The Edgecomb Community Church has put up a special holiday tree in front of the church building. The Thankful Tree is a way for community members to recognize the many things they are grateful for during the pandemic.

On Oct. 1, Mike ReQua was cutting down a large tree on his property when it snagged the tree next to it. The tree instantly snapped it off and struck him from behind, leaving him with multiple life-threatening injuries.

The Waldoborough Historical Society invites its friends to visit its Facebook page, to check out the twelve decorated wreaths which will be up for auction, on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 2-4 p.m.

The Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program is open and accepting applications from nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that strengthen communities.

The Newcastle Historical Society is offering historical images of the Newcastle-Damariscotta region that have been converted into high-quality jigsaw puzzles.

Readers of The Lincoln County News will notice a few changes to the newspaper this week, including Arts & Eats pages, a new column called “Characters of the County,” and a volunteer bulletin board.

Check out this week’s volunteer opportunities below. To add a volunteer opportunity to the bulletin board, please email the organization’s name, volunteer needs, contact person, phone number, and email address to info@lcnme.com or call 563-3171. Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday.

A new sign has arrived at the Mill at Pemaquid Falls, fashioned from a 66-inch-diameter saw blade.

On Nov. 10, the monthly Pemaquid Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meeting was held for the first time at American Legion Post 36 in Boothbay. The chapter thanks Cmdr. David Patch for the opportunity to social distance in the wonderful facility on Industrial Park Drive. Prior to 2020, the chapter had been meeting at The Lincoln Home, with few exceptions, since 1932.

Maurice “Jake” Day’s Christmas dioramas are on display at Milling Around and the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce in Newcastle. The dioramas will be lit from sunset until 9 p.m.