One of the clear indicators that summer is on its way is the annual opening day of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. In addition to welcoming field trips and community groups, the team at the Gardens has been planning an exciting season since the Gardens closed to the public in early January.

St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson is gearing up for its annual Country Fair, to be held outdoors under the pines Saturday July 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On April 16, the Pemaquid Chapter, NSDAR daughters donated 20 plus large bags of clothing to New Hope Midcoast and presented them with a $150 check for their April matching donation campaign. Julie Theroux and Joanne Richards of the Lady Knox Chapter joined Audrey Miller, Deborah Olson, Nancy Chick, Jessica Tukey, Diane Randlett and Sue Hochstein in welcoming Hannah Harter-Ives, executive director of New Hope for lunch at Archer’s By The Pier in Rockland.

The second walk in the Coastal Senior College Spring Walks series will take place on Monday afternoon, May 11, at one of the Boothbay Region Land Trust’s newest preserves. Autumn View, adjacent to Lobster Cove Meadow and Appalachee Preserves, has a beautiful 1.25 - mile loop trail with stunning views of the surrounding forest, fields, wetlands, and the striking 1800s Giles Barn. This walk will be led by Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Environmental Educator, Tracey Hall.

As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days, this year’s theme proudly honors the past, present, and retired members of the United States Navy who have served our nation with dedication and distinction.

In October of 2025, seven local women launched the first meeting of 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County. In just a few short months, the organization has raised and donated over $51,000 to support local nonprofits. Beneficiaries have included Stepping Stones Housing; Hearty Roots; Veterans Writing Project; Boothbay Region Community Resource Council; Damariscotta Montessori School; The Waldo Theatre, and Coastal Kids Preschool. The organization has a goal of collecting $100,000 in donations by the end of 2026.  

As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days, this year’s theme proudly honors the past, present, and retired members of the United States Navy who have served our nation with dedication and distinction.

Hello! My name is Blakeley (aka Queen). I’m a Boothbay Harbor Community Cat. Community Cats are un-owned cats that live outdoors in the community. They may be feral or friendly, may have been born into the wild, or may be lost or abandoned pets.

Following an extensive nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of the Boothbay Region YMCA is pleased to announce the unanimous selection of Megan Benvenuto of Acworth, Georgia as its next Chief Executive Officer. 

As more people strive to live a sustainable life, many are seeking sustainability in death. Hence the green burial.

Public Hearing

When: Wednesday, April 29, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Edgecomb Town Hall

The Waldo is excited to have DakhaBrakha (pronounced “da-ha bra-ha”) a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine performing on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 pm.

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.

Friends of the Southport Central School (PTO) is excited to announce our upcoming fundraising event to support the 6th grade field trip. Each year our 6th grade students look forward to a memorable trip to celebrate the culmination of their elementary years, and your support can help make this experience possible for the students. 

Lincoln Theater is pleased to present a powerful evening of film and conversation. Join us Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m. for a special screening of “Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie,” a new documentary from Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney’s. Immediately following the screening, all are encouraged to stay for an opportunity to hear directly from Alex Gibney and to ask him questions about his work.

It's planting season, and Southport Central School students are hard at work preparing their community garden for another bountiful harvest. The garden began last year as a passion project for Principal Shawn Gallagher, who operated a small farm for several years in Whitefield and has wanted to bring hands-on gardening to the classroom.  

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.