The next Ocean on Tap is at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.  Dr. Kara Gadeken, of the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, will be speaking about her research on marine worms, their bizarre shapes, and the many roles they play in marine ecosystems.

You can add the town of Cushing to a growing list of communities that are putting local limits on large scale aquaculture. On Nov. 4.  the voters of Cushing approved a moratorium on industrial-scale aquaculture by a wide margin of 467 to 193. Cushing is the latest community to adopt a moratorium on industrial scale aquaculture in its coastal waters and now will build its own permanent ordinance to protect Maine waters against the damaging community impacts of such operations.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is now accepting applications for its next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, which runs Jan. 5 through Feb. 12, 2026. Applications are due by Dec. 5. 

The turnout was big again for the weekly Monday lunch at Brady's.

A new layout for the lunch was introduced and with the exceptions of a couple little hiccups, went very smoothly. Next week numbers will be placed on the tables, we will then invite a couple of tables at a time to come up to the buffet. This will prevent the bottleneck which occurs when 75 people jump in line at once!

Remember, just because the plane has stopped does not mean you should leap up and stand there for 20 minutes!

Lincoln Home staff and residents recently gathered to wish Jamie Baribeau well in his retirement and welcome Chef Shana York in her new role as culinary director.

Jamie brought great leadership and vision to the culinary team over the last five years, encouraging creativity in our chefs and bringing his commitment to serving healthy, locally sourced food.

The popular Bremen Library Wreath Sale Fundraiser will be taking place this month, in time for the winter holidays.

The Edgecomb Community Church will be holding its annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at both the church at 15 Cross Point Road in Edgecomb, and at Ames True Value on Route 1, Wiscasset. Pies of various sizes and varieties will be available at a price range of $6 to $22.  Apple, blueberry, pumpkin, rhubarb, pecan, and chocolate cream are just a sampling of what will be for sale.   

The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is in the process of replacing the existing pier, gangway, and float system on Burnt Island to support safer access to the property, and to ensure resilience to sea level rise driven by climate change.

Looking for some good deals at great prices for everyone on your holiday list? Get yourself over to the Edgecomb Community Church Thrift Store, which is againoffering its Holiday Sales beginning on Saturday, Nov. 15 and continuing through to Saturday, Nov. 29.

Mark your calendars and join Cape Newagen Farm on Southport for a special free Holiday Open Farm Day, a festive celebration for the whole family on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Education through newspapers is a very viable way to educate. Especially today when, in this day and age, handheld newspapers are harder and harder to find. Let alone develop and turn them into ongoing reliable news and community information outlets. 

The next Ocean on Tap is Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor. Peter Brannen, award-winning science journalist, will be speaking about his second book on the remarkable role of carbon dioxide in shaping the history of planet Earth and society. Should be a very relevant, fascinating conversation!

HospitalityMaine is proud to announce the creation of its Legislative Champion Award, recognizing lawmakers who demonstrate strong leadership and a deep understanding of the challenges Maine’s restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses face. The award honors those who ensure the industry’s voice is heard loud and clear in Augusta.

This year’s inaugural recipient is Representative Holly Stover of Boothbay.

Nearly 120 local women gathered at Wanderwood in early October to support and celebrate the impactful work of local non-profits. After a social hour at the event, the names of three member-nominated area non-profits were drawn. Members heard details about the work being accomplished at Stepping Stones, Coastal Kids Preschool and Boothbay Regional Resource Council. After, the audience voted for Stepping Stones to receive the “Impact Donation” from 100+ Women Who Care, Lincoln County. As of Oct. 27, this donation totaled $14,889.

AUGUSTA (October 23, 2025)—Buyers of single-family homes in Maine are witnessing a more stable market this fall. According to Maine Listings, 1,582 single-family existing homes changed hands in September with a median sales price (MSP) of $402,500—a slight decrease of 1.35 percent compared to September 2024. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less.

Knickerbocker Group is pleased to announce Rick Nelson as vice president, joining Katryn Mitchell, who was promoted earlier this year. They lead complementary VP roles that advance the company’s growth and strengthen its award-winning design-build leadership.

The annual fall cleanup of the Damariscotta River shoreline is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. This event is organized by local oyster growers, along with staff from Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Darling Marine Center, and First National Bank/First National Wealth Management. Volunteers are welcome. 

In a Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 news release, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows warned of one scam targeting Maine notaries public and marriage officiants and a second scam targeting corporations and nonprofits.  

In May 2025, Vocational Trades Instructor (VTI) Corrine Bailey and the crew from the Southern Maine Women’s Reentry Center (SMWRC), part of the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC), began construction of a series of floating docks for the Maine Marine Patrol based out of Boothbay Harbor.

BRUNSWICK — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing three ramps in Brunswick overnight on October 8, 2025, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The southbound off ramp to Cooks Corner, the southbound off ramp to Route 196 West, and the northbound on ramp to Route 1 North from Cooks Corner will be closed for maintenance. Closures will be clearly marked with signs and cones. The closure will last for one night.