Education

Maine Community Foundation recently awarded a $3,000 Maine Theater Fund grant to Heartwood Regional Theater Company in support of an original production coming in July 2018, "Down Along the Cove…

It's that time of year again. A time to look around and help others during the holiday season. Wiscasset Middle High School students and staff are doing just that. Each year the Student…

This winter’s varied offerings range from historical architectural studies to current thinking on finding solutions to Maine’s addiction crisis. Classes meet during the day and are…

The panoramic view from 124 Deck House Road in Edgecomb is breathtaking. One sees an amazing overhead scene of the Sheepscot River winding its way through Lincoln County. But the view isn’t the…

Wiscasset Elementary School

The following is the Wiscasset Elementary School sixth grade honor roll for trimester 1:

All A’s: Emily Gillian, Damon Lincoln, Cordelia Trott and Christopher Seiders

All A’s and B…

An introduction to growing grapes commercially in Maine is scheduled Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive.

Designed for growers interested in small-…

During Christmas vacation week, Lincoln Theater will present two free episodes daily of the amazing, award-winning BBC hit series, “Planet…

Wiscasset Elementary School

Wiscasset Elementary School second grader Gabe Wood-Major, 7, and mother Ashley Wood were doing one high five after in the cafeteria Thursday night, Dec. 7. At WES’ Family Code Night, the two were…

The Class of 2031 is now in session, at least in Edgecomb. Edgecomb Eddy School began its first pre-kindergarten class this fall with 11 students and it didn’t take long before reaching the…

Grade seven highest honors

David Andersson, Myra Pekich, Carolyn Potter

Grade seven high honors…

“I enjoyed harvesting beets and carrots. I learned there is a place that grows and gives produce to people who need it. It means a lot to me to be a part of it.”…

Imagine living in a century-old lightkeeper’s house on the coast of Maine. It sounds like a fantasy, but for Tom and Lee Ann Szelog, dream became reality when they settled into the keeper’s…

Edgecomb Selectmen

On Nov. 20, class was in session during the Edgecomb selectmen’s meeting. Several Edgecomb Eddy School students learned about local government as they attended the bi-weekly board meeting.…

Do you want to teach your dog positive behavior? Join professional dog trainer Jean Conte for the Central Lincoln County YMCA's dog obedience classes. Held each Tuesday, the next program session…

On Thursday, Nov. 30, the Maine Alzheimer's Association will be doing a talk and presentation on Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body. Anyone of any age who is looking for information on how to…

The students and staff of Wiscasset Middle High School were generous for this year’s Turkey Thyme Food Drive. The amount of food…

Wiscasset School Committee

Wiscasset Police Chief Jeff Lange asked Tuesday night about the school department’s plan to establish a special regional unit for special education, which could serve students as old as 20 and may…

Wiscasset Middle High School Drama cordially invites parents, students, friends and family…

LincolnHealth is accepting applications for the winter Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course through Dec. 1 and the class begins Jan. 9, 2018.

This free, ten-week course trains students…

It’s holiday cooking time! Fall and winter are a great time to get everyone involved in the kitchen. Join FARMS’ educator, Leslie Wicks, and Youth Program Director, Karen Kleinkopf, for a fall…

Damariscotta River Association

Damariscotta River Association (DRA) is hosting a two-day, hands-on deerskin tanning workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19.

On Saturday, participants will…

On Thursday, Nov. 16, from 2-4 p.m., Paul Kando will offer a two hour free public presentation and discussion at Friends Meeting House, 77 Belvedere Rd. in Damariscotta that will explore the…

Chats with Champions

Author Steven Hanzis is the Chats with Champions speaker for Friday, Nov. 10 in Skidompha Library’s Porter Meeting Hall. Please allow time for parking.

Hantzis has…

Police Chief Jeffrey Lange shared his thoughts and concerns with the Wiscasset select board Tuesday night, about a plan for expanding Wiscasset Middle-High School’s special education program.…

Edgecomb

With the wind storm over and power restored, local school committees are now looking toward making up for lost time. In Edgecomb, the school committee began discussing possible ways for recouping…

Have you fought the pastry battle long enough?  Join Debra Arter for Pies and Tarts, Oh My on Monday, Nov. 20 just in time for holiday baking. Debra will show you how to properly…

Standing in his vegetable garden nearest Route 218 Friday morning, Alna farmer Tom Albee said what he was seeing was outstanding: Juniper Hill School students, staff and parents and other…

Justin Styles was teaching fifth grade in School Administrative District 17, living in Norway and looking to live and work closer to Portland and Boston. Any time he saw an opening, he applied…

Take a class at Boothbay Region Adult Ed to find out the eight most common mistakes people make with their money, and learn how to clean up computer files you no…

Girl Scouts of Maine (GSME) announces that it will host Discover Girl Scout events for potential members and volunteers at locations throughout the state every month. Below is a list of events in…

Coastal Senior College and LincolnHealth invite you to the 1812 Farm, 1297 Bristol Road, Bristol on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon to hear Kate Cheney Chappell, artist and co-founder of Tom…

Children’s lives are spent learning. As students, it’s the “3 R’s,” making friends and trying to fit in, homework. Some children also must cope with teasing, bullying and just not fitting in.…

Becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) is the first step of many people’s careers in healthcare. CNAs are caregivers who spend their time with patients and residents helping them with their…

When Brianna Spies was a freshman at Wiscasset Middle High School, having Chewonki Foundation’s help on a project helped her see her topic, sea level rise, and other world events in a different…

Guest instructor, Louise Miller, education director at Lincoln County Historical Association, will discuss recipes and historical customs that highlighted holiday…

During early November at Boothbay Region Adult Ed, you can learn how to create envelopes, labels and more on your computer, take Nia which is a mindful fitness dance class, become…

Heather Leslie recently spoke with communications intern Aliya Uteuova about her first two years as director of the Darling Marine Center (DMC),…

Get creative and join Central Lincoln County Adult Education course Making Jewelry with Sea Glass taught by Lynne Thompson beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Great Salt Bay School in…

Damariscotta River Association

The above title is from an article written by Violet Bailey and…

Damariscotta River Association (DRA) invites the public to meet Poison Ivy (or Ivy for short), a friendly witch in search of ingredients for her potions. Ivy and a cast of non-scary animal…

A group of artists, living and working in Maine, have come together to present the exhibition “America Now, a dialogue.” The exhibition is focused on artistic creativity in a country divided…

Wiscasset School Committee

The Wiscasset School Committee’s passage Monday night of a plan to partner with other…

Spice things up by joining Stonewall Kitchen Cooking Instructor Chris Toy for Mexican Night—Make Your Own Tortilla Press. The course is being offer through Central Lincoln County…

Upcoming classes at Boothbay Region Adult Ed include Nia which is mindful dance fitness, Understanding Dementia, and working with digital photos on your computer. If you haven't…

Central Lincoln County Adult Education

It only takes one evening to learn how to save a life. LincolnHealth and Central Lincoln County Adult Education are offering Heartsaver® Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED Tuesday, Oct. 24…

Wiscasset Middle High School science teacher Prema Long still keeps in contact with two Skowhegan High School students she tutored  through the University of Maine at Farmington’s Upward Bound…

The Gawler Family

Registration is still open for the Oct. 14 forestry event, “A Day in the Woods” at Hidden Valley Nature Center on Saturday, October 14. Live music, hands-on learning opportunities, an all-day kids…

Growing native plants from seed is a great way to produce a lot of plants inexpensively and to protect the genetic diversity of our Maine native plants. Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation…

Wiscasset Middle High School's class of 2020 will hold a community bottle drive on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to  12 p.m.  Students will pick up your returnable bottles and cans at your home…

Boothbay Region Adult Ed

During the last week of October at Boothbay Region Adult Ed you can learn to take great photos with your digital camera. Then follow up in a computer class Organizing, and Sending your photos.…