The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb won the Alpha Chapter Mathcounts competition on Jan. 26 at Kennebec Valley Community College.
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Education
Merrymeeting Adult Education and RSU 1/Wiscasset Adult Education are currently collaborating to offer HiSET (formerly GED) Prep, College Transitions, and English classes to those seeking diploma…
During school vacation in February, Damariscotta River Association (DRA) invites students to enjoy a winter wonderland at vacation camp. Camp runs from Tuesday, Feb. 19 through Friday, Feb. 22…
Westport Island resident Murphy McMahon, a Northeastern University student majoring in business administration, was recently named to the university’s dean’s list for the fall semester, which…
Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School is accepting applications for the Envision Chamber Music Workshop, a week-long music camp for young musicians ages 8-18. This year’s program will begin Monday…
Do you have a business idea you want to put into action? New Ventures Maine (newventuresmaine.org) will offer a free…
The following students who live in the newspaper’s coverage area attained honor roll status for the first semester of 2018-2019:
Highest Honors
Grade 5: Kennedy Haedrich of…
How’s this for a prop list: a big knife, a Magic 8-Ball, a chain saw, a bloody leg and a ... big plate of cookies? Intrigued? Of course you are!
Here’s the synopsis for the show these…
Located at Brunswick Landing, Midcoast Senior College will present a spring term with 23 courses representing a wide range of subjects including literature, music, art, humanities, anthropology,…
Hannah Davis of Alna has been named to the Emerson College (Boston, Massachusetts) dean's list for the fall 2018 semester. Davis, who is majoring in media arts production, is a member of the class…
full time, part time, online
ORONO — The Bachelor of University Studies (B.U.S.) is UMaine’s degree completion program for busy adults. Many adults who have…
Students from Wiscasset Elementary School are participating in the WinterKids Winter Games for the month of January. Students compete in a four-week series of outdoor physical…
On Jan. 21, Philanthropic Educational Organization will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding. Nearly 6,000 chapters across the United States and Canada are celebrating the historic…
On Wednesday, Jan. 16, the University of Maine’s premiere male a cappella group, The Maine Steiners, came to Wiscasset Middle High School and led a specialized workshop for choral students in…
Do you have children who aren’t in school yet? Are you looking for things to do? Healthy Kids playgroups will be adding kid’s yoga, instant pot mac ‘n cheese cooking and kid’s African drumming to…
It wasn’t your typical science lesson for over 100 Southport and Edgecomb elementary school students who learned about energy from a “mad scientist.” “Catalyst Corey” is one of nine educators who…
If you are 19 or older and planning to go to college but don’t know where to start, the Lincoln County College Connection (TLC3) could be the solution for you. TLC3 provides one-on-…
Eleven of Edgecomb Eddy School’s 90 students are from Alna and Westport Island, but local school officials are still looking for more. Principal Ira Michaud is still receiving inquiries from Alna…
The following students have been named to the fall 2018 president's list at Husson University in Bangor, Maine.
Hanna Elizabeth Foye of Wiscasset is a senior who is currently enrolled in…
Everone had so much fun during the first paint night, Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars Backpack Initiative decided to do it again! On Friday, Feb. 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Feed Our Scholars…
Update: The class scheduled to be taught by Rolf Winkes has been cancelled. Robert Rackmales’ classes will be held.
Interested in learning about history while enjoying the…
The Wiscasset School Committee adopted policies addressing student dress and transgender students Tuesday night.
Only three of the five committee members were present in the high school…
On Wednesday Jan. 16, all Wiscasset choral students (grades 4-12) will participate in a workshop provided by the University of Maine's premier all-male a cappella vocal group, The Maine Steiners.…
After 17 years, Healthy Kids will retire its community Chocolate Fest fundraising event that has featured wonderful local chocolate, beautiful auction items donated by hundreds of local businesses…
On Friday, Jan. 4, Wiscasset Middle High School graduates returned to answer students’ questions.
The school holds the seminar every year. It gives current students an opportunity to learn…
Discover the fascinating hobby of beekeeping! Join the seven-week course, presented by experienced beekeepers from the Knox-Lincoln County Beekeepers (KLCB), the Maine State Beekeepers Association…
Seniors and staff at Wiscasset Middle High School have selected Sydnie Thayer, Class of 2019, as the school’s 2018 DAR Good Citizen. The opportunity to participate in the DAR Good Citizens program…
Midcoast Senior College is pleased to present “Winter Wisdom 2019.” This free lecture series is sponsored by The Highlands. All lectures are open to the public and are held at Curtis Memorial…
“I, Claude Monet,” will be shown on Friday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. The film is the second of a series of six films from Exhibition on Screen (EOS), the British production company that…
Spectrum Generations
Spectrum Generations has announced its January Lunch and Learn speakers and events. For more information, call (207) 563-1363. Spectrum Generations is located at the Central Lincoln County YMCA,…
Want to learn something new in 2019? Round dancing and square dancing will be offered at Woodside Elementary School, 42 Barrows Drive in Topsham the third week in January and all are welcome to…
On Friday Dec. 21, Wiscasset Elementary School's annual Holiday Sing-Along had the elementary chorus singing four enjoyable holiday songs in the gym. Students, staff, family and friends all…
The WMHS gymnasium was full of cheer Friday Dec. 21, in an assembly that sent off students and staff into vacation.
There was no dull moment. The assembly opened with Principal Charles…
Join professional dog trainer Jean Conte for the Central Lincoln County YMCA's dog obedience classes to learn the best basic training for your dog. Held each Tuesday, the next program runs from…
As part of the Wiscasset Schools Gallery of the Arts, the Wiscasset Choral Department gave its winter concert Dec. 12. The concert opened with the entire choral department combined to welcome the…
Frogs and Pollywogs is a monthly program for preschoolers and their caregivers offered by Damariscotta River Association (DRA) throughout the school year. The hands-on nature program gives…
During Tuesday night's Wiscasset school committee meeting, member Jason Putnam had a question about a policy on the agenda, regarding transgender students. According to the policy, students who…
On Dec. 4, Wiscasset Middle High School's high school student council traveled to visit the veterans at Togus. This is the fifth year the students have visited. It has become a tradition the…
In 1965, the Peanuts gang found the true meaning of Christmas in the animated television special “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” In 2017, a gang of Edgecomb residents also found the Christmas spirit…
Midcoast Conservancy
The second, and final, Youth Ski Lease fitting day is Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 4-7:30 p.m. at the CLC YMCA on Main Street in Damariscotta.
In an effort to get kids and families outside having…
Take the journey from the far away land of India all the way to the rocky coast of Maine at the world premiere of “Mumbai to Maine,” coming to the Harbor Theater Tuesday, Dec. 11. The evening…
Frank 106.9 FM, WBQX, will broadcast local high school basketball for a ninth straight year beginning Friday, Dec. 7 when the Lincoln Academy Eagles travel to Rockport to play the Camden Hills…
Almost new, and not so new items will be on sale at bargain prices in the cafeteria of Wiscasset Middle High School this Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the French…
Healthy Kids
Healthy Kids will start an Active Parenting: 5-12 on Nov. 30. The class will run six Fridays from 1-3 p.m. at their office, 15 Belvedere Rd., Damariscotta. There will be no class on Dec. 28.…
Wiscasset Middle High School students are raising money to help fund a visit to Quebec City in February. French teacher Irene Marchenay will lead the trip the school committee unanimously approved…
Specialty adult classes at the FARMS at the Y kitchen at Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA are open for registration for December. Only twelve spots are available per class, so early registration…
The Stars and Stripes are in good hands at Wiscasset Elementary School. Twice a day, a group of dedicated fifth graders carries on the time-honored tradition of raising and lowering Old Glory…
Midcoast Conservancy and the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District will be hosting a gravel roads workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Fire…
Join professional dog trainer Jean Conte for the Central Lincoln County YMCA's Dog Obedience Classes to learn the best basic training for your dog. Held each Tuesday, the next program runs from…
