Health and Wellness

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Last year, the Lincoln County Commissioners took a community-centered approach to allocating opioid settlement funds, inviting local organizations to apply based on needs they were seeing…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Imaging Manager Pam Hepburn, left, and Technologist Cindy Noonan are excited about the addition of state-of-the-art imaging technology in Boothbay Harbor on the St. Andrews campus. Courtesy photo

The recent installation of state-of-the-art imaging equipment on the St. Andrews campus marks a significant advancement in the quality of images available at MaineHealth Diagnostic Imaging,…

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Some children may be coming home with an unwanted companion this holiday season: lice. It’s a common childhood ailment with an estimated 6-12 million infestations each…

Finding Our Smiles Dental Advisors Dr. Rob Berube and Dr. David Pier, flanked by other Team Smiles members from left: Patrisha McLean, CEO+Founder of Finding Our Voices, Nicole Larrabee, board member and treasurer, and Mary Kamradt, operations director. Photo by Karen Pier

Maine dentists have donated $325,000 in pro bono dental care to women survivors of domestic abuse in a groundbreaking program that fixes damage from…

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MaineHealth Primary Care Damariscotta will no longer offer care in the office on Saturdays, but patients can get same-day care for minor illnesses or injuries at…

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Don't miss the next Community Meeting on Friday, Dec. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Watson Center Community Room, in Damariscotta.

Join host Cindy Wade for an informative hour during which…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
All of the volunteers at the Community Meal. Courtesy of Allyson Goodwin

Many Thanksgiving feasts start with preparing the potatoes. We peel them early and place them in water to keep them fresh until it’s time to boil them. Then most often…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, which runs Jan. 5 through Feb. 12, 2026.…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, which runs Jan. 5 through Feb.…

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Dennis Levesque vividly recalls the day he saw his first ray of hope in his fight against cancer. 

“In my eighth day in the Coulombe Cancer Center (Portland…

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MaineHealth Urgent Care Boothbay Harbor, located on the MaineHealth Saint Andrews Campus, will soon be adopting a seasonal schedule of operation.

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Mug recovered from Long Lake in Harrison in July. Courtesy photo

One hot and sunny July afternoon, a person went snorkeling in Long Lake near Harrison, Maine. On this excursion they discovered something…

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NEWCASTLE — Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust announces a partnership with Mexicali Blues to develop a trail connecting Mexicali Blues' Route 1 headquarters to…

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Melody Rees, FNP-C has resigned her position with the Boothbay Region Health CenterWe want to thank Melody…

Documentary focuses on youth and the amount of time spent on phones and other devices. Courtesy of Screenagers

Why are so many teens feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed—and what can parents, schools, and communities do to help? Those questions are at the heart of “…

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The grassroots, statewide nonprofit Finding Our Voices invites everyone to join a free, online talk on Tuesday, Nov.18 at 2 p.m. with Booker Prize-winning novelist Roddy Doyle who will be “Zooming…

Pathway to Excellence Designation flag raised at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital. Courtesy photo

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH) celebrated its recent Pathway to Excellence Designation with a flag-raising ceremony Oct. 20 on the Miles Campus. The achievement…

The next monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Persons group will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center/Boothbay Region Health Care Center located in the Meadow Mall…

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In the midst of the artificial intelligence boom, questions are being raised about AI's ethics, and AI's impact on young people.  

The most popular AI…

Community Resource Council
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In response to the federal…

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MaineHealthLincoln Hospital (MHLH) has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment…

Rachel Dodge, RN, CMSRN, with her OMNL Nurse Leader Award. Courtesy photo

Rachel Dodge, RN, CMSRN, a charge nurse on the Medical Surgical unit at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (…

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Biking and walking are healthy and environmentally friendly ways to get around and engage with our community. However, local challenges prevent the Boothbay Peninsula…

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Augusta, ME — The Maine Arts Commission, in collaboration with the Cultural Alliance of Maine, United Way of Southern Maine, Side x Side, MaineHealth, and community…

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The Miles Memorial Hospital League Art Committee is seeking area artists to submit work for a chance for their works to be…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will hold seasonal flu vaccine clinics at its primary care practices beginning Saturday, Sept. 27. The clinics will run through October on…

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History and Function of Essential Oils is the focus of the monthly meeting of Pemaquid Chapter, NSDAR on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. at the American Legion, 25 Industrial Park Road, Boothbay. All…

Jessica Gordon with her Sunshine Award and banner. Courtesy photo

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is proud to announce that Jessica Gordon of Newcastle, a m…

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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…

Our Blue Planet

Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative is bringing "Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey" to the Harbor Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. The movie is free to…

The next monthly meeting of the Visually Impaired Persons group will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center/Boothbay Region Health Care Center located…

The Southport Island Association (SIA), in conjunction with Nathan's Pharmacy, is conducting a Flu Vaccination Clinic at the Southport Town Hall on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. All are…

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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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

Finding Our Voices
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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.”…

CNAs

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…

Healthy Lincoln County

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…