Education

Woolwich Central School is searching for Woolwich children who will become a part of our school’s 2017-18 kindergarten class.  Youngsters who will be 5 years old on or…

During the first week of April at Boothbay Region Adult Ed you can begin planning your organic garden, troubleshoot issues with your computer, learn C.P.R. and first aid, and make…

The Wiscasset McDonald's and Wiscasset Middle High School worked together to…

Lincoln County Adult Education courses lined up through mid-April include  boating safety, cooking classes and self-publishing and solar know-how. Register for all online at  clc.maineadulted.…
Lincoln County Historical Association

It was Dec. 3, 1838 when the Jailer’s house, a wooden structure attached to the granite stone jail, burned in Wiscasset.

“Both Samuel Holbrook, the jailer at the time of the fire, and…

During the last week of March you can take a class at Adult Ed to learn more about using you tablet or smart phone, how to make your computer run…

Overwhelmed by all those functions on your GPS or chart plotter? Want to use your tablet or smart-phone to help you navigate on your boat? Interested in using a desktop computer program to plan…

A varied roster of spring classes from “Easy Bluegrass Jamming” to a study of “Chaucer’s Pilgrims: Their Lives, Many Sins, and Occasional Virtues” offers stimulating…

On March 7, the Edgecomb School Committee went before the town budget committee to present two options. Neither included a requested five percent reduction. Selectmen…

Those longing to be in the Greek Isles in March can enjoy the next best thing by cooking up a Greek meal with friends in Maine! Join instructor Debra Arter for "Greek Cuisine Night…

Who can resist a cuddly little animal? Join instructor Debra Arter for "Needle Felted Animals" and take one home that same night. This course will be offered through Central…

A June vote has put the Wiscasset School Department’s energy project on hold, but selectmen’s actions in December had already cast the die that prevented the deal from closing, according to…

The smell of fresh bread baking is almost irresistible and so is the upcoming Central Lincoln County Adult Education course, "In the Know-In the Dough" offered Tuesday, March 28…

Being in a classroom is nothing new for Allison Crocker. The University of Maine at Farmington senior has spent most of the past 17 years learning about reading, writing and arithmetic. But as her…

Central Lincoln County Adult Education is offering Ballroom Dance classes on Thursday nights beginning March 30 and running through May 11.

Join the party…

Get creative by registering for Watercolors for Beginner and Intermediate Students beginning Wednesday, March 22 at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta. Class will run from 3:30…

The Reflexology workshop originally scheduled for Feb. 15 was rescheduled due to the weather. The new date is Wednesday, March 22. Discover how this ancient method stimulates the…

Center for Teaching and Learning, Edgecpomb ME

The Center for Teaching and Learning, a K-8 independent school in Edgecomb, will hold its spring open house on Sunday, March 12, from 3:…

“Let’s give it up for Mr. Clark and Mr. Wenckus,”  Wiscasset Middle High School technology coordinator and student council adviser Deb Pooler said to cheers in Stover Auditorium Friday. The two…

Winter is a great time to start soothing your mind and pampering your skin. In Aromatherapy: Salt Scrubs and Bath Soaks you'll learn to make amazing…

Midcoast Conservancy will be holding three timber frame courses at Hidden Valley Nature Center; the first will be offered from April 27-30, followed by one July 6-9…

This is National Reading Month and the Lincoln County Historical Association encourages young readers to engage in “historical” theme reading. Our…

Join professional dog trainer Jean Conte for the Central Lincoln County YMCA’s winter session of dog obedience. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from March 7-28. Beginner class is 5-6 p.m.,…

State aid may hike $132,113, Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Heather Wilmot said. The sum could change in the state’s budget process and is based on her first look at how Wiscasset fares under…

Luck of the Irish is a one night cooking class offered through Central Lincoln County Adult Education and will be held Tuesday, March 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Be prepared for St. Patrick’s…

The upcoming Central Lincoln County Adult Education course All Things German is for anyone whose mouth waters when hearing the words schnitzel, spaetzle, and strudel! The class…

Ask Juniper Hill School first or second grade students what’s their favorite day of the week and the response will most likely be “Friday!” That’s the day the class…

What kind of social media and traditional and online marketing make sense for your business? How can small businesses thrive in local, state, and global markets? A…

Join us for a cooking series beginning March 8, using the Maine Local Twenty, which is the name the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) has given the 20 foods…

St. Andrews Auxiliary

St. Andrews Auxiliary will hold its annual spring brunch on March 15 at St. Andrews Village. The Auxiliary is pleased to host Mary Hanley, community advocate for New Hope for Women (NHFW), as its…

A great way to breeze through the rest of winter is to treat yourself to one or more of the many and diverse classes offered through Boothbay Region Adult Education…

Water is splashing around at Skidompha Library in Damariscotta the week of Feb. 20 as Gizmo Garden creates an electro-artistic water park. Twenty-three area students in this free, selective-…

Amanda Marcus has been named to Husson University's president's list for the fall 2016 semester. Marcus is a first-year student and the daughter of Paula and Bob Marcus of Wiscasset.

Wiscasset Elementary School held its Winterfest Celebration on the last day of school before the week-long break. The event featured lots of sledding, snowmen-making, crafting lava lamps, artwork…

Wiscasset school officials heard support and some concerns, but no objections Feb. 16 to the sixth grade’s possible move to Wiscasset Middle High School.

Uniting the three middle school…

Dr. Rick Wahle and graduate student Carl Huntsberger are testing a new technique for aging lobsters at the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center in Walpole. 

Wahle pointed out that…

Heather Wilmot will remain Wiscasset’s superintendent of schools through June 30, 2022, under her latest deal with the School Committee. After a brief closed-door session in the Wiscasset Middle…

Mark your calendars for Friday, April 7 and attend the community supper, featuring lots of pasta dishes and raffle prize, in support of the Wiscasset Elementary School swim lessons.

The…

Husson University in Bangor is pleased to share their fall 2016 President's List. Students who earn President's List honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours during the semester and earn…

The week after February school vacation has classes scheduled where you can learn to play the guitar, tips on year round skincare, or learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel.

Join…

Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center

Take control of your camera by understanding what all of the modes and settings are used for in order to take digital images and make them more unique. In this Feb.…

Hannah Foye of Wiscasset and Emily Markham of Dresden were named to the fall 2016 dean's list at Husson University in Bangor.

At 5 p.m. Sunday, March 5, the Opus One Big Band will perform at Wiscasset Middle High School. It will be a fundraiser for the Wiscasset Music Department.

Partners in Education (PIE) will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the Wiscasset Elementary School library.  Featured speaker at this month's meeting is Dr. Heather…

There will be a 2 hour delay for students on Tuesday, Feb. 14 attending:

Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD - no morning pre-K

Edgecomb Eddy School

Children in grades K-12 can participate in the state-wide competition for the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest. On Friday, Feb. 24, noon-2 p.m., Susan Beebe will help students get started…

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is sponsoring a day-long training in Basic Septic System Installation for contractors and site…

The following area students attained honor roll status for the first semester:

Highest Honors

Grade 5: Caleb King of Woolwich

A five-week course for farmers and those hoping to farm will begin March 2, 6–9 p.m., at the Farm Service Agency (FSA), 306 U.S. Route 1,…