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

Patrisha McLean, founder and CEO of Finding Our Voices, has been named one of six Outstanding Women in Business by Mainebiz.

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.

Local author Anne Cyr’s new poetry book, “The Wondermaker,” was released by Moon Pie Press earlier this summer. The collection flows from present day to memoir, love vignettes, world travels, and, finally, an excursion through Maine’s four seasons.

“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…

Please join the All Saints by-the-Sea community on Sunday, Aug. 23 for a celebration marking the 120th season of worship in our historic chapel. A special reception will be held following the 10 a.m. service.

Preservation Party, Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual gathering for food, fun, and good-natured bidding at the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, takes place on Sunday, Sept. 13.

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You're invited to a free seminar on “How to Improve Your Brain Health” at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences on Monday, Aug. 17 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 13, Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) talked about searching for a municipal lawyer. Treasurer Julia Latter said obtaining counsel has, in general, become harder as lawyers have moved away from municipal government work.

Each Sunday, the Saltwater Hillbilly entertains at Brady’s with his songs, wit and charm. But on Aug. 23, there will be a slight “paws" in the regularly scheduled afternoon program.

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. 

Looking like a page had been ripped from National Geographic, a menagerie of exotic animals touched down at Boothbay Harbor Town Hall Aug. 7 for a presentation from "Mr. Drew and His Animals Too." Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library hosted the event.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will still be visiting the Boothbay Common on Saturday, Nov. 28, but the listing in the newspaper's Summertime guide is wrong and his usual visit time has been changed. Santa's arrival will be at 3 p.m., with festivities being held from 2 to 4 p.m.

The 7th annual Maine Book Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thomaston Public Library and presented by Maine Authors Publishing. Meet over 110 talented authors from across Maine, representing a wide range of genres ready to sign and sell their books. Complete list available from www…

In the early 19th century, Wiscasset was an important shipbuilding port on the U.S. East Coast.

On Sunday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, a day-long event will begin with the sixth Tomato Festival at 10 a.m.

The Lincoln Arts Festival (LAF) Art Show has been held since 1995, and almost always at a shipyard. For many years now, Hodgdon Yacht Services, at 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport has generously provided the perfect space for this show, Art for Art’s Sake.

During an Aug. 10 Boothbay Harbor selectboard meeting, it was announced that Selectman Mark Gimbel is resigning due to personal reasons. Gimbel was reelected to his three-year seat in May. On Thursday, Aug. 13, Gimbel clarified that his resignation was because of a health issu…

Historical displays and cookout food were the highlights of Boothbay Region Ambulance Service’s open house celebrating its 50th anniversary on Friday afternoon, Aug. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Defying meteorological science, Saturday, Aug. 8 was a stellar weather day for the 2026 OBD Williams-Fossett 13th annual Vintage Car Show. Forty-five fascinating vehicles competed for six trophies determined by popular vote.

The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club welcomes Erin Mooney and Rachel Meyn from Safe Passage in Guatemala City on Thursday, Aug. 13 at our Clubhouse at 66 Montgomery Road.

Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 to 11 a.m., Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI), Audacity CAT (Rockland), and Indivisible Waldo County are holding coordinated “By Land or by Sea Vigils.”

The non-binding question on exploring a regional high school got its second nod Aug. 4. Wiscasset selectmen last month decided to put the question on the Nov. 3 ballot. And last week, they approved the municipal officers' order to make that happen.

Aug. 8, American Legion Post 36 gathered on Boothbay Common for the organization’s 15th annual community yard sale, bringing residents together while raising money to support veterans and community organizations.