Enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace may seem a bit daunting—trying to understand all your options and what is required can be confusing,…
Education
Wiscasset Middle High School senior Stephanie Jones said she didn’t consider herself a political person before she took social studies teacher Ben Clark’s Elections 2016 class. Now Jones, 17, is…
For many people living in Midcoast Maine, the abundant opportunities to hike, cross-country ski, mountain bike or paddle are vital to why they live here and how they spend their free time. But for…
SINGLE PARENTS IN POVERTY: The crisis no one will name
Thousands of Maine children are living in poverty because of a crisis that goes unnamed. It is creating a generation of children who struggle in school, will have a hard time qualifying for a…
For about $50,000 a year over 20 years coupled with energy savings and other aid, Wiscasset schools could get about $1.89 million in improvements, according to figures a Scarborough firm gave the…
The week of Nov. 7 at Boothbay Region Adult Ed features classes where you can uncork your creativity, improve your skills using Microsoft Excel, or learn about Shamanism, which is…
Central Lincoln County Adult Education
Interested in becoming a notary? Central Lincoln County Adult Education is offering a one day Notary Public Training course taught by Sherry Tibbetts on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the CLC…
Wiscasset School Committee
Months after a try and a miss at teaming up on varsity football, Wiscasset Middle High School and Boothbay Region High School are pursuing another pairing. Wiscasset School Department athletic…
Back by popular demand, Midcoast Conservancy will offer an introductory chainsaw safety class Oct. 29-30 at Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson. This…
Wiscasset School Department’s athletic director-assistant principal Mandy Lewis said Monday, the number of prospective players for a high school baseball team next spring falls a few short so far…
The public is invited to the Edgecomb Eddy School to participate in the second annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday, Oct. 28.
There will be games and fun activities for children, as well as…
Wiscasset Elementary School teacher Clara Brown hoped people would respond to her Halloween costume swap idea, and they have. The first grade teacher said the costume…
The Wiscasset Middle High School Student Council will hold its Haunted High School event on Friday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Face painting, games and candy will be highlights of the event.…
The Great Stephan and his Family Friendly Magic Show will perform at Wiscasset Middle High School on Saturday, Oct. 22 between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
The event is being sponsored by the…
During the first week of November you can take a class at Boothbay Region Adult Ed to become a Notary Public, learn about and discuss the Holocaust, and create holiday cards or…
For Jennifer Keach, the best part of teaching is seeing students’ curiosity take over and drive their learning. There’s nothing like it, the Woolwich woman said.
Keach teaches special…
Students and staff participated in the annual Pink Day at Wiscasset Middle High School on Oct. 13. Our Superintendent of Schools Heather Wilmot wore pink, as well! This is an annual awareness day…
Central Lincoln County Adult Ed
Written a book or are in the process of writing one? Then Secrets of Successful Independent Publishing being offered through Central Lincoln County Adult Education offers options…
The Center for Teaching and Learning, a K-8 demonstration school in Edgecomb, has welcomed groups of teacher-interns for the past two weeks from all over the…
Central Lincoln County Adult Ed
It only takes one evening to learn how to save a life. LincolnHealth and Central Lincoln County Adult Education are offering Heartsaver® Adult/Child…
Central Lincoln County Adult Ed
Join Stonewall Kitchen cooking instructor, Chef Chris Toy for a one night course and experience the fresh flavors of Greek cooking. The course is being offered through Central…
The Center for Teaching and Learning, a K-8 independent school in Edgecomb, will hold its fall open house on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 3…
Central Lincoln County Adult Ed
Gain the skills necessary to get a good job by attending three free job seeker workshops being offered through a partnership of Central Lincoln County Adult Education and Goodwill…
The Morris Farm begins its 2016 series of cooking and food preparation classes with two timely sessions: Seasonal and Simple Meals on Friday, Oct. 21 and…
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's or a related dementia is likely not the life path one envisions. The best way to face this disease is to continue to enjoy life. The…
Fall is a great time to take a class and learn something new! If you haven't picked up an Adult Ed Fall brochure they are available at several locations around the region such as…
Central Lincoln County Adult Ed
Learn basic yet effective massage techniques that can be applied to friends and family for general relaxation and stress relief by registering for the Central Lincoln County Adult…
A local raffle raised a basket full of money for the Edgecomb Eddy School’s sixth grade. Volunteers Gail Boudin and June Finnegan organized five gift basket raffles which garnered $550. The prizes…
Organizational habits expert Janie Downey Maxwell will present her program Organizational Zen at the Wiscasset Public Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 5 p.m.…
This year, the Wiscasset Community Center, the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce and Wiscasset Elementary School are sponsoring an exciting new addition to Wiscasset’s traditional Fall…
First Advisors, the trust and investment services division of First National Bank, invites you to join them for a financial and retirement planning seminar on Oct. 20 at the…
BRHS adult ed
Learn more about your personal computer in a two-session class on Oct. 17 and 19. Learn how to customize your desktop icons, taskbars, and toolbars and change your display screen. Learn what to do…
BRHS adult ed
On Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will conduct a crossbow safety course at Boothbay Region High School. To be eligible to…
St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset, is hosting a seated yoga series for six Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., beginning Oct. 8. Instructor is Susan Gallagher, certified yoga instructor. The…
The single most important step toward ensuring your own safety is having a personal safety strategy in place before you need it. The Refuse to be a Victim program…
Dog instructor Jean Conte is holding another session of classes beginning Oct. 4 and running until Oct. 25.
For more information, call the Central Lincoln County YMCA at 207-563-3477 or…
Wiscasset Middle High School
When Duane Goud, Wiscasset High School Class of 1989, takes the soccer field for the 2016 Homecoming alumni game, he hopes a good-sized crowd will be there to cheer him and the other players on.…
Fall classes at Boothbay Region Adult Ed begin the week of Oct. 11. If you haven't picked up a copy of the brochure yet you can find them at Hannaford, Harbor Tech, town libraries…
Wiscasset School Department
A new phone system would improve safety in Wiscasset’s schools, Superintendent of Schools Heather Wilmot said. She’s doing the research now, with plans to pursue it as a future budget item, Wilmot…
Wendy Goldman, daughter of Richard Marc Goldman and Linda S. Hermans, M.D. of Dresden, Maine, graduated from Bates College with a degree in religious studies. She is a 2012 graduate of Hall-Dale…
Wiscasset is losing its head of special education, Jess Yates. In a brief interview Thursday night minutes after she addressed the School Committee about her resignation, Yates, of Bristol, said…
Awaken the artist within by registering for “Gouache Painting—The Natural World” offered by Central Lincoln County Adult Education beginning…
As of Monday, Keisha Small wasn’t sure whether she would walk or run Sunday, Sept. 25 in the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine Walk in Portland. “I might run,” the Wiscasset Middle…
Concerned about someone with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s? You're invited to join a conversation about dementia and Alzheimer's led by Mark Pechenik of the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer's…
The Boothbay Railway Village invites families to celebrate the bounty of autumn at an old-fashioned, family-friendly festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2.…
Elaine Jones received distinguished recognition by the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment with a 2016 Visionary Award in June. The recipients of this annual award are selected for…
Time to get next year’s firewood ready for seasoning! Midcoast Conservancy will offer a Chainsaw Safety class Oct. 29 and 30 at Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC). This class is…
The following students graduated from Bates College at the school's 150th commencement ceremony on May 29.
Wendy Goldman, daughter of Richard Marc Goldman and Linda S. Hermans, M.D. of…
Central Lincoln County Adult Education is offering Ballroom Dance classes on Thursday nights beginning Sept. 22 and running through Nov. 17.
Join the party…
Darling Marine Center
Dr. Molly Jacobs, a visiting researcher at University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center (DMC) in Walpole, will present a “brown-bag”…
