Earl Bieler, 25, and Corinna Durkee, 43, appeared before Lincoln County Superior Court Justice Andrew Horton on Thursday, and entered pleas of “not guilty” for the murder of Waldoboro resident Rachel Grindal.
Damariscotta Couple Arrested
A Damariscotta couple was arrested Monday after two sets of parents complained their daughters were given a variety of pills, marijuana and vodka in a weekend long party.
Red Tide Closures
After a statewide flood closure to harvest shellfish, due to all the rain, clam diggers will once again be out of work as red tide hits harvest areas.
The buoy system utilized by Dept. of Marine Resources red tide testing staff is a little talked about program and, according to DMR staff and clam harvesters alike, a real success story.
Trains in Waldoboro?
Locomotives are a regular part of Ernest Vannah’s life. The screen saver on his desktop depicts a rolling slideshow of trains and his office at Vannah Insurance Agency on Jefferson Street in Waldoboro is peppered with locomotive memorabilia, perhaps to reminisce on days growing up on the hardy side of the tracks.
Alna Petitioned Article Fuels Debate
At press time, First Selectman Billie Willard said the date and time of the special town meeting was still under discussion. She said a decision would not be announced until after a meeting set for 2 p.m. Wednesday. – Ed.
A petitioned article to turn ownership of the Alna firehouse back to the fire department appearing on the July 8 special town meeting warrant promises to attract public attention.
Azara Marie Bishop
Brandi Dunton and David Bishop Jr., of Boothbay proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Azara Marie Bishop.
Brooke Taylor Burton
Andrew and Susan Burton of North Grafton, Mass., are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter, Brooke Taylor Burton.
Eva Grace Pendleton
CJ and Carrie Pendleton, as well as big brother Ethan and big sister Ella, are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Eva Grace.
Alpha Norman Williams, III
Alpha and Danyl Williams Jr. are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Alpha Norman Williams, III.
INDEPENDENCE
What would our Founding Fathers think if they could see us now?
Our Founders deserve a lot of credit and rightly so for creating a form of government that, for the first time in history, recognized the rights of all (free, white) men, and gave all (free, white) men a say in their form of government.
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.
