A major heart attack, quadruple bypass and 4 months later and I’m almost back to normal. Not only did I change my diet and start exercising more, I’ve changed my thinking, too. This experience has taught me that I can lean on family and friends and be okay with it and not to stress the small stuff.

As someone who doesn’t naturally gravitate toward “nature walks” and is somewhat embarrassed to walk among a crowd of “bird weenies” with their binoculars all pointing in the same direction, up a tree, I was persuaded to go on a “Bog Walk” last Thursday at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson.

We are not surprised Wiscasset and Westport Island voted to formally begin the withdrawal process from RSU 12.

On June 8, 2012, a phone call to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) produced the following: “the Town of Waldoboro Public Library is incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) corporation.”

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in Lincoln County. As a parent, you are one of the most important persons in a child’s life, especially when it comes to cigarettes. You can make a big difference in the choices your kids make.

How much is a human life worth?

The generosity extended to the Lincoln Academy Class of 2012 is remarkable. On Monday evening, dozens of scholarships were handed out to a range of graduating seniors, as well as some former graduates that are continuing their education.

We are actually excited to see how the votes come in June 12. Next week three towns convene their annual town meetings and we have enough intriguing primary contests on the ballot to make your average political junky’s mouth water.

I have been a Damariscotta cemetery trustee for the last 15 years. This volunteer position has been a very rewarding experience, knowing that keeping our cemeteries in excellent condition is one of basic examples of the integrity of our community.

We are expecting a loud Fourth of July.

Ever since the state legalized fireworks, would be celebrants and First Responders alike have had July 4 this year penciled in on their calendars. Independence Day is obviously the fireworks day of the year.

Do you suppose they fear the real numbers will prove them wrong?

Memorial Day – beautiful morning – good crowd – nice parade. Over the years I’ve gotten used to spectators, old and young alike, not removing their hats or even standing up when the American flag goes by.

We’ll admit it, given our choice of putting in a day at the office or squeezing in some R&R at the beach/lake/camp/cottage with a barbecue and summer time beverages, we’d as soon take the latter.

With all the numbers being casually tossed around about how much money each town in RSU 12 pays, let’s look at what the Superintendent and the Chairman of the Finance Committee of RSU 12 have used in past presentations, along with statistics from the State Planning office.