For those who might not have been aware of what was happening, the cacophony of sirens and blaring horns in the Twin Villages the evening of Friday, Sept. 23 might have been cause for alarm. Thankfully, the hubbub was not the result of an emergency, but rather the return of Lincoln Academy’s homecoming parade.
Thistles and Things
Whether full of campers or community members, our campuses in Jefferson, Nobleboro, and Bremen are always buzzing no matter the time of year. Starting the very day after summer camp comes to a close in mid-August, Kieve Wavus Education begins welcoming a diverse set of mission-aligned programs for first-generation college students to veterans, LGBTQ+ youth, and so much more.
Characters of the County: Wiscasset Man Ron Finlay Embraces Adventures and Family
Central Lincoln County YMCA Director of Facilities Ron Finlay is a fan of adventure.
Westport Island
It gets confusing sometimes. Like changing scenes in a play. Everything goes dark for a little while. But you can see and hear the frenzied activity in the shadows and behind the curtains. As you change from one scene to the next.
WHO WILL FILL THEIR BOOTS?
Loss is tough. It seems that our community, especially the emergency and fire communities of Lincoln County have been hit with a lot of it recently. This week, we are mourning the loss of another one.
Marilyn Beane’s World
Aug. 28: My journey started when I woke up. At 6:15 a.m. the sweet overnight nurse gave me my meds and nebulizer treatments. During breakfast I watched my uplifting Christian programs and I spent more time with the loving Lord, reading His word. The kind, caring male nurse gave me anther neb treatment.
Characters of the County: Jim Amaral Finds Diverse Human Experiences in Global Travels
Borealis Breads’ owner Jim Amaral may be better known as a businessman at the forefront of Maine’s thriving local food movement, but he credits his travels abroad for helping him arrive where he is today.
Thrifty Good Food Farewell, Summer
September and the Labor Day weekend has me thinking about the end of summer and I’m hard pressed not to mutter with A.A. Milne’s lovable character Winnie the Pooh. “Goodbye? Oh no please. Can’t we just go back to page one and start all over again?”
ASK THE QUESTIONS
Two weeks ago we announced the return of in-person candidates’ forums for the 2022 elections. We consider these events to be a vital part of The Lincoln County News’ election coverage, as forums provide readers additional information they need to make an informed choice about who should represent them.
Energy Matters Education: The Energy of Democracy
Whole societies once used slaves as their energy source. As recently as 1858, South Carolina Sen. James Henry Hammond championed the need for “a class to do the menial duties, to perform the drudgery of life. That is, a class requiring but a low order of intellect and but little skill.” Afraid of educated slaves, 19th century white Southerners made it a crime to teach slaves to read and write; and until the 1960s, southern Blacks and whites had to attend separate and unequal schools.
Bringing Food Home Horticulture 101
Last week, I found myself in a conversation that was out of my element, but I participated with enthusiasm none-the-less. I was standing in the barn at Goranson Farm, talking with the owner Jan and a few farmers, about a vegetable called celeriac.
Characters of the County: Bristol Grocer and Select Board Member Has Love for History’s ‘Character’
Paul Yates says he was born with a love of “old stuff” and he has worked to preserve history and the town of Bristol throughout his life.
ON TO THE NEXT
Although fall doesn’t officially begin until Sept. 22, Labor Day – the unofficial marker of the end of the tourist season – is now in the rearview, schools are fully back in session, and we think it’s finally time to exhale.
Characters of the County: Sylvia and Weston Keene’s Lifetime of Good Neighbors in Nobleboro
Sylvia Keene considers herself an “endangered species” who was born and raised in the same house in Union and never had any desire to live anywhere else but Maine.
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