On Saturday, in their hundreds, thousands, and millions across the U.S., Americans peacefully demonstrated their opposition to the chaos of the Trump administration, the war of choice in Iran, ICE assaults on civil liberties, the shredding of decency in public life, and the seemingly never-ending attempts to tear apart the fabric of our democracy.

The leadership team of 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine invites readers to join their upcoming meeting on Tuesday, April 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. With a membership of over 300 local women—and a goal of reaching $100,000 donated to local non-profits by the end of 2026—the organization serves as a conduit to support those making an impact in our area. 

 Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative’s first Forests to Faucets Lecture of 2026 is Tuesday, April 14 at 5 p.m., at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Bosarge Family Education Center.  

Virginia, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and right down the road, the Friends of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) come from all over, but what brings these Used Bookstore volunteers and board members together is a shared love of literacy. Each year, around 10,000 books pass through the doors of the historic Hyde House bookstore, raising about $30,000 for BHML’s operating budget.  

The concept of a renovation of the dais at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor began in the spring of 2024. It was a team effort – many teams – lots of church members volunteering much of their time and talent for each step of the renovation. We knew we needed to make the dais more flexible, accessible, and larger to accommodate our growing vocal choir and our growing bell choir. And all work had to comply with accepted finish details and meet current safety standards. We needed a ramp for those who use mobility equipment.

Holy Week schedule for First United Methodist Church of Boothbay Harbor at 81 Townsend Avenue.

Maundy Thursday April 2, 5 p.m. Soup and Bread Supper Service.

Good Friday April 3, Church will be open for prayer from 3 to 4 p.m.

Easter Sunday April 5, Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and Easter Service at 10:30 a.m.

Ed Crocker and Korey Lewis, the two oldest ballers from the class of 1994, did show up again and the Boothbay Region High School Alumni basketball game on Saturday, March 28 was a fun show for the benefit of the 2026 Project Graduation trip.

Sorry Punxsutawney Phil and your shadow. It is time for you to take a hike after all these years of so-so forecasting spring's arrival! Over the past few years here in the Tallwood neighborhood, we at our home have a much more reliable predictor of spring! Fredie Flamingo, who as a Ph.D. climatologist is always 100% correct in telling us exactly when spring arrives.

Karin M. Paquin, a teacher at St. John's Catholic School and former Boothbay resident, has been selected for the prestigious LiftOff Summer Institute.

The Southport United Methodist Church invites you to join us for an Easter celebration on Easter morning, April 5. We will begin with a joyful time of worship celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ! This will be a moving, uplifting, joy-filled time celebrating the hope that is found in Jesus. The service will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is open to all.

United Way of Mid Coast Maine (“United Way”) is asking for the community’s support to help complete our $1.29 million fundraising goal for the United Way Community Fund. The Fund supports United Way and more than 50 local non-profit programs to help nearly 41,000 individuals and families throughout the Midcoast.

Community members banded together March 24 for music education during a Community School District (CSD) School Committee and trustee budget workshop. This comes after the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 removed the band teacher job, in favor of a stipend for after-school music instruction.  

Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 Superintendent Robert Kahler clarified that the change was a proposed reduction and has not been finalized.  

On Thursday, April 2, from 8 a.m. to noon, the Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Adult Education Association, will host an event at the Hall of Flags in the State House to showcase the broad impact of adult education programming across the state.

The East Boothbay United Methodist Church invites you to join us for an Easter Celebration on Easter morning, April 5.

We will begin with an amazing free breakfast for all at 9:30. Following the breakfast will be a joyful time of worship celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ! This will be a moving, uplifting, joy-filled time celebrating the hope that is found in Jesus. The service will begin at 10:30 and is open to all.

The church is located at 2 Church St. in East Boothbay. There is ample free parking in the community parking lot across from the church. 

Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) is hosting a free informational workshop on legal services for business on Thursday, April 9, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the LCRPC conference room at 297 Bath Road in Wiscasset and online.

This learning opportunity will feature Elliot Boyle of Levesque Law, Andy Zulieve of Zulieve Law, and Erin Cusenbary of the University of Maine Business and Law Clinic. Small businesses from Lincoln County are invited to participate in this valuable learning opportunity and to connect with other members of the local business community.

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Tracy Shore in South Bristol from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.  

Tracy Shore is owned by the town of South Bristol and managed in partnership with Coastal Rivers. A network of trails winds through coastal spruce forest, past a meandering brook and rocky outcroppings draped with ferns and moss, to a high overlook with sweeping views of the Damariscotta River estuary.  

Heartwood Theater is now enrolling students for its 24th summer camp, open to students entering grades 5-12.  Directors Griff Braley and Teralyn Reiter, with guest instructors Karen Montanaro and Liz Giles-Brown, will help develop students' confidence by delving into an exciting array of theater skills: mime and movement, stage combat, improvisation, mask, character development and monologue. There's a challenge of just the right size for every student, regardless of experience or age.