Last week, over 250 friends and supporters of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences came together for an evening of discovery and inspiration.

In partnership with the Maine Native Plant Cooperative, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is hosting a native plant sale on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at Coastal Rivers Round Top Farm, located at 12 Round Top Lane in Damariscotta.

The Central Lincoln County (CLC) Ambulance Service Board of Directors met with members of the Miles Delivers Action Coalition at a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 3 to discuss how both organizations can support each other.

Three years ago, Boothbay Harbor Fire Department began a new tradition. It started as a chicken barbecue fundraiser, and last year morphed into a lobster bake which netted the department over $13,000.

Boothbay Railway Village Museum will host its highly anticipated annual Children’s Day this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BRVM is located at 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay.

It’s been a big year for Lincoln Theater, as sesquicentennial years tend to be! The theater kicked off its 150th Anniversary celebration with cake and champagne and has been on the move ever since, raising funds, celebrating its history, and investing in its future.

There's still time to be part of one of the most anticipated fundraising events of the summer … but not much!

A voice familiar to many Mainers graced Southport Town Hall July 28 as award-winning journalist and beloved co-host of News Center Maine's "207" Don Carrigan shared stories about growing up in the Midcoast and the evolution of news reporting. The event was co-sponsored by the Southport and Boothbay Region Historical Soci…

Saturday, Aug. 1, the descendants of George Parker Matthews gathered from around the country (Maine, Indiana, Connecticut, Florida, Arizona and California) to honor the first light keeper of Squirrel Island.

Boothbay Region Garden Club’s August meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. at St. Columba’s Church will have a program presented by Heather McCargo of the Wild Seed Project.

During the month of August, Lincoln County Recovery Community Center will be collecting hygiene supplies throughout Lincoln County. All donated items will be distributed to those who may not have reliable access to these essential supplies. LCRCC appreciates the support in helping to improve the health, dign…

Midcoast Conservancy is pleased to announce it will be hosting the State of the Lake on Thursday, Aug. 20, 4-6 p.m., at the Jewell Lodge at Wavus Camp in Jefferson. 

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The First United Methodist Church of Boothbay Harbor will welcome five accomplished musicians for a special worship service on Sunday, Aug. 9, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend this inspiring musical service.

Southport selectmen approved a special amusement permit July 29 for the Lincoln Arts Festival. The license is for unamplified vocal or instrumental music. Lincoln Arts will hold a fundraiser Aug. 21 at Hodgdon Yachts from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A harpist will perform, according to the application.

This summer’s Salt Bay Chamberfest will bring audience members on a journey of exploration through time-honored masterworks, new works by living composers, and two world premieres. Titled ‘Music Unearthed,” the 32nd annual festival runs Aug. 4 to 16, with performances at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta, Center for Maine Contemporary…

The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

July 28, Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Cemetery District trustees voted unanimously for Tim's Tree Service to remove trees at Oceanview Cemetery. …

Down a quiet, winding road on Southport Island sits a small gallery overlooking the water. At first glance, it feels like any other coastal art gallery, but it doesn't take long to realize you're stepping into something much deeper than a room filled with paintings.

You're stepping into a life.

AUGUSTA —Today, new laws introduced by Sen.

The 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race takes place this year on Sunday, Aug. 16 on bridge-accessible Westport Island. "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race" had a great turnout in 2025 with over 60 runners and more than 15 participants in the "fun walk." It was our biggest turnout in the race's history!

A night out at the theatre became an opportunity to nourish neighbors across the Midcoast when The Waldo Theatre partnered with Veggies to Table during its June production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner.” Through a silent auction and raffles held across the production’s four performances, the community raised $2,530 for V…

Organizers of the 13th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show announced that “The Golden Gup” will be back to spin the old tunes for the show.