Lincoln Academy, in Newcastle, has a mystery it would like help solving. Does anyone know who made the fish-shaped weathervane that sits on top of the bell tower spire? Does anyone know why a fish was chosen? Does anyone know why there is an “X” in an oval in the body of the fish?

On March 27, the board of the Damariscotta River Association-Pemaquid Watershed Association, now a unified organization, adopted the name of Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust.

The Lincoln County News judges have spoken. Now it’s up to readers to decide the March winner of the #LCNme365 photo contest.

Ovens Mouth is one of the region’s most spectacular natural sites. Bordered on the north by Edgecomb and on the south by Boothbay, Ovens Mouth encompasses the narrow passage leading from the Sheepscot and Back rivers to the extensive Cross River tidal basin.

After a long, cold winter, it is time to start spring cleaning. What better way to clean the house, garage, basement, or attic than to convert some of that clutter into cash?

Every animal deserves a forever home. This is the core belief behind Midcoast Humane’s new campaign, No Paw Left Behind, a community initiative to help long-term, overlooked pets find their forever homes. Led by volunteers and staff at Midcoast Humane, the campaign ensures that every dog and cat who is ready to be adopted finds a family within 90 days.

The Waldoborough Historical Society is pleased to announce that it wants to do its part to help the environment with the ongoing plastic bags issue. So, our latest fundraiser is a Port Authority reusable grocery/book bag. The bottom of the bag opens out to a wide square bottom; the bag holds a lot of items.

The Central Lincoln County and Boothbay Region YMCAs are pleased to welcome Ella Everett as their coordinator of marketing. Everett will support the planning, development, and implementation of all marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations activities for both locations.

Members of the public are invited to join New Ventures Maine, ​Coastal Enterprises Inc., ​Habitat for Humanity, and other housing experts for a free, informative panel discussion called “How to Afford a Home on the Midcoast,” on how low-to-moderate income Midcoast residents can become homeowners with financing terms that are affordable. The event will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at the Central Lincoln County YMCA, 525 Main St., Damariscotta.

Damariscotta River Association-Pemaquid Watershed Association’s Camp Mummichog summer day camp offers hands-on natural science education for children ages five through 19 in a fun, supportive outdoor environment.