With only scattered votes in opposition, the Wiscasset School Department’s $9.45 million budget for 2017-2018 met with voter approval at the district’s annual budget meeting Monday, May 15.
Two Bridges Regional Jail Names First Officer of the Month
To recognize the hard work and dedication of employees, Two Bridges Regional Jail has launched an Officer of the Month program, said Capt. James Bailey, the jail’s acting administrator. Corrections Officer Derek Maroon was the first to receive the award.
Edgecomb Voters Unanimously Adopt Education Budget
Edgecomb’s education budget, a topic of much debate at previous town meetings, was unanimously adopted during the annual town meeting at the town hall Saturday, May 13. In the wake of a call of support from the Edgecomb School Committee, voters turned out in force to support the $2.68 million budget.
‘Maine Cabin Masters’ to Feature Local Fish Ladder, Oyster Farm
Damariscotta River’s oyster aquaculture will be prominently featured in an upcoming episode of the DIY Network’s “Maine Cabin Masters.” The show’s stars and production crew have been in Lincoln County over the past couple months, remodeling a cabin at Glidden Point Oyster Farms in Edgecomb and replacing the wooden chute at the Damariscotta Mills fish ladder.
Burgers, Milkshakes, and More Available at New Waldoboro Restaurant
Crazy Burgers and Pizza, in addition to the Burger Bar, are now open at the site of the former Corner Variety and Pizzeria at Kaler’s Corner in Waldoboro.
Despite Bankruptcy, Clary Lake Dam Situation ‘Status Quo’
Litigation against Pleasant Pond Mill LLC, the deeded owner of the Clary Lake Dam, was temporarily halted when the company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in March.
Our Town Reconvenes to Discuss Development in Damariscotta
Commercial development in Damariscotta was the topic of two separate meetings the evening of Wednesday, May 3. More than 40 area residents attended a community conversation hosted by Our Town Damariscotta in the Porter Meeting Hall at Skidompha Library, while the topic also surfaced across town during the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen’s meeting at the town office.
Edgecomb Eddy School Rallies Support Ahead of Budget Vote
The Edgecomb School Committee had to make “hard choices” in an effort to meet the Edgecomb Board of Selectmen’s request for a budget reduction, Chair Tom Abello said to a crowd of about 30 that gathered Tuesday, May 9 for a presentation about the education budget.
New Sea Gull Shop Owners Prepare For Opening
Tim and Betsey Norland have had a special place in their hearts for Pemaquid after first visiting the area together in 1980. Starting this summer, the Norlands’ annual trips will no longer be just as visitors, but also as the owners of the Sea Gull Shop.
CLC YMCA Breaks Ground On Addition
The CLC YMCA held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the first phase of its expansion project during its annual meeting the evening of Tuesday, May 9.
DOT Parking Plan Draws Criticism, Support in Wiscasset
More than 150 people turned out to hear the Maine Department of Transportation’s parking proposal, part of the downtown traffic project, on Monday, May 8, with over a dozen speakers weighing in on the plan.
Louis Doe Remembered For Business Savvy, Civic-Mindedness
Family and friends of Newcastle businessman Louis Doe remember him for his contributions to the business community, including as a co-founder of his namesake business and of Damariscotta Bank & Trust, but also for his civic-mindedness and quiet generosity.
New Town Manager Starts Work in Waldoboro
Waldoboro’s new town manager is settling in at the town office after her first week on the job.
Edgecomb Welcomes New Postmaster
Nearly a dozen people attended a ceremony at the Edgecomb Post Office on Friday, April 21 to witness the swearing in of Postmaster Bruce Hartford. The promotion feels “like the culmination” of a nearly two-decade-long career in the Postal Service, Hartford said.
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