Sunday Aug. 23, Brady's, along with Brad Drummond and members of the VFW Post 2197 in Topsham, hosted an event to bring awareness to the Maine Paws for Veterans. This worthwhile group pairs rescue dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD and other injuries suffered during their tours of duty.

The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) recently concluded a successful summer program bringing together youth, community partners, and regional mentors for nine weeks of hands-on sea and science education.

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Society will host a three-course lunch with award-winning Maine food historian Sandy Oliver, author of “Saltwater Foodways.” Guests will gather in the private “Whiskey Room” at Mine Oyster Restaurant, Pier One, overlooking the harbor.

The Rev. Canon Katie Pearson is excited to be returning to the All Saints by-the-Sea community for her fifth summer at the chapel. She is the newly appointed Canon for the Ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama and will lead the service of Holy Communion at 8 and 10 a.m. both Sundays. Inspiring organ music will be provided by our accomplished organist Henry Lowe at all services.

The Rev. Dr. Kelly Murphy Mason will lead the last service of the 2026 summer season at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Aug. 30. Her sermon is titled “In the City of Angels.” Margaret Mceldowney will serve as organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!      

Have you ever wondered how and why Maine has thousands of miles of stonewalls spread throughout our forests and fields? Join on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pownalborough Courthouse in Dresden to learn about the history of stone walls in Maine from Kevin Gardner, author of “The Granite Kiss.”

Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Harbor Theater for the final event in the Unearth a Story Summer Speaker Series. Osihkiyol (Zeke) Crofton-Macdonald, Tribal Ambassador for the Houlton Band of Maliseets, will present “The Watertown Treaty of 1776: A Wabanaki Perspective” on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Harbor Theater (185 Townsend Ave).  

The Waldo is excited to welcome back MaMuse to the stage on Monday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. MaMuse has spent nearly 20 years building a devoted audience through unforgettable harmonies, exceptional songwriting, and performances that leave listeners feeling more connected to themselves and one another.

The season is coming to a close at the Maine State Aquarium, but not before visitors have a chance to have a whale-y good time!

On Saturday, Aug. 22, visitors can experience the thrill of stepping inside a life-size inflatable humpback whale named “Chunk.” This immersive, interactive experience for participants of all ages explores the wonders of marine life and is designed and conducted by award-winning, nationally recognized wildlife educator Jessica Woodend. The 43-foot inflatable whale can accommodate up to 20 children or 15 adults at a time.

As financial and digital deception continues to increase, Skidompha Library and Coastal Maine Regional Broadband are teaming up to present a free series to provide tools, resources and information to help protect you, family and friends from scams and frauds.

Katerina Nein of Boothbay and Lauren Pesce of Woolwich have been named to the spring 2026 Emmanuel College dean's list.

To earn a spot on the dean's list, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.

On Saturday, Aug. 15, from Wiscasset to Lincolnville Beach, and from Thomaston to Port Clyde, residents of Lincoln and Waldo counties lined local roads and streets.

Mobius, Inc. is looking toward the future with the planned sale of its longtime building at 319 Main St. in Damariscotta, while continuing the full range of programs and supports it currently provides to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Midcoast.

Mobius is not closing. Its programs are continuing, its mission remains strong, and the people it supports will continue receiving the services on which they rely.

In the 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we Americans have struggled with defining the ‘Pursuit of Happiness’. On Wednesdays between Sept. 16 and Oct. 14, Coastal Senior College students will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (MUUF) Community Hub in Damariscotta to wrestle with definitions of happiness.

“We are deeply thankful to Emily for the extraordinary chapter she has given Y-Arts, building on the vision her mother began more than 25 years ago. Her leadership, high standards, love of musical theater and devotion to generations of young people have left a lasting mark on this community.” – Allyson Goodwin, BRYMCA Director of Development

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) presented the fourth and final Café Sci lecture of the 2026 season Aug. 12, to an audience made up of the public, fellow researchers and supporters of the organization. The lecture series was sponsored by Corient, and ranged in topics from trace metals in the Antarctic, to microbes that thrive in harsh environments, how technology is leading to the discovery of new marine species and the final presentation, "Resilient Reefs: How Algae-Grazing Fish Maintain Balance in Coral Ecosystems."

Worries about the strain student transfer agreements (superintendent agreements) have on local taxpayers were again on the minds of Community School District (CSD) trustees Aug. 6.