Announcements Archives - Page 27 of 124

Win a Week in Paris, Help Feed Local Hungry Families Submitted article

August 16, 2022 at 8:35 am

Veggies to Table, a nonprofit farm that grows and donates organic produce to locals experiencing hunger and flowers to bring joy, is excited to announce a once-in-a-lifetime French inspired sweepstakes.

New Hope Midcoast to Hold 10th Annual Boutique Clothing Sale Submitted article

August 13, 2022 at 11:59 am

New Hope Midcoast will hold its 10th annual Shop for Hope (Pop Up Shop) sale of new and gently used clothing for adults and children Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 25-27 at the Flanagan Center in Rockland.

St. Philip’s Food Pantry Recipient of Shaw’s Bags for a Cause Program Submitted article

August 11, 2022 at 4:27 pm

Wiscasset’s Help Yourself Shelf Food Pantry is happy to report it is the recipient of the funds raised through Wiscasset Shaw’s Bags for a Cause program for the month of August.

Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta Announces The Paris Pierpont Memorial Scholarship Submitted article

August 9, 2022 at 12:02 pm

In memory of and tribute to Paris Pierpont, whose aspiration was to become an EMT and nurse, the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta has announced the creation of a scholarship fund to help others achieve that goal.

Olde Bristol Days Vintage Car Show to Award Six Trophies Submitted article

August 5, 2022 at 1:56 pm

The organizers of the Olde Bristol Days Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show are pleased to announce six trophies will be awarded at this year’s show. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bristol Consolidated School, 1268 Bristol Road/ Route 130 in Bristol.

State and Federal Officials Remind Drivers to Slow Down Submitted article

August 4, 2022 at 12:08 pm

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and police departments throughout New England are teaming up to keep drivers and passengers safe, raising awareness of the risks of speeding and reminding them to obey speed limits.

Garden Club of Wiscasset to Establish a Mentorship Program Submitted article

August 2, 2022 at 1:06 pm

Would you like to know how to have a small pond with fish and lovely flowers around it in your yard? Would you like to grow your own vegetables? How about having native flowers for every season to enjoy and arrange for your table?

Free Knotweed Management Workshop Submitted article

July 31, 2022 at 11:48 am

Knotweed is a tenacious, voracious, invasive plant that threatens native plants throughout the Midcoast area. The Sheepscot Knotweed Project was established by a group of Midcoast Conservancy volunteers as a response to this pervasive problem, in hopes of helping people address the issue on their own land.

Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show Registration Continues Submitted article

July 29, 2022 at 3:53 pm

The 2022 Olde Bristol Days Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show is heating up as registrations continue to pour in. The annual event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at Bristol Consolidated School on Bristol Road in Bristol.

As Emergency Department Wait Times Increase, Consider Where to Go for Care Submitted article

July 25, 2022 at 4:35 pm

As is the case with most hospitals across the country currently, patients seeking care at the emergency department on the Miles campus in Damariscotta are experiencing unusually high wait times due to a rising number of patients.

Ecumenical Food Pantry Needs Bags Submitted article

July 23, 2022 at 3:56 pm

The Ecumenical Food Pantry in Newcastle is in need of large, grocery-size reusable bags as well as paper grocery bags with rope style handles.

Bremen Fire Department Chicken BBQ July 23 Submitted article

July 20, 2022 at 1:48 pm

The Bremen Fire Department will hold its annual barbeque chicken supper on Saturday, July 23, starting at 5 p.m. The takeout dinner, which will be served as a drive-thru, will be by reservation only. The cost is $15.

Damariscotta Lake State Park Closed Mondays, Tuesdays

July 18, 2022 at 11:02 am

Damariscotta Lake State Park in Jefferson will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays this summer due to lack of help.

St. Patrick’s Church to Host Restoration Celebration July 17 Submitted article

July 16, 2022 at 1:27 pm

All are welcome to gather for a special celebration of the new restorations completed at the historic St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on 380 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle. A restoration presentation and reception is set for Sunday, July 17, at 1:15 p.m. inside the old church.