognized for achieving academic distinction at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Moclair, majoring in mechanical engineering, was named to the dean's…
Bible Baptist Church, Wiscasset
The Bible Baptist Church at 143 Beechnut Hill Road in Wiscasset invites children in first through seventh grades to attend their Daily Vacation Bible School program. It will be held on Monday…
Midcoast Literacy held its annual meeting and celebration in Bath on June 26, celebrating 51 years of providing free literacy services in Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and northern Cumberland counties. The…
This summer high school students, including rising freshmen and recent graduates, have an opportunity to learn about marine ecology while getting muddy in the Damariscotta River estuary. Sarah…
Daren Wood of Wiscasset earned a master of science degree in mechanical engineering from the School of Engineering at Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania. The university honored graduates at…
LincolnHealth is accepting applications for the summer Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class through Monday, July 19. The class will begin Tuesday, Aug. 10 and is offered at no cost to the…
When a student’s head hits the pillow after each day of a new summer program, Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Charles Lemonte wants that youth to feel like they put in an “absolutely…
Ocean Point Inn is delighted to offer guests of the Inn and Boothbay region children two sea glass workshops for ages 7 and up by Ocean Point artist, Kim Kruger.…
Nichole Thibeault of Wiscasset received a bachelor of science degree in architectural studies from Norwich University (Northfield, Vermont) at the May 1 commencement ceremony in a hybrid of…
Lindsey M. Gordon of Wiscasset was named to the dean's list at Norwich University (Northfield, Vermont) for the spring 2021 semester.
Full-time undergraduate students, who earned a…
Wiscasset Middle High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll:
Grade 6: Highest honors, Joseph Cooper; high honors, Alana Gray, Xoe Morse and Ella Sullivan;…
Wiscasset School Committee on June 15 recognized new retirees Carolyn Orne, Jeffrey Speed, Nancy Wyman, Cheryl Campbell, Pam Freeman and Ralph Keyes. Superintendent of Schools Terry Wood said some…
“Where are the art classes?” Kathy Faass would ask every time she and husband Mike visited the Midcoast. The Georgia resident wanted to move to Maine for years. “I grew up on Long Island and my…
Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars is excited to announce its third annual Wiscasset Set For Success Program. Feed Our Scholars Set For Success…
The Edgecomb School Committee welcomed Dr. Christina Boursaw as Edgecomb Eddy School principal earlier this month. She replaces Ira Michaud who served four years. Boursaw begins her two-year…
UMaine Extension 4-H
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new hands-on summer learning series focused on Maine agriculture for ages 12–18.
Participants in the four-session "…
It’s a new beginning for Edgecomb education. On June 7, Heather Sinclair became the new Edgecomb School Committee chairman. Newly elected member Arthur Garey became vice chairman. The board is…
Midcoast Maine has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, but that beauty can hide hazards that can quickly ruin your day on the water. Geography, tides and weather can conspire to…
SUNY Morrisville in Morrisville, New York recently announced that Kayla Delano, of Wiscasset was named to the dean's list for the spring 2021 semester. Kayla is majoring in animal science - equine…
Principal Ira Michaud quoted French poet Edmond Jabes in describing the five 2021 Edgecomb Eddy School sixth grade graduates. Jabes once said “The question creates and answer kills.” Michaud said…
This year’s 16th Shuffle will be held by Kieve/Wavus for campers on their campus, and virtually for everyone else who would like to run or walk. Bring your dog, push your child in a stroller and…
Wiscasset Middle High School’s Class of 2021 graduated June 10 at Wiscasset Speedway.
A day before graduation, Wiscasset Middle High School held marching practice at Wiscasset Soeedway and…
On-stage graduation night at Wiscasset Speedway Thursday, June 10, Wiscasset Middle High School Class of 2021 member Gabrielle Leavitt recalled expecting the school to close a couple weeks for the…
The following students have been named to the spring 2021 dean's list at…
WMHS Class of 2021
“Stay close to the chairs so you’re (walking) in a straight line,” Wiscasset Middle High School longtime staff member and graduation veteran Deb Pooler told seniors as they rounded rows of folding…
WMHS Class of 2021
As they received awards Wednesday night, June 9, graduation eve, teacher Ralph Keyes told Wiscasset Middle High School seniors, when they are pursuing what they want to do, also do something else…
Seventy percent of voters on Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit’s budget June 8 said yes. Superintendent of Schools Howie Tuttle shared the tallies from around the district. The budget passed…
The kindergarten classes have been counting down the last 26 days with the alphabet. Friday was P for picnic and popsicles!
June 7 was both a night for hellos and good-byes for the Edgecomb School Committee. The board said hello to a new principal, superintendent and kindergarten teacher. Dr. Christina Boursaw is the…
Stacey Souza has served Wiscasset’s schools 13 years. She still will, but fewer hours a week after she went to school for a longtime interest, real estate. Living all over New England and moving…
Chewonki Elementary and Middle School in Wiscasset is proud to announce our 2021 graduating class of middle school students:
Lila Drewes lives in Newcastle and is 14. For the…
Seven young poets from the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb placed in the 2021 Sarah Mook Poetry Contest. The contest received over 1,000 entries from twenty states and ten…
Carter Babcock of Boothbay and Aidan Sinclair of Wiscasset were named to the spring 2021 president's list at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire.
To be named to the…
Four students at Chewonki Elementary and Middle School have received honors as part of the 27th annual Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design program, a collaborative effort…
This summer University of Maine Darling Marine Center based researcher Dr. Rhian Waller, a cold-water coral expert, will lead a NOAA Ocean Exploration’s 2021 expedition called North Atlantic…
Dresden selectmen Gerald Lilly and John Rzasa voted Tuesday night, May 25 to reactivate the committee that studied withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2. Selectman Alan Moeller was absent.…
Historic New England’s Castle Tucker and Nickels-Sortwell House will open for the season on Friday, June 4. The museums will be open for tours Friday – Sunday. Guided tours will be given on the…
Wiscasset Middle High School is immensely pleased to announce that nine seniors in the Class of 2021 have earned the distinction of being a “Top Scholar.” To be recognized as a “Top…
