The Damariscotta-Newcastle Lions Club is pleased to announce two Arthur Doe Scholarships, each in the amount of $1,500, have been awarded to Cameron Bains, of Waldoboro, and Ava White, of Jefferson.

The Great Art for Great Reads art show is now live on Bidding Owl.

The Lincoln County News will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observation of Labor Day.

Over the past year, community members and visitors have saved over $1,000, prevented the disposal of over 12,000 single-use foodware items, reduced the community’s trash at the transfer station by nearly 250 pounds, and reduced carbon emissions by the equivalent of .69 metric tons of carbon dioxide.

The grand opening of Good Things Thrift and Craft Shop’s much anticipated upstairs room is Thursday, Aug. 15. The shop has a selection of quilting fabric, wool, yarn, beads, and crafting supplies; the majority of which was donated from the estate of the late Claire Wingren. The shop also carries toys, linens and books, and more.

The Olde Bristol Days Parade Committee is pleased to announce Pat and Bill Benner are the 2024 Old Bristol Days Parade grand marshals.

Following three weeks of dry conditions in July, Twin Villages Foodbank Farm welcomed 1.5 inches of rain last week. The well-timed rain was enough to saturate soil and roots, adding thousands of additional pounds to harvest as crops continue to produce robust growth.

Damariscotta Scout Troop 213 wrapped up another successful year at Camp Hinds in Raymond earlier in July.