In the past few years, I’ve heard the word “community” in reference to Lincoln County so many times it almost sounds like a cliche. The idea of community is one that people often throw out as an all-encapsulating term for a place where neighbors care for each other, people say “good morning” when they pass on a sidewalk, and town events still draw out a crowd.
Characters of the County: Tom Raymond Turns Time and Talent into Gold
Tom Raymond is 92 years old and producing some of the best work of his wood turning career. Almost every day, the retired engineer descends into his basement workshop in Damariscotta where he spends hours turning blocks of wood into bowls, wine stoppers, and anything else that strikes his fancy.
News Along the Way If Walls Could Talk
I wonder what the walls of Inn Along the Way’s long barn would say if they could talk?
Thrifty Good Food Frittata, Tortilla, Or Quiche?
This week we shall continue to explore easy and light egg dishes, fit for a summer luncheon, dinner or even weekend breakfast. The country of origin for each dish defines how it is cooked and results in slightly different flavor and texture.
A NEW DAY
This week, we reported on something pretty special. A new generation has taken the reins at Cheney Financial Group.
Characters of the County: Mark Phillips Is Living the Life He Planned
Mark Phillips has two very different passions in life: music and the marina. When he was younger and planning his future he thought, “Why not do both?”
MAXIMIZING YOUR SUMMER
For some, it might feel like summer has just begun. Students, especially, might feel the relief of finally being able to sleep in on a Monday morning and check off items from their summer bucket list.
Characters of the County: Jenny Mayher is Making a Difference
If one needs something at Lincoln Academy, chances are Communications Director Jenny Mayher can help.
Thrifty Good Food Eggs To Start The Day
Call it perverse coincidence, but the recent dramatic spike in egg prices just coincided with dieticians, supported by honest medical science, lifting the bane from eggs for being unhealthy due to cholesterol concerns. Eggs are now declared the perfect source of protein, not only for building muscle but also as an easily digestible nutrient rich food.
WRESTLING DREAMS
In the U.S., how many social services do we have that truly try to reach all of us — to hold all of us in care, no matter who we are, through the most vulnerable years of our lives?
Characters of the County: Dickie Spofford Shares the Credit
In the days when Richard “Dickie” Spofford was Boothbay’s fire chief, the firefighters under his command would refer to him in the reverential tones sailors might use for a particularly effective captain.
Skidompha Skoop
Apologies for writing about the Institute of Museum and Library Studies and its troubled future again, but we have an update and opportunity. This is an important issue, and I urge you to read on.
THE SCHOONER OF THESEUS
After slaying the minotaur on the Mediterranean island of Crete, the mythical Athenian king Theseus escaped on a ship.
Characters of the County: Walking to Work with Michael Martone
A town’s story exists beyond the pages of history; it’s evident in the roads, the businesses, and the overall infrastructure of the community.
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