Nearly 15 years ago, Dr. Aqui Alamo was approached by colleagues who asked him to consider taking the necessary coursework to be able to prescribe Suboxone for people addicted to heroin or opioids…
Health and Wellness
Lincoln Medical Partners physician Catherine Cavanaugh, DO, will talk about infections that may affect people with diabetes at the Diabetes Support Group on Thursday, July 25, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.…
The good news is that these beautiful summer days are perfect for being outdoors. The bad news is that the Boothbay area has become an epicenter of tick-borne disease. Not just Lyme disease, but…
Employees of LincolnHealth are currently enjoying the fruits (and vegetables) of the labor of five local farms, thanks to a unique program sponsored by its employee wellness program.
Each…
LincolnHealth is accepting applications through Aug. 12 for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class, which will begin Tuesday, Sept. 10.
This free, 10-week course trains students to…
LincolnHealth’s Coulombe Center for Health Improvement has partnered with a local therapist to provide support for those who have lost individuals to suicide. Lisa Beth Hammer, MTS, LCSW recently…
Damariscotta
Healthy Lincoln County has repurposed some of their front lawn on Main Street in Damariscotta for two raised garden beds.
“With so much of our work focused on nutrition and food security,…
“Maine Moments,” an exhibit of oil paintings by Damariscotta-based artist William Curtis, is now showing at Miles Hall Gallery at Miles Memorial Hospital through July 26. Curtis…
At the Gardens, we know through experience what science has confirmed—spending time in nature reduces stress, enhances creativity and improves general health and well-being. Yoga has also been…
Tai chi and qigong have health benefits above and beyond physical functioning. Studies show this gentle form of exercise also boosts brain health. When engaged in the moving meditation of tai chi…
Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Charles Lomonte on June 13 praised the state’s handling of a student’s…
Boothbay Region Health Center has added Jennie McNeil, FNP to its roster of medical providers. McNeil specializes in treatment for tick-borne disease.
The Rockland native has been seeing…
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following statement Wednesday, June 12:
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has confirmed a case of…
There will be a free presentation on “How to Have a Tick-Free Summer” and what to do if you do get a tick bite on Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. at the Community Center in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay…
Several local organizations are coming together to provide kids and teens with free, healthy meals throughout the summer through the USDA funded Summer Food Service Program.
The program is…
Parents in Lincoln County are invited to complete a local survey for a chance to win up to $250. Healthy Lincoln County is conducting the survey, which is aimed at parents and grandparents of…
It was a cold dismal late afternoon in Edgecomb. A soft thump sounded on the picture window outside in the damp cold. My husband slowly opened the storm door, peering outside. The small, limp body…
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) is pleased to announce that the American Legion and Easterseals Maine will be points of contact for distribution of Veterans’ Emergency Financial…
Healthy Lincoln County and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office are working together to provide local restaurants, bars, and stores with Responsible Beverage Seller/Server training…
Healthy Lincoln County invites the public to participate in the Substance Use Prevention Partnership (SUPP) and join their efforts in reducing youth substance use by attending their next meeting…
LincolnHealth Miles’ Campus is the backdrop for Elaine Abel’s paintings through June 14.
Artist Elaine Abel finds beauty in every day objects and transforms mundane things into works of…
Press release
The BRYMCA is proud to announce nationally recognized health and wellness educators and presenters, Bruce and Mindy Mylrea, coming to Boothbay, next week. The couple have been traveling the…
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one in four U.S. adults has arthritis. Joint pain and lack of physical activity are common among adults with…
Lyme Time with Paula Jackson Jones
The 5th annual Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education conference was held on Friday, April 26 at the Augusta Civic Center from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission was free and although attendance of…
Boothbay Region Land Trust
From Barters Island to Ocean Point, and everything in between, the Boothbay peninsula is overflowing with terrific galleries and talented artists inspired by the region. There is no better…
The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home is strongly motivated to teach others how to improve the lives of people with dementia.
Lyme Time with Paula Jackson Jones
This Friday, April 26th, my organization will be hosting our 5th Annual Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education conference at the Augusta Civic Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Doors will open…
Central Lincoln County YMCA
FARMS at the Y at Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA is offering two upcoming cooking classes for teens and adults.
“Knife Skills 101” with Chef Mikael Andersson will take place on…
Chats With Champions
Dean Rock of Cumberland, Maine, will speak at Skidompha Library’s Porter Meeting Hall Tuesday, April 30 at 10 a.m. The topic of his lecture: 3-D printed prosthetic limbs, which he designs and…
Unfortunately, sexual assault happens, and it is a time that is frightening, confusing and full of emotions.
We are here to help. A core group of nurses have been specially trained and…
New Hope for Women will be offering a new support group for survivors of domestic violence in Boothbay Harbor.
…
Press release
Midcoast Escape Rooms of Damariscotta announces its “Thankful Thursday,” an opportunity to have a great time escaping one of its amazing theme rooms and donating to one of four region non-profit…
Mindfulness is about developing a moment-to-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations – without judging. In short, mindfulness is about being fully present in our lives…
The Lincoln County Council of the Mountains to Shore Board of REALTORS is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive at Ames True Value Hardware, 447 Bath Road, Wiscasset on Thursday, May 2 from…
LCTV hosted Lincoln Home colleagues, Steve Raymond and Lynn Norgang, to create a new “Spotlight on Seniors” episode. The focus of this show is to help seniors, families, and community members…
Baby-Friendly USA, has given LincolnHealth-Damariscotta its prestigious international recognition as a Re-Designated Baby-Friendly Birth Facility.
Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. is the U.S.…
A six-week Child Loss to Suicide Support Group is starting on Thursday, April 25, in Damariscotta. Parents and guardians who have survived the loss of a child to suicide recently or years ago are…
LincolnHealth volunteers greet and visit with patients, play bingo and games with residents at the senior living facilities, perform music, run the cash register in the Miles café, provide…
On Wednesday, March 27, Lincoln Home hosted an event to welcome over 10 new employees and thank all the employees for hours of early mornings and late nights of extra coverage. Two home care…
Bring the whole family for a night out! Enjoy local food and drink, music by Lincoln Academy Jazz band members, games such as corn hole and a silent/live auction. Free child care will offer kids…
Wiscasset’s Bill James said that with his new hearing aids, it will be wonderful to hear his wife of 65 years, Ellen, and have nice comversations with her. At Beltone Hearing Center in Brunswick…
A Red Cross blood drive will be held on the Red Cross bus at St. Mary Church, 144 Lincoln St., Bath on Wednesday, April 10 from 1 to 6 p.m. Call 800-RED-CROSS for an appointment. Drop-ins also OK…
LincolnHealth
Community members who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia are invited to join a support group in Boothbay Harbor beginning on Wednesday, April 3, at 1 p.m. The group…
On March 26, Boothbay Region Health Center opens a new medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinic for those with substance use disorders.
Combining peer coaching, addiction counseling and…
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 that…
LincolnHealth Occupational Therapist and Certified Brain Injury Specialist Megan McCartney will present how diabetes can impact your brain at the Diabetes Support Group meeting on Thursday, March…
Midcoast Conservancy
The Browntail moth is an invasive forest pest that continues to expand its range in Maine bringing with it human health impacts. Browntail caterpillars cause a poison ivy-like rash and they are…
Central Lincoln County (CLC) and Boothbay Region (BR) YMCAs want families in Lincoln County to understand how…
Healthy Lincoln County
On Feb. 26, bar, restaurant and convenience store owners and staff received training that provided them with tools to help reduce underage drinking and drunk driving. The Responsible Beverage…
‘poor work/life balance, a risk of secondary trauma, concerns for workers safety in the field
AUGUSTA — The Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability has released its findings in the second part of an investigation into the deaths of 10-year-…
