Wiscasset police are currently investigating a string of burglaries to area businesses that apparently occurred during the overnight hours of July 30 – Aug. 1
Caroline Anne Miller-Woodbury
Caroline Anne Miller-Woodbury, 62, of Newcastle, went home with the Lord on July 31.
Sandra M. (Kimball) Carter
Sandra M. (Kimball) Carter, 46, of Newport, died July 29.
Motorcycle Rider Injured In Nobleboro
A motorcycle rider was injured after colliding with a box truck at the intersection of Center St. and Rt. 1 in Nobleboro around 7:30 a.m. Monday.
James I. Rockefeller
James I. Rockefeller, 76, of Dresden, died July 27 after a short illness.
Charles Pierce Palmer
Charles Pierce Palmer, 95, of Bonita Springs, Fla., died July 23 in Nobleboro.
MMHL Rummage Sale Rescheduled For October
The Miles Memorial Hospital League Rummage Sale has been rescheduled for late October, MMHL president Ruth Anne Bryant announced this week.
Phyllis F. Lilly
Phyllis F. Lilly, 87, of Jefferson, passed away July 30 following a brief illness with her family at her side.
Henry C. Beerits
Henry C. Beerits, 97, of Sheepscot, died on July 25 at Cove’s Edge Nursing Facility, Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta.
Alpha Norman Williams, III
Alpha and Danyl Williams Jr. are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Alpha Norman Williams, III.
With LD 1438 Defeat, What’s Next For Students?
The Maine State Senate has defeated a bill, LD 1438, which would have approved allowing charter schools to operate in Maine, as 40 other states already do.
Charter Schools are public and do not add to the tax burden of either the state or local governments. Not all parents approve of their local public school for their child and charter schools offer another educational choice.
See The Point, But What’s The Alternative?
In response to Paul’s [Marseglia of Dresden] letter last week about gas and cigarette taxes. I know what you’re saying Paul, but what’s the alternative?
I hear a lot of complaints about taxes but seldom do folks offer solutions. We have to raise money somewhere to keep roads, state parks, schools, etc. operating.
Cheney-Ward Engagement
Paul and Tammy Cheney of Newcastle are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sylviann L. Cheney, to Steven M. Ward Sr., son of Mark and Kandy Ward of Wiscasset.
Tax Reform Debate All The Rage
The debate over tax reform in Maine rages on, despite the adoption of sweeping tax code changes last month that split the Legislature along party lines.
