Tops’l Farm Chef Ken Burkett has always “kinda cooked.” He’s worked in kitchens most of his life, starting out as a dishwasher, then prep cook, then line cook at a series of “turn ‘n burn burger joints.”
Three Months In: Lincoln County Schools Respond to COVID-19
As Lincoln County schools approach the three-month mark of the 2021-22 school year, they are putting to use the hard lessons from the previous 18 months of COVID-19 and looking to new strategies to ensure that students have the best opportunity for learning.
Waldoboro Wreath Sale Raises Money for Homeless Vets
A double row of holiday wreaths are displayed on a short wooden railing facing Route 1 at Depot Street in Waldoboro. More wreaths fill a nearby trailer. A couple of folding tables are arrayed with whoopie pies, banana breads, candy and cookies. There are trays of freshly-baked yeast rolls, ready to eat or easy to freeze.
SPECIAL THANKS FOR ALL LINCOLN COUNTY VOLUNTEERS
I wrote a story for this week’s edition on the Waldoboro Food Pantry. In the story, I included the names of as many of the volunteers who were working at the pre-Thanksgiving food distributions as I could. I’m sure I didn’t get them all, but I’m also pretty sure it doesn’t matter to them.
A Turkey in Every Pot: Waldoboro Food Pantry Volunteers Help Prevent Holiday Hunger
“We are ready,” said Pam Edwards as she and a team of experienced volunteers geared up for the Waldoboro Food Pantry’s distribution day on Nov. 16. It was the last food pantry day before Thanksgiving and there were fresh turkeys making their way into the wagons rolling out to waiting cars.
Burnt Island Lighthouse Celebrates 200th Anniversary of First Lighting
On the rocky ground below Burnt Island Lighthouse an impromptu chorus of “happy birthday” broke out among those gathered Nov. 9 to witness as the lamp glowed red on the 200th anniversary of its first lighting.
Character of the County: Bruce Poland is Proud to Serve
It is not uncommon for military veterans to be reticent to talk about their time in the service and Bruce Poland is no exception. But he does have a message he wants to convey to younger vets: The importance of service, not just to the military, but to the community.
Characters of the County: Shelley Pease is a No-Nonsense Florist
Shelley Pease’s father called her “Flower” when she was a girl, but that was the only real connection she had to the blooms that became her livelihood and her claim to fame.
New Take on ‘Oklahoma’ as Heartwood/LA Student Shows Return
Heartwood Regional Theater’s student production of “Oklahoma” is a blend of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical and the more somber 2019 Broadway revival conceived by Tony award-winning director Daniel Fish.
Police Staffing Issues May Compromise Public Safety
On Aug. 30, a motorcycle went off the road in Wiscasset. According to Wiscasset Police Chief Larry Hesseltine, the injured motorcyclist lay in a ditch for hours before recovering enough to seek help on his own.
Somerville Man Perishes in House Fire
A house fire turned tragic in Somerville the morning of Saturday, Oct. 30.
Bremen Selectman Candidate Unopposed for Vacant Seat
Bremen will fill a vacant seat on the town’s board of selectmen during the Nov. 2 election.
‘The Addams Family’ at MVHS Primes Theater-Goers for Halloween
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky and they’re coming to the Ronald E. Dolloff Auditorium at Medomak Valley High School for six shows and two matinees.
Waldoboro Board Solicits New Ideas for A.D Gray School
The Waldoboro Board of Selectmen approved sending out new requests for proposals for the A.D Gray school during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Recently discovered structural issues altered plans by non-profit organization Volunteers of America to repurpose the building as senior housing.
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