After extensive discussion and back-and-forth presentations from the heads of Gardiner Fire and Rescue and the Wiscasset Ambulance Service, Dresden voters approved a new contract with Wiscasset at their annual town meeting on Saturday, June 17.
Nobleboro Church Launches Campaign to Repair Barn
The Save the Stalls campaign underway at the First Baptist Church of Nobleboro aims to raise money for repairs to a barn adjoining the parsonage.
Dresden Selectmen Recommend Reappointing Current Fire Chief
Following an executive session on Thursday, June 15, the Dresden Board of Selectmen recommended reappointing current Fire Chief Steve Lilly and Assistant Fire Chief Ron Theriault to their respective positions.
Newcastle Approves Town Budget, Debates Fire Chief’s Raise
An attempt to amend one article to eliminate a 16.03 percent raise for Newcastle’s full-time fire chief was the only blip in an annual town meeting where voters overwhelmingly approved all warrant articles.
Kieve Will Not Move Forward with Boathouse Purchase
Kieve-Wavus Education Inc. has decided not to purchase The Standard of Newcastle boathouse and will not appear before the Newcastle Planning Board on Thursday, June 15.
Damariscotta Man Active and Tech-Savvy at 100
Harry Emmons celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends at his home, Schooner Cove in Damariscotta, Friday, June 9.
New Count Confirms Damariscotta Selectmen
Ballot clerks conducted a new count of the votes cast for two seats on the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen the afternoon of Wednesday, June 14. The results confirmed that voters elected George Parker and Amy Leshure.
Wiscasset to Hold Recount of June 13 Vote
The results of Wiscasset’s annual town meeting by referendum will go to a recount because election workers counted the ballots behind closed doors June 13. “It was a mistake,” Election Warden Susan Blagden said.
Damariscotta to Revisit Form-Based Code
Amid renewed interest in commercial development in Damariscotta, the town will form a committee to draft an amendment to the land use ordinance integrating the concept of form-based codes.
Edgecomb Eddy School Principal Accepts Position in Southport
Edgecomb Eddy School Principal Lisa Clarke will soon take the helm of the Southport Central School, leaving the school where she has spent the majority of her career in education. Her resignation from the Edgecomb Eddy School will take effect July 1.
Lincoln Academy Students Push for Gender-Neutral Graduation Gowns
Some male students wore white and some female students wore black at the Lincoln Academy Class of 2017 graduation June 1 – a product of a student-led debate about gender equality and the color of graduation gowns.
LincolnHealth to Hold Public Meetings on Unification Proposal
The LincolnHealth Board of Trustees, along with boards of trustees at organizations throughout the MaineHealth system, have spent the last eight months discussing a possible system-wide reorganization that would align local organizations and their boards under a system-wide board of trustees and a unified financial structure.
Dresden Takes Applications for Fire Chief, Surprising FD Leadership
The Dresden Board of Selectmen is considering applications for the position of fire chief, although the town already has a fire chief and has previously accepted firefighters’ choice for the position.
Wiscasset Resident Portland’s Employee of the Month
Wiscasset resident Bobbi Jo Weeks began her career in the fire service as a volunteer with the Damariscotta Fire Department. She was recently named the city of Portland’s April Employee of the Month for her work as a full-time firefighter and paramedic with the Portland Fire Department.
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