The Gulf of Maine is not only home to lobsters and oysters, but also millions of phytoplankton, the ocean dwellers that Boothbay’s Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences concerns itself with.
Lincoln Academy Welcomes New Dean of Students
New dean of students Don Legere is looking forward to the start of the school year. Legere, who formerly worked in the insurance business for 25 years, got into education after taking on the role of sports announcer at South Portland High School.
Characters of the County: Next Steps for Kristie Houghton
While Kristie Houghton’s high school self may not have been ecstatic over her long career of teaching, the community has been nothing but positively impacted by Houghton’s drive and enthusiasm.
Wiscasset’s Monkey C Monkey Do Celebrates 15th Season
Roland and Brenda Lacombe opened Monkey C Monkey Do in Wiscasset in 2010 with hopes that their ropes course would leave guests feeling successful and confident, no matter how high they went or what they accomplished. In the midst of its 15th season, Monkey C Monkey Do is doing just that every day.
Characters of the County: Caitlin Cass Strives for Improvement
Fueled by support from her community and her own knack for self-motivation, Caitlin Cass is ready for whatever the future brings her. An avid tennis player and Newcastle native, Cass’s talent for tennis continues to shine in Lincoln County, as the 19-year-old volunteers, teaches lessons, and gives back to her community.
Sandpiper Maine Excursions Offers Tours of Damariscotta River
Meredith Spratt and Logan Livingston, of Damariscotta, are providing the perfect opportunity for those who want to learn about the Damariscotta River’s history and aquaculture while relaxing and enjoying the scenic views.
High Tide Printing Co. Joins Wiscasset Business Community
Wiscasset resident Kate Bell has opened a new screenprinting business, High Tide Printing Co., located on Railroad Avenue in Wiscasset. The storefront opened its doors in mid-June, and offers a variety of designs, along with custom orders.
Wiscasset Welcomes Jolie Rogers Raw Bar to Village
Over the Fourth of July weekend, business partners Andy Rogers and Ryan Jolie opened their new oyster bar at 8 Railroad Ave. in Wiscasset overlooking the Sheepscot River. Jolie Rogers Raw Bar is an expansion of their oyster catering company, which the two business partners have been running since 2019.
Wiscasset Woman Mixes Art, Business at The Cultivated Thread
After years of working in agriculture, Wiscasset resident Hilary Crowell has taken her farming skills and her love for the craft of weaving and created The Cultivated Thread, a small-batch weaving studio that sells items such as towels and napkins.
Oxbow’s Newcastle Farmhouse Introduces Local Food Trucks
This summer, locals and visitors alike can head to Oxbow Brewing Co. in Newcastle to enjoy the offerings of local food trucks along with the beer and scenic view.
Little Library at Jefferson Market Celebrates Community
Friends and family gathered at the Jefferson Market and General Store on Wednesday, June 21, to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of a new little library which will act as a neighborhood book exchange.
Barn Door Breakfast Debuts in Damariscotta
After years of collaboration and the success of their baking business and cafe, Crystal Berg, of Bremen, and Annie Leck, of Damariscotta, have brought breakfast back to a familiar Damariscotta location with their new Main Street restaurant, Barn Door Breakfast.
Damariscotta Resident’s Food Truck Brings Indian Cuisine to Town
On Sunday, June 11, locals gathered at Rising Tide Co-op in Damariscotta to enjoy the Indian food of Banyan Tree, a new food truck operated by Damariscotta resident San Rudra and his family.
Jefferson Author Explores Interest in Arabic Studies with Novel Set in Morocco
Kay Hardy Campbell, a resident of Jefferson since 2015, seeks to connect the Middle East with Western readers through her new novel, “The Sons of Fez: A Moroccan Time Travel Adventure.”
