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.
Long Winter Soap Co. Opens Storefront in Downtown Waldoboro
For the past decade, Amanda Nelson has owned and operated Long Winter Soap Co. out of her Damariscotta home. Now she is bringing the soap, lip balm, and perfume business to downtown Waldoboro.
Wiscasset Selectmen Begin Process to Repeal Historic Preservation Ordinance
The Wiscasset Board of Selectmen has canceled a public hearing scheduled to discuss the removal of members of the Wiscasset Historic Preservation Commission, but has instead begun the process to repeal the historic preservation ordinance that established the commission.
Committee Forms to Explore Potential Move For Sixth Grade in Wiscasset
Wiscasset’s sixth-grade class will not move from Wiscasset Elementary School to Wiscasset Middle High School in 2017-2018, but a committee will form to plan the move for the following school year. The Wiscasset School Committee established the committee Thursday, April 27.
LA Showcases Programs, Accomplishments During Spring Town Hall
Community members learned about programs and services available at Lincoln Academy during the school’s second town hall-style meeting in its Parker B. Poe Theater the evening of Tuesday, May 2.
Nobleboro Native Opens Oyster Distribution Center, Plans Raw Bar in Newcastle
Two summers ago, Brendan Parsons launched BP’s Shuck Shack, Portland’s first oyster-selling food cart. Now the Nobleboro native is bringing his passion for oysters back to Lincoln County with a retail distribution center and plans for a raw bar and retail shop at 68 Main St. in Newcastle.
Edgecomb’s Water’s Edge Under New Ownership
The Water’s Edge Banquet & Function Facility in Edgecomb, a property that has gone through several transitions in the past decade, is under new ownership. Developer Tony Casella sold the banquet hall and several surrounding properties to father-and-son team John Hutchins III and John Hutchins IV.
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