The success of the Central Lincoln County YMCA’s Community Giving Tree is due to the great collaborative efforts among the CLC YMCA, Damariscotta Baptist Church, Damariscotta Montessori School, the Damariscotta Police Department, the Damariscotta town office, the Ecumenical Food Pantry, Great Salt Bay Community School, the Jefferson town office, Jefferson Village School, Lincoln Academy, Maine Behavioral Healthcare, Miller Elementary School, the Newcastle town office, Nobleboro Central School, the Nobleboro town hall, Second Congregational Church, South Bristol School, Stepping Stones Mental Health and Counseling Inc., Sweetser, and YMCA Child Care.
Lincoln County Dental Announces Dental Clinic Fundraising Campaign
The mission of Lincoln County Dental Inc. is to provide access to dental care to those individuals who are at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty line and have no dental “home.” The agency opened its doors seven years ago and served Lincoln County residents. In June 2016, a catastrophic flood destroyed the clinic, forcing the abrupt closure of the Damariscotta location. Since that time, the administrative home for Lincoln County Dental has been on the St. Andrews Campus of LincolnHealth, where it has continued to provide a very limited array of services.
Having Happy Holidays with Happy Pets
The holiday season can be an exciting, active time for Maine families and their pets. State officials offer some helpful tips for pet owners and those expanding their families to include new pets. These pointers aim to help avoid stressful visits to the veterinary emergency room.
Whitefield Elementary Winter Concert Postponed
Due to the recent snow day, the Whitefield Elementary School musicians missed an important rehearsal. The winter concert scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 13 will thus be postponed to Wednesday, Dec. 20.
LincolnHealth Again Named Top Rural Hospital
Widely recognized as one of the most prestigious distinctions any hospital can achieve in the United States, The Leapfrog Group has named LincolnHealth to its annual list of top rural hospitals in the United States for the sixth time in seven years. LincolnHealth was one of only 18 rural hospitals in the United States to earn this honor in 2017.
Healthy Kids Opens Doors to Families for Toys
Healthy Kids will once again open its doors on Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 20 from 1-4 p.m. to all Lincoln County families in need of gifts for their families. As a result of the extremely generous toy drive sponsored by Randy Miller of Newcastle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Viper, Healthy Kids will once again offer the toys.
No Hydrilla in Damariscotta Lake for First Time Since 2009
Thanks to hundreds of hours of volunteer time; public support from the towns of Jefferson, Nobleboro, and Newcastle; the Maine Department of Environmental Protection; and current and former staff of Midcoast Conservancy, the invasive plant Hydrilla was not found in Damariscotta Lake in 2017. This is the first year that no Hydrilla has been found in either infested location since it was first discovered in the lake in 2009.
Craft Fair Rescheduled
The Jefferson Boy Scout Troop 216 holiday craft fair originally scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 10 has been rescheduled for Sunday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It had been canceled due to inclement weather.
Shaker Boxes to Benefit Boat Shop
Volunteers Mike Stevens, Bill Thomas and Bob Ives are proud of the first Shaker-inspired oval boxes that they have made to benefit The Carpenter’s Boat Shop in Pemaquid. The boxes range in price from $25 to $55, depending on the size. A nesting set of the three larger boxes sell for $125. The boxes make great Christmas gifts.
Mah Jongg Results
The Eat Soup With Nuts mah jongg group played in Bristol on Thursday, Dec. 7. The high scorers were Vicky Marr, of Bristol, and Cat Crozier, of Pemaquid.
Animal Shelters to hold Home for the Holidays Adoption Event
The Coastal Humane Society of Brunswick and Lincoln County Animal Shelter of Edgecomb will again have their annual Home for the Holidays special adoption event on Saturday, Dec. 16 at both of their locations, 30 Range Road in Brunswick and 27 Atlantic Highway in Edgecomb. The adoption event will feature dozens of puppies, as well as kittens, dogs, cats, and small animals for adoption.
Sheepscott Community Church Supper Canceled
The Sheepscott Community Church Board has decided to cancel the community supper scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9 as a result of weather forecasts. Safety is the board’s primary concern and it wants to ensure it is not putting anyone at risk. The church will miss the opportunity to share a meal and break bread together, but looks forward to next month’s community supper on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.
First Lego League Championship Tournament is Dec. 9
Maine Robotics, with support from the Manton Family Foundation, is proud to present the 18th annual Maine First Lego League championship tournament on Saturday, Dec. 9. According to Tom Bickford, the state First Lego League coordinator and director of Maine Robotics, the program is an excellent opportunity for Maine youth to really learn about technology, programming, and science in general.
Flags to Half-Staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Gov. Paul R. LePage has proclaimed Thursday, Dec. 7 as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, honoring the 76th anniversary of the attack on the United States at Pearl Harbor and paying tribute to the sacrifices of those who were at Pearl Harbor that historic day.
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