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BRGC’s Home and Garden Tour returns!

Friends of Southport Historical Society meeting

Tuesday, June 7 Chip Griffin is the guest speaker at the Annual Meeting of Friends of Southport Historical Society. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall on 419 Hendricks Hill Road...
Fosdick Sunday

This weekend is the 100th Anniversary of one of the most famous sermons in the 20th century. Harry Emerson Fosdick, a Mouse Island summer resident, preached the sermon, “Shall the Fundamentalists Win...
Boothbay Farmers’ Market begins May 19

The Boothbay Farmers’ Market starts their season on Boothbay Town Common on Thursday, May 19. They will be on the Common every Thursday through October 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. Dan Sortwell of Big...
Fundraiser for Rebuilding Together of Lincoln County

Saturday, June 11 A yard sale will be held at Hawke Motors between 8 a.m. and noon. In the meantime, donated items are being sought and can be dropped off at Hawke Motors, 203 Townsend Ave. in...
Rising Tide celebration this Friday

On Friday, May 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Rising Tide Co-op will be holding our “Celebrate Local” event at our store located at 323 Main St. in Damariscotta. This biannual event is our way to show our...
Robin Ford elected Boothbay Harbor American Legion Commander

Members of Charles E. Sherman American Legion Post # 36 have elected Newcastle’s Robin Ford Commander of the 145-member post beginning in June. She was unopposed in voting that took place at the...
Bath Resource and Job Opportunity Fair May 13

Midcoast Maine Community Action will be offering a free in person Resource and Job Opportunity Fair in the Midcoast Maine Community Action building located at 34 Wing Fam Parkway, Bath, Maine.The...
Midcoast family planting seeds of hope for Ukraine

As the brutal war in Ukraine drags on into its third month, it’s begun to recede towards the back of the news cycle and public consciousness. But the wanton killing of civilians and the utter...
New summer programs for teens and adults at the Merry Barn

To expand its mission of “Cultivating Creativity, Curiosity, and Community,” the Merry Barn Writers’ Retreat is offering four new programs this summer for teenage and adult writers of all abilities...
Last interim Community Lunch held at Brady’s

May 2 saw the last interim Community Lunch of the season at Brady's. Over 80 people turned out to enjoy some fellowship, fabulous food, and to help out beloved community member Chris Sproul who lost...
The situation has created myriad health problems

Legislators address housing shortage, but advocates say so much more needs to be done

For seven years, off and on, Cheryl Harkins lived out of her car and in a homeless encampment in Portland. Harkins, who is 100% disabled related to degenerative conditions, said her legs would swell...
May Poppy Days happening locally

Since 1921, the red poppy has been the official flower of The American Legion Auxiliary who support veterans, military and their families. Most Americans know the red poppy is a solemn symbol of...
Whole lot of love delivered in boats

About 700 to 800 people attended and/or donated to the Fill the Boats with Love fundraiser at Brady’s Sunday, April 24 from noon to 5 p.m. Three boats, one each for Boothbay Region Food Pantry, the...
Press release

Ferrises of Woolwich win country music dream trip

Carl and Veda Ferris of Woolwich are going on a trip of a lifetime, thanks to the Maine Lottery. Carl entered a non-winning Big Country Cash ticket into the “I’m With the Band” promotion, and his...
Self-Care Learning Exchange via Zoom

Wednesday, April 27 The Boothbay Regional Health Center will host a virtual Self-Care Learning Exchange at 4 p.m.. Cathy Fisher, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will highlight self-care assessment...
Special sale on DVDs at Skidompha Book Shop

All DVDs at Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta are on sale for $1 each, including individual discs and sets, from now until May 14. The several hundred DVDs include movies,...
Monthly Thursday morning Labyrinth Walks at Edgecomb Community Church

Beginning Thursday, May 12 at 11 a.m., Edgecomb Community Church, UCC, will be holding the first of monthly labyrinth walks at The Labyrinth in the Field followed by a “bring your own lunch” sharing...
‘The Modern Birder: An Introduction to Birding Applications’ in Bath

One of the joys of spring is the return of birds of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Who doesn’t love stepping outside to a chorus of birdsong or catching a glimpse of bright red or yellow in the trees...

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Dandelion jelly beginners class at Edgecomb Community Church

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Elder Forum resumes after two-year absence