Endurance runner and circus enthusiast Jason Bigonia, of South Bristol, set out to break the world record for joggling 50 straight miles on Sunday, May 19 in Wiscasset. Joggling is a challenging niche sport that combines jogging with juggling.
RSU 40 Board Takes First Vote on Transgender and Gender Expansive Students Policy Deletion
At a nearly five-hour meeting on the evening of Thursday, May 16, the RSU 40 Board of Directors passed a motion to delete the district’s transgender and gender expansive students policy, the first of two votes that would be needed to remove the policy.
Edgecomb Approves Full-Time Fire Chief
Edgecomb residents packed into the town hall for their annual town meeting Saturday, May 18, working their way through a 66-article warrant in slightly under four hours. In the end, almost every article passed as written, however, public comments made it clear Edgecomb residents were feeling the financial pain.
Characters of the County: Healing Forward With Waldoboro’s Johnny Kosnow
John Kosnow knows first-hand how past hardships can have ripple effects that extend well into the future. In his municipal roles, personal life, writing, and work, Kosnow is dedicated to helping himself and his community understand and heal from adversity in order to access a brighter future.
AOS 93 Board Names New Superintendent
The AOS 93 Board voted unanimously during a meeting the evening of Tuesday, May 14 to hire a new superintendent.
Brackley Sentenced to Prison for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
A Waldoboro man who ran for state Senate in 2022 has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capital.
Six Years In, RSU 12’s Anti-Bullying Committee Sees Results
“Bullying isn’t cool – it’s cruel,” read a series of colorful posters drawn by RSU 12 elementary school students and displayed in the Chelsea Elementary School cafeteria on the evening of Thursday, May 9.
Wiscasset Educator Named Lincoln County Teacher of the Year
During a ceremony on Thursday, May 9 in the Hall of Flags at the Maine Capitol, Wiscasset Elementary School teacher Becky Hallowell was named Lincoln County Teacher of the Year.
Longtime South Bristol Harbormaster Retires
The harbor ordinance in South Bristol, established in 1988, only slightly predates Cecil Burnham’s involvement with the town’s harbor management, which began in 1990. After 35 years, however, Burnham retired from the position at the age of 82.
Newcastle Voters Approve Moratorium on New Firearm Sales Permits
In a crowded Lincoln Academy gymnasium on the evening of Monday, May 13, Newcastle residents voted 71-8 to approve a moratorium on firearm sales permits.
Characters of the County: Bridget Wright Finds Community in the Unknown
Despite ending up in the area by chance, Lincoln Academy teacher Bridget Wright chooses to remain here, committed to teaching the next generation to be true to themselves and to not fear the unknown, as the greatest gifts can come from taking a leap of faith.
Judge Grants GSB School Committee’s Motion to Dismiss Newcastle Mother’s Lawsuit
A U.S. District Court judge sided with the Great Salt Bay School Committee, granting its motion to dismiss a complaint from a Newcastle mother for failure to state a claim in a decision on Friday, May 3.
Bremen Residents Pass Ordinance Amendments at Special Town Meeting
Residents passed six articles in total at a special town meeting held at the Bremen town office on Tuesday, May 7, including amendments to the town’s land use ordinance and shoreland zoning ordinance, permitting authority, and transfer of funds.
Board Defers Vote on Whitefield Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
espite previous assurances to the public that a decision would be made during a special Whitefield Planning Board meeting the evening of Wednesday, May 1, residents did not hear a resolution on a proposed residential substance abuse treatment facility in Coopers Mills.
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