State Rep. Abden S. Simmons, R-Waldoboro, said he is running for reelection to House District 45 to continue advocating for commercial fishermen statewide and to empower working Mainers.
Stone Plans Proactive Approach, Focus on Health Care in House District 45
Jennifer A. Stone, D-Waldoboro, said she is focused on health care, rising costs, and listening to constituents in her bid to represent House District 45.
Longtime Somerville Volunteer Remembered for Humility, Humor
Over the more than 44 years that Frank Hample lived in Somerville, the former selectman, planner, volunteer, and family man made a lasting mark on his town, on Lincoln County, and on the state of Maine. Those who knew Hample, though, say that he was never one to seek out accolades or recognition for his service.
Four Consecutive Resignations Shake Somerville
Four town officials announced their resignations during a meeting of the Somerville Select Board on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Characters of the County: Educating Through the Ages with Elaine Robbins
Elaine Robbins means many different things to many different people across Lincoln County, where she moved about 70 years ago as a young woman.
Smith Emphasizes Employment In Bid For House District 62 Seat
Rep. Katrina J. Smith, a Realtor and real estate investor, is focusing on jobs and independence for individuals during her campaign to represent House District 62 for a second term in the Legislature.
Health Care, Agriculture Shape Swift’s Campaign For House District 62 Seat
Pamela J. Swift, D-Palermo, a retired physician turned small-scale farmer, said she would bring a commitment to working across the aisle and focus on health care, agriculture, and the environment to represent House District 62.
Somerville to Get First Brand-New Truck in Town History with FEMA Grant
The Somerville Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a grant totaling $470,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which the department plans to use for a new tanker, department Treasurer Jessica Peaslee told the Somerville Select Board at a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
In The Ring At Windsor Fair, Jefferson Family Legacy Endures
With two familiar Jefferson faces at the helm, the New England tradition of showing steer and oxen at the fair is going strong in Windsor.
Characters of the County: In the Round with Emma McDowell
Emma McDowell is in her element on weekend evenings at The Common House wine bar in Round Pond. According to McDowell, it takes two things to make a good bartender: “Having the gift of gab is important – and a strong pour, probably,” she said in July.
Cannabis Growing Facility Damaged in Jefferson Fire
A cannabis growing facility was damaged in an accidental fire at 147 Somerville Road in Jefferson on Thursday, Aug. 22, when flames broke out at a heat pump in the building. Nobody was injured in the blaze, which crews fought for about five hours.
Warehouse Destroyed in Jefferson Fire was Cannabis Grow-House
A fire that drew fire departments from 10 towns to the former William Smith Enterprises building at 147 Somerville Road in Jefferson on Thursday, Aug. 22 began in a cannabis growing facility that firefighters and town officials were not aware of, according to Jefferson Fire Chief Darin Walker. “Those kinds of fires can be very […]
Lincoln County Libraries Celebrate Return of Interlibrary Lending
Interlibrary lending services by van delivery will restart in Maine at the beginning of September, ending a disruption that has affected libraries statewide since early summer, according to Maine State Librarian Lori Fisher.
AOS 93 Superintendent Ready for Game Time
The start of school is just around the corner, and Todd Sanders, a seasoned coach, educator, administrator, and the new superintendent of Damariscotta-based AOS 93, is ready to get out on the field.
Characters of the County: Among Boats and Buttons, Bobo Hachmeister is Free
When Bobo Hachmeister first saw a photo of Waldoboro’s former Paragon button factory — all five stories and roughly 25,000 square feet of it — he was paging through a boating magazine at home in Beaufort, N.C., where he lived at the time. An aerial photograph showing the building and the Medomak River first caught his eye. The factory was listed as “for sale.”
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