The hemlock woolly adelgid, a small, invasive aphid-like species, was introduced to the eastern United States in 1927. Native Northeastern U.S. hemlocks, like the eastern hemlock, show no resistance to the species and have been gravely impacted. As of 2020 the Maine Forest Service has established quarantines in nine counties that stretch from York to Hancock County. All of Lincoln County is under quarantine, which means that hemlocks may not be transported from the area.

In 1993, Damariscotta River Association, now a part of Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, acquired the 71-acre property in South Bristol known as Plummer Point Preserve. Thirty years later, the purchase of the point’s 14-acre tip unifies the entire peninsula under Coastal Rivers’ care.

Heather Leslie, professor of marine science and director of the Darling Marine Center at the University of Maine, has been named a 2022 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, one of the highest honors in the scientific community.

The Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta is pleased to announce Meridith Gray has accepted the position of childcare director.

The Veggies to Table Dahlia Tuber Shop is now officially live. The shop is selling a select amount of 100% organic tubers. Choose between the many gorgeous pink and orange varieties, or surprise with a mystery mix, which will be a selection of the many spectacular dahlias grown on the farm, while supplies last.

On Saturdays through the winter, when conditions allow, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is hosting pop-up sledding parties at Salt Bay Farm from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Space is still available in the four remaining sea kayak pool sessions at the Boothbay Region YMCA.

At the January Substance Use Prevention Partnership meeting, Healthy Lincoln County announced plans for a series of public events throughout Lincoln County in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, held globally on Aug. 31 to raise awareness of overdoses, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and pay tribute to the grief felt by surviving families and friends.

Midcoast CA$H, an initiative of United Way of Mid Coast Maine, is once again providing free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers to households earning up to $60,000.

The holidays bring with them the excitement of family and social gatherings. Just because the holidays have ended doesn’t mean the fun has to stop.

Ice conditions vary across the state, and the Maine Warden Service is urging everyone to check the ice before heading out onto any of Maine’s lakes, ponds and rivers.