In anticipation of a summer season of boating ahead, the United States Power Squadrons® will teach a one-day recreational boating safety course at the Boothbay Region YMCA on Saturday, April 27.…
Education
Daren Wood of Wiscasset was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania.
The dean's list…
The Wiscasset School Committee has a goal of proposing a 2019-2020 budget with little or no increase. Superintendent of Schools Terry Wood plans to have a first draft of the budget for the…
Students are “strongly discouraged” from bringing personal cell phones and other electronic devices to school, in a new policy the Wiscasset School Committee adopted Feb. 12.
There was no…
Children and parents explored yoga at Healthy Kids playgroup this week. Yoga is a fun way for children to learn to move their bodies and reduce stress. The group followed a children’s story theme…
Bath's Linda Wallace used to paint, 40 years ago. She saw Friday night's paint party at St.Philip's Church in Wiscasset as a chance to give it another try, and to meet people, she said.
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Wiscasset Middle High School
On Sunday, March 17, the Opus One Big Band will be performing at the Wiscasset Middle High School at 5 p.m.
The Opus One Big Band is comprised of professional Maine musicians who support…
Madeline Stoll of Edgecomb graduated from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire in December 2018. She earned a BA in political science.
Discover the fascinating hobby of beekeeping. A seven-week course, presented by experienced beekeepers from the Knox-Lincoln County Beekeepers (KLCB) and the Maine’s State Bee Inspector, will be…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) invites kids 6 to 12 years old to a week of nature-day camp. Set along the shores of Sewall Pond in Arrowsic, KELT Kids Summer Day Camp has two sessions…
The following local students attending the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA)…
Wiscasset Elementary School fourth grader Addy Eckert said in an interview in the gym Feb. 7, her favorite part of WinterKids Winter Games was “probably spending time with my family.” And she said…
The Midcoast Community Chorale (MCChorale), under the direction of Steven Weston, will be newly instituted as an audition-only choir, with its own rehearsal night and schedule of performances.…
Join Midcoast Conservancy April 27 and 28 for a one-and-a-half day course designed for beginners at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. Most participants have little or no experience with a…
Unexpected tuition costs are the main culprits in an Edgecomb school budget up nearly 11 percent for Fiscal Year 20. Principal Ira Michaud presented the budget's first draft Feb. 4 during the…
On Friday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Feed Our Scholars Backpack Initiative will hold a paint party in St. Philip’s church hall, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset. For $30, all art materials are provided…
Y-Arts is now home to a new Ukulele Choir under the direction of professional musician and local teacher Dave Gagne. Interested in joining?
All ages and experience levels are invited to…
Training is being offered again to local restaurants, bars, and stores this February to prevent underage drinking and over consumption. Healthy Lincoln County and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s…
On the playground, they call him Ismael, but in the classroom he’s known as a spelling champion. Sixth grader Ismael Martinez defeated 11 other Edgecomb Eddy School students Feb. 1 in winning the…
Wiscasset Middle High School students heard from health and wellness professionals in small focus groups Friday morning.
Shaye Paradis, school counselor, and Mary Ellen Bell, Career…
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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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…
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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…
