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.

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.

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.

It’s always a delight to see the world we live in through the eyes of young artists, and Maine Art Gallery is pleased to launch each new season with an exhibit of fresh and lively work by students. A  reception to honor the students will be held on April 9 from 4 to 6 p.m.  

The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) and Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) are bringing back the popular “Tide Pool Adventures” for a second year on Wednesday, April 22from 10a.m. to noon.  

In addition to the opportunity to enroll in a variety of courses during Coastal Senior College’s Fall, Winter and Spring terms, CSC members are invited to participate in several Monday Activities groups free of charge. The newest Activity group, called Any Body Can Sing, is led by Susan Borg at the Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Community Hub, 38 Elm St.

A new business is in the basement of Boothbay Region High School (BRHS). Led by Nick Scott and Chip Schwehm, students are gaining firsthand experience of what it's like being an entrepreneur in BRHS’s Making & Marketing class.  

“I've always liked the idea of having a business and figuring out the ways to handle that business, so I wanted to see how it would be in a school space,” said sophomore Alex Ross. 

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.