Lincoln County Historical Association invites all county residents to visit its three museums free of charge on Saturday, June 4. The 1754 Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, the 1761 Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, and the 1811 Old Jail in Wiscasset will be open for tours on a walk-in basis. The admission rate of $10 per […]
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Damariscotta library to launch summer reading program June 1
The Skidompha Library Summer Reading Program is set to begin Wednesday, June 1, with activities for youths and adults. Each year, the Collaborative Summer Library Program picks a nationwide unified summer reading theme to promote and provide summer reading materials and ideas to state libraries. The goal is simple — support literacy when school is […]
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Damariscotta gallery seeks member artist works for show
River Arts of Damariscotta has announced a call for artists for the 2022 Members’ Show. The non-juried exhibition is scheduled to run from Tuesday, June 14, through Saturday, July 23. All members are invited to submit one piece. River Arts invites new members to join. The Members’ Show celebrates the talent of River Arts’ member […]
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Herb gardening talk set for Damariscotta historical home
DAMARISCOTTA — Lincoln County Historical Association’s Chapman-Hall House Stewardship Committee invites the public to an outdoor presentation on small space herb gardening at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at 270 Main St. The presentation will be held at the small herb garden behind the historic site, where Marie Erskine will review the plants in the […]
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Paper shredding event set for May 20 in Damariscotta
A Shredding on Site event is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, May 20, at the Bath Savings Bank parking lot next to the Chapman-Hall House, 270 Main St. in Damariscotta. People can take advantage of this opportunity to clean out old documents like financial papers and bank statements for shredding by professionals, according […]
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Maine Voices: We are oppressing one another in this country, and it needs to stop
If a lack of unity, tolerance and love persists in the United States, then we are no longer united; therefore, the basis for our country no longer exists.
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U.S. Rep. Pingree to deliver keynote at Democrat celebration
DAMARISCOTTA — Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat representing Maine’s 1st District, plans to deliver the keynote address at the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s biennial Frances Perkins Award Celebration, honoring Barb Burt, on Sunday, May 1. The online Zoom event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and offer a chance to come together and recognize Burt’s contributions […]
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Lincoln County senate primary candidate forum set for April 26
DAMARISCOTTA — Democratic primary candidates for Maine Senate District 13 plans to participate in a forum hosted by the Lincoln County Democratic Committee at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at Great Salt Bay Community School, 559 Main St. The event, which will also be livestreamed, will offer voters an opportunity to hear from candidates David […]
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Damariscotta trust to host benefit for Ukrainians
All proceeds from the sale will be sent directly to Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children Charities.
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Damariscotta gallery calls for ‘Wild Things’ artwork
River Arts in Damariscotta has announced a call to artists for “Wild Things.” Participants are invited to respond to the theme to reflect their own interpretation. Work can be representational or abstract. Submission to “Wild Things” is open to original artwork in all media including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, fiber, photography and mixed […]