On Saturday, Nov. 24, the inaugural Villages of Light celebration will light up the Twin Villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle just in time for the holidays.

Qualifying families can receive free car seats for infants and children. Robyn Ham, one of Boothbay Region Health Center’s health coordinators, has qualified as a child passenger safety technician and has registered the center as a designated car-seat distribution location through the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety. That means that income-eligible families can make an appointment at the health center to receive a free car seat as well as safety instructions.

This notice is for all motorists that park on any street/road or in the municipal parking lot after hours in Damariscotta. The winter season is upon us. In accordance with the Town of Damariscotta Traffic & Parking Ordinance, Article 1.17 Winter Parking, parking is prohibited on any street, road, or municipal parking lot from Nov. 15 to April 15 between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Thanks to a grant from the Maine Community Foundation, a historic Whitefield building will be heated more efficiently when cold weather strikes. Judy Maldovan, president and treasurer of the Kings Mills Union Hall Association, recently learned the group would be receiving $3,200. The grant will be used to replace an existing furnace and ductwork with two propane heaters to improve heating efficiency, safety, and public use of the building without detracting from its historic character or architectural integrity.

The information below explains how to register and vote in state elections. By voting, you are keeping Maine’s democracy strong and continuing a long history of citizen participation in the governing of our state and nation.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at all mainland locations.