On Sunday, May 20, Seedling Sunday will officially kick off as part of the the 2018 Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta. On Seedling Sunday, volunteer-growers can adopt the 600 10-day-old Atlantic Giant pumpkin seedlings and grow pumpkins that will become the granddaddies of the pumpkin patch.
Lighthouse Tower Opening Soon for Season, Volunteers Sought
Every year since 2003, the volunteer docents and Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse open Pemaquid Point Lighthouse tower to the public. One can climb the 30 steps of the spiral staircase and continue up the ladder to enter the lamp room for expansive views of Monhegan Island and the rocky coast. One can enjoy this opportunity to learn about the lighthouse’s rich history and if one is over 4 feet tall, one can climb to the lamp room at the top. The tower is open seven days a week from Mother’s Day through mid-October, weather permitting.
Westport Island Cleanup Day a Success
A very enthusiastic group of approximately 20 Westport Island residents used near perfect weather to make the island’s April 28 cleanup day a great success.
Fundraiser for Go! Malawi Library Project
Beautiful Malawi, in southeast Africa, is the world’s second poorest country, according to a 2017 24/7 Wall St. report. Even though it is a democratic nation, its school system is much different from the American school system and there is no free public education after eighth grade.
Windjammer Days Fest to Live-Stream Gathering of the Fleet
The 56th edition of the Windjammer Days festival in Boothbay Harbor, which will run from Sunday, June 24 to Saturday, June 30, will feature a new look at what previously was called the Parade of Sail. This year, on Wednesday, June 27 from 1-3 p.m., drones will stream live video to a jumbo LED screen in Whale Park, as an announcer narrates the Gathering of the Fleet event. For those who will want to see the gathering from the water, there will be plenty of boat tours available.
Governor Directs Flags to Half Staff in Memory Of Deputy Sheriff Cole
As a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of Somerset County Deputy Sheriff Cpl. Eugene Cole, who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday, April 25, Gov. Paul R. LePage has directed that all United States flags and State of Maine flags shall be flown at half staff immediately for at least three days, as well as on the day of Cole’s interment.
Wiscasset Ambulance Names Employee of the Year Submitted article
The employees of the Wiscasset Ambulance Service recently recognized Emergency Medical Technician Kristin Draper as the 2017 Employee of the Year.
Volunteers Needed for Lincoln County Yard Sale
The Lincoln County Yard Sale at the Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta on Saturday, May 5 needs volunteers.
Call for Donations to Attic, Basement, Closet Rummage Sale
The 11th annual Attic, Basement, Closet rummage sale, sponsored by the Round Pond Schoolhouse Association, is seeking donations. This year’s sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27 at the historic Washington Schoolhouse in the heart of Round Pond village.
Drug Take Back Day is April 28
On Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office along with the police departments of Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, Waldoboro, and Wiscasset will host the semi-annual Drug Take Back Day.
LCN Seeks Turn-of-the-Century Newspapers for Archives Project
The Lincoln County News is seeking missing volumes from the archives of three newspapers from the late 1800s and early 1900s for a digitization project.
Governor Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Memory of Barbara Bush
As a mark of respect for the memory of Barbara Bush, Gov. Paul R. LePage has directed that all United States flags and State of Maine flags shall be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment, Saturday, April 21.
Conservancy’s Nature Photo Clinic a Big Success
Midcoast Conservancy’s Nature Photo Clinic Snack & Chat, held Wednesday, April 11, was a rousing success, thanks to presenter Maia Zewert, Marketing & Engagement Coordinator for The Lincoln County News. Designed to help people take better pictures with their smartphones, and then post their photographs to social media, the workshop included information on photo-editing apps as well as hands-on photography exercises.
Lincoln County Yard Sale is May 5
Kick off yard sale season at the Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta! The Lincoln County Publishing Co. is teaming up with the Y to host the Lincoln County Yard Sale, a huge indoor yard sale, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. Admission is free.
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