Grief is a normal and sometimes a powerful range of thoughts and feelings individuals have after a loss. These emotions might include shock, anger, depression, numbness, confusion and/or guilt,…
Health and Wellness
During the community phase of the CLC YMCA’s capital campaign, an anonymous donor came forward and committed to match any donations up to $25,000 made through the end of the 2016 year. The…
A planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Skidompha’s Porter Auditorium. The purpose of this meeting is to brief community members on the addiction problem in…
The Central Lincoln County YMCA will host a member appreciation luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 19 beginning at noon. All members are welcome to attend this event. Come have lunch, make new connections…
Boothbay Region YMCA
Making New Year’s resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans. However, while choosing a resolution is easy, sticking to it can be…
Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine (SASSMM) is excited to announce the 2017 Yoga for Survivors Support Group. The group is specifically designed for adult, female identified…
What better time than the new year to take a look at trying a new form of exercise or getting back into the groove and making sure that you incorporate a focus on wellness, movement and exercise…
Families from across the country and here in the Midcoast region have already experienced the peace of mind that comes with knowing their loved ones are receiving quality in-home care through…
One in three U.S. adults has prediabetes. In addition to the high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, people with prediabetes are also at risk of developing other…
After months of planning, preparation and development, all five law enforcement agencies in Lincoln County are ready to launch the Bridges to Treatment Program.…
Join us! LincolnHealth and 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! Lincoln County, along with local non-profits, schools and others, are supporting the 14th annual Winter Physical Activity Challenge. Last year it was “…
Every year, near the day with the longest night and the least sunlight, communities across the country acknowledge the problem of homelessness with memorial services for homeless people in each…
The Coastal Humane Society of Brunswick and Lincoln County Animal Shelter of Edgecomb are looking for Homes for the Holidays for two special groups of animals rescued from overcrowded facilities…
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the lifesaving gift of a blood donation in December, a time when donations decline but the needs of patients…
"Daniel and His Starry Night Blanket: A Story of Illness and Sibling Love" was recently selected by the national "Best Book Awards" program as a 2016…
A $32,000 grant from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund has strengthened Maine Department of Marine Resources’ ability to protect public health and preserve opportunity for Maine’s shellfish industry…
In recognition of Older American’s Driver Safety Week 2016, Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center is proud to co-sponsor the…
Models of ships, airplanes and buildings of all shapes and sizes, from the U.S. Capitol Building to the Eiffel Tower cover nearly every available surface in Alton Swett’s room at Chase Point…
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Dr. Rifat Zaidi’s photograph of flowers and wildlife, of Paris and ancient forts, are helping to bring a new world of opportunity to girls in one of the poorest regions of Pakistan.
The…
Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education
On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education (MLDSE) is hosting guest speaker Susie Whittington as she shares “Remembering Lyn Snow” from 6-8 p.m. at the Knox Center located…
One of the things LincolnHealth Registered Nurse Mona Buffum likes best about her job is being able to spend a lot of time with patients.
“We get to know them pretty well,” said Buffum. “The…
Cookies, muffins, bars, bread and other goodies will be available at Yellow Front Grocery, Business Route One, Damariscotta on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m for the benefit of Lincoln…
Hannaford Supermarkets announced Thursday the 2016 launch of Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger, a charitable campaign focused on helping feed individuals who do not have access to enough nutritious…
United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s fall Campaign raised $1,946,193, well surpassing its $1,850,000 goal, campaign leaders announced at the Campaign Finale. It is the highest amount…
A small cluster of people gathered at Porter Preserve in Trevett on a crisp Monday morning on Nov. 7 to share a new kind of walking experience sponsored by the Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT).…
Nathan Panarese, who grew up in Boothbay and graduated from Wiscasset High School in 2014, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on Oct.…
"Alive Inside" is a stirring documentary that follows numerous visionaries in healthcare, including social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization…
Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education (MLDSE), Maine partner of the national Lyme Disease Association, is hosting a workshop for mental health clinicians "…
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a good time for people to gauge their risk for prediabetes and diabetes and to talk to their doctors…
Enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace may seem a bit daunting—trying to understand all your options and what is required can be confusing,…
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…
A quilt raffle sale to benefit the American Cancer Society will take place on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ames True Value in Wiscasset. Members of the Beta Rho Wiscasset chapter of…
Miles & St. Andrews Home Heath & Hospice has announced that Peter Asche has agreed to serve as the choral director of their newly-forming Hospice Choir.…
Well-known artists in their own right, Bruce and Julie Babb will be sharing an exhibit of their works in the Hall Gallery at Lincoln Health Center Miles Campus Hospital from Oct. 22 through Nov.…
Last year for the first time, LincolnHealth offered free cognitive screenings. Of the 45 people who took part, only a small minority showed symptoms of Alzheimer’s or other types of non-reversible…
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…
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Dr. Kaitlyn Nolan was in medical school at the University of Chicago when she realized she wanted to be an ophthalmologist.
She enjoyed the elegance and precision of ocular surgery and was…
Paula Jackson Jones, Lincoln County resident and president and co-founder of Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education, has been awarded a full scholarship and will be attending the 17th…
The Lincoln Home hosts special guest artist Ruth Monsell in its living room, Friday, Oct. 21, 4-7 p.m. during the last Twin Villages ARTWALK. Water is the theme of Ruth’s work for this show.…
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…
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…
LincolnHealth and the United Way of Mid Coast Maine have joined forces for the first two weeks of October to fight hunger in Lincoln County. The Food Security…
For Wiscasset resident Tina D’Amore, the first signs of trouble started in 2007 with the worst flu of her life.
“I could barely breathe or get out of bed,” said D’Amore, 43. “It would take…
Water of Life Lutheran Church of Newcastle invites the public to attend a dinner and program on Saturday, Oct. 29 to benefit the Lincoln County branch of New Hope For Women. The dinner is being…
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…
About 8:30 a.m. on the 29th of May, Chris Frost, was near the end of the “Run with the Alewives” 10K race.
A fit 68-year-old, Chris was feeling good as he…
Discover the Midcoast
The full Harvest Moon has come and gone, and the autumnal equinox has arrived, meaning shorter, cooler days that are ideal for early morning or midday hiking.
Just over the Boothbay line on…
The members of the Shamrocks of St. Patrick Church in Newcastle are a group of women who have come together from different backgrounds and experiences who strongly…
