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.
Local Post Offices Closed to Celebrate Thanksgiving
In celebration of Thanksgiving, post offices across the state of Maine will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and there will be no mail delivery. Full delivery and window operations will resume on Friday, Nov. 24.
DIY Holiday Card Fun
Want to add a personal touch to your holiday greetings? This season, download and print a free A7-size (74-by-105-mm) greeting card from The Lincoln County News website at lcnme.com/holiday-greeting-card to color and share! Instructions Visit the download link at lcnme.com/holiday-greeting-card to save and print the card. For best results, print on white card stock or […]
Waldoboro Food Pantry Thanksgiving
On Nov. 7, the Waldoboro Food Pantry served 72 households with food assistance. Those households received the usual selection of food items, produce, and bakery goods purchased by the pantry from Good Shepherd Food Bank, Hannaford Supermarket in Waldoboro, and the Common Market in Union. Those 72 households went from the pantry with groceries and a sense of comfort.
Wiscasset Tree Lighting
The annual Wiscasset Christmas tree lighting will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m. on the town common. There will be holiday music performed by students in grades five through 12, with a sing-along of familiar songs.
Thanksgiving Dinner for Those Alone
For those alone on Thanksgiving Day, a free dinner will be available at the Waldoboro American Legion, located at 181 Jefferson St. in Waldoboro, at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 23. Unlike some of the community dinners, this one is actually on Thanksgiving Day. It is intended for those who find themselves alone on that day. There are those who, for whatever reason, have no relatives, children, or neighbors to visit that day. This dinner is for them!
Record Number of LA Musicians Qualifies for Honors Fest
This year, more than 80 Lincoln Academy student musicians auditioned for the District 3 Honors Music Festival, and of those, a record 51 qualified to participate, several in both band and choir.
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