An apprenticeship program planned to start in Nobleboro this fall is hoped to “resurface” the boat-building methods and ways of life of 19th century saltwater farmers in Maine.

A conflict over ethics and public confidence in the Public Utilities Commission’s work has broken out between one of the three commissioners and Gov. Paul LePage.

A new bistro-style restaurant opening in the Waldoboro village is aimed at bringing unique options with fresh, local ingredients to the area.

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Five

Candidates up for Two Waldoboro Select Board Seats

Waldoboro

Annual Town Meeting Referendum June 10

New RSU 40

Budget Meeting, Referendum

Five Run for

Three Seats on Wiscasset Board of Selectmen

Two Write-in

Candidates Run for Damariscotta Select Board

Damariscotta

to Consider Comprehensive Plan at Town Meeting

Two

Candidates Run for GSB School Committee

Voters Approve Great Salt Bay Budget

Dresden

Voters to Elect Selectman, Consider School Budget

Westport

Island Residents Discuss Terminating Withdrawal Process

Jefferson

Education Budget Vote June 10

Nobleboro

Property Maintenance Ordinance on the Ballot June 10

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“What are you thirsty for?” is the question posed by a new clothing and apparel company just starting to make its appearance in local stores.

The Dresden Take-out, on Route 27, opened this past week with a new owner and a new face-lift. Wiscasset businessman Greg Lemar purchased the store at auction Dec 10, 2013 for $43,000. Since that time he has invested about $200,000 refurbishing the building and stocking the store.

A 28-year-old Whitefield woman faces felony charges of sexual abuse of a minor for allegedly abusing a 14-year-old boy on three occasions in December 2013.

Damariscotta voters adopted a new comprehensive plan and approved a 5 percent pay increase for three town office employees at their annual town meeting June 12.

Government Notices Bristol TOWN OF BRISTOL Wind Power Advisory Committee Monday, June 23 at 6 p.m. Bristol Town Office Public invited Edgecomb TOWN OF EDGECOMB NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Edgecomb Planning Board will hold a public hearing at town hall on Thursday, June 19, 2014, 6:30 p.m., on the site plan review application of […]

Updated June 11 at 2:00 p.m.
A former accountant at the Wiscasset nonprofit Coastal Enterprises Inc. has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with the embezzlement of more than $300,000.

Government Notices Bremen TOWN OF BREMEN HARBOR COMMITTEE The Bremen Harbor Committee will meet on an as-needed basis. If you have any concerns or questions please contact the Bremen Harbor Master Melanee Gilbert – 441-3256 Bristol Bristol Planning Board Thursday, June 19th 7:00 p.m. Bristol Town Hall Continued review of amendments to the Shoreland Zoning […]

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office said the “careless disposal” of rags with linseed oil on them contributed to a fire at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset June 5.

A Waldoboro man camped out for a week at the Bremen Town Center in advance of a non-resident commercial clamming license coming up for grabs.

At her final meeting as a Wiscasset School Board member on May 29, Sharon Nichols asked fellow members to consider asking the community for input on the possible consolidation of Wiscasset schools.