Nobleboro entrepreneur Ben Davis is seeking to grow his businesses after taking first place on Greenlight Maine’s reality TV contest, winning $25,000 for his business OpBox.
New Edgecomb Principal Seeks to Build Confidence in Students
New Edgecomb Eddy School principal Tom Landberg is looking to bring community learning back to school this year.
WW&F Holds Grand Opening for Mountain Extension
The Wiscasset, Waterville, and Farmington Railway Museum held the grand opening of their Mountain Extension railway on Saturday, Aug. 6 in Alna.
Lions and Rotarians Tee Off for Charity
The 25th annual Damariscotta-Newcastle Lions & Rotary Golf Tournament teed off Saturday morning, July 30, at the Wawenock Golf Course in South Bristol. Forty-eight golfers participated in the invitational tournament which is a joint fundraiser for the two local clubs.
Characters of the County: Brandon Simmons’ Passion for Filming Grows with Experience
Armed with just a cell phone camera from the bleachers, Brandon Simmons started filming races at the Wiscasset Speedway during the 2012 season. Inspired by racing videos he saw on YouTube, Simmons created his own channel to post videos.
Somerville Approves Federal Funds, Modifies Land Use Ordinance
Somerville residents agreed to expand the town’s development district and expend pandemic relief funds during their annual town meeting, held Sunday, June 26 in the Somerville Elementary School gymnasium.
Characters of the County: Sykes Passionate for Sports, Teaching and Traveling
As members of the South Bristol School and community watched this year’s eighth grade class launch the boats the students built during the school year, Amanda Sykes was able to take in the scene from a unique perspective.
Whitefield Approves Solar Moratorium
Whitefield voters unanimously adopted a moratorium on commercial and community solar facilities during a special town meeting at the Whitefield Central Fire Station, Tuesday, June 21. Beginning immediately, the moratorium is effective for 180 days unless extended or ended early by the select board.
SBS Continues Boat Launching Tradition
In what has become a near annual tradition, the South Bristol School and community turned out Thursday, June 16, to enthusiastically support the eighth grade class as the students christened two flat bottomed Yankee Tender skiffs; the fruit of the school’s celebrated collaboration with the Maine Maritime Museum.
MVHS Graduates Praised for Breaking Down Stigmas
Rainy skies faded to blue as Medomak Valley High School staff, faculty, and parents honored the class of 2022 on Wednesday, June 8.
Characters of the County: Reiter Brings Global Experience to Lincoln Theater
Despite performing in over 75 plays in six different countries, acting wasn’t Teralyn Reiter’s first career choice. In fact, she never even acted during her time in grade school.
Waldoboro Voters Approve Sale of Former Schools
Waldoboro voters overwhelmingly approved the sale of two former school properties during their referendum annual town meeting Tuesday, June 14.
Tuminaro Champions Family Values, Minimized Government in House Bid
The feeling of needing to lead by example prompted Jennifer Tuminaro, of South China, to seek election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 62.
Smith Advocates for Business, School Choice in House Bid
Palermo resident Katrina Smith hopes to attract businesses and expanding school choice in Maine as House District 62’s representative.
