Health and Wellness

• CLC and Boothbay Region YMCA

  Healthy Weight & Your Child program begins in September

  Tue, 08/20/2019 - 3:30pm

  Central Lincoln County (CLC) & Boothbay Region (BR) YMCAs want families in Lincoln County to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity. Many families need support changing their families’ habits with the goal of overweight and obese children obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight. That’s why the CLC & BR YMCAs— leading community-based organizations dedicated to improving health— want families to understand the dangers of childhood obesity and...

• LincolnHealth OB nurses become first responders

  Tue, 08/20/2019 - 11:45am

  

  While obstetrics nurses specialize in supporting newborns and their moms, many are prepared to use their skills in the event of a community emergency. In June and early July, three incidences turned LincolnHealth OB nurses into first responders. Without hesitation, each stepped into challenging and tragic situations and did all they could to care for those in need. On June 6, Cassidy Fielding, RN, approached a motorcycle accident on Route One near Old Ferry Road in Wiscasset. “As I drove closer...

• Forest Bathing Walk at Ocean Point Preserve

  Mon, 08/19/2019 - 5:00pm

  Thursday, Aug. 29 From 10 to 11:30 a.m., discover the health boosting benefits of moving slowly and mindfully through the forest. Open your senses and connect with the natural world through a series of invitations designed to enhance your health, wellness, and happiness. This leisurely walk covers less then a mile of trail and allows time for reflection and connection. This walk will be led by Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator and Certified Forest Therapy Guide Tracey Hall...

• Trail Mixer at Zak Preserve

  Mon, 08/19/2019 - 4:45pm

  Tuesday, Aug. 27 From 10 to 11 a.m., discover the Boothbay Region Land Trust’s (BRLT) Zak Preserve and meet fellow hikers! Our knowledgeable volunteers lead participants on a leisurely paced hike averaging one or two miles in length on easy to moderate terrain. The group will meets at the trail-head parking lot on Route 27, Boothbay. No registration required. FMI: BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.

• Forest Bathing Walk at Ocean Point Preserve

  Tue, 08/13/2019 - 11:45am

  Thursday, Aug. 29 From 10-11:30 am, discover the health boosting benefits of moving slowly and mindfully through the forest. Open your senses and connect with the natural world through a series of invitations designed to enhance your health, wellness, and happiness. This leisurely walk covers less then a mile of trail and will be led by Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator and Certified Forest Therapy Guide Tracey Hall. Free event. Registration required - contacti Tracey at thall@...

• Understanding addiction as a chronic disease helps ease stigma

  Tue, 08/13/2019 - 7:45am

  

  Dr. John Knight, founder and director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research at Boston Children’s Hospital said it best: “Addiction is a pediatric disease.” Children and adolescents often make risky, impulsive decisions and can become addicted before their brains are completely formed — which is why addiction is treated as a chronic disease. The need to reduce physical or emotional pain, to fit or to belong, can drive behaviors that result in lifelong addictive behavior. The pre-...

• Mixer at Linekin and Burley preserves

  Mon, 08/12/2019 - 4:30pm

  Tuesday, Aug. 20 From 10 to 11 a.m. discover the Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Linekin and Burley preserves. This leisurely paced 1-2 mile hike will be led by Linda Burley. The group meets at the trail-head parking lot on Route 96, East Boothbay, and registration is not required. FMI: BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.

• YMCA’s Livestrong program begins Sept. 3

  Sat, 08/10/2019 - 7:00am

  

  The Boothbay Region YMCA is now offering LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, which is a free, 12-week recovery program for adult cancer patients and survivors. Registration is currently open for the session that begins on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Class sizes are small to provide individualized attention: and therefore, space is limited. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program is an evidence-based physical activity and well-being program to help adult...

• Hospice program hosts remembrance gatherings in Bristol and Boothbay Harbor

  Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:30am

  

  MaineHealth Care at Home (MHCAH) and hospice volunteers will host Remembrance Gatherings for community members who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. The Remembrance Gatherings will be held at the Pemaquid Lighthouse in Bristol on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. and at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor on Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. These special interfaith gatherings provide opportunities to honor and pay tribute to loved ones with words of encouragement by the Rev. Dr. Edward Wynne Jr...

• Increased support for Boothbay Region Health Center

  Mon, 08/05/2019 - 1:30pm

  

  Pies & Ticks: At the recent Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club Auction on Saturday, Aug. 3, the Boothbay Region Health Center raised $1,000 by selling homemade pies and providing products & education to prevent tick-borne diseases. $20,000 Matching Grant Met: The Health Center, which is open seven days a week and is located in the Boothbay Harbor Meadow Mall, is also pleased to announce that we met our $20,000 matching grant on July 31, 2019. Here's what...

• Moms invited to local support group

  Mon, 08/05/2019 - 11:45am

  

  Mothers are invited to share their experiences, ask questions and connect with one another at LincolnHealth’s new mom support group. The group meets every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. on the LincolnHealth – Miles Campus in Damariscotta in the Watson Health Center’s community room. “When I became a mom last year, I often called my coworkers for reassurance and information,” said Miles Maternity’s Annie Baron, RN. “Later, I realized all moms should have access to that same help and support, so we...

• River Arts Community Drum Circle

  Wed, 07/31/2019 - 9:30am

  Saturday, Aug. 10 Led by Kitty Hartford of Boothbay Harbor, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your own drum – or other percussion instrument – or use one of the extras always on hand. River Arts Gallery, 241 Route 1, Damariscotta,

• Harbor Peer & Wellness Center Community Drum Circle

  Wed, 07/31/2019 - 9:30am

  Friday, Aug. 23 Led by Kitty Hartford of Boothbay Harbor, 6-8 p.m. Bring your own drum – or other percussion instrument – or use one of the extras always on hand. The word rhythm in Greek means to flow. Drumming is a path of healing that guides us into experiencing the flow of our mind and emotions so we may grow to experience more about our soul – Project Resiliency. Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church, 125 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Parking in back lot on Eastern Avenue.

• Communicating with those who have Alzheimer’s disease

  Wed, 07/31/2019 - 8:15am

  

  Caring for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is a long, arduous journey. On July 29, the Community Center sponsored a talk by Cathy Morse of Spectrum Generations to help current and future caregivers with their work. Morse, the family caregiver specialist for Spectrum, shared a wealth of experience and information that helped listeners understand how to communicate with someone suffering from Alzheimer’s, or as Morse said, “Their person.” Central to her talk was the...

• Cove’s Edge earns national quality award

  Thu, 07/25/2019 - 10:00am

  

  LincolnHealth’s Cove’s Edge, which offers skilled rehabilitation and long-term care services, has been recognized as a 2019 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The awards spotlight providers across the nation that have demonstrated their dedication to improving quality of care for residents and patients in long term and post-acute care. “This award supports what I have known all along –...

• Aging in Place forum will bring experts, speakers to Midcoast

  Thu, 07/25/2019 - 8:45am

  Spectrum Generations is partnering with Inn Along the Way to host the Aging in Place Forum on Thursday, Sept. 12. This year’s forum will focus on Respecting Choices: Caregiver and Parent Empowerment, and will be held at Inn Along the Way, 741 Main Street, Damariscotta, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Dora Anne Mills, followed by breakout sessions provided by Lisa Steel-Maley, Dr. Marilyn Gugliucci, Marcia DeGeer, Rick Bisson, and conclude with a plenary session...

• Boothbay Region District Nurse program provides a needed service

  Tue, 07/23/2019 - 7:45am

  

  For more than 65 years, the Boothbay region has been able to count on receiving some much-needed services that are not covered by insurance, thanks to the support of the towns of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport, as well as grant dollars and individual donations. The Boothbay Region District Nurse program is playing a role in keeping people out of the hospital and in many cases, in their homes by providing services like medication management, blood pressure screenings and more. Lauri...

• Support exists for people caring for or coping with brain-related concerns

  Wed, 07/17/2019 - 1:00pm

  LincolnHealth continues to grow its support for community members who suffer with or care for people with brain-related conditions. All of the groups are offered at no cost to the participants. In Boothbay Harbor, a new addition to the roster is the Brain Injury Support Group, which meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Wellness Rehabilitation Community Room on the St. Andrews campus. People who have brain injuries, their caregivers, family members and any interested...

• Hospice Choir extends volunteerism to aging farm animals

  Mon, 07/15/2019 - 2:00pm

  

  The Homeward Bound Hospice Choir arrived at Apifera Farm in Bremen and presented the farm animals with a special concert. Apifera Farm is a non-profit organization with a mission of sheltering and caring for older animals and those with special needs. The Farm extends their mission by sharing the companionship of these animals with elders in the Community. The Homeward Bound Hospice Choir, affiliated with MaineHealth Care at Home (MHCAH), is a group of diverse and dedicated volunteers who bring...

• Boothbay region’s IMAT collaborative: Leading the way in treating opiate use disorders and addictions

  Mon, 07/15/2019 - 7:45am

  

  Nearly 15 years ago, Dr. Aqui Alamo was approached by colleagues who asked him to consider taking the necessary coursework to be able to prescribe Suboxone for people addicted to heroin or opioids. A pair of patients living in Boothbay were traveling to Portland each day to receive treatment, and the travel was taxing for the patients and their family members. Treatment needed to occur daily, and it was getting more difficult. Like many, Dr. Alamo knew little about this new type of treatment at...

• What’s up at the Boothbay Region Y this summer?

  Thu, 07/11/2019 - 8:30am

  You might wonder what all those cars are doing in the Boothbay Region Y (BRYMCA) parking lot every day? It's because the Y offers so many wonderful options for everyone. Over 45 year-round classes continue all summer, in and out of our two swimming pools, along with swim lessons and early morning master's swimming. Our instructors are the honestly the best and we look forward to welcoming new summer class members and visitors. We have aerobics, yoga, cycle and strength. We have classes from 5:...

• Diabetes Support Group meeting

  Thu, 07/11/2019 - 7:15am

  Lincoln Medical Partners physician Catherine Cavanaugh, DO, will talk about infections that may affect people with diabetes at the Diabetes Support Group on Thursday, July 25, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. The meeting takes place at the diabetes education room on the third floor at LincolnHealth’s Miles campus in Damariscotta. The Diabetes Support Group meetings are free and open to adults living with diabetes and their families. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday every other month. No...

• What to do if you find an embedded tick?

  Wed, 07/10/2019 - 8:00am

  

  The good news is that these beautiful summer days are perfect for being outdoors. The bad news is that the Boothbay area has become an epicenter of tick-borne disease. Not just Lyme disease, but also Babesiosis, Bartonella, Ehrlichiosis/Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and the Powassan virus are all carried by our local tick population. So don't stay inside, but wear repellent, treat your clothes, and do tick checks daily. The other good news is that there is now a Boothbay Harbor...

• LincolnHealth supports local farmers while benefitting employee health

  Mon, 07/01/2019 - 6:15pm

  

  Employees of LincolnHealth are currently enjoying the fruits (and vegetables) of the labor of five local farms, thanks to a unique program sponsored by its employee wellness program. Each year, LincolnHealth partners with local farms that allows employees to purchase ‘shares’ in local farms which brings a wide variety of locally grown vegetables and in some cases, fruits to participants. This model, known as Community Supported Agriculture, infuses local farms with much-needed ‘seed’ money at...

• Free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class

  Wed, 06/26/2019 - 7:30am

  

  LincolnHealth is accepting applications through Aug. 12 for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class, which will begin Tuesday, Sept. 10. This free, 10-week course trains students to become CNAs. Once trained, CNAs work directly with patients and residents to provide assistance with activities of daily living and basic needs. “This free CNA course is a great opportunity for people to begin careers in health care,” said LincolnHealth CNA instructor Jennifer McIntire, RN, who began her career...

• How to prevent tick-borne diseases

  Tue, 06/25/2019 - 3:00pm

  

  Friday, June 14 was “Tick Day” on the Boothbay peninsula. Paula Jackson-Jones, co-founder of MidCoast Lyme Disease Support & Education. gave three talks about how to prevent tick bites and what to do if you have a tick encounter. Paula spoke to staff of the Boothbay Region Greenhouses, then staff and volunteers at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and then wrapped up with a public talk at the Community Center. In each case, Paula spoke briefly about her own experience of getting five...

• Support group helps those grieving a loss to suicide

  Sat, 06/22/2019 - 8:45am

  

  LincolnHealth’s Coulombe Center for Health Improvement has partnered with a local therapist to provide support for those who have lost individuals to suicide. Lisa Beth Hammer, MTS, LCSW recently completed a six-week suicide support group for those who have lost a child to suicide. Ten parents were active participants in the group. Over the course of the year, four six-week suicide loss groups will be offered in Lincoln County, with two of those designed specifically for parents who have lost a...
• Damariscotta

  Help yourself giving garden emerges on Main Street

  Sat, 06/22/2019 - 7:00am

  

  Healthy Lincoln County has repurposed some of their front lawn on Main Street in Damariscotta for two raised garden beds. “With so much of our work focused on nutrition and food security, it was a no-brainer. We decided we needed to walk the walk and make use of the great space we have,” said Kate Martin, director of Healthy Lincoln County. The community health organization built the “Giving Garden” to grow vegetables and herbs, choosing plants that most people would be familiar with, such as...

• William Curtis’ paintings at Miles Hall Gallery in July

  Thu, 06/20/2019 - 5:30pm

  

  “Maine Moments,” an exhibit of oil paintings by Damariscotta-based artist William Curtis, is now showing at Miles Hall Gallery at Miles Memorial Hospital through July 26. Curtis has been painting landscapes of New England for over 50 years and this collection includes many paintings of local scenes. He was instructed and encouraged by his father, Roger Curtis, a noted Cape Ann artist, and his uncle Howard, a well-known artist and Gloucester High School’s art teacher. Curtis recalls many...

• Boothbay Chiropractor welcomes new chiropractor to Boothbay Harbor

  Thu, 06/20/2019 - 8:45am

  

  Dr. Ron Bouffard has announced the addition of Dr. Brady Fergola to the office of The Boothbay Chiropractor. Dr. Fergola is a Maine native having grown up in the foothills of Rumford. In his youth, he entertained himself with outdoor recreation of hunting, fishing and skiing. He also enjoyed playing sports in school such as football, baseball and basketball. In college he played rugby and continues to play with a local men’s club out of central Maine. He attended the University of Maine in...

• Weekly yoga comes to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

  Wed, 06/19/2019 - 12:00pm

  

  At the Gardens, we know through experience what science has confirmed—spending time in nature reduces stress, enhances creativity and improves general health and well-being. Yoga has also been proven to reduce stress, promote relaxation, relieve anxiety and improve one’s quality of life. With that in mind, CMBG introduces weekly yoga at the Gardens this summer. One of the major tenets of yoga centers on being in the moment, at one with nature. In fact, many of the postures of the yoga practice...

• Tai Chi and Qigong health benefits: Cognition

  Tue, 06/18/2019 - 2:00pm

  

  Tai chi and qigong have health benefits above and beyond physical functioning. Studies show this gentle form of exercise also boosts brain health. When engaged in the moving meditation of tai chi and qigong, we are using multiple areas of our brain at one time to plan, sequence and execute precise movements. In doing so, we create a state of intense focus or mindfulness that creates an environment in our brain where learning, memory and “executive functioning” (a group of thinking skills that...

• Specialist in tick-borne disease now at Health Center

  Mon, 06/17/2019 - 8:00am

  

  Boothbay Region Health Center has added Jennie McNeil, FNP to its roster of medical providers. McNeil specializes in treatment for tick-borne disease. The Rockland native has been seeing patients at her practice in Waldoboro. She moved to the Health Center early in June and area residents have greeted her with enthusiasm. The Center reports as many as 25 calls each day seeking information about her services and treatment for tick-borne disease. “The Boothbay region is a hot bed for ticks and...

• ‘Dementia-friendly’ discussion at Elder Forum

  Fri, 06/14/2019 - 8:00am

  

  Concerns about transportation, housing and staffing were discussed at a meeting of the Boothbay area Elder Forum held at the Rotary Clubhouse June 11. Chaired by attorney Chip Griffin and with representatives from service providers including Boothbay Region Health Center, Catholic Charities, the Community Navigator, YMCA Senior Walkers Group, Comfort Keepers, Lincoln Health, Hospice and New Hope for Women, the forum meets four times a year to share information concerning seniors in the region...

• State: Meningococcal disease case confirmed in student who attends WMHS

  Wed, 06/12/2019 - 7:00pm

  

  Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following statement Wednesday, June 12: The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has confirmed a case of meningococcal disease in a student who attends Wiscasset Middle High School. Lab tests confirmed the case on June 11. There is very little risk to the public from this case. Maine CDC has informed Wiscasset Middle High School and local medical facilities of the case and is working with them to notify exposed...

• Forest Bathing Walk at Porter Preserve

  Tue, 06/11/2019 - 7:45am

  Friday, June 21 Join the Boothbay Region Land Trust at the Porter Preserve, Kimballtown Rd, Trevett from 10-11 a.m. Celebrate the summer solstice and the return of daylight on an Introduction to Forest Bathing walk. Discover the health boosting benefits of moving slowly and mindfully through the forest. Open your senses and connect with the natural world through a series of invitations designed to enhance your health, wellness, and happiness. This leisurely walk covers less then a mile of trail...

• BRLT’s Babes in the Woods

  Tue, 06/11/2019 - 7:45am

  Wednesday, June 19 From 10 - 11 a.m., join the Boothbay Region Land Trust at the Gregory Hiking Trail, 2 Sawyer's Island Rd, Boothbay for a nature discovery program geared to children ages 2-5 with their families or caregivers. age-appropriate games, crafts, stories and other activities to connect to the natural world. Special emphasis is made on sensory exploration. Usually includes a short and easy walk. Group meets at the kiosk near the parking lot. Free. No registration required. Please...

• Tai Chi and Qigong at St. Andrews

  Tue, 06/04/2019 - 10:45am

  Research has shown that Tai Chi is just as effective as traditional exercise in improving lung function. Integrate breath control with slow, fluid movement “gestures”, building lung capacity and function and is an integral part of Qigong. In addition, we learn and practice specific mindful breathing techniques such as deep, diaphragmatic breathing AND decrease stress! Drop in class on Wednesdays: 11 -11:45 a.m. at LincolnHealth Wellness and Rehabilitation - St. Andrew’s Campus in Boothbay...

• Community drum circle

  Tue, 06/04/2019 - 8:45am

  Friday, June 21 The Harbor Peer & Wellness Center Community Drum Circle begins at 6 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor (corner of Townsend and Eastern avenues). Bring your own drum or other percussion instrument OR choose from one of the extras brought by fellow drummers. The music , fun and healing, facilitated by Kitty Hartford, continues ‘til 8 p.m. FMI: 633-6355.
• Boothbay Region Land Trust

  World Oceans Day walk and talk

  Tue, 06/04/2019 - 8:00am

  

  Join the Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) at the Porter Preserve, 123 Kimballtown Rd, Trevett, on Saturday, June 8 from 9-10 a.m. on World Oceans Day. People around our planet will also be celebrating and honoring the ocean, which connects us all. The ocean is an important resource because it generates most of the oxygen we breathe, helps feed us, and cleans the water we drink. To honor and help protect the world's shared ocean, BRLT and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences are hosting an...

• ‘Tick Talk’ at Community Center June 14

  Tue, 06/04/2019 - 7:45am

  There will be a free presentation on “How to Have a Tick-Free Summer” and what to do if you do get a tick bite on Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. at the Community Center in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor. The speaker will be Paula Jackson-Jones. Paula is a member of the board of the Boothbay Region Health Center and president of Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education. She also serves as co-chair of the Access to Care Services and Patient Support subcommittee of the federal Health & Human...

• Kids eat free again this summer

  Tue, 06/04/2019 - 7:00am

  Several local organizations are coming together to provide kids and teens with free, healthy meals throughout the summer through the USDA funded Summer Food Service Program. The program is open to all children ages 18 and under, no questions asked, and no registration required. While many sites offer programming, kids do not need to be enrolled in programs in order to receive meals. Healthy Lincoln County sponsors the participating organizations, and all together they serve between 10,000-12,...

• Auxiliary Luncheon highlights ‘What’s Going On’

  Fri, 05/31/2019 - 8:45am

  

  On May 22 at the Newagen Seaside Inn, a large and lively group of St. Andrews Auxiliary members and volunteers gathered to celebrate the past year of service to the community. Significant changes and a great deal of activity within our local LincolnHealth (LH) health care system prompted the board of the Auxiliary to adopt the theme, “What’s Going On?” for this year’s annual Volunteer Recognition luncheon. Four speakers were tapped provide updates on local programs. A short welcome by president...

• Lincoln County parents invited to take survey and win

  Sat, 05/25/2019 - 7:15am

  Parents in Lincoln County are invited to complete a local survey for a chance to win up to $250. Healthy Lincoln County is conducting the survey, which is aimed at parents and grandparents of preteens and teenagers, and the results help the Substance Use Prevention Partnership (SUPP) coalition determine priorities for the coming year. “We survey our local parents every other year so we can have the most current information to guide our work. Knowing that parents’ time is valuable, we are...

• New Ventures Maine receives Doree Taylor grant

  Wed, 05/22/2019 - 10:00am

  New Ventures Maine (NVME), a statewide community outreach program of the University of Maine at Augusta, is pleased to announce that the receipt of a $20,000 grant from the Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee. The one-year grant will support the Building Employment, Assets, and Microbusinesses for Boothbay Families in Need program. In partnership with the Boothbay Region Community Navigator Program, New Ventures Maine will provide training and coaching services to...

• Because someone cared

  Wed, 05/22/2019 - 9:15am

  It was a cold dismal late afternoon in Edgecomb. A soft thump sounded on the picture window outside in the damp cold. My husband slowly opened the storm door, peering outside. The small, limp body of a tiny hummingbird lay on the gray deck. He bent over, gently scooping up the pile of warm feathers. Carefully carrying it inside. The tiny wings of green and gold fluttered, like a faint breath. He gently carried the bird out to the porch, placing it on the hummingbird feeder. By now, eyes open,...

• Signs of spring walk

  Mon, 05/20/2019 - 3:15pm

  Thursday, May 23 From 10-11 a.m., join the Boothbay Region Land Trust at Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. Stroll through the field and forest and along waterways looking for signs of spring at the stunning Oak Point Farm. Encounter and identify the animals and plants that are emerging from a winter of rest and entering their active season. BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall will lead this easy one mile loop at BRLT''s newest preserve. Group meets at the kiosk near the...

• NAMI/Maine meeting May 21

  Fri, 05/17/2019 - 7:30am

  Coping with your own or a loved one’s mental health challenges? If so, a combined support group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. The group meets at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call Jane (633-2563) or Debbie (380-3550) for more information.

• American Legion, Easterseals Maine partner to distribute the Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance

  Thu, 05/16/2019 - 7:00am

  

  The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) is pleased to announce that the American Legion and Easterseals Maine will be points of contact for distribution of Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance (VEFA), which is the result of the passage of LD 1736 in the 128th Maine State Legislature, a bill that was originally sponsored by Representative Louis Luchini of Ellsworth and Representative Bradlee Farrin of Norridgewock. VEFA was created to provide assistance for Maine veterans who suffer an...

• Trainings to prevent underage drinking offered

  Wed, 05/15/2019 - 11:30am

  Healthy Lincoln County and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office are working together to provide local restaurants, bars, and stores with Responsible Beverage Seller/Server training this spring. Two separate trainings will be offered; the first is offered on May 29 at Brady’s Restaurant in Boothbay Harbor, the second on June 19 at the LincolnHealth Education Center in Damariscotta. Both trainings run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advanced registration through Healthy Lincoln County is required by calling...

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