Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA’s National Diabetes Prevention Program, which helps adults lose weight through healthier eating and increased physical activity to reduce their risk of developing…
Health and Wellness
Since June, Katherine Badger and Meg Kruithoff from the Tufts University School of Medicine have been immersed in the delivery of healthcare at LincolnHealth. They are students in the Maine Track…
The Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Mid Coast Hospital Café, 123 Medical Center Drive in Brunswick. All proceeds from the event…
Lisa Carbone, licensed clinical social worker at LincolnHealth, is the featured presenter at LincolnHealth’s Diabetes Support Group this month. The group meets Thursday, Nov. 21 at 1:15 p.m. in…
Getting out for a little exercise can be a gratifying way to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday, especially when it benefits a good cause. For the second year on Thanksgiving Day, volunteers will…
At United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s public Campaign Finale, chair Steve Bailey announced that the campaign for the people of Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties, Brunswick and Harpswell…
The Maine Primary Care Association (MPCA), a membership organization representing the collective voices of Maine’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), has announced the appointment of…
Across the country, a growing number of YMCAs are offering Enhance®Fitness, an evidence-based group exercise program for older adults that uses simple, easy-to-learn movements that motivate…
Harvey McFarland, Chase Point maintenance mechanic, was recently chosen as the winner of the Webster and Elise Van Winkle Excellence in Health Care Award. He received the honor Oct. 8 at…
New Hope for Women, offering support to people in Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and Waldo counties affected by domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, is among those selected as a 2019…
In 1999, you could buy a gallon of gas for $1.22, a couple of movie tickets for $8 and put 200 gallons of heating oil in your tank for around $130.
While many things have changed since…
On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office along with the police departments of Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, Waldoboro, and Wiscasset will host the semi-…
The resources pages on the Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper websites are both live again and updated. During the uploading of the sites’ new design, both of these pages got lost in…
Lincoln Medical Partners is pleased to welcome Melissa Keeport, MD to its Damariscotta practice. Dr. Keeport, a pediatrician, will provide care to children up to age 18.
Dr. Keeport earned…
Lyme Time
Ticks have a potential life cycle of three years. I say “potential” because if the they do not have a host to feed on, if they do not get the blood supply they need to grow and…
On Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. at Inn Along the Way in Damariscotta, Steve Raymond will continue his public talks on preventing cognitive decline and maintaining optimal brain health. Steve's…
River Arts in Damariscotta is the venue for the monthly community drum circle Saturday, Oct. 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Drumming is facilitated by Kitty Hartford of Boothbay Harbor. No…
Improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling at LincolnHealth’s falls prevention program, “Balancing Act.” This free program will be held at the…
Cheney Insurance and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Red Cross Mobile unit will be on site at Cheney Insurance, 277 Main Street,…
The Boothbay Region YMCA recently received a wonderful gift of six indoor cycling bikes for our healthy living program from the Boothbay Harbor Country Club. They are top of the line LifeFitness…
New Hope For Women’s (NHFW) annual Glow Purple Campaign lights up Oct. 1 through 31 in observation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Why hang a strand or two of purple lights or light…
Chiropractor Dr. Brady Fergola will be offering a workshop at Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA at 9 a.m. on both Oct. 21 and Nov. 4 called “Our Posture Says it All.” Workshop will include a 30-…
June Reilly Fitzpatrick, RN has created a new business, Peaceful Presence, to assist people as they prepare for end of life with holistic support, dignity and compassion. A 30-year career as a…
In a free educational seminar, Dr. Paul Schacknow explained cataracts as something everyone deals with as they age. The Southport summer resident practices ophthalmology in West Palm Beach,…
Bubbling Spring T’ai Chi classes, gentle movement for health, relaxation, balance and increased energy will begin at Bubbling Spring Studio in Bristol on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 5:…
Press release
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified a case of acute hepatitis A virus infection in a Boothbay Harbor food service worker. The individual prepared…
Central Lincoln County (CLC) and Boothbay Region (BR) YMCAs’ Diabetes Prevention Program, which helps adults lose weight through healthier eating and increased physical activity to reduce their…
Robin Maginn, a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor at the Central Lincoln County YMCA, will be the speaker at LincolnHealth’s Diabetes Support Group this month. The group…
Healthy Kids will offer the Nurturing Fathers program, which is an evidence-based, 13-week course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to men. Each 2 ½ hour class provides proven,…
Press release
The Holocaust and Human Right’s Center of Maine (HHRC) and the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) are thrilled to host renowned photojournalist Patrisha McLean’s extraordinarily…
The MaineHealth Diabetes Program wants to meet people with Type 2 diabetes to learn how to improve the way people are taught to manage this disease.
On Thursday, Sept. 12 from 3:30 to 5 p.…
The Central Maine Community College Nursing Program at LincolnHealth continues to play an important part in training students for a rewarding healthcare career in nursing while helping to combat…
LincolnHealth’s Coulombe Center for Health Improvement will once again offer a nine-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class at Schooner Cove on the Miles campus. The program begins with an…
Boothbay Region Health Center
Paul N. Schacknow, M.D., Ph.D., will be giving a free educational lecture entitled "The Aging Eye -- Cataract Surgery" at the Community Center in the Meadow Mall on Tuesday, Sept.…
LincolnHealth is pleased to welcome Lori Ann, palliative care nurse practitioner, to its program. She joins Robert Hunold, DO, Nelda McCellan, RN, Tom Wagers, Chaplain and Stephanie D. Field, LCSW…
Aging can be confusing, but thanks to a dedicated group, some of the confusion may be lifted on Sunday, Sept. 22 when Boothbay Region YMCA hosts the first Changing Aging event.
The idea…
In just one year, the Herbert and Roberta Watson Health Center on LincolnHealth’s Miles campus in Damariscotta has transformed the way that healthcare is delivered in Lincoln County.
The…
CLC and Boothbay Region YMCA
Central Lincoln County (CLC) & Boothbay Region (BR) YMCAs want families in Lincoln County to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity…
While obstetrics nurses specialize in supporting newborns and their moms, many are prepared to use their skills in the event of a community emergency. In June and early July, three incidences…
Dr. John Knight, founder and director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research at Boston Children’s Hospital said it best: “Addiction is a pediatric disease.”
Children and…
Tuesday, Aug. 20
From 10 to 11 a.m. discover the Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Linekin and Burley preserves. This leisurely paced 1-2 mile hike will be led…
The Boothbay Region YMCA is now offering LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, which is a free, 12-week recovery program for adult cancer patients and survivors. Registration is currently open for the session…
MaineHealth Care at Home (MHCAH) and hospice volunteers will host Remembrance Gatherings for community members who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. The Remembrance Gatherings will…
Mothers are invited to share their experiences, ask questions and connect with one another at LincolnHealth’s new mom support group. The group meets every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. on the…
LincolnHealth’s Cove’s Edge, which offers skilled rehabilitation and long-term care services, has been recognized as a 2019 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health…
Spectrum Generations is partnering with Inn Along the Way to host the Aging in Place Forum on Thursday, Sept. 12. This year’s forum will focus on Respecting Choices: Caregiver and Parent…
Due to the extreme heat this weekend, there will be a cooling station open at the Woolwich Town Office on Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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LincolnHealth continues to grow its support for community members who suffer with or care for people with brain-related conditions. All of the groups are offered at no cost to the participants.…
The Homeward Bound Hospice Choir arrived at Apifera Farm in Bremen and presented the farm animals with a special concert. Apifera Farm is a non-profit organization with a mission of sheltering and…
