Health and Wellness

What happens when two beloved organizations join forces for a day? The “Good Roots” art party! All are invited to The Good Supply in Pemaquid for an afternoon in…

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As summer bows out and a new season emerges, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is inviting guests to slow down, spend time in nature, and focus on wellbeing. This fall’s slate of education classes…

Registration is open for Hearty Roots’ “Interlude” gathering on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. on the Hearty Roots campus in Bremen.  

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Naloxone (Narcan nasal spray) is an important first aid medicine that can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Keeping a kit nearby could…

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BRUNSWICK — Beginning September 15, several MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) programs currently situated at 66 Baribeau Drive in Brunswick will relocate to the…

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The Southport Island Association (…

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There’s a new opportunity to give back to community with the recently launched “100+ Women Who Care, Lincoln County, Maine.”…

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Please join us on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. (rain date Oct. 5) to help us save lives from breast cancer! Your local Garden Club is raising funds for the American…

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On Tuesday, Aug. 19, St. Andrews Village residents, staff, and invited guests came together to celebrate the retirement community’s 25th anniversary.

On a picture-perfect Maine day,…

Left to right: John Schindler, Sara Trunzo, and Sam Thomas; each musician performs a 20-minute set at Requeim Trio. Courtesy photos

Studio B, in partnership with the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor and Community Resource Council, invites the community to Requiem Trio on Saturday, Aug. 30,…

The next monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Persons group will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center/Boothbay Region Health Care Center located…

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Changes in vision are a common concern for people living with diabetes. At MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s September

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New York Times contributing opinion writer Rachel Louise Snyder will be discussing her award-winning manifesto, “No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us.”…

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Please join us in celebrating the summer 2025 graduates of the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and Central Lincoln County Adult Education CNA Training Program. The class graduated on Thursday, July…

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Healthy Lincoln County (HLC) is proud to announce the promotions of Katie MacDonald to director and Will Matteson to associate program manager, effective June 1, 2025.…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH) is now accepting applications for its fall 2025 certified nursing assistant (CNA) Training Program. The free, seven-week course will…

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On Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m., Wiscasset school children and their families are invited to the Wiscasset Community Center at 242 Gardiner Road to ‘shop’ for the supplies they will need to…

MaineHealth Sustainability Manager Michael Arsnow with Members of the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Sustainability Committee including Alan Littlefield, Mona Buffum, Kristina Verney, Kari London, Brooks Betts, Tom Elmer and Brent Hallowell.

MaineHealth Lincoln has earned national recognition with the 2025 Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Awards, highlighting its strong commitment to environmental sustainability in health care…

2024's First Place dog in the Westport Island Shore Run. Courtesy of Rob Whitney

The weather is looking great for the 20th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race taking place this year on Sunday, Aug. 17 on bridge-accessible Westport Island,…

Veggies to Table, a Midcoast Maine nonprofit farm dedicated to ending hunger, building community, and creating joyful volunteer experiences, is thrilled to share that…

The next monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Persons group will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center/Boothbay Region Health Center located in…

Peter Bruun receives his Governor's Award from Maine Governor Janet Mills July 10. Courtesy photo

At the 7th  annual Governor Janet Mills Opioid Response Summit in Augusta on July 10, Maine Governor Janet Mills presented Lincoln County resident Peter…

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Wednesday, July 16, the fog lifted over a glorious, breezy day dockside on the harbor. As the Junior Sailing School set sail from the pier, St. Andrews Auxiliary members absorbed the seaside…

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 Simon Griffiths, CEO of Camden National Bank, with, from left, Finding Our Voices Board Member Elizabeth True; CEO and Founder Patrisha McLean, and Tina Flewelling, manager of the Blue Hill branch of Camden National Bank.  Photo courtesy Finding Our Voices

Finding Our Voices has received $10,000 from a Camden National Bank grant that brings the bank's total donation, since 2020, to the grassroots nonprofit to $65,000.  …

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The MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH)Medical-Surgical Unit recently joined the Nurses…

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Y-Arts Summer Camp members rehearsing Aladdin JR.”  Emily Mirabile photo

At the Boothbay Region YMCA, we see acts of kindness every day. But some gestures reach so deeply into the fabric of our community that they take our breath away. The…

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Hunger is on the rise, and 1 in 5 children go hungry every day in Maine. With new government funding cuts to food assistance the solution to hunger relief now…

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Harold ‘Hal’ Moorefield Jr. of Boothbay Harbor was unanimously appointed to the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH)…

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Hunger is on the rise, and 1 in 5 children go hungry every day in Maine. With new…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital invites individuals living with diabetes and their families to join a free Diabetes Support Group, meeting every other month…

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A huge thank you to everyone who turned out for Friends of Thai Daughters’ 20th Anniversary Sunflower Celebration in East Boothbay, on June…

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The Scott family can’t wait to tell you why they love Boothbay Region YMCA (BRYMCA), its diversity of programs and its community-based services that led them to their…

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The Boothbay Region YMCA is proud to announce the return of Boxing for Parkinson’s, an evidence-based, non-contact boxing fitness program specifically designed to…

An example of a sacred altar. Courtesy of Georjean Machulis.

A unique and inspiring three-day retreat, Creating the Sacred Altar, will take place Wednesday, July 16 through Friday, July 18 at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation, 1…

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Veggies to Table’s founders Erica Berman and Alain Ollier. Photo by Kody Theriault/Decor Maine

Veggies to Table, a non-profit farm that grows and donates top-quality organic produce and joyful flowers to those in need in the community, is excited to announce that…

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Healthy Lincoln County and several local organizations are coming together to provide youth with free, healthy meals throughout the summer through…

The next monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Persons group will be held on Tuesday, July 1 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center/Boothbay Region Health Center located in…

Auxiliary members volunteer at St. Andrews Village as well as other campuses. File photo

St. Andrews Auxiliary was formed in 1952. Our mission is to provide support to the Maine Health patients care system in our region, including St Andrews Campuses and other nonprofit organizations…

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Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its summer training for volunteer…

On left, Executive Director Ashley Butterfield talks with LC Administrator Carrie Kipfer about Respite Care’s facility and programs. Courtesy photo

Coastal Maine Regional Broadband has partnered with Bath-Brunswick Respite Care to provide new equipment – a 65-inch TV,  speakerphone, webcam and laptop – for a…

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Summer means more time outdoors and, hopefully, more fun in the sun. It’s also a time to be cautious about exposure to the sun’s powerful ultraviolet rays.

Dermatologist Leo Laufer, MD will…

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Coastal Rivers is hosting a two-day Wilderness First Aid certification course through Wilderness Medical Associates International from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 21 and…

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This summer, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is offering a free six-week Tai Chi class aimed at reducing the risk of falls and improving overall wellness for older adults…

The Waldoboro Lions Club received the Coulombe Center Award for Innovation on June 4. Pictured in the photo are, from left, Katie Spear; Lions Club president Daniel Vannah; Coulombe Center for Health Improvement Director Anni Pat McKenney; and MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital President Cindy Wade, RN, BSN, MHA. Courtesy photo

Waldoboro Lions Club was presented the eighth annual Coulombe Center Award for Innovation in a brief ceremony at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor. 

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If you want to know how to avoid losing your marbles as you age, come join us for lots of information about maintaining a brain-healthy lifestyle. In honor of Alzheimer…

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MaineHealth Cancer Care invites community members to attend Living with Cancer, a free monthly support group for individuals affected by…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital invites individuals living with diabetes and their families to join a free Diabetes Support Group meeting on the fourth…