A new wheelchair-accessible trail is open on the grounds of the historic Pownalborough Courthouse in Dresden.
CTL to Have Outdoor Classroom
The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb will soon build a barn to serve as an outdoor classroom for a new wilderness immersion program, according to a volunteer who presented the project to the Edgecomb Planning Board on Thursday, May 3.
New Dresden Veterinary Clinic to Hold Open House Saturday
Opening a veterinary clinic for small animals in Dresden is an exciting enterprise for Dr. Susan “Sue” Bailey, who dreamed of becoming a veterinarian from the time she was 4 years old.
Clary Lake Group Raising Funds to Purchase Dam
The early fundraising efforts of the Clary Lake Association have amazed members and encouraged them on to their goal of $80,000 to purchase the dam and restore the lake’s historical water level.
Whitefield Voters OK Municipal Budget, with Tweaks, at Town Meeting
Some 97 Whitefield voters met at Whitefield Elementary School for the annual town meeting Saturday, March 17 and passed articles to fund the town’s $1.24 million budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year with minimal discussion on most.
DEP’s Court Win Clears Way for Clary Lake Water Level to Return
A Maine Superior Court justice’s decision to uphold a Maine Department of Environmental Protection water-level order regarding Clary Lake Dam represents a significant victory for lakefront property owners.
Caretakers of Private Cemetery in Dresden Propose Transfer to Town
A Dresden husband and wife who are the caretakers of the Forest Hill Cemetery on Route 128 have been asking themselves, “Where have all the volunteers gone?”
Lunch Counter Highlights Makeover of Dresden Store
The owners of Dresden Take Out hope their new lunch counter with 14 bright red stools for customers to enjoy breakfast and lunch will make the store in the village a place to meet people and enjoy home-cooked food.
Alna Selectmen Restrict Public Comment at Meetings
The Alna Board of Selectmen will not accept public comments on any item not on its agenda until after the annual town meeting March 23 and 24.
‘Great Days Ahead’ at Whitefield Elementary, Interim Principal Says
Whitefield Elementary School interim Principal Tom Soule will put kids first in his time at the school, he said in a recent interview.
RSU 12 Board Considers Formation of Bullying Subcommittee
The Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit Board of Directors agreed to form a standing subcommittee on bullying during its meeting at Chelsea Elementary School on Thursday, Feb. 8.
RSU 12 Board Member Presents Options for Whitefield’s Withdrawal
Keith Marple, a Whitefield representative to the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit Board of Directors who is advocating for the town to withdraw from the RSU, presented alternatives to the RSU and recruited volunteers during a meeting at the Whitefield fire station Friday, Feb. 9.
Proposal Calls for Restaurant, Community Center at 1904 Dresden Town Hall
A Dresden resident’s proposal to restore the 1904 Dresden Town Hall as a community center and seasonal restaurant has met with interest from the town.
Trudy Foss Resigns Dresden Post, Leaving 29-Year Legacy of Good
Often when someone leaves a position held for many years, people have taken for granted what that person has accomplished. Only after they leave do people realize what they have lost, as is the case with Dresden and Trudy Foss.
Justice Lowers Bail for Gatto
Maine Superior Court Justice William R. Stokes lowered bail for Shawna L. Gatto, the Wiscasset woman accused of the murder of her fiance’s 4-year-old granddaughter, from $250,000 cash to $150,000 cash Thursday, Jan. 25.
