There’s local and then there is B.J. Russell local.
In the crush of summer time, whenever Russell wants to get away, he and his wife Lori Crook can always decamp for their summer home, a seaside cottage in Pemaquid about six miles from their home in Round Pond.
Edgecomb Resident Marks Century of Adventures and Stories
For June Trotter, who celebrated her 100th birthday in Edgecomb on Friday, March 7, the past century has been all about learning, adventure, and pursuing her passions.
South Bristol Voters Approve All Items at Annual Town Meeting
South Bristol’s voters passed every article on the warrant during the annual town meeting the evening of Tuesday, March 11.
Nonprofit Ambulance Services Respond to Proposed 6% Tax
While they understand the spirit of the move, local nonprofit emergency medical service providers agree a proposed statewide 6% assessment on nonmunicipal services would restrict their functions and raise costs unsustainably.
Honduran Man Arrested Following Multi-Hour Pursuit in Wiscasset
A Honduran man wanted on felony burglary charges in Ohio was arrested following a traffic stop and roughly 11-hour pursuit in Wiscasset.
Funding Challenges Stall Housing Development at A.D. Gray
Inflation, stalled applications, and the increased unpredictability of federal funding have slowed progress on the affordable senior housing project planned for School Street in Waldoboro, according to the project developer.
Wiscasset Divided on Naming Railroad Crossing for Historic Figure
Despite mixed opinions from residents, the Wiscasset Select Board voted to support a bill that aims to dedicate the town’s Route 1 railroad crossing to writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson.
Characters of the County: Playing the Hits with Garry Blackman
Almost every evening he’s at home in Boothbay, usually beginning sometime around 7 p.m., Garry Blackman Sr. starts livestreaming on his personal Facebook page. For a half-hour or more Blackman plays a virtual DJ, spinning a selection of songs chosen from the 20,000 or so 45 rpm records in his collection.
New Dresden Principal Focuses on Positive Student Experience
A little over a week into her new role as the principal at Dresden Elementary School, Erica St. Peter said she is busy getting to know the school, its staff, and its students.
Schooner Landing Gets Approval to Rebuild Pier
Plans to rebuild Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina’s pier were approved by the Damariscotta Planning Board during its Monday, March 3 meeting.
Sunday Morning Fire Claims Two-Story Home in Newcastle
A structure fire on Jones Woods Road in Newcastle on Sunday, March 2 destroyed a two-story home and displaced the residents.
Housing Development Proposed for Vine Street in Damariscotta
During the same meeting in which it approved the rebuilding of a pier and heard concepts for a parking lot renovation, the Damariscotta Planning Board also heard a proposal for a housing development at the end of Vine Street.
Wiscasset Resident Pours Passion Into New Coffee Shop
With support from family, friends, and the community she has been part of all her life, Wiscasset resident Kalei Haggett aims to serve customers a good cup of coffee in a relaxing environment at her new shop, Grounded.
Maine Farmland Trust Completes Purchase of Wiscasset’s Morris Farm
Over a year after it was closed to the public due to financial and operational concerns, The Morris Farm in Wiscasset will see activity again.
Couples of the County: Staying Grounded with Sara Cawthon and Megan Taft
Many people walk through life with a passion, dream, or goal they hope to accomplish, and it’s not often they find a partner dedicated to the same thing.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 332
- Next Page »
