Dresden voters approved every warrant article, including a $1.7 million municipal budget, during the town’s annual meeting the evening of Tuesday, June 18.
Dresden Voters Approve Mineral Extraction Moratorium
Voters in Dresden decided to enact a moratorium regarding mineral extraction facilities and operations by a slim margin at the polls on Tuesday, June 11.
Wiscasset Graduates Hold Onto Each Other, Prepare For The Future
Wiscasset Middle High School graduated 21 students on Thursday, June 6, in a ceremony that highlighted their individual abilities to step into the next phase of life after experiencing many firsts and lasts together.
All Articles Pass at Wiscasset Town Meeting
Wiscasset voters approved an $8.1 million municipal budget, as well as amendments to four of the town’s ordinances, at the Tuesday, June 11 town meeting by referendum.
Guzzetti, Tepler Seek Democratic Nomination For Senate
Senate District 24 voters will see two names appear on the Tuesday, June 11 primary ballot for the Democratic nomination to the Senate.
Six Run For Two Wiscasset School Committee Seats
Six people are seeking two three-year terms on the Wiscasset School Committee.
Nobleboro Select Board Appoints New Fire Chief
The Nobleboro Select Board named Lt. Kevin Rawley chief of the Nobleboro Fire Department, effective immediately, during a meeting the evening of Wednesday, May 22.
Dresden Board Grants Ledge Pit Appeal
Following a review of town ordinances and planning board procedures, the Dresden Board of Appeals voted to grant the appeal of a conditional use permit issued by the Dresden Planning Board in January.
Whitefield Planning Board Approves Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
Following months of discussion and research, the Whitefield Planning Board voted to approve a conditional use permit for a residential substance abuse treatment facility in Coopers Mills during a meeting the evening of Wednesday, May 15.
AOS 93 Board Names New Superintendent
The AOS 93 Board voted unanimously during a meeting the evening of Tuesday, May 14 to hire a new superintendent.
Wiscasset Educator Named Lincoln County Teacher of the Year
During a ceremony on Thursday, May 9 in the Hall of Flags at the Maine Capitol, Wiscasset Elementary School teacher Becky Hallowell was named Lincoln County Teacher of the Year.
Characters of the County: Bridget Wright Finds Community in the Unknown
Despite ending up in the area by chance, Lincoln Academy teacher Bridget Wright chooses to remain here, committed to teaching the next generation to be true to themselves and to not fear the unknown, as the greatest gifts can come from taking a leap of faith.
Board Defers Vote on Whitefield Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
espite previous assurances to the public that a decision would be made during a special Whitefield Planning Board meeting the evening of Wednesday, May 1, residents did not hear a resolution on a proposed residential substance abuse treatment facility in Coopers Mills.
‘The Smallest Church in the World’: Speedway Unveils New Addition
Patrons of Wiscasset Speedway may have noticed a new addition on the property during the track’s season opener at the end of April. Now calling Wiscasset Speedway home is a replica of what was once known as “the smallest church in the world,” Wiscasset’s Union Church.
