MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital announced Nov. 22 that Rep. Lydia V. Crafts has joined its Board of Directors effective Oct. 30.

Home bakers and everyone who loves fresh-from-the-oven cookies! Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest invites you to the 2nd annual Christmas Cookie Challenge on Saturday, Dec. 7, starting at 1:30 p.m., in AEkeir Brew Pub, first floor, 111 Main St., Wiscasset Village.

Wiscasset School Committee Chair Jason Putnam told fellow future of the schools committee members Nov. 18, the cost to build a school now is so "daunting," towns might not want to go in together on a regional school to consolidate. The idea has been one of several the selectboard-appointed future of the schools committee has raised as it continues gathering information.

Saturday, Dec. 7, next to the Dresden town office, 534 Gardiner Road, meet Santa at 3 p.m. The tree lighting is at 4.

Then on Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. John's Church, 530 Gardiner Road, from 3 to 5 p.m., a holiday concert is planned. The concert will feature holiday classics performed by Downeast Brass Quintet. A reception immediately follows at Bridge Farm, 593 Gardiner Road. 

Santa Claus will be coming to town during Boothbay Harbor’s Holiday Lights Weekend, but in the evenings after Santa has returned to the North Pole to rest, two equally merry guys and their bands will be playing at the historic Opera House in celebration of the season.

Pat Colwell and his band bring a Motown Christmas to town on Friday, Dec. 6 and award-winning singer-songwriter Don Campbell and his band will take to the stage on Saturday, Dec. 7. Tickets on sale now.

Participants will weave their own expedition pack basket at a workshop hosted by Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This workshop is suitable for any level of experience, from beginner to advanced. Guest instructor Jes Steele of Woodthrush Wilderness, LLC will provide step-by-step instructions to help participants create a 21" basket using premium reed that she harvests herself. All baskets will have a base, feet, either an ash or oak handle, and straps, which are available in various colors.

Families are invited to celebrate the holiday season with Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest’s Merry & Bright Light Parade, which brings Santa to his workshop on Friday, Dec. 6, starting at 5 p.m.

Celebrate the holiday season with Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest’s Merry & Bright Light Parade, which brings Santa to his workshop on Friday, Dec. 6, starting at 5 p.m.

Wiscasset residents were downtown hanging the greens for the holiday season Nov. 16. Photographer Bob Bond of 40 Federal Studio in Wiscasset captured volunteers' work. 

Maine’s own “American Idol,” singer Julia Gagnon, will bring a special “Home for the Holidays” concert to the Strand Theatre stage on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Julia will be joined by her fiancé and musical partner Nate Haven, along with a six-piece backing band, to sing holiday favorites along with the popular songs that launched her star turn on the hit TV show. 

The Windjammer Days Committee is seeking community input. The Committee has selected the United States Coast Guard as the spotlight group for the 2025 event to be held June 22-28.

“The Committee began taking nominations at our meeting this week so there is a small list going already," said WJD committee member Mark Gimbel. "We are looking to gather as many nominees that live in our region or those who were stationed in West Boothbay Harbor.”

Nominees can be current or former active duty personnel, or members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. 

The Edgecomb Community Church at 15 Cross Point Road in Edgecomb will be hosting their first game night on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 4 p.m.

Edgecomb Eddy Elementary 6th grade class will be hosting an “Artisan & Vendor Fair” on Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Edgecomb Eddy School, 157 Boothbay Road, Edgecomb.

All are welcome to come enjoy holiday shopping among over 40 local artisans and vendors! Free entry! Raffle prizes!

Our 6th graders will also be hosting concessions by donation to help raise funds for their trip to Boston in May.

Please see our facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/edgecombeddysartisanandvendorshow

Fourth grade students at Wiscasset Elementary School recently harvested basil from the hydroponic garden provided by a Maine Agriculture in the Classroom grant.

They planted the basil when school began in September and have been taking notes in their science journals as they watched the growth occur. The class was happy to use the basil to make caprese appetizers using cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls and balsamic vinegar.

Heartwood Theater will hold student auditions on Monday, Dec. 2 for its annual Winter Theater Adventure, available to all Midcoast middle school students, grades 4-8.