Wizards and witches of all ages flocked to Skidompha Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 24 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” with wand-making, a costume contest, and a scavenger hunt through downtown Damariscotta.
Damariscotta Selectman to Resign
Damariscotta Selectman George Parker will resign from the board because he and his wife, Carolyn Parker, plan to move to Newcastle.
Damariscotta Author Explores Malaga Island, Maine Culture in Second Novel
While Shannon Parker can trace her family’s roots in Maine as far back as the early 1800s, she chose to live in the state after visiting 37 countries and five continents. Now, with her second novel, “The Rattled Bones,” the Damariscotta author features the culture and history of her adopted home.
Waldoboro Man Joins Damariscotta PD as Reserve Officer
The Damariscotta Police Department welcomed a new reserve officer to its ranks earlier this month.
Bristol Voters OK Temporary Weed Ban, Oppose Digital Signs
Bristol residents, by a nearly 2-to-1 margin, approved a temporary ban on recreational marijuana-related businesses during a special town meeting by referendum Tuesday, Aug. 22.
Sisters Give Birth Within 12 Hours of Each Other at Miles
Two baby boys born at LincolnHealth’s Miles Campus in Damariscotta on Wednesday, Aug. 2, have more in common than just the same birthday – they’re also cousins. Sisters Sam Maynard, of Jefferson, and Kaitlyn Kelley, of Damariscotta, gave birth to sons just 12 hours apart.
Feedback Sought on Traffic Bollards in Damariscotta Mills
A year after a representative from the Maine Department of Transportation visited Newcastle and Nobleboro to discuss the installation of seasonal speed bumps in Damariscotta Mills, the selectmen of both towns decided to move forward with a traffic-calming measure of their own.
Driver Charged with OUI after Bristol Rollover
A Bristol man faces a charge of operating under the influence after a rollover on Bristol Road the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 16.
Cushing 21-Year-Old Flown to Hospital After Waldoboro Crash
A LifeFlight helicopter flew a 21-year-old Cushing woman to the hospital after a single-vehicle accident on Finntown Road in Waldoboro the evening of Sunday, Aug. 20.
Legal Issue Delays Consideration of Moratorium on Commercial Development
A petition from Damariscotta residents calling for a moratorium on commercial development is invalid due to a technical error, but needs only a minor fix, according to town attorney Jenny Villeneuve.
Area Residents Hold Vigils in Response to Charlottesville Violence
In the wake of violence at a large gathering of white nationalists and counterprotestors in Charlottesville, Va. the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13, area residents held two vigils Monday, Aug. 14 as demonstrations against racial hatred.
65th Olde Bristol Days ‘a Great Celebration of Community’
Volunteers stepped up to ensure this year’s Olde Bristol Days, held Aug. 9-13, was another great success, Bristol Town Administrator Chris Hall said.
River Bottom Raw Bar Opens in Newcastle
After spending three months on extensive renovations, Nobleboro native Brendan Parsons opened River Bottom Raw Bar at 68 Main. St. in Newcastle, his latest oyster-focused business venture, Friday, Aug. 11.
Bristol Voters to Consider Marijuana Ban, Electronic Sign Question
Bristol residents will weigh in on digital signs and whether the town should temporarily ban recreational marijuana-related businesses during a special town meeting Tuesday, Aug. 22.
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