Local middle school students are invited to the University of Maine Darling Marine Center in Walpole to explore the ecology of the Damariscotta River estuary. This Saturday morning educational program designed for middle school students will be led by Devin Guilfoyle, outreach coordinator at the Darling Marine Center.

The holiday season is coming up fast. To make sure Santa Claus hears the community’s Christmas wishes, The Lincoln County News is creating a supplement containing letters from local children.

Don’t miss out on the chance to pick up one of the new 2023 calendars from the Damariscotta Historical Society. This year the theme is shipbuilding with plenty of pictures and historical information.

One of the most important initiatives volunteers have at the Ecumenical Food Pantry is preparing Thanksgiving baskets for those who are food-challenged in Lincoln County.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

It’s a wonderful time of year to get a jump start on holiday shopping with early bird specials at local businesses in the Twin Villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle and select businesses in Bristol on Saturday, Nov. 5.

The sixth annual Villages of Light Festival in the Twin Villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle will be held on Saturday, Nov. 26.

The Rotary Club of Damariscotta-Newcastle was founded in 1924, receiving its charter Dec. 17, that year.

This fall, Hearty Roots will resume its outing club for young adventurers.

The Kings Mills Union Hall Association volunteers are gathering soon at the historic building in Whitefield to roll out the pastry and cook the organization’s signature chicken pies.