Third time’s the charm for Waldoboro as native son Lucas McNelly uses his hometown as a setting in “Maine Noir,” his third feature film. Two years of planning has culminated in two weeks of filming at all the notable locations, including Moody’s Diner, Bear Hill True Value Hardware, The Waldo Theatre, Broad Bay Church, and the mud flats.
First Congregational Church of Wiscasset Celebrates 250th Anniversary
Members and friends of Wiscasset’s First Congregational Church celebrated its 250th anniversary Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10, as a place of worship since 1773, before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
BCS Construction on Schedule, Superintendent Says
The Bristol Consolidated School renovation project is proceeding on time and meeting schedule, AOS 93 Superintendent Lynsey Johnston told the Bristol School Committee at the committee’s Wednesday, Sept. 6 meeting.
CHIP Marks Two Decades of Community Cares Day
Over 70 community members and 35 high school students participated in the 20th annual Community Cares Day on Saturday, Sept. 9, assisting the Community Housing Improvement Project with work across the county.
Peer Recovery Center Opens In Newcastle After Pulling Out Of Wiscasset
A drug recovery community center operated by Commonspace, formerly known as Amistad, partially opened in Newcastle last week after months of public opposition caused the nonprofit to pull a business license application in Wiscasset this summer.
LA Bell Tower Removal Postponed
The removal of Lincoln Academy’s bell tower has been delayed from its original date of Saturday, Sept. 9.
Westport Island Mil Rate Drops to $6.55
During a special meeting Friday, Sept. 1, the Westport Island Select Board set the town’s mil rate of $6.55, a $1.75 reduction from last year’s rate of $8.30.
After Seven Months, Well Drilled At Wiscasset Mobile Home Park
A new well has been drilled for Whippoorwill Hill Mobile Home Park in Wiscasset seven months after it began running dry and a week after its latest deadline by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The 31-unit park remained under a boil water order as of Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Alna to Revisit Public Participation In Meetings
The Alna Select Board will speak with legal counsel in executive session at its next regular meeting to review the town’s rights to restrict its public participation policy as a result of continued conflict between the board and residents.
Waldoboro Select Board Majority Opposes $81 Million RSU 40 Bond Proposal
Four of five Waldoboro Select Board members expressed opposition to the $81 million capital improvement bond proposal RSU 40 representatives presented last month.
Alna Extends Pinkham Pond Discussion to Third Week
Public comment on the town of Alna’s options for remediating unpermitted gravel added to the Pinkham Pond boat launch will continue for a third meeting, following disagreement at the second continuation on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
AOS 93, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust Partner For Summer School
Prior to school kicking off for the year, AOS 93 and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust partnered to create a new, hands-on opportunity for local students enrolled in summer school. For four Fridays, students took all-day field trips to local parks and trails, where they experienced “a full day of outdoor education and nature programming,” said Sarah Gladu, Coastal Rivers’ director of education and citizen science.
N.C. Hunt Founder Remembered as Active Community Member
Norman C. Hunt was a passionate and vocal community member who helped found integral institutions in Lincoln County and wasn’t afraid to speak what was on his mind.
Whale Spotted In Sheepscot River Near Wiscasset
Some Wiscasset residents and visitors may be relieved to learn they can, in fact, believe their eyes. That was indeed a humpback whale seen swimming in the Sheepscot River near Wiscasset Thursday, Aug. 24.
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