High winds and heavy rains accompanying a large storm system moved through the Midcoast Monday, Dec. 18, leaving considerable damage in its wake in the form of downed trees and power lines and nearly 100 road closures in Lincoln County.
Characters of the County: Rachel Alexandrou’s Natural Love
As winter’s arrival is forecasted in the muted grays and browns of the landscape, residents may feel split about whether they feel the scene is bleak or beautiful. However, for Rachel Alexandrou, scientific illustrator, wreath maker, and local forager, each season presents its own opportunity for nourishment, both for the stomach and the soul.
Wiscasset School Committee Postpones WMHS Principal Hearing
The long-awaited hearing regarding the dismissal of Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Gina Stevens scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 12 has been postponed.
Doubt Leads Newcastle Meeting on Core Zoning Code Amendments
Newcastle voters defeated a proposed amendment to the town’s core zoning code that would have broadened requirements for project review by the planning board at a special town meeting Monday, Dec. 11.
Somerville Select Board Condemns ‘Hate Crime,’ Talks Recording Meetings
At its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 6, the Somerville Select Board heard from a resident who said she had been experiencing racially motivated harassment for over a year.
Waldoboro Teen’s Dog Cookie Business a Hit with Local Pups
After school on weekdays, as dusk falls over Waldoboro, Medomak Valley High School senior Landen Stewart puts on some rock music, sits down at the table in his family’s kitchen, and gets to work filling orders of homemade dog cookies.
AOS 93 Recommends $1.37 Million Admin Budget, Splits on IT Role
The AOS 93 Board recommended a central office budget of $1,373,602.49, an increase of $279,074.72 or 25.49%, after extensive discussion and a failed vote to remove a new position at its Thursday, Dec. 7 meeting.
Bristol Residents Voice Concerns at Comp Plan Public Hearing
The Bristol Consolidated School gymnasium was full of residents on Thursday, Dec. 7, as they packed in to express concerns and support for Bristol’s draft comprehensive plan at the public hearing hosted by the comprehensive plan committee.
Characters of the County: Sean Fleming Works to Bring People Together
The first time Sean Fleming remembers hearing from his wife, she was leaving him a curt message on his answering machine in summer 1993, asking if he planned to appear at a music festival at Bowdoin College, as scheduled.
Alna Community Solar Farm’s 15-Month Delay Due to CMP Study
The Alna Community Solar Farm, now 15 months past its anticipated finish line, has faced construction delays from a transmission study by Central Maine Power Co. that is expected to last well into next year.
Dresden Resident Honors Maine Female Lawmakers with Portraits
Dresden resident Jerri Whitman has taken on the unique project of creating portraits of Maine women that have served in either the state or federal legislature.
Downtown Apartments, Storage Proposed for Damariscotta
Conversion of a downtown office building into apartments, a new business, and progress on the town’s next comprehensive plan occupied the Damariscotta Planning Board at its Monday, Dec. 4 meeting. Members also approved minor adjustments to a senior housing development site plan by DC Ledgewood to make the project more competitive for state funding.
Wiscasset Book Buddy Program Receives Recognition at National Conference
Two teachers from Wiscasset Elementary School attended a national conference to showcase the school’s Book Buddy program, a partnership with students from the University of Maine at Farmington.
South Bristol Town Office Welcomes New Hires, Launches Website
The South Bristol town office is fully staffed for the first time in four years after South Bristol Select Board members voted to appoint two applicants for the remaining open municipal positions at its Thursday, Nov. 30 meeting. Board members also announced the launch of the town’s new website.
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