These festive photos are courtesy of Jill Piper, of Furry Kids Pet Photography in Minot.

Wiscasset Chief of Police Jeffrey Lange is pleased to announce a partnership between The TERA Project and the Wiscasset Police Department to support individuals with substance use disorder and help them get back into the workforce.

The Lincoln County Democrats invite all interested voters to come to their campaign headquarters on Saturday mornings from 10-11 a.m. to talk informally with a local candidate while enjoying Barn Door Bakery goodies and coffee. The gatherings are free.

The apprentice Class of 2018 celebrated its graduation day upon completing nine-month apprenticeships at The Carpenter’s Boat Shop with a successful and fun boat launching in Round Pond Harbor.

At a recent meeting, Bristol Area Lions Club Treasurer Michael Hope received his 35-year chevron from Maine District Governor-Elect Neil Iverson. In addition to his duties as treasurer, Hope chairs the club’s finance committee and scholarship committee. He has been awarding scholarships to Lincoln Academy graduates for 32 years. Hope also coordinates the annual Christmas food-basket distribution.

Healthy Lincoln County is celebrating the start of its sixth summer food-service program at Waldoboro Day, Saturday, June 16 at A.D. Gray School. Healthy Lincoln County will have an information tent at Waldoboro Day, with meal-site locations, schedules, menus, giveaways, and volunteer sign-ups.

Members of the public are encouraged to get out a sun hat and grab a passport for the Somerville Farmers Network’s day of farm fun on Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. One can travel to seven diverse farms in the Somerville area, and experience a world of delights within a 10-mile radius.

In the depths of winter, Midcoast Maine’s Girls Who Code Club began meeting weekly at Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta.

Made in Lincoln County, the second issue of Lincoln County Magazine for 2018, will make its debut June 14.

The primary election for candidates for Maine governor, the Maine Legislature, and other offices, as well as a statewide referendum on ranked-choice voting, will take place Tuesday, June 12. Many towns will decide municipal elections and referendum questions the same day. Polling places appear below. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in all locations.