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Whales in the Forecast: Using 21st Century Tools to Understand an Endangered Species.
Right whales, large crowds kick off Bigelow's 2025 Cafe Sci series
Scene from "The Ghost Trap" screening at The Strand during Lobster Fest. Courtesy of the venue
See local maritime films during Lobster Fest weekend

The CFG Ownership Group, from left, Jessica Hilton, Nathan Hilton, Joe Ford, Chris Hilton and Hannah Hilton. Courtesy photo
Fifth generation steps up to lead longstanding Lincoln County businesses

Volunteers cut and remove invasive bittersweet vines from a hedgerow at Coastal Rivers’ Round Top Farm in Damariscotta.
Coastal Rivers seeks volunteers to tackle invasive plants at Round Top Farm
Coast Guard Auxiliary logo
Coast Guard Auxiliary course: Navigating Mid Coast Maine

Commerce

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Cuffed for a cause
Fresh from the ground, Boothbay Farmers' Market returns
Maine homes sales and values up in May
Maine homes sales and values up in May
Return of freight rail runs renews prospect of Wiscasset excursions
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Damariscotta salon makes generational transition
Maine home values up 4.44% in April; sales ease a slight 0.74%
Maine home values up 4.44% in April; sales ease a slight 0.74%
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Marine

Right whales, large crowds kick off Bigelow's 2025 Cafe Sci series
See local maritime films during Lobster Fest weekend
Coast Guard Auxiliary course: Navigating Mid Coast Maine
Registration now open for 2025 Maine Coastal Cleanup
Scopes and Boats at BSSC
Summer days are here again: BHYC Dock Party, Marine Swap, Junior Program start and more
Coast Guard Auxiliary boating courses
Johnson wins fastest working lobster boat at race season opener
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Study reveals how chemical competition threatens Maine kelp forests
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Agriculture

Petit à Petit: On farming, macarons and feeding community
Second annual French and travel-themed auction gala tickets available
Veggies to Table awarded $4K grant from Common Good Grant Committee
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Gardening in a changing climate
Upcoming events at Veggies to Table
Upcoming events at Veggies to Table
Don’t miss our spring Plant Cash and Carry Sale
Veggies to Table hosts dahlia sale fundraiser to fight hunger
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Get Ready to Shred
Maine State CU hosts free document Shred-It event in Rockland
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Maine State Credit Union is bringing its Shred-It event to the Rockland community, Friday, July 25, 2025, at its branch located at 168 Camden Street. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Shredding On-Site will be securely disposing of personal and sensitive documents — free of charge.

Hannaford reports 95,000 Maine employees may be victims of data breach

Ahold Delhaize USA Services reported, personal information of 95,000 Mainers who are current or former employees of subsidiary Hannaford have been affected by a data breach described by the company as an "external system breach (hacking)" that occurred Nov 5, 2024 and was discovered Nov. 6, according to the required breach notification filed with the Maine Attorney General's Office June 26.

Marjorie Winslow's extraordinary gift to her community
Marjorie Winslow's contributions to her community continue through generous gifts from her trust. Courtesy of Lisa Clarke.

“What you leave as a legacy is not what is etched in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” Anonymous

This week, thanks to the generous foresight of Marjorie Winslow, $410,000 in donations is coming to 23 nonprofits that serve the local community.

Ocean On Tap
'The Latest in Fishing Gear Innovation'
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On Wednesday, June 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. the next Ocean on Tap event will be held at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor.

The Innovative Gear Library Team of Maine's Department of Marine Resources will be speaking about their collaborative project testing alternative fishing gear and providing real-world feedback. There's a slight overlap with the Windjammer Days Street Parade, but we hope you can join us after for this fascinating conversation!

Community Improvement Fund supports affordable housing in Lincoln County
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Members of the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital Community Health Improvement Committee announced their support for two organizations focusing on providing safe, affordable housing and the needed support services for low-income individuals and families who may otherwise be homeless. 

Coastal Rivers hosting Trail Tamers 'After Hours' workday
A view of Muscongus Bay from Bass Rock Preserve. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers is hosting an “after hours” Trail Tamers work partyat Bass Rock Preserve in Round Pond on Wednesday, June 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.  

Skidompha Book Shop extends hours

The Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. now through Labor Day.

The shop is located on the river at 17 Backstreet Landing, behind Elm Street Plaza. It is normally open from 9 to 4.

It offers thousands of paperback and hardcover books in dozens of categories for adults and children, as well as music CDs and records, movie DVDs, audiobooks, games, and puzzles. All items are donated, all staff members are volunteers, and every purchase supports the programs and collections of Skidompha Public Library. 

Cheney Insurance welcomes Charlyn Foster to its team
Charlyn Foster

Cheney Insurance is proud to welcome Charlyn Foster to its team of trusted professionals. A Maine native with 19 years of experience in the insurance industry, Charlyn brings a deep understanding of customer needs along with a strong work ethic, reliability, and a personable approach that aligns perfectly with Cheney Insurance’s values.

63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard Life: Tom Dewey
Tom Dewey at bootcamp. Courtesy photo

The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military: the Coast Guard. From active-duty members and retired veterans to the bright future leaders currently enrolled at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, we’ll explore their personal stories, their contributions to the community, and the impact they've made on the nation's maritime security. The 63rd annual Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days will take place on Sunday, June 22 through Saturday, June 28.

Maine State Aquarium
2025: New tanks, species, and more!
The new shark panel at the Maine State Aquarium this year. Courtesy of Dottie Yunger

The Maine State Aquarium’s 2025 season begins on Wednesday, June 11, and preparations are going swimmingly. Last year’s grand reopening was a huge hit with over 26,000 visitors, and this year we have more to debut.

Bigelow Laboratory announces new center in honor of Harold Alfond
Bigelow Laboratory has officially named its 25,000-square-foot expansion, which will revolutionize the institute's solutions-oriented research and education programming, in honor of Harold Alfond. The Harold Alfond Foundation contributed $8 million of support to the new space, which represents a 40% increase in Bigelow Laboratory's campus and includes a versatile, multipurpose forum. Courtesy of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Next month, Bigelow Laboratory will officially celebrate the opening of the Harold Alfond Center for Ocean Education and Innovation, which will transform the institute’s education and solutions-focused work. The new space is being named in honor of Harold Alfond to celebrate the generous support that has made this significant investment possible.

Maine Community Foundation launches local press initiative
Lisa DeSisto

The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has announced the launch of a new initiative to strengthen Maine communities by ensuring strong, local news coverage in all parts of the state.

Plant Paddle on Knickerbocker Lake June 3
Volunteers during a Plant Paddle workshop. Courtesy of Lake Stewards of Maine

Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) will host a Plant Paddle workshop at Knickerbocker Lake on Tuesday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Chase Focht
Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Chase Focht

The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military: the Coast Guard. From active-duty members and retired veterans to the bright future leaders currently enrolled at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, we’ll explore their personal stories, their contributions to the community, and the impact they've made on the nation's maritime security. The 63rd annual Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days will take place on Sunday, June 22 through Saturday, June 28.

New thrift shop, Southport Island Treasures, opens May 19
Goods on display at Southport Island Treasures. Photo by Hannah Roberts

Southport Island Treasures (S.I.T.), a new thrift and resale shop located on Southport Island, will open its doors to the public on Monday, May 19 at 10 a.m. The shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Coastal Rivers seeks volunteers to monitor water quality at local swim beaches
Coastal Rivers Swim Beach Monitor volunteers practice taking water samples during a training session. Courtesy of Kris Christine

As part of the Maine Healthy Beaches program, Coastal Rivers volunteers take weekly water samples at Pemaquid Beach, the Bristol Mills swimming hole, and the beach at Biscay Pond during the summer months. This service for the towns of Bristol and Damariscotta helps ensure that beaches are safe for swimming.

The samples are sent off to a state-certified lab, which ensures consistent and reliable data. In recent years, all three beaches have consistently been very clean, with minimal bacterial contamination.

63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
Rusty Court USCG
Rusty Court in his Coast Guard days. File photo

The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military: the Coast Guard. From active-duty members and retired veterans to the bright future leaders currently enrolled at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, we’ll explore their personal stories, their contributions to the community, and the impact they've made on the nation's maritime security. The 63rd annual Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days will take place on Sunday, June 22 through Saturday, June 28.

Maine Sea Grant funding restored
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The University of Maine announced funding has been restored for Maine Sea Grant to continue research and outreach. They said restored funds are in line with a funding plan abruptly terminated in February. 

According to a UMaine news release May 2, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officially notified the university last week it was awarding three more years of funding for Maine Sea Grant; funds were made immediately available for the upcoming year, with funding for two additional years contingent on congressional approval.  

Coast Guard floats buoy removal proposal
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The U.S. Coast Guard said it plans to discontinue 350 buoys across the coast of New England as part of efforts to modernize aids to navigation. Of the around 150 buoys proposed to be removed from Maine waters, 10 are around the Boothbay peninsula and surrounding areas. The Coast Guard is seeking public feedback.  

63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
Otto Graham's time and influence on the U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Otto and Bev Graham with George Steinbrenner. Courtesy of Duey Graham

My dad, Reserve Captain Otto E. Graham, came into the Coast Guard family as a commander appointed by President John F. Kennedy through the back door.

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