On Sunday, April 12, Veggies to Table held its annual Appreciation Day potluck in the beautiful Wavus dining hall in Jefferson, celebrating the collective effort behind its mission to end local hunger and nourish neighbors in need. From staff, board, pantries, local partners and volunteers, the afternoon brought together a community rooted in a commitment to help end local hunger.

Weekly regular volunteers gathered Tuesday, April 14 at Brady’s for the Boothbay Harbor Community Lunch closing luncheon, marking the end of another successful season. Tancy ‘Momma T’ Mitchell welcomed the group and served a light lunch featuring Cheese Souffle, Avocado Salad, and a refreshing Limoncello dessert. Conversations centered on the number of lunches served each week, appreciation for the hosts, and plans for the 26/27 season.

April 9, Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District (CSD) trustees and committee members approved the CSD fiscal year 2027 budget during a joint meeting.  

The CSD budget is about $12.1 million, an 6.5% increase from last year. The trustees voted 4-1, with Sewall Maddocks opposed. Darrell Gudroe was not present. The school committee voted 4-1, with Tom Perkins opposed. Stephanie Hawke was not present.  

Holly Stover received a standing ovation from a full house of women in attendance at the quarterly “100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine” gathering at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on April 7.

The Monhegan Museum of Art & History is pleased to present "To Monhegan, With Love: The Susan Bateson and Stephen S. Fuller Collection," on view July 1 through Sept. 30. Showcasing 91 works, 90 paintings and one sculpture, this extraordinary exhibition celebrates a transformative gift that captures more than 150 years of artistic engagement with Monhegan Island.

The following local students were named to the dean's list for the fall 2025 semester at Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania.

Piper Carleton of Edgecomb, Jack Herman and Mary Herman of Woolwich, and Julia Truesdell of Wiscasset.

Join Tristan Taber, Water Quality Program Director for Lake Stewards of Maine, Tuesday, April 14 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Bosarge Education Center at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

Taber will introduce the public to the organization’s work and the statewide community of volunteers who monitor and care for Maine’s lakes. Drawing upon decades of observations, the presentation reflects on insights emerging from long-term water quality records and notable findings related to aquatic invasive species detection and spread.

Join scientists at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences for a behind-the-scenes tour of our campus in East Boothbay. Guided tours will run daily over school holidays, April 20-24, and will feature discussions about the science taking place in each wing and hands-on activities that are fun for the whole family!

When: Tours will run from 10:30 a.m. - Noon, daily April 20-24.

On April 7, 181 women gathered at The Opera House in Boothbay Harbor to socialize, network and delight. During the meeting, names for three nominated nonprofits were drawn at random: Veggies to Table, Hearty Roots, and Damariscotta Montessori School. After hearing brief presentations about each organization, members voted to award the quarterly “Impact Donation” to Hearty Roots, a youth development outdoor adventure program that returns kids to nature in a mindful effort to improve mental health and deepen a child’s connection to land, self and community.

In the battle to become known as the school's slowest biker, Dylan Chryplewicz won the honor.  Chryplewicz posted the slowest time April 8, in Boothbay Regional High School's "Bikeman Fat Tire Bike Slow Race." Contestants raced mountain bikes in the school gymnasium. The race, testing one's control, balance and discipline, was one of about two dozen fun activities organized by the Student Health Advisory Committee. "The students race on fat tire mountain bikes in an exercise to test their riding skills.

Hearty Roots is overjoyed to announce that Reven Oliver will join their growing staff team operating out of its headquarters at 18 Water Street, Damariscotta. Many readers will recognize Reven from her work with the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce, where she serves on its board of directors.

As part of an intergenerational series St. Andrews Village is holding, 40 students from the Wiscasset Elementary School Chorus gave a performance for Village residents, staff, and guests last Friday, April 3. 

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., when the Boothbay Region Elementary School 8th grade class will be hosting a Carnival Night to raise funds for its end-of-the-year class trip.

Special guest, “Mr. Drew And His Animals Too,” will bring 10 of his exotic animals. Tickets will be $10 per person to visit the animals.

The cash only event will feature food concessions, game tickets and prizes.

Come support the BRES 8th grade class and have fun.

Healthy Lincoln County (HLC) has launched a community‑wide fundraising campaign to ensure that children across Lincoln County and local communities continue to receive free, nutritious meals during the summer months. The goal is to raise $75,000, with at least $50,000 needed by June when meal service begins.

Community members are invited to donate, become a sponsor, or find other ways to support the campaign by visiting: www.healthylincolncounty.org/summermeals 

For a guy who once said out loud he would never enter the family business, Mike Hall gives every impression he loves what he does for a living.

Volunteer organizers said Saturday's Eggstravaganza at Boothbay Fire Station drew the largest crowd to date. It was a bright day and temperatures were mild: Perfect weather for children, some dressed as rabbits, to be outdoors on an Easter egg hunt.

This year's golden egg finders were 2-year-old Cillian Murphy of Edgecomb and 7-year-old Emma Duncan of Old Orchard Beach. Each won a bag of chocolate and toy-filled delights.

Five thousand eggs were filled with holiday treats for the children by volunteers at Bay Landing and the station's Auxiliary volunteers.