Early documentary evidence suggests that the history of mead-making goes back at least 4,000 years. It is referenced in ancient cultures of India, Egypt, and China. Perhaps elsewhere.
Lecture Series Brings Visibility to Black History in Lincoln County
“A quick scan through old local censuses confirms that we have centuries of Black history in our county to learn more about,” said Executive Director of the Lincoln County Historical Association Shannon Gilmore.
Questions in the Tailwinds of Elusive Sea-Eagle, Lincoln County’s Rarest Visitor
To most people outside of northeastern Asia, the Steller’s Sea-Eagle was just a massive bird who lived faraway. Birders and ornithologists outside of the region were perhaps enamored by the creature’s history and habits, but its relative remoteness kept it out of reach. A wing span of approximately 10 feet. A broad yellow beak, pale determined eyes. White tail feathers that fan out like snow-covered pine boughs. A bird to dream about.
‘Notes for Todd’: Community Energy Fund from a Community of Care
“I’ll always remember, Father Fred from the St. Patrick’s Church dropped in at the pub one day,” started Todd Maurer, president of the Community Energy Fund (CEF) and owner of three local businesses, including King Eider’s Pub.
Make Way for Whitefield Market
At the corner convenience store in North Whitefield, not a candy bar was out of place. Saturday morning drew the usual crowd. The door swung open, thudded shut. Outside, snow melted. A few people idled in the parking lot, a few others filled their tanks with gas. The neighbor’s sheep bleated, a lamb among them, which seemed to be fascinated by the salt-coated trucks, exhaust, the propane tank. The red light-up sign shined “Open.”
Clary Lake Focus of Maine Loon Restoration Project
In January, Clary Lake is an icescape. At the public boat access, just off North Clary Road, a few people huddle around an iceboat, slowly maneuvering it off its trailer. The lake is windswept but windless, the air still and bitter. Crows punctuate an otherwise white-grey sky.
Wiscasset EMS Looks for Help Replacing AEDs
“Over the past year we have had one item after another decide it’s no longer able to work,” reads the start to the Wiscasset Ambulance Service’s Jan. 26 Facebook post calling for ideas from the community on how to address failing equipment. And fund its replacement.
Two Injured in Edgecomb Collision
Two vehicles collided in Edgecomb at the intersection of Route 1 and Cochran Road the evening of Feb. 1.
