The “E” in Mid-coast Energy Systems Inc. might also stand for “education” as the company has always been devoted to the ongoing training of its employees.
On Feb. 18 MCES recognized the completion of a new expansion project by holding a weekly staff meeting in the new classroom of the on-campus technical training facility. While this newly added structure now provides space for a much-needed larger crew room, its main function is that of a training facility.
Breaking News – NWS Forecast Keeps Changing for Weds. — Upgrades Advisory to Storm Warning — 3-6 Inches of Snow Possible Weds. Night With a Chance of Sleet Thurs. Morning
The National Weather Service (NWS) has now upgraded a Winter Weather Advisory to a Winter Storm Warning for a weather front that is expected to arrive in Lincoln County Weds. evening. The storm is expected to dump the heaviest snowfall from late Weds. night through early Thurs. morning, then the precipitation may change over to rain or sleet just in time for the morning commute, according to forecasts.
Questions Remain Regarding Stimulus Funding
To the many people in the many places who are wondering how much federal stimulus cash is coming to Maine, the state’s finance chief has a standard answer: “By Friday we’ll have a better idea.”
That’s what Ryan Low, commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, told the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee Tuesday afternoon. Since the $787 billion 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act gained Congressional approval last week and President Obama’s signature Tuesday, the anticipation of knowing the details pervades conversations here and across the country.
New Nobleboro Business Recreates From The Recycled, Repaired Or Reused
Having had parents who grew up during the Great Depression, Sandra O’Brien has used a learned frugality to craft a gift business using recycled cloth from her home in Nobleboro.
Happy’s Opens Saturday In Wiscasset
There’s a new business at 100 Main Street in Wiscasset and owners, Gary and Sue Thompson of Woolwich, are excitedly anticipating its debut. Happy’s Pizza and Subs, located in the former Pier 1 location will open at 11 a.m. on Sat., Feb. 14, just in time for pizza and sub-loving Valentines to experience extraordinary, tasty cuisine in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Farmers Market Celebrates 31 Years
This year The Damariscotta Farmers Market will celebrate 31 years in operation, making it one of the oldest farmers markets in the state.
Located at 110 Belvedere Rd. at the DRA, The Damariscotta Farmers Market has provided area residents with high quality, locally grown and produced foods every year from May through October since 1978. The market as a whole would like to take this opportunity to thank Damariscotta and the surrounding communities for so many years of support.
County Board Questions Cruiser Bid Process
Lincoln County commissioners have traditionally opened bids during regular public board meeting but its recent meeting saw a departure from the norm.
It became apparent during their Feb. 17 meeting before bids went out, a predetermined time and date at the Sheriff’s Office was set for opening and examining bids for four new police cruisers for the department, according to County Administrator John O’Connell.
“We didn’t see them (the bids) at all before they went out,” O’Connell said.
News Update – Hundreds Still Without Power in Lincoln County
As temperatures plummeted into the single digits Tues. evening, hundreds of Lincoln County residents were still without power for the second full night in a row, and may be waiting through another night without electricity according to Central Maine Power (CMP).
Breaking News – NWS Downgrades Storm Watch to Advisory — 3-6 Inches of Snow Possible Weds. Night With a Chance of Sleet Thurs. Morning
The National Weather Service (NWS) has downgraded a Winter Storm Watch issued Tues. to a Winter Weather Advisory for a weather front that is expected to arrive in Lincoln County Weds. evening. The storm is expected to dump the heaviest snowfall from late Weds. night through early Thurs. morning, then the precipitation may change over to rain or sleet just in time for the morning commute, according to forecasts.
State Prepares For Stimulus Funds
With hundreds of millions of dollars of federal stimulus funds set to flow into state government and out again in a short period of time, measures are being put into place that will help track every dollar until it is spent.
Feb. 9 Proclaimed Gov. William King Day
With a few strokes of the pen, Gov. John Baldacci proclaimed Monday fit for a King. William King, that is.
By 1820, King had a long list of achievements behind him. He owned both a saw mill and Maine’s first cotton mill, along with the first bank in what is now the City of Bath. He served the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate beginning in 1795, representing Topsham, then Bath, then Lincoln County. But his greatest achievement awaited him in Portland, where he became the state’s first governor in 1820. The state capital moved to Augusta in 1832.
Fessendens Closing After 35 Years
Fessenden Craft and Bead Supplies on Friendship St. in Waldoboro will soon close its doors after having been in business for 35 years.
Gail Fessenden moved into the former Weston’s Hardware more than 30 years ago and has developed a list of regular clientele. She said business dropped off after the closing of the Osram Sylvania filament plant down the street, however, as a lot of people who worked there shopped in her store.
Okie Receives 60-Year Sentence
Clad in prison orange and ankle-shackled, John A. Okie, 22, of Newcastle, stood before Justice Joseph Jabar in Kennebec County Superior Court Jan. 30 and made his one and only public statement regarding the two homicides he was convicted for in Dec. 2008.
“I’m sorry,” Okie said. “This situation should never [have] happened. I’m truly sorry.”
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