Next Thursday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m., the Wiscasset School Board will consider what is, without exaggeration, one of the biggest decisions this specific board will ever make, the question of closing one of the town’s three school facilities.

The members of the North Nobleboro Community Association wish to thank every merchant who generously gave merchandise or gift certificates in support of the 42nd annual North Nobleboro Day. With their support and with the enthusiastic attendance of community members, we were able to have another successful and fun-filled day!

I am writing to express admiration for the emergency response teams in Lincoln County.

Every summer for almost two decades we have enjoyed coming to my in-laws summer cottage off River Road in Edgecomb. (Yes, newcomer summer guests in your eyes!)

I would like to thank all the good folks who helped me out while collecting votes for the Hospitality House during the Pop the Cause event.

As my time at the Wiscasset Middle School comes to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the students, teachers, staff, parents, relatives and community members for 41 memorable years.

Bristol Republican Committee Chairman Earl Inman blasts Democratic candidate for governor Mike Michaud in this edition for his failure to prevent the ongoing scandal at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

There was an article in the June 26 edition that had some incorrect information and I would like to clarify the facts.

First, the many wonderful crafters and food vendors of Olde Bristol Days will be returning to the grounds of the beautiful Fort William Henry, as they have been for so many years before, the weekend of Aug. 9 and 10.

Since October of 2013, the St. Andrew’s campus has provided urgent care services to hundreds of patients 12 hours a day, every day. By definition, urgent care services provide treatment for medical problems such as an illness or injuries that need attention but are not life-threatening emergencies.

After visiting your charming village over the weekend I felt the urge to share.

Damariscotta, Maine, is one of the prettiest towns in Midcoast Maine. Once you exit Route 1, it is as if you stepped back in time.

The Damariscotta Police Department Kitchen Project is $1,050 away from the fundraising total needed to construct a kitchen area at the department. This project was approved at the recent town meeting by the voters of Damariscotta.

We were surprised to learn the case against Philip Cohen wrapped up earlier this month in Cumberland County. Cohen, a prominent attorney from Waldoboro, was arrested last fall for an alleged domestic violence assault.

Two weeks ago, the last time we revisited a subject in this space, we were a little flippant, for which we apologize. On the topic of people leaving dogs and kids in cars during summer, we said it was a stupid thing to do and advised against the practice of making stupid decisions.

I am sitting in my tent in Chewonki Campground in Wiscasset at 5 a.m. watching the sun come up through the trees and I am wondering if they will be here in the near future.