William “Skip” Simonds said his parents had him late in life and they figured he would be the “skipper of the ship.” Simonds said there were so many Williams in his family that every variation of the name was already in use. “So I became known in the crib as “The Skipper,” or “Skip,” he said.
NCS Hires Two Teachers, Needs One More
Members of the Nobleboro School Committee made key hiring decisions during their meeting on Monday, Aug. 8, but are still looking for a grade 7/8 teacher for the upcoming school year.
Calling all Groundlings: River Company Presents Shakespearean Romp
For two weekends in mid-summer three actors will walk into a labyrinth and hilarity will ensue. River Company is bringing its second Shakespeare-based production to the circle of stones at the Edgecomb Community Church, but this is no typical rendition of a traditional Shakespeare play.
Restoration Breathes New Life into Historic Newcastle Church
The bells of St. Patrick’s Church in Newcastle rang out on Sunday, July 17 to celebrate the restoration of the historic building’s exterior. The day marked the conclusion of a nine-year-long project to help preserve the church for future generations.
Salad Days Returns to Watershed After Two-Year Hiatus
“I think this is the best event we’ve ever had,” Watershed Executive Director Fran Rudoff said about the Newcastle ceramic center’s 27th annual Salad Days fundraiser on Saturday, July 9. “After two years people are literally hungry to come back together and be in a community.”
Walpole Artist and Entrepreneur Capitalizes on Trend Toward Tradition
Susan Connery started The Wall Works, a company that specializes in fine paint and wallpaper application in 1988, and more than 30 years later she finds herself more in demand than ever.
Waldo Says Goodbye to Executive Director, Seeks New Leader
With the departure of Kate Fletcher, the Waldo Theatre is in need of a new executive director.
For Love of Lavender: Local Ice Cream Adds Flavor to a Fragrant Collaboration
Ice cream lovers can enjoy a hyperlocal floral flavor when they visit SeaLyon Farm in Alna aboard the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway’s Saturday trains in July. This year’s celebration of all things lavender adds Round Top Ice Cream to the blossoming partnership between farm and railway.
New NCS Principal Has Strong Foundation in Special Education
Adam Bullard, the new principal for Nobleboro Central School, brings not only administrative experience, but also more than nine years of experience in special education to the position.
‘Every Triumph Exalted:’ Nine Graduate From Midcoast Adult and Community Education
In his speech at the Midcoast Adult and Community Education graduation ceremony at Medomak Valley High School on Thursday, June 9, graduate Austen Brewer called COVID-19 “a massive curveball.” He was a junior when the world shut down and he said he spent the next two years “kind of giving up on the idea of school.”
Gov. Mills Visits Lincoln County, Announces Health Care Workforce Investment
The Sheepscot Valley Health Center in Whitefield was the backdrop for Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ announcement of new initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining health care workers in the state. The $4 million that will fund the initiatives is part of the Mills administration’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Program, which includes $20 million targeted toward strengthening Maine’s health care workforce.
Thousands Watch Launch of Virginia in Bath
Maine’s First Ship was launched into the Kennebec River at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, marking the culmination of more than a decade of labor to reconstruct the historic vessel.
Lincoln County Maritime Expertise Boon to Maine’s First Ship
Lincoln County has a rich history of shipbuilding with its miles of coastline, good harbors, forests of white pine.
Togus Volunteers Help Boothbay V.E.T.S. Build Trailers for Homeless Veterans
On Saturday morning, April 30, a contingent of employees from Togus, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Augusta, helped Boothbay V.E.T.S. build four trailers to provide temporary shelter for Maine’s homeless veterans.
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