Christmas has always been a special time of the year, a time of gathering with friends and family, a time of gratitude and reflection on the blessings of the outgoing year. Yet for many families, it’s also a time of want and need, particularly for those with small children and in challenging financial circumstances.
Villages of Light Committee Sets Date for 2018 Event
After a successful first outing, the committee behind the Villages of Light celebration has scheduled the 2018 event for Saturday, Nov. 24.
Jefferson Fire and Rescue Report
The damage and recovery efforts from October’s storm spilled over into November. In the first days of the month, our volunteers kept busy controlling vehicle traffic for power crews, clearing debris, and responding to generator problems. We want to remind everybody that, even when power is out, a downed power line should be considered live until Central Maine Power has rendered it safe.
Harbor Room Benefit for Boat Shop
On Monday, Dec. 4, The Harbor Room restaurant in New Harbor is hosting a “Make Mondays Matter” fundraiser for The Carpenter’s Boat Shop. Owners Cerina Leeman and Taylor Corson will donate 10 percent of all proceeds from both lunch and dinner to the boat shop.
Waldoboro Tree-Lighting is Dec. 8
Members of the public are encouraged to help Waldoboro light up the town for Christmas at a tree-lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the town municipal building on Route 1 in Waldoboro. People can enjoy a traditional community gathering with lighted candles and singing of carols, plus hot cocoa, cookies, and candy canes.
Waldoboro United Methodist Women to Meet
The Waldoboro United Methodist Women will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at noon. Attendees should bring a sandwich. Coffee will be provided. Attendees should also bring three dozen cookies to pack for people on the group’s list. Call Lillian at 832-5870 for more information.
Servpro Animal-Shelter Supply Drive
Servpro of Bath/Brunswick is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year by giving back to local communities. The company is collecting supplies for the Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick and Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Edgecomb. Supplies will be collected through Friday, Dec. 15.
Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop Offers 10-For-$1 Paperbacks
The Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta finds itself overstocked with paperbacks priced at 50 cents. This is good news for book lovers. From now until Christmas, these books will be on special sale at 10 books for $1. The books are primarily fiction, and include classics, bestsellers, and works by some of today’s most popular authors.
Waldoboro Toy Program Accepting Donations
Once again it is that time of year: the Waldoboro Toy Program is accepting donations of toys, hats, mittens, money, wrapping paper, tape, and help with wrapping toys. Items should be either new, or clean and in good condition. Items can be dropped off at the temporary police and EMS location on Kalers Corner Street in Waldoboro.
Kieve-Wavus Hosts LA Students for Community Thanksgiving
For the fourth year in a row, the residential community at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in the Pasquaney Dining Hall at Camp Kieve in Nobleboro on Wednesday, Nov. 22. About 75 students, teachers, and family members enjoyed a feast prepared by the Kieve kitchen staff.
DRA Mourns Loss of Historic Barn
Passersby will notice a significant change to the landscape at Damariscotta River Association’s Great Salt Bay Farm. Structural damage to the barn caused by recent windstorms made it necessary to take down the 1910 hay barn across the road from the farmhouse on Nov. 20.
Kids Grow Food at Twin Villages Foodbank Farm
“I enjoyed harvesting beets and carrots. I learned there is a place that grows and gives produce to people who need it. It means a lot to me to be a part of it.” So wrote Zoie Wells, a fifth-grader at Great Salt Bay Community School, in a handwritten note to Twin Villages Foodbank Farm Manager Sara Cawthon. Zoie’s note is affirming of the farm’s intent to work with students to foster a sense of community stewardship as well as a connection to the local growing season.
Pet Pantry Hours
The pet pantry is open from 9-11 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The next time it will be open is on Tuesday, Dec.5. Its mission is to assist people who, due to their economic circumstances, may be having trouble buying food for their cat or dog.
Discover Girl Scouts Events in Lincoln County
Girl Scouts of Maine announces that it will host Discover Girl Scout events for potential members and volunteers at locations throughout the state every month. These events will bring together girls from kindergarten through third grade and their caregivers, and allow them to discover why Girl Scouting is important to the development of girls, how it relates to the success of young women today, and the important role that adults play.
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