It was a combination of things that led to Al “Big Al” Cohen’s status as a Maine celebrity: his iconic suspenders, the tie-dye gorilla or tiger shirts, his larger-than-life personality, the firework store, and the popular commercials he was featured in about his store Big Al’s Super Values, which sat on Route 1 in Wiscasset for nearly 35 years.
Bristol Select Board Reviews Comprehensive Plan Compliance Issues
Members of the Bristol Select Board convened at the town office Wednesday, June 26 to discuss the town’s draft comprehensive plan’s compliance issues identified in a review completed by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry.
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park Storm Damage Repairs Take Final Step
After months of repairs from January storm damage, the last repairs to the historic bell house at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park in Bristol began on Wednesday, June 26 when contractors laid the first bricks in the new walls of the building.
St. Philip’s Strawberry Festival Still Sweet in 70th Year
Away from the bustle of Wiscasset’s Main Street, tourists and locals alike braved the threat of rain to celebrate the 70th annual Strawberry Festival, held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 29.
Community Raises Thousands in Support of Westport Island Woman
Following a life of constantly finding ways to help others, the community is now rallying together to help Valerie Lovelace, a longtime advocate for end-of-life care who is rapidly losing her eyesight.
New European-Style Cafe Opens on Main Street in Downtown Damariscotta
Rue 77, a European-inspired cafe and the newest addition to business in downtown Damariscotta, opened its doors on Friday, June 28, at 77 Main St.
Edgecomb Voters Approve Full-Time Fire Chief, Department Ordinance
Voters approved a warrant setting the pay of the full-time Edgecomb Fire Department chief position and establishing a new municipal fire department during a special town meeting Monday, July 1.
Characters of the County: Behind the Plate with Jeff Lamb
The saying goes many hands make light work, but those involved need to coordinate if the work is going to be light. Sports enthusiast and Newcastle Publick House sous-chef Jeff Lamb, of Damariscotta, brings that team-oriented mentality to whatever he’s trying to accomplish.
Somerville Voters Pass All Warrant Articles at Annual Town Meeting
At the open portion of the Somerville annual town meeting on Saturday, June 22, Somerville residents approved all 23 warrant articles, including a municipal budget of $739,637 and protection of municipal broadband ownership.
Bremen Voters Decline Surveillance Cameras, Approve Budgets
Bremen voters dispatched with the town’s 58-article warrant over the course of two hours at the annual town meeting held in the afternoon of Saturday, June 22 at the Bremen fire station.
Lincoln County Libraries Face Interruption to Interlibrary Lending
This summer, an administrative disruption will lead to a pause in interlibrary lending across Maine. How long it will last is still unclear, but the announcement has left Lincoln County library officials frustrated and patrons already feeling the impact.
Westport Islanders Reject Nuisance Ordinance at Fiery Town Meeting
Over the course of more five hours including occasional moments of fiery debate, Westport Island voters passed all but one article on their annual town meeting warrant Saturday, June 22.
Boothbay Brewer Brings Passion to Wiscasset
A Boothbay man’s brewery has made its way to Main Street in Wiscasset to serve the community a taste of home through a variety of beers.
All Articles Pass at Dresden Town Meeting
Dresden voters approved every warrant article, including a $1.7 million municipal budget, during the town’s annual meeting the evening of Tuesday, June 18.
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