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Coastal Senior College, serving Midcoast Maine from Wiscasset to Camden, will be accepting registrations for its Spring Term Courses beginning on March 5. A timely…

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It’s not too early or too late to prune your apple trees!

Boothbay Region Land Trust invites you to join us on Thursday, March 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Oak Point Farm for Apple Tree Pruning…

Rylee Libby and Jaxon Christ

When school is out, the woods are open!

This spring, Hearty Roots is thrilled to be part of the many…

Governor Janet T. Mills standing in solidarity with domestic abuse survivors from Finding Our Voices, from left: Bethany McInnis, Nicole Bernhardt, Lisa Perry, Kerry Zabicki, Patrisha McLean, and Agnes Brackett. Jordan Merrifield photo

Finding Our Voices urges lawmakers to prioritize domestic violence at State House rally. Survivors from five counties talked with Governor Janet T. Mills about changes they feel are needed for the…

Cast to present "Sonnets to Orpheus," a beautiful piece based on the classic myth, "Orpheus and Euridice", a Lincoln Academy / Heartwood Theater collaboration. Top: Sophia Scott; middle: Katelyn Prior, Taylin Lowe, Trystan Lambert; seated: Addison McCafferty, Sydney Kurr, Cadence Balbo Towle, Natalie Friel. Courtesy of Heartwood

Just as winter rolls into spring, Heartwood Theater and Lincoln Academy (LA) will present a very special student production – Sonnets to Orpheus.  Director Griff Braley notes, “Our original intent…

Alan Doyle. Lindsay Duncan photo

Renowned Canadian singer-songwriter Alan Doyle makes his Waldo Theatre debut with special guests Fortunate Ones in a 7:30 p.m. show March 13. Alan Doyle is an actor, producer, best-selling author…

60 Bigelow Drive, East Boothbay, ME

Ocean on Tap is an informal, ocean-centric speaker series organized by researchers from Bigelow Laboratory and hosted by Footbridge Brewery in Boothbay Harbor. Dr.…

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Coastal Senior College (CSC) is pleased to announce its series of spring 2025 courses in Knox and Lincoln…

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Student leaders and aspiring journalists may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). 

The Guy P. Gannett Scholarship provides support for students…

Catherine Gibson's ceramic heart. Courtesy of River Arts

River Arts is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition celebrating “Love.” Artists from across Maine answered the call: What do you love? What makes your heart sing? This uplifting and…

Wiscasset schools
WES occupational therapist Amanda Fortier. Cynthia Young photo

At Wiscasset Elementary School, Occupational Therapist Amanda Fortier is revolutionizing how students learn essential life skills through creative and engaging methods. Her innovative approach…

The next public supper will be Wednesday, March 5. The meal consists offish…

In 1945, these German POWs posed with the owner of a farm near Houlton where they worked. Note the prisoner holding one of the farm cats. Courtesy of Old Bristol Historical Society

Between 1944 and 1946, how did more than 4,000 German prisoners of war come to call Maine home? The story of why Maine Congresswoman…

Laura and Tony de Haas of East Boothbay Trading Co. at 218 Ocean Point Road. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Grandfather clock sentries stand on either side of the entrance door. Crisp white walls and rich wood display cases present a wide array of nautically themed antique items. Paintings, sculpture,…

Lincoln Home residents meet monthly to create pastel paintings with Kim Traina. Courtesy photo

Lincoln Home residents and staff have been busy creating both as a group and on their own. A sampling of paintings, pastels, photography, knitting, quilting, craft projects and culinary creations…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Healthy Lincoln County are excited to announce a comprehensive Responsible Safe Beverage training session this April aimed at enhancing safe alcohol-…

Debra Claffey, "Fleur-de-lis #1" - oil - graphite on paper, 18" x 18". Courtesy of the artist

The Maine Health Lincoln Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings by Bristol artist Debra Claffey from March 1 through May 2.

This new show is the first solo exhibition in Maine of…

WMHS
Owen St. Pierre does some place-based learning relating to a Jack London book. Molly Carlson photo

Joh  Griffith Chaney (Jan. 12, 1876 – Nov. 22, 1916) is known as the author Jack London. Among his short stories is the 1908 classic "To Build A Fire," set in the Yukon. English 12 student Owen St…

WMHS students visit Head Tide Dam. Shanon Cotta photo

Wiscasset Advanced Placement (AP) History students studied historic Head Tide in Alna Jan. 28.

The Head Tide mills were in a busy village that also had apple orchards, boat building, and…

Lincoln Theater
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The Lincoln Theater and sponsor Stepping Stone Housing are pleased to bring a screening of the powerful documentary “Building Hope: Ending Homelessness in Maine” to Damariscotta. The film,…

Ken Elowe brings an experienced hand to the toboggan-building craft. Courtesy photo

In his peak seasons, Ken Elowe would build as many as 22 toboggans a year. In recent weeks, however, he’s been focused on construction oversight of three new wooden downhill racers—a project…

Pine Tree Society
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Pine Tree Society is seeking submissions from artists for Maine holiday-themed artwork for its annual holiday card fundraiser. Founded in 1936, Pine Tree Society helps Maine people with…

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On Friday, Feb. 28, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is offering a standalone class…

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Before the teachers' contract that runs through August 2026, some teachers could make more just about anywhere else in the area, Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Kim Andersson said Feb. 11.…

Abby Pulk harvests the basil. Becky Hallowell photo

Fourth graders at Wiscasset Elementary School had a flavorful lesson in both gardening and math as they used fresh basil from their hydroponic garden to make pesto. The garden, funded by a…

Midcoast Senior College heralded in its 25th year with an Anniversary Celebration on Jan. 3 at St. John’s Community Center in Brunswick. In addition to refreshments, door prizes, and music, a panel discussion of early members spoke on the hurdles and passion that launched MSC. From left str Howard Whitcomb, Priscilla McKeith, Nancy Zugehoer, Dennis Unger, Nora Bishop, Robert Bunselmeyer, Richard Neiman, and Stuart Gillespie. Courtesy of MSC

Midcoast Senior College, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing lifelong learning opportunities for area residents 50 years and older, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. Since its…

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Next Sunday, Feb. 16 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., there will be a free sound bath at Dresden Village Meetinghouse/St. John’s Church, 630 Gardiner Road, Dresden.

Sound “Wizard” Jay Schwed of…

The Knights of Pythias will hold a Cabin Fever Show on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the K of P Hall, 64 Lakeside Drive in Boothbay Harbor. This event is a benefit for the Pine State Music Association.

Wiscasset schools
Students have been helping count native birds. Cynthia Young photo

Fourth grade students in Kaden Pendleton's class at Wiscasset Elementary School are getting a bird's-eye view of Maine's native wildlife, thanks to a Maine Environmental Education Association (…

On Sunday, Feb. 16 from 3 to 4:30 p.m., there will be a free Sound Bath at the Dresden Village Meetinghouse/St. John’s Church, 630 Gardiner Road, Dresden.

Sound “Wizard” Jay Schwed of…

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Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2025 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online! Plants are available for pre-order, either online or by mail through…

For 19 summers, Coastal Rivers’ Camp Mummichog, a nature-adventure day camp, has offered kids the opportunity to learn, play, and be creative on the rolling hills of Salt Bay Farm and the shores…

CTL math team and coach

The MathCounts team from the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb placed first in the regional competition on Saturday, Feb. 1. The regional event was held at Kennebec Valley Community…

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Wiscasset Middle High School has announced its second quarter honor roll for 2024-25:

Grade six: Highest honors: Jude Hendershot. High honors: Gabriel Aloisio, Jackson Bluteau, Rickey Clark…

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Wiscasset American history students recently attended Puddle Dock School, built in 1874, to better understand the one-room schoolhouse and rich history in rural Maine.

Gabriel Cadwallader,…

Maine Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
Photo by Patrisha McLean

Twenty-year-old Lilly DesRoberts talks about how her high school boyfriend robbed her of college life in the Teen Dating Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month episode of…

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Portuguese trades. Courtesy of Rick Miller and Elliot Rappaport

Ocean on Tap
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To celebrate our first year, we will be holding an Ocean Trivia Night on Thursday, Feb. 20, starting at 6 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery. The trivia will cover a variety of topics centered on the…

Carol Morrison

Hearty Roots is thrilled to announce the recent addition of Carol Morrison to their office team. Carol joins the youth…

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The Edgecomb Community Church will be holding a fundraising event in the form of a sub sale Friday, Feb. 7. Church members will be taking orders for this winter event, which has become an…

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It’s time to stock up for your spring and summer bird-feeding to get birds through the nesting season when they need lots of energy. Mid-Coast Audubon will…

DaPonte String Quartet
The DaPonte String Quartet. Courtesy of Ferdinand Liva

The renowned DaPonte String Quartet (DSQ) is thrilled to announce a series of performances featuring the exquisite works of Franz Joseph Haydn and Erich Wolfgang Korngold from Feb. 14 to March 1…

Elliot Schwartz. Courtesy of Elliot Schwartz

Jinna Han was so caring that, when a fellow skater was struggling with injury at an event, Han was consoling her and Han’s coach eventually had to tell her it was “time to get selfish” and focus…

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“Writing the Weather” is the focus of a creative nature writing workshop led by writer and Maine Master Naturalist Andrea Lani on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at Hidden Valley…

Ukelele workshop on Feb. 22 at 5 Mountain St., Camden.

Come explore with us at this fun and engaging workshop dedicated to right hand ukelele technique. The Feb. 22 session will cover essential picking patterns and apply them to actual songs from…

Waldo Theatre
Hear Sonic Alchemy Feb. 16 at The Waldo. Artist approved photo

Sonic Alchemy with gongs and didgeridoos is coming to The Waldo on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m.

Hear instrument maker and sound worker Jim Doble, on a large array of gongs; sound worker and…

Beekeeper at work. Courtesy photo

Discover the fascinating hobby of beekeeping! Join us for a seven-week interactive, in person course, presented by experienced beekeepers from the Knox-Lincoln…

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Stalking. According to stalkingawareness.org, in the U.S. alone, 6-7.5 million people one in three women and one in six men experience stalking each year; 50% say…