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.
Putting the Y in Community Celebrating Food Education Success At The CLC YMCA
The CLC YMCA is thrilled to celebrate a landmark year for our food education program, FARMS at the Y, which has brought the joy of healthy eating and local food awareness to more than 1,000 students in nine local schools.
Bringing Food Home Fuel Up For Summer Fun
Summer days can be full of chaos and sunshine. Between beach trips, bike rides, park outings, and everything in between, mealtimes don’t always make the list. That’s where the Summer Meals Program comes in. Kids and teens 18 and under can grab a free, healthy meal at sites all around Lincoln and Knox counties. No signing up, no ID, and no catch.
GATHER TOGETHER
I have always had very fond memories of the Fourth of July. I grew up on a lake, so fireworks were always a big deal. I remember sitting on the dock dipping my toes in the water as I watched the fireworks go off from all over the lake, loud bangs echoing from all around me as I sat in the still of the night.
Commentary: An Update on the Jefferson Education Budget
As members of our school community, the Jefferson School Committee is invested in providing the best possible education for every child. This year’s proposed budget reflects not only our commitment to excellence but also the reality of the challenges we face, particularly the ongoing shortage of qualified staff and the significant, mandated costs associated with providing high-quality special education services.
Characters of the County: Along the Shores of Lisa Brackett’s Life
Those who live in a small community end up wearing a few different hats, and no one knows that better than Monhegan Island’s town clerk, tax collector, registrar of voters, manager of The Bait Bag, and former owner of the Bristol Diner, Lisa Brackett.
Round Pond
There is some beautiful new signage along with fresh flower barrels as you enter the village thanks to The Helping Hands. The old welcome signs were looking pretty tired and worn. These look amazing and will certainly make everyone feel welcome.
FRESH FACES
Last week, Piper Pavelich, one of the reporters who works tirelessly to bring you the news each week, bid her farewell. Her departure is bittersweet. We wish her well with her future personal and professional life, but The Lincoln County News family is losing a wonderful young journalist.
Characters of the County: Chapter by Chapter with Ann Leamon
So far, Ann Leamon’s life has taken her around the world to traverse the landscapes of economics and venture capital, competitive bike racing, baking, creative writing, and more. But no matter where she lands, Leamon said, most of the decisions the Waldoboro poet and writer has made are shaped by a love of learning and stories.
Henry, A Dog’s Life in Maine
Greetings, friends. As my mom and I are gathering thoughts for this article, we are sitting and shivering on our screened-in porch on this fine June morning. Brrr. I think we are going from winter straight to winter.
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