People are encouraged to bring winter coats to Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St., Damariscotta. These donations will help keep seniors warm this winter. All the donations will go to Goodwill. Certificates/coupons of donation can be collected for record or, if in need, one can get a coupon and pick up a coat.

For many years, Lincoln County Assembly of God has hosted a free community Thanksgiving meal. This year, this great meal will be provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23.

The Eat Soup With Nuts Mah Jongg Group played in Waldoboro on Thursday, Nov. 9. The high scorers were Barbara Hunt and Bobbie Marion, both of Waldoboro.

While most businesses will be celebrating Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 10, the U.S. Postal Service will be open for business as usual. Our carriers will be out delivering mail and post office clerks will be available for postage, shipping, and passport needs. 

As the statewide response and recovery effort continues in Maine following a devastating recent wind storm that caused power outages to nearly a half-million electricity customers as well as tree damage, flooding, and property damage, many are asking how to report those damages.

On Wednesday, Nov. 15 from noon-4 p.m., the Bristol Area Library will have a bag sale. For four hours only, one can fill a bag with books for $5. People should feel free to bring their own bag.

During the month of November, several locations will serve as drop-off sites for the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child — joining nearly 5,000 U.S. locations collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need around the world.

In respect for the victims of the horrific shootings in Sutherland Springs, Texas, which took the lives of more than 25 innocent people while they were attending church, Gov. Paul R. LePage has directed all United States flags and State of Maine flags to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset, Thursday, Nov. 9.