After polls closed Tuesday, Nov. 5, it appears Democrats will maintain their hold on the two Senate seats, according to unofficial results.
Jefferson Workshop Destroyed in ‘Devastating’ Blaze
Firefighters from eight towns worked for five hours to contain a blaze that destroyed a two-story woodworking shop on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Wiscasset Voters Approve Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation
In a special town meeting by referendum that gathered over 2,300 ballots, Wiscasset voters approved the relocation of the town’s wastewater treatment plant.
Characters of the County: Kaitlin Hanna is Steady at the Helm
Kaitlin Hanna, of South Bristol, has held a variety of titles ranging in profession and location around the world.
Wiscasset to Consider Wastewater Plant Relocation in Referendum
Wiscasset voters will decide if they would like to approve the relocation of the town’s wastewater treatment plant – a roughly $51 million project – during a special town meeting by referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 5 held concurrently with the general election.
Waldoboro to Consider Food Sovereignty, Fireworks Future
Consumer fireworks and regulation of food from local farmers will be on the ballot for Waldoboro voters in November, along with a commercial clean energy ordinance and proposed amendments to the town’s shellfish conservation ordinance.
Firefighters Battle Edgecomb Structure Fire
Firefighters from seven local towns turned out to battle a stubborn structure fire at a private home in Edgecomb on Friday, Oct. 25.
Precision and Vision Yield an Ode to Natural Beauty by Edgecomb Painter
“Anybody can do it,” Leeroy Gandy said on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 18, standing in his home among a half-dozen wooden canvases painted with carefully drafted geometric cardinals, chickadees, blue jays and more.
Dresden Select Board Member Resigns Due to Familial Health Issues
Four months into his term, Dresden Select Board member Gary Getchell has resigned, citing health issues within his family.
Newcastle Developer Breaks Ground on Mills Road Housing Project
Development of an affordable housing project on Mills Road in Newcastle is underway, as Rob Nelson and his team celebrated the start of construction with a ground-breaking ceremony the morning of Monday, Oct. 28.
Characters of the County: Fueling Creativity with Michael Morrison
Whether it’s navigating a Colby and Gale fuel truck, taking the perfect photo, fixing an outboard, or creating a papier-mâché dragon, the best of Michael Morrison arises from a good test.
Community Bands Together to Create Dresden Veterans Memorial
A new committee is making its way in Dresden, with community members eager to get to work on establishing a veterans memorial in the town.
Housing, Health Care Frame Reny’s Senate District 13 Campaign
State Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, said she is running for another term in the Maine Senate to continue advocating for healthy communities, affordable housing, and accessible health care.
Harmon Focuses on Local Control, Energy Costs in Senate District 13 Bid
Dale Harmon, a Boothbay Region Water District foreman and longtime Boothbay Select Board member, said he is running for state Senate to advocate for fiscal efficiency, lower energy costs, and smaller government.
