William “Skip” Simonds said his parents had him late in life and they figured he would be the “skipper of the ship.” Simonds said there were so many Williams in his family that every variation of the name was already in use. “So I became known in the crib as “The Skipper,” or “Skip,” he said.
LITTLE BIT HERE AND THERE
We are blessed.
Not only do we live in one of the most beautiful places in the world; our home is typically devoid of hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, sinkholes, extreme heat, extreme cold and many other challenges our fellow Americans live with as a matter of course.
Nobleboro History Revisited: To Save One-Room Schoolhouse
The town of Nobleboro has formed a committee to preserve a one-room schoolhouse, chaired by Orland L. Bunker, third selectman.
START ‘EM YOUNG
You may have noticed two new bylines in our pages over the last few weeks.
On the Pond
I like to spend a bit of time most afternoons at this time of the year sitting with a book, reading on the dock.
Characters of the County: For Larry Burridge, It’s Always Been Cars
Larry Burridge loves automobiles. A skilled mechanic with encyclopedic knowledge and an artist’s eye, Burridge retired to Maine 10 years ago and landed what can only be described as an ideal job for a man of his inclinations.
Bringing Food Home Support Your Local Restaurant
Lincoln County is blessed with an abundance of local restaurants and food-related businesses. From familiar favorites to newer arrivals, these eateries cater to different tastes and highlight different industries. Supporting these local businesses provides numerous economic and environmental benefits to the area.
Thrifty Good Food Zucchini: Bane or Blessing?
Soon after we moved to our house in Midcoast Maine, a neighbor and I had a conversation about gardens and what we both hoped to grow in our gardens that summer. Upon hearing the word “zucchini,” she could not resist the old joke: “Don’t leave your car windows open in a parking lot, or you might find someone dumping their baseball bat-sized zucchini in your back seat.” Poor zucchini, they get no respect!
Characters of the County: The Continuous Evolution of Rae Sage
Ever since she was young, Waldoboro resident Raechale “Rae” Sage has been involved in a wide variety of ever-changing pursuits in a quest for knowledge and self-improvement.
Round Pond
There is a new king in town and his throne is on the dock at the town landing. Someone put quite a bit of time into the making of a special chair reading “Take a load off Frankie.” We all know that Frankie Poland works from dawn till dusk and can probably use a little down time after hauling all day. Enjoy your throne, Frankie! And kudos to whoever put it there.
SIGNS OF SUCCESS
Two of the eight stories on our front page are dedicated to the turnover of ownership in two downtown Damariscotta cornerstones, King Eider’s Pub and S. Fernald’s Country Store. While this sentiment may seem strange, we’re choosing to see this as good news for the community for a few reasons.
Skidompha Skoop
We are excited to share the news that Skidompha will become a temporary COVID testing site starting this week. This service will be offered to the community through the fall.
Paws for Thought
As I have become busier, I have found myself adding to my list of employees. With the busier list of dates I need to be gone, the two awesome ladies who work for me sometimes take on jobs that I would be happy to do myself, but don’t have the availability in my schedule for.
Characters of the County: Shark Stories Stir the Memories for Retired Lobsterman Brian Sawyer
The story of a shark attacking a seal off Pemaquid Point earlier in July caused little alarm but prompted a great deal of interest among local readers. New Harbor native Brian Sawyer took a particular interest, having played a role in a shark story that made the front page of The Lincoln County News in 1961.
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