Rock Steady Boxing, a unique exercise program, based on training used by boxing pros, and adapted to people with Parkinson’s disease, is available in the Boothbay area. The program involves…
Life
The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation announced March 7 that more than $88,000 in grants to 20 nonprofit organizations across Maine and New Hampshire that are providing…
The Waldo Theatre
The Waldo Theatre is proud to announce registration for NOW More Than Ever: a day of films, conversations, learning, and opportunities for women of all ages. The goal is to create an opportunity…
On Wednesday, March 29 at 2 p.m., the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services will host a tribute of remembrance, reflection, and appreciation event ceremony at the State House in the Hall of Flags to…
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce and area businesses are promoting a St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration.
Starting on Friday, March 17, Robinson’s Wharf on Southport will…
A new online portal and expanded benefit amount are key features of a relaunch of the Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) that opens for applications today.
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The new Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in the Webster Van Winkle Building was officially welcomed to LincolnHealth’ s Miles campus with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Thursday, March 2.
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New business
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, in Maine alone last year 3,632 people were reported to have contracted Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, or babesiosis – all from the deer…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is…
LincolnHealth Support Group
LincolnHealth’s Diabetes Support Group, which is open to anyone living with diabetes or caring for a loved one with diabetes has a meeting scheduled on March 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the new…
Dow Furniture, a family-owned and operated business based in Waldoboro since 1955, is pleased to announce its recent donation of $1,055 to the Community Energy Fund, a fund that…
Kindergarten information: If you have a child who will be 5 on or before Oct. 15, 2023, they are eligible for kindergarten registration. Registration packets are available at Wiscasset Elementary…
New Hope Midcoast is planning its annual Shop for Hope event which raises $30,000+ each year for residents of Midcoast Maine who are survivors of domestic abuse. The organization is seeking…
Maine Tasting Center, located on Route 1 in Wiscasset, is excited to announce a new partnership with FarmDrop.us that will serve the community with an online farmers market platform for weekly,…
Campers at Merry Barn’s Summer Writing Adventures may find a familiar face in this year’s teaching staff. Katherine (Kat) Cassidy, formerly Head of Chewonki Elementary and Middle School, will be…
Join KELT for a free evening Zoom lecture on Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m. to learn about the flashing…
When compared to its peers across the country, LincolnHealth continues to shine. Recently, the Chartis Center for Rural Health shared that LincolnHealth was one of the Top 100 Critical Access…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is…
Before author Brandon Ying Kit Boey settled in Maine, he worked as a child actor, intern at Marvel, investment banker, and lawyer, with the one constant occupation being writing.…
Home renovations provide a host of benefits. Such projects can increase resale value and improve on the safety, aesthetics and functionality of a home.
Some homeowners may employ the…
Certain homes have an undeniable wow factor. That instant appeal tends to be noticeable the moment visitors pull up to the curb, and it might be a byproduct of homeowners’ willingness to embrace…
Kennedy Sprague and Evan Strong, both of Wiscasset were named to the Husson University president’s list in the fall 2022 semester. Ellie Pratt, also of Wiscasset, was named to Husson’s honors list…
Registration is now open for the 2023 season of Camp Mummichog, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust’s summer day camp for campers ages 5 to 14.
At Camp Mummichog, nature education takes many…
From bookbinding to Spanish for Beginners, and everything in between, Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education is pleased to offer 36 enrichment classes this spring.
Classes…
Keep gardening longer with less muscle strain and fatigue with these pain-free gardening techniques. You’ll not only keep your garden looking its best but also make it a more enjoyable experience…
It’s time to prepare for your spring bird-feeding as we eagerly anticipate the arrival of our colorful migrants! Mid-Coast Audubon will be accepting bird seed orders until March 11 to raise funds…
According to the United Nations, Haiti is trapped in an unrelenting series of catastrophes which are leading to growing desperation and lack of food, fuel, markets and jobs. The UN calculates some…
The Wiscasset School Committee on Feb. 21 unanimously approved Gina Stevens as Wiscasset Middle High School’s interim principal for the rest of the school year.…
Lincoln County Republicans held their Lincoln Day Dinner at the 1812 Farm in Bristol on Feb. 11. The annual event celebrated the accomplishments of President Lincoln in word and song and was…
The Boothbay Region Y Arts competition team traveled to the National Performing Arts Festival at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida Feb. 16-19 and received the highest ranking of “Superior…
Longtime Wiscasset Middle High School Assistant Principal Warren Cossette told the school committee Tuesday night, he plans to resign at the end of the school year.
“At the end of the year…
First Congregational Church of Wiscasset will present an eight-week Lenten study on the TV series “The Chosen,” beginning Sunday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. “The Chosen” is about…
Students and staff at Wiscasset Elementary School held a read-a-thon fundraiser on Friday, Feb 17, which randomly was National Random Acts of Kindness Day, for pre-K teacher Samantha Crawford and…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is…
There may not have been snow but there was still a lot of fun to be had at this year’s Winterfest February 15-18 at Wiscasset Community Center.
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LincolnHealth is now accepting applications for its winter Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class through Wednesday, March 1.
This session begins March 28 and runs through May 12. Classes…
Heartwood Theater Summer Camp registration is open for students graduating grades 5-12, and enrollment is half full. Camp will be challenging and encouraging, focusing on…
The University of Maine recognized 3,010 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2022 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,983 are from Maine, 957 are from 45 other…
Even in the dead of winter, the natural world is brimming with activity! All one needs to do is look for the signs that animals leave behind. The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) invites the…
Wiscasset school committee
Wiscasset Middle High School students Payton Blagdon, Madison Westrich and Bryan Gagnon met with Wiscasset School Committee Feb. 15 to answer questions and explain…
The Boothbay Region Education Foundation account has been set up at The First National Bank in Boothbay Harbor for those who wish to help the community-wide efforts to toward replacing educational…
As the world faces challenges of poverty, food insecurity, and hunger, a new type of farm is emerging to help tackle these problems. Foodbank farms are not-for-profit organizations that provide…
Last Tuesday students at the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) enjoyed a wonderful day of shared literacy during our annual African American Read In. CTL has participated in this national…
Officials at Wiscasset School Committee’s Wednesday, Feb. 15 meeting in Wiscasset Middle High School’s library announced WMHS Principal Charles Lomonte’s resignation. According to the draft…
Two years after Edgecomb made the final payment on the elementary school, wear and tear is starting to show. On Feb. 13, Superintendent Bob Kahler and Principal Tom Landberg submitted separate…
On Friday, Feb. 10, kindergarten students in Shania Creamer’s room at Wiscasset Elementary School created beautiful valentines for the residents of Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta. The class created…
Renovations are underway for converting the former Wiscasset Primary School, 146 Gardiner Road, into a senior housing facility. The mechanical plans await state approval.
The developers…
Press release
Winterfest is an annual fundraising event for our Cooper DiPerri Scholarship Fund. The Cooper DiPerri Fund provides scholarships for memberships, camps, ASA, youth sports and many other activities…
Maine students interested in careers in journalism are invited to apply for post-secondary scholarships from the Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund at the Maine Community Foundation (…
With a grant Maine State Housing Authority (MaineHousing) announced Feb. 10 and a nod Feb. 12 from St. Philip’s Church on space, Portland-based Amistad is prepping to offer a warming shelter with…
