Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta proudly announces its nomination for best fall festival by USA Today in its 10Best awards. A national competition awarded through the greatest number of votes, 10Best features outstanding travel, lifestyle, entertainment, and other categories.

Lincoln County Television is proud to present another week of original summer programming for Midcoast residents and visitors on local channel 7 and lctv.org.

As the result of the generosity of donors, Laurie Brown’s sixth graders at Edgecomb Eddy School were able to cover all the costs of the annual spring trip to Boston. They hope to pay it forward, but first want to thank the community for its support.

Following a 20-hour training course, nine Knox and Lincoln County residents recently received certificates as hospice volunteers. Among the new volunteers is Chris Eger, of Damariscotta.

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the winners of the district’s annual conservation poster contest. This program is part of the National Association of Conservation Districts’ contest, which each year sets a national stewardship theme.

The Westport Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce that three of its members have just completed the Tri-County Fire Academy.

Three historic sites in South Bristol will be open Saturdays 1-4 p.m., July 1 – Aug. 26. Guides will be available to show members of the public around and answer questions.