After enjoying the area on a recent hike, Ron Chase returns for a kayaking trip.
Edgecomb
Wiscasset Homes on Tour 2025 features remarkable historic houses
The Swett-Johnston-Neal House, the Davis House, the DayBreak mansion and others will be open for public tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Maine Crafts Association shows work from apprentice program in October
“Mentors + Apprentices: Work from the 2025 Craft Apprentice Program,” which opens Friday, is the 10th annual Capstone Exhibition.
Food, fun and auction at Lincoln County Historical Association’s ‘Preservation Party’
Each year, Lincoln County Historical Association’s party-planning team creates a “Preservation Party” experience to garner support for the organization’s mission. This year’s theme, “Pizza and Pizazz,” promises a festive gathering with gourmet wood-fired pizza served on the scenic grounds of the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden. The event will be held on Sept. 7, rain […]
Lincoln Theater to host CatVideoFest 2025 to benefit Midcoast Humane of Edgecomb
Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta will host CatVideoFest 2025 beginning Saturday, Aug. 9, featuring a compilation of the latest and greatest cat videos from across the globe. Edited by Will Braden, creator of the popular “Henri, le Chat Noir,” and presented by Oscilloscope Laboratories, this 74-minute reel features a mix of unique submissions, charming animations, creative […]
Is Maine’s enthusiasm for fireworks fizzling out?
The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.
At Midcoast Humane, fostering pets can feel like a time warp
I have tried explaining to those who have never worked in a shelter that time is funny inside shelter walls, and I always end up sounding like a “Star Trek” episode. Time moves differently in the shelter; some days moving so slowly that half a day feels like a week and other days moving so […]
Portland high schooler brings recognition of day against Asian hate to Maine
Waynflete student YuJi Smith spearheaded the effort to get Asian American and Pacific Islander Day Against Bullying and Hate on May 18 recognized by the state of Maine and city of Portland.
Police: Fatal shooting at marijuana operation in Turner was ‘drug rip gone bad’
A Virginia man was shot in the head and dumped nearly 40 miles away after a botched robbery last December, according to recently unsealed court documents.
Lincoln County businesses invited to free website-building class
Lincoln County-area businesses are invited to register for a free, five-week class to learn how to build or update their websites. “Build Your Business Website” is presented by New Ventures Maine in partnership with Empower by GoDaddy and Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission. The online/in-person classes are from 3-4:30 p.m. on Thursdays from April 3 […]