Lifelong Mainer and Harvard graduate Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, is attempting to win the House District 88 seat held by term-limited state Rep. Deborah Sanderson, R-Chelsea, for eight years.
Former Pilot Looks to Take Over for Sanderson in District 88
A businessman and former pilot is running to retain House District 88 for the GOP in November. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea, looks to replace term-limited Rep. Deborah Sanderson, R-Chelsea.
Bystanders Extinguish Alna Fire with Buckets, Garden Hoses
A fire started in the enclosed back porch of a house at 1181 West Alna Road in Alna the morning of Saturday, Oct. 6. No one was hurt in the fire.
Boothbay Harbor Man Wins September #LCNme365 Photo Contest
A Boothbay Harbor man won the September #LCNme365 photo contest by two votes with his picture of boats in the harbor on a foggy day.
Somerville Selectman Adjourns Meeting after Resident’s Insult
The chair of the Somerville Board of Selectmen abruptly adjourned its Oct. 3 meeting after a resident directed the term “idiot” at one of the selectmen and declined to leave the meeting when asked.
Whitefield Road Has a Feral Cat Problem
“There’s a huge feral cat problem” on Townhouse Road in Whitefield, a county animal control officer told the Whitefield Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, Oct. 2.
1,713-Pound Pumpkin Wins Weigh-Off in Damariscotta
The 12th annual Damariscotta Pumpkinfest kicked off with a weigh-off full of both triumph and loss, as one giant pumpkin nearly cracked the event’s record, while another cracked itself en route to the event.
Bristol Selectmen Terminate Contract for Bridge Project
The Bristol Board of Selectmen terminated a contract with N.F. Luce Inc. for work on Varney Bridge, which carries Redonnett Mill Road over the Pemaquid River, at the request of the contractor Sept. 19.
Six Departments Make Quick Work of Whitefield Fire
A Whitefield woman, her adult son, and their three puppies safely exited the woman’s three-story home at 176 Cooper Road after the outbreak of a small electrical fire the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 1.
Wiscasset Carpenter Seeks House District 87 Seat
Wiscasset School Committee Vice Chair Jason Putnam, D-Wiscasset, is challenging two-term incumbent state Rep. Jeffery Hanley, R-Pittston, in House District 87, which consists of Alna, Pittston, Randolph, and Wiscasset.
Wiscasset-Area Legislator Seeks Third Term
State Rep. Jeffery Hanley, R-Pittston, is running for a third term representing House District 87: Alna, Pittston, Randolph, and Wiscasset.
Corner Redemption Center Open for Business in Waldoboro
Waldoboro has a redemption center again, with the new Corner Redemption Center open five days a week at Kaler’s Corner.
Developer Unveils High-End Rentals in Downtown Boothbay Harbor
There are two new options for a luxurious stay in Boothbay Harbor.
Members Vote to Merge Damariscotta-Area Land Trusts
Almost 200 members of the Damariscotta River Association and Pemaquid Watershed Association overwhelmingly approved the unification of the land trusts in a town meeting-style vote at Darrows Barn in Damariscotta, Tuesday, Sept. 25.
