The following local students were named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Maine Maritime Academy.
Myron Hahn of Boothbay, Elliot Roberts of Boothbay Harbor, Avae Traina of Edgecomb, Collin…
Education
Last spring, local school officials projected a record low enrollment. Edgecomb Eddy School projected 59 students for 2017-18. But a new pre-kindergarten program, an agreement with Alna and…
Children ages six to 14 are invited to take part in a new choral singing program at St. Andrew’s Church in Newcastle.
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The following area students made the honor roll for the 2017-2018 fall semester at North Yarmouth Academy:
Highest…
Just in case you have been thinking about what it would be like to begin a new adventure as a beekeeper, the opportunity to do so is just around the corner.
…The Maine Community Foundation offers 576 scholarships that support students pursuing music, journalism, teaching, horticulture, technology, the arts, and many other fields. They are available for…
The following full-time local students attending the University of Maine at Augusta were named to the 2017 fall semester dean’s list: Reilly Kane, Boothbay; Shyanne Bryant, Dresden; Ida Chapman,…
From the venue that brought you Body Worlds and Titanic, comes a thrilling exhibition, participants can really sink their teeth into, The Portland Science Center is pleased to…
Alna selectmen
A Golden Ridge Road, Alna school and its founder have earned this year’s nod from Alna selectmen for a Spirit of America award. According to the Spirit of America…
Some school delays have now changed to closings:
Lincoln Academy - No school
Two hour delays today, Feb. 2 for the following schools:
Boothbay -Boothbay Harbor…
The Wiscasset School Department has a two-hour delay Friday, Feb. 2.
The National Weather Service at weather.gov predicts a slippery, greasy morning commute due to snow, about three inches…
More than thirty 3rd-8th grade students from 10 Midcoast schools and homeschools, are spending their January afternoons rehearsing in the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy, in Heartwood Theater…
Damariscotta
With the Super Bowl coming up, Lincoln Academy YMCA Teen Leaders and local law enforcement partnered with Healthy Lincoln County and businesses to conduct a Sticker Shock event in five alcohol…
The following University of Maine students in the readership area were named to the fall 2017 dean’s list:
Alna: Andrew Hutchins
Boothbay: Kylemartin Alamo
Boothbay Harbor…
A community forum on food security in Lincoln County will be held Saturday, March 3 (snow date March 10) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Center for Environmental Education at Chewonki,…
“Human Flow,” a film about the global human refugee crisis, will be shown at Harbor Theater on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. On Thursday, free refreshments will be…
Those with a sweet tooth can have their cake and cheese it, too, in the upcoming one-night Central Lincoln County Adult Education course, “Say Cheese, Please!”
The class will be held on…
On Thursday, Jan. 25, Woolwich Central School sixth grader Rainier Eich won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee and a chance at a $50,000 college…
Today’s writers must also be marketers of their work. Learn how with author and teacher Lee Heffner. Register now for “Define Your Role as Author and Create Your Writers Platform.” This one-night…
Looking to support local farmers and fishermen as you cook up something special for your sweetheart or loved ones this Valentine’s Day? Then do not miss Mainetarian Cooking for Your Sweethearts, a…
The Monhegan Artists’ Residency Corporation (MARC) is pleased to announce that it is now taking applications for its 2018 summer program. Two 5-week residencies are available to Maine-based visual…
Children can benefit from practicing mindfulness just as much as adults can. Join us on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the LincolnHealth – Miles Campus in Damariscotta or the…
Two new French classes for adults and home-schooled teenagers will be offered at the Damariscotta Baptist Church in Damariscotta beginning the fourth…
Edgecomb Eddy School just got a lot more affordable for local taxpayers. The Maine Bond Bank notified town officials this month that a “refunding issue” resulted in a $91,740.49 payment rebate.…
Schooner Cove in Damariscotta is hosting a free Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 11:30 a.m. to discuss and help people complete their Advance Directives.
An Advance Directive is a…
Joseph Meehan of Wiscasset was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at Thomas College in Waterville.
Wiscasset Middle High School has provided the following additional announcement on the first quarter honor roll:
Highest honors, grade eight
Violet Wilson-Wood
High…
Are you 19 or older and planning to go to college but don’t know where to start? Could you benefit from one-on-one counseling, mentoring and support to help you successfully move on…
On Feb. 8, Maine Maritime Museum in Bath will introduce a new winter educational program series, “On Deck.” The hour-long programs, which will run Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. from…
Debbie Gagnon, co-owner of Red’s Eats, is a substitute teacher for the Wiscasset School Department during the winter months, when she’s not pumping out lobster rolls at Red’s.
On Wednesday…
Healthy Kids, a nonprofit committed to supporting parents and professionals who work with children, has been selected as a…
The Deck House School is excited to announce the hiring of Richard Balzano as full-time English and history teacher.
After receiving his BA in history from Syracuse University (Utica…
Edgecomb
The search is on for a new Alternative Organizational Structure 98 superintendent and Edgecomb school officials want community input in the process. The Edgecomb School Committee discussed how…
Wiscasset’s schools are seeing students impacted by family members’ opiates abuse, Special Services Director Carrie Kern said Tuesday night. Kern told the school committee, the impact ranges from…
Special for homeschool families, Damariscotta River Association (DRA) offers Wild Encounters, a monthly hands-on nature program from September through June. Classes are held 10 a.m. to noon the…
The Learning Center at Boothbay Region Adult Ed will begin the winter-spring semester on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Prep to take the HiSET high…
Snow, ice, and cold weather create special conditions for winter adventures like hiking and camping, but many people find these conditions intimidating. On Saturday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m…
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) invites the public to explore the Carl and Barbara Segerstrom Preserve at Squam Creek on Westport Island for owls on Friday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. Led by Maine…
AOS 98 schools - 2 hour delay
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor ~ Edgecomb Eddy ~ Southport Central- Georgetown
Center for Teaching and Learning, Edgecomb - 2 hour delay
Lincoln…
The new year brings a new challenge for Edgecomb Eddy School students. This month, students at the pre-kindergarten through grade six school will participate in the first ever WinterKids Winter…
Discover the fascinating hobby of beekeeping! Join us for a seven-week course, presented by experienced beekeepers from the Knox-Lincoln County Beekeepers (KLCB), the Maine…
For the oyster lover who doesn’t mind getting a little muddy, cold, and damp, Damariscotta River Association (DRA) offers a two-year Oyster Gardening program. Participants…
Eileen King, now former superintendent of Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98, began her new post as executive…
After a recent trip to North Korea, New York Times reporter Nick Kristof asserted that war between the U.S. and North Korea is much closer than we may be willing to imagine. The streets and the…
With the Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature just around the corner, Senator Dana Dow (R-Lincoln) would like to once again invite all area students to join him at the State House for a…
Don’t miss St. John’s Catholic School Open House located on 37 Pleasant Street in Brunswick, on Sunday, Jan. 28, from noon to 2 p.m.
All interested families are encouraged to stop by and…
Maine Authors Publishing will be hosting an introduction class, Welcome to Independent Publishing with Maine Authors Publishing, on Friday, Jan. 5, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at their…
Training is one of the best things you can do for your dog or puppy. Join professional dog trainer Jean Conte for the Central Lincoln County YMCA's dog obedience classes. Held each Tuesday, the…
For the eighth consecutive year, the Boston Red Sox Foundation is seeking submissions from inspiring senior students at Wiscasset High School, who are dedicated to making a…
