Maine celebrated its 200th birthday in 2020, which turned out to be a year none of us will ever forget, though many of us would like to do so. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented us from commemorating Maine’s Bicentennial, but here in Lincoln County, we decided to throw a 201st birthday party for the state in 2021.

It may be August and still vacation time, but the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk committee has been busy recruiting sponsors and teams.

Damariscotta Historical Society will host its annual silent auction Aug. 17-27 at Skidompha Library. The auction will benefit the Cemeteries Restoration Fund.

Veggies to Table loves flowers, beautiful flowers. And we adore spreading the flower love. Not only do we donate our nutritious organic produce to pantries, schools, and summer lunch and after school programs, but we also donate our gorgeous flowers to those in need of joy.

Shortly after purchasing Oak Point Farm in 2017, Boothbay Region Land Trust’s board of directors began exploring design plans for the farmhouse renovation.

Central Lincoln County YMCA at 525 Main St. in Damariscotta is pleased to announce its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. The CLC YMCA does not discriminate against any participant because of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.

The Old Bristol Historical Society held its annual meeting on Sunday, July 25. During the meeting they nominated and unanimously elected two new board members. They are Dr. Warren Reiss and Augustans “Gussie” Stanislaw.

The Central Lincoln County YMCA is delighted to announce that Sally (Poole) Farrell and Ann Poole will serve as the 2021 Annual Fund Chairs, representing the extended Poole family, which has been using and supporting the YMCA for three generations.

Lincoln County Historical Association’s Chapman-Hall House museum is kicking off a new fundraising project to celebrate the art of Maurice “Jake” Day and support the historic site. The stewardship committee for this antique cape is selling 100% cotton tea towels imprinted with Jake Day’s charming pen & ink drawing.

Every summer Boothbay Region Land Trust welcomes two seasonal caretakers who live and work on Damariscove Island. Located five miles off-shore, Damariscove is easily the land trust’s most remote public preserve.

The Village Bookshop at 25 Friendship Road in downtown Waldoboro is holding a sale on all mystery and history books on its shelves. Buy one book, and get a second free!