19 Towns, 19 Stories
Beyond Addiction in Lincoln County
2024 Major Grant – $7,500
A project of Studio B, 19 Towns, 19 Stories provided a platform for Lincoln County residents grappling with the impact of addiction, overdose, and death to share their untold stories.
Using a community-led process, Studio B identified storytellers and worked with local organizations to host programs in every town in Lincoln County. These 19 events allowed members of every town to share personal stories and discuss the effects of Substance Use Disorder on individuals, families, and communities.
Sharon Bailey of Jefferson, who leads the Grieving Hearts of Lincoln County support group, holding a photograph of her son, Mathew.
“Dozens participated, hundreds attended, and thousands we’re touched, bringing a sense of visibility and belonging to an often disenfranchised population.”
—Studio B
Every One of Lincoln County’s 19 Towns
- Alna
- Boothbay
- Boothbay Harbor
- Bremen
- Bristol
- Damariscotta
- Dresden
- Edgecomb
- Jefferson
- Monhegan
- New Castle
- Nobleboro
- Somerville
- South Bristol
- Southport
- Waldoboro
- Westport Island
- Whitefield
- Wiscasset
The narratives and photographs of each person sharing their story will be included in an upcoming book and in traveling and on-line exhibitions.
Studio B is a Lincoln County based nonprofit organization with the mission of using art and story to create spaces where everyone is seen, heard and valued, cultivating individual self-esteem and building stronger communities.