The William “Bill” Brewer the general public is mostly familiar with looks like a man with a great deal on his mind and little time for foolishness. Looks in this case are slightly deceiving. Brewer is indeed a serious man who likes to get things down, but his stoic visage disguises a refined sense of humor and a keen eye for detail.
Characters of the County: John Harris at the Wheel
Whether or not they know him personally, it is likely a Midcoast resident with a keen interest in vintage automobiles is familiar in some fashion with South Bristol resident John Harris.
Characters of the County: Love, Justice, and Mercy with Rev. Nancy Duncan
Twenty-one years after she first ascended to the pulpit of the Broad Bay Congregational Church in Waldoboro, the Rev. Nancy Duncan said part of her still marvels that people turn out to hear her sermons.
Characters of the County: Paul Mosley Always Wanted To Be A Builder
Born and raised in Maine, self-employed handyman Paul Mosley knows he’s been dealt a lucky hand. During a 22-year military career as a builder with the U.S. Navy, Mosley worked all over the world on projects big and small before finding home late in life in the Midcoast.
Characters of the County: Kindness and Caring Always Works for Juanita Roushdy
If she had done nothing else since moving to Maine, Bremen resident Juanita Roushdy reserved a small place in the state’s history for herself as the founder of The Friends of Hog Island.
Characters of the County: For Bill Bragg, Hard Work is a Value
For almost his entire life, William “Bill” Bragg has made his living doing the jobs that needed to be done in and around his hometown of Waldoboro.
Characters of the County: Leah Puckey Knows What She Wants
Leah Puckey spent a good deal of the first half of her life knowing exactly where she was supposed to be and what she was supposed to be doing. After realizing a change of plans in 2007, she has spent much of the last two decades figuring out what comes next.
Political Protest Attempts To Close Main Street During Pumpkinfest Regatta
A political protest on the Damariscotta-Newcastle bridge during the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest Regatta on Sunday, Oct. 12 resulted in the arrest of a Whitefield woman but was largely unnoticed by the thousands of people crowding into Damariscotta’s downtown.
Characters of the County: It’s Not Just a Job for Kevin Burnham
It’s been said when people in the Boothbay region need to call the Boothbay Register for some reason, they don’t say “I am going to call the newspaper.” They say, “I’m going to call Kevin.”
Remembering the Destruction of Sherman Lake 20 Years Ago This Week
Twenty years ago this week, heavy rains from a weekend storm swept away an earthen dam in Newcastle, destroying Sherman Lake and creating the conditions for Sherman Marsh to thrive.
Characters of the County: Eileen Higgins Lives a Life of Love
Boothbay resident Eileen Higgins is living proof of the old adage, “Do something you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”
Characters of the County: Breanna Lawrence Crafts a Career as a Contractor
Breanna Lawrence does not like to wait.
The Jefferson contractor also doesn’t like to sit still or keep people waiting. Emails, text messages, and phone calls are returned quickly and she almost always answers her phone because “you just never know,” she said.
Emergency Response Community Honors Former Waldoboro Fire Chief
Firefighters, first responders, and law enforcement personnel from across three counties gathered in Waldoboro on Saturday, Sept. 20 to pay their final respects to the late Waldoboro Fire Chief Richard “Dick” Glidden.
Suspicious Device Closes Newcastle’s Main Street
A potentially explosive device recovered during in an early morning traffic stop in Newcastle Monday, Sept. 22 resulted in the arrest of the driver and briefly closed the town’s Main Street.
Characters of the County: Allison Eddyblouin Centered on Faith and Family
It might surprise some people, but Allison Eddyblouin was not born into the Catholic Church. Her mother was Catholic, but her father was Episcopalian. It was through her mother’s family that Eddyblouin grew up adjacent to the faith. She converted when she was 23.
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