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Training is one of the best things you can do for your dog or puppy. Join professional dog trainer Jean Conte for the Central Lincoln County YMCA's dog obedience classes. Held each Tuesday, the…

On Friday, Dec. 8, nine-year-old Madison Lorrain found out her wish will be granted. She is going on an all-expenses paid trip to Disney World with her family thanks to Make-A-Wish Maine.

On Eating and Loving Food

Thanks to Facebook I was recently reminded of a story I wrote four years ago – probably my first – when I was still doing graphics. It was published on Dec.15, 2013, and I was thrilled to see…

Christmas bells are ringing while songs and hymns we’re singing. When we were kids, Christmas was the most magical time of the year, the most anticipated time of the year. Christmas trees, candles…

The area’s Hannaford became a classroom Monday, Dec. 18, when residents Arlene Smith and Beth Dudley were taken on a tour conducted by Dr. Patricia Phillips.

Phillips, who has held two…

In the weeks leading to Christmas, a young Cherie Scott would steal one or two freshly made marzipan treats as her…

Just a reminder: the community is invited to come together for the final event of the 2017 Opera House season for the annual potluck and sing along, Wednesday, Dec. 20.

Maine Community Foundation recently awarded a $3,000 Maine Theater Fund grant to Heartwood Regional Theater Company in support of an original production coming in July 2018, "Down Along the Cove…

The mission of Lincoln County Dental Inc. is to provide access to dental care to those individuals who are at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty line and have no dental home. The agency…

This winter’s varied offerings range from historical architectural studies to current thinking on finding solutions to Maine’s addiction crisis. Classes meet during the day and are…

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor was buzzing with wide-eyed kids and grownups all weekend. Cathy Sherrill and Kevin Kiley, with help from the gingerbread  person, held court over the festivities…

David Goodwin IV didn’t know he’d be seeing Santa Saturday when parents Dave and Emily Goodwin of East Boothbay and Emily’s parents Karen and Mark Werner of Southport took the 4-year-old and his…

The 12th annual Boothbay Region  Elementary School Holiday Concert drew a large crowd of family and friends Dec. 15. 

The program included the kindergarten and first grade entertaining the…

Gingerbread Spectacular

Cathy Sherrill and Kevin Kiley announced the winners of the Gingerbread Spectacular at the Dough Ball Dec. 15 at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor.

For the second consecutive year, Susan…

The panoramic view from 124 Deck House Road in Edgecomb is breathtaking. One sees an amazing overhead scene of the Sheepscot River winding its way through Lincoln County. But the view isn’t the…

The Boothbay Region High School robotics class recently attended a tournament at Hall-Dale High School. All four student teams made the final elimination cut, with two teams qualifying for the…

An introduction to growing grapes commercially in Maine is scheduled Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive.

Designed for growers interested in small-…

Bob Webster is the incoming interim Superintendent of Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 schools while the board seeks replacement candidates for Eileen King, outgoing superintendent.…

During Christmas vacation week, Lincoln Theater will present two free episodes daily of the amazing, award-winning BBC hit series, “Planet…

On Eating and Loving Food

Okay so here’s something we probably all had growing up, before we started growing out: Mac 'n cheese.

What is less healthful, and more fattening than a plateful of ridiculously creamy,…

Harbor Theater

185 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor ~ 633-0438 ~ https://boothbaycinema.org

Are you ready to stay active this winter? LincolnHealth and 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! Lincoln County, along with local non-profits, schools and others, are supporting the 15th annual Winter Physical…

The Boothbay Region High School yearbook staff is hard at work preparing this year’s edition of “The Log.” The members are learning how to use the…

Widely recognized as one of the most prestigious distinctions any hospital can achieve in the United States, Leapfrog Group has named LincolnHealth to its annual list of Top…

The Bath Antiques Show and Sale continues its 29th season at the Bath Middle School in Bath, Maine on Sunday, Dec. 17.

This show is the perfect destination for shoppers seeking one-of-a-…

Tree losses on the cross-country trails behind Boothbay Region Elementary School in the Oct. 30 windstorm will bring heat to area residents via Boothbay Region Community Resource Council’s…

Patty and Tom Minerich have been buying some properties in need of upgrades and renovation and transforming them into attractive homes and rentals in Boothbay Harbor with their business, Linekin…

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens welcomed more than 1,300 local residents to a special Community Night at Gardens Aglow. Community Night was a special complimentary showing…

It’s time for the annual Artisan show & holiday sale at Jlynne Designs Studio in Damariscotta Dec. 8-10.

The three-day event kicks off with an artists’ reception on Friday, the 8th from…

On Eating and Loving Food

Steamers with melted butter, a great salad, some good crusty French rolls, and wine. Hello.

I love steamed clams. But for some reason I never buy them. Why? I have no idea. Pinkham’s sells…

The next Damariscotta Open Mic at Savory Maine is on Wednesday November 13 and is a benefit for The ElderCare Network of Lincoln County.
 Join us for dinner and live music!

Doors will…

BATH, Maine - Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with neighborhood-based stores in 6 states, is proud to announce two ongoing holiday drives. Though the audiences benefitting differ,…

On Dec. 9, 1977, at the Clipper Inn (now, the Tugboat Inn), in the middle of a freezing rain storm, Jen Snow and Steven Lorrain were married. They renewed their vows on their 25th anniversary in…

Boothbay Region Elementary School

This month, Boothbay Region Elementary School will be concentrating on and celebrating the themes of kindness, respect and uniqueness. December, which is dedicated to engulfing the peninsula in…

The Class of 2031 is now in session, at least in Edgecomb. Edgecomb Eddy School began its first pre-kindergarten class this fall with 11 students and it didn’t take long before reaching the…

Pemaquid Watershed Association
Helen Warner ME

Pemaquid Watershed Association presents “Natures Palette,” artwork by Newcastle resident Helen Warner in oil, watercolor and ink. The exhibit will be up through Feb…

Lynne Seitzer - “Winter Delight”

“Winter Delight,” an 18” x 18” oil on canvas painting by Lynne Seitzer, depicts a child experiencing the first snow of the season. Exuberance and joy radiate from a smiling face as the…

The AOS 98 School Board has approved the nomination of Bob Webster as the interim superintendent of schools for AOS 98 from January 2 to June 29, 2018, according to Superintendent of Schools…

In July, Tufts University School of Medicine student Sarah Liu assisted the birth of a baby for the first time with Certified Nurse Midwife Bridget Buck at LincolnHealth. Two weeks later she saw…

Juliette Cohen, owner and creator of Above and Beyond Scheduling Services, LLC, came back in mid-October from a 10-day trip to Dhaka, Bangladesh.…

Kimberly Smith is offering yoga classes in Edgecomb.

Smith taught yoga in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, outside New Haven, where she had a studio for 13 years before moving here.

 
 
 The Village of Wiscasset is bursting with holiday spirit as Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest begins – four days of special events designed to make holiday shopping fun for the whole…

At their regularly-scheduled meeting on Nov. 30, the LincolnHealth Board of Trustees adopted a system-wide reorganization that would align all MaineHealth organizations and…

Join Coastal Humane Society and Lincoln County Animal Shelter for a festive brunch and silent auction to benefit the animals on Sunday, Dec. 10. The event is at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park St.,…

Asian Accents is a Wiscasset-based cottage industry specializing in hand-sewn, one-of-a-kind jackets and purses. According to owner Christine Hopf-Lovette, the items she sews are inspired by her…

The Rotary Club of Boothbay Harbor made two large contributions Nov. 30 to local non-profit groups. The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund received a $5,000 donation and Boothbay Region High School’…

“I enjoyed harvesting beets and carrots. I learned there is a place that grows and gives produce to people who need it. It means a lot to me to be a part of it.”…

Enjoy the unique sounds of the woods in winter on a full moon hike at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. Let nature light the trail as hikers take in the howls of…

Desirée Scorcia

Congratulations, Desirée Scorcia

I’m pleased to announce that Desirée Scorcia has been promoted to Assistant Director of Community…

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Craft Show at the Boothbay Harbor Fire Station, 11 Howard St.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Festival of Trees at the Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave.