After decades of baking and being in the local community, Dot’s Bakery in Round Pond closed its doors on Friday, July 14. Owners Dorothy “Dot” and her husband Edgar Ouellette cited health issues and a lack of help as the reasons for the sudden closure.
New Wine Bar Brings an Evening Experience to Round Pond Coffee
Round Pond Coffee is building on its morning success with evening fare. From 4-8:30 p.m., Friday through Monday, Round Pond Coffee becomes The Common House, a beer and wine bar serving a variety of locally inspired charcuterie boards.
Characters of the County: Wayne Farrin is a Team Player
Community is not a passive activity, and for Wayne Farrin, a South Bristol native and Jefferson resident, getting involved has been a natural part of living in the Midcoast.
Round Pond Parade Sees Large Attendance, Fewer Floats
In a departure from the rain of June, Fourth of July festivities in Round Pond village saw intermittent sunshine and warmth while attendees from near and far lined the streets in anticipation of the noon parade. Attendance for the parade was larger than expected, but the number of participants in the parade itself is still regaining its stride after COVID-19.
Characters of the County: Martha Scudder Knows Love Goes a Long Way
It’s not possible to remember everything — that’s what sticky notes and old friends are for — but on memory’s crowded bulletin board, those early memories can get covered up.
Harbor Day Care Celebrates 35 Years of Learning and Smiles on the Bristol Peninsula
When Laurie Mahan, the founder of Harbor Day Care in Bristol, started the business in January of 1988, it was to fill a need she indentified while working at Bristol Consolidated School as an educational technician. Since then, Mahan has enjoyed becoming an integral part of the community and helping rear generations of Bristol peninsula residents.
Characters of the County: Steve Masters Continues Legacy of Connection
This big life is made up of little things, and no one knows that better than Steve Masters, a Round Pond native and president of precision component supplier Masters Machine Co. on Lower Round Pond Road.
Characters of the County: Sally Caldwell Fisher is in Paradise
The Midcoast has drawn tradesmen and industry because of its natural resources, but, for artists, there is an intangible quality to what exactly makes this coast so alluring.
BCS Breaks Ground On Addition, Renovation; Receives $250K Donation
Rain held off as students, teachers, and community members gathered on the Bristol Consolidated School playground on Tuesday, June 13, to watch as the Bristol School Committee hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for building renovations and structural additions.
Characters of the County: Matt Peters is Here to Stay
When passing through the Twin Villages there are a few certainties: the rise and fall of the Damariscotta River, tourists calling the town “Duh-mar-iscotta,” and then, running into Matt Peters.
South Bristol School Wins Great Maine Book Tournament
South Bristol School’s Great Maine Book Tournament team, composed of eight students ranging from sixth to eighth grade, became state champions on Wednesday, May 24 after competing virtually with teams from across Maine.
Lincoln Academy Graduation Celebrates Students’ Accomplishments, Resilience
Friends and family of Lincoln Academy’s class of 2023 crowded into the Nelson Bailey gymnasium the afternoon of Friday, June 2 to watch as 150 students crossed the stage and received their diplomas.
Waldoboro Honors Memorial Day with Parade and Planes
Waldoboro’s Memorial Day parade, sponsored by the American Legion Charles C. Lilly Post No. 149, took place on the cloudless morning of Monday, May 29.
GSB’s Bike Rodeo: A Legacy of Safety, Smiles, and Fun
Great Salt Bay Community School’s annual bike rodeo took place on Thursday, May 25, with bike giveaways, obstacle courses and safety education.
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