Waldoboro Lions Club member Bill Blodgett received the international organization’s highest service award on Wednesday, March 1, the first time it has been awarded there in the club’s 93-year history.
Four Decades of Flowers, and Changes, In Waldoboro
Shelley’s Flowers and Gifts owner Shelley Pease, who celebrates 40 years in business this year, has won national and state awards for her work but is firmly a part of Waldoboro. She said the last four decades have brought big changes to her business and the town, and throughout all of them she has continued educating herself.
Newcastle Farm Receives Federal Grant To Enter Regional Salami Market
A Newcastle farm is one of two in the state this year to receive a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant that helps rural businesses expand processing, marketing, and sales for value-added products.
Culvert Collapse Closes Route 17 Section For Month-Long Replacement
The Route 17 culvert that collapsed in Jefferson last week has led to a month-long road closure for replacement by the Maine Department of Transportation.
South Bristol Ice Harvest Continues Through Warm Winter
Around 800 people from across the country walked on Thompson Pond in South Bristol on Sunday, Feb. 19 for the Thompson Ice House’s annual harvest.
Skidompha Teen Creative Magazine Growing Into 10th Volume
Teenage writers and artists across the county and state have another window of opportunity to share their work through the Skidompha Library’s EPOCH magazine, a publication for and by teenagers.
Culvert Collapse Closes Route 17 in Jefferson
A culvert collapse on Route 17 in Jefferson on Tuesday, Feb. 21 has closed the road and caused an 11-mile detour.
Jefferson Artist Sees the World through Paper Art
Stacy Bettencourt began as an artist by drawing what she saw around her childhood home in Jefferson. These days, her specialty in paper quilling carries her work across the world.
Bipartisan Heating Assistance Fundraiser a Success for Nobleboro
The chairmen of Nobleboro’s Democratic and Republican committees stood side by side on Saturday, Feb. 11, serving 15 gallons of chili with 50 pounds of baked potatoes steaming next to them.
New Bed-and-Breakfast with Wine Bar Proposed for Downtown Waldoboro
Downtown Waldoboro is likely to see another new business this summer with the opening of The Waldoboro Inn and attached wine bar Stahl’s Tavern.
Rep. Collamore Pleads Not Guilty to Signature Fraud, Will Resign Legislative Seat
Maine Rep. Clinton Collamore, D-Waldoboro, pleaded not guilty to 33 charges related to alleged violations of the Maine Clean Election Act on Thursday, Feb. 16. In a statement to reporters after his arraignment at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Wiscasset, he said he would resign from his legislative seat.
Waldoboro to Prepare Aquaculture Moratorium Ordinance, Push for Ban
In a continued struggle with state and federal involvement in fishing waters across Maine, Waldoboro will draft an emergency moratorium ordinance on industrial aquaculture projects.
Colby & Gale Delivers Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Surprises
Ten Colby & Gale Inc. customers were surprised with free propane tank fill-ups, flowers, and chocolate on Friday, Feb. 10, in the company’s seventh yearly Fuel Your Love event.
Nobleboro Committee Approves $1.46 Million Draft Budget
After years of tight budgeting, the need to keep roads maintained and hire and retain qualified town administrators are cited as factors in a potential 21.54% increase to Nobleboro’s municipal budget.
