Scott Pendleton was commanding a 780-foot long freighter, located about 36 miles inland on the Shatt al Arab, one Iraq’s major tidal rivers. He’d spent the previous evening drinking beer with British marines and now the local pilot hired to get the vessel back to the open ocean was proving to be no help.
History Comes Alive for JVS Fourth Grade Students
Danielle Glidden’s fourth grade class made their way from the Jefferson Village School to Augusta on Thursday, March 26, visiting the Maine State House as a part of a larger effort to learn about local history through hands-on learning.
School Administrators Testify to Amend State Subsidy Formula
After a work session on March 19, the Education and Cultural Affairs committee from the Maine Legislature voted L.D. 2226 –An Act to Amend the Essential Programs and Services School Funding Formula – ought to pass.
The Mainely Memory Foundation is Making Connections
A new cognitive memory care service has started in Lincoln County, focused on building intergenerational relationships to improve the lives of dementia patients.
Johns Bay Coastal Alliance Board Addresses Transparency Concerns
Resident comments about a lack of transparency and recent commentary in the paper made for a occasionally tense discussion during a meeting of the Johns Bay Coastal Alliance Education Service Center Board on Wednesday, March 25.
New Program at Haggett Hill Kennel Provides People and Dogs Second Chance
For the new owner of Haggett Hill Kennel, at 93 Dodge Road in Edgecomb, entering recovery shouldn’t mean having to surrender beloved pets.
Damariscotta Attorney Suspended
Prominent Damariscotta attorney Peter Drum has been suspended from his practice following a complaint lodged by the Board of Overseers of the Bar.
Characters of the County: Learning Life Lessons with Mike Hall
For a guy who once said out loud he would never enter the family business, Mike Hall gives every impression he loves what he does for a living.
Fire Academy Welcomes Record Number of Students
A record number of participants from across Lincoln and Knox counties are working toward achieving basic fire certification through the Lincoln County Fire Academy’s basic fire course.
Whitefield Board Urges ‘Neighborliness’ At Town Meeting
Whitefield residents needed just over three hours to approve a 49-article warrant during their annual town meeting at the Whitefield Elementary School on Saturday, March 21.
Skidompha Honors Legacy of Late Executive Director with Installation of Lion Statues
Skidompha Library in Damariscotta now has a long-awaited addition to its exterior.
Alna Voters Approve $1.3 Million Budget
Ultimately, the town of Alna quietly adopted a mining ordinance as proposed at their annual town meeting Saturday, March 21. Approved almost without opposition, the vote was a quiet, yet dramatic, conclusion to an issue that was a hot topic of debate following Alna’s annual town meeting in 2024.
Nobleboro Voters Show Up to Support Community Service Agencies
So many residents turned out for Nobleboro’s annual town meeting at Nobleboro Central School on Saturday, March 21, Town Clerk Emerald Friend said she had to split the voting cards in half in order to have enough to go around.
Damariscotta Chamber Welcomes New Director
The Damariscotta Regional Chamber of Commerce and Information Bureau’s incoming executive director is ready to connect with the community that raised her.
NCS Mold Issue May Cost Millions
Nobleboro Central School officials informed town residents of the estimated cost of addressing mold in the school during an open meeting on Saturday, March 21. Remediation and repair, which includes replacing mechanical systems throughout the building is expected to cost $4.4 million.
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