The word noel has many meanings depending upon the derivative you choose to follow. During the Christmas Season it has been understood to mean “good news.” I believe we all could use some “good news” and the calendar offers us an opportunity to hear the best news once a year on Dec. 25.
Alna Approves Extra Funding for Code Enforcement Officer
Alna residents may pay more than twice as much as they did last year for code enforcement services after approving funding use at a special town meeting Saturday, Dec. 16. Town officials said the jump is due in part to the town’s rocky recent municipal past.
Coopers Mills Fire Votes Against Delta Ambulance Satellite Location
The Coopers Mills Volunteer Fire Department Association voted no on subleasing its space at 75 Main St. to Delta Ambulance, the Whitefield Select Board announced on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
Affordable Housing Development Project Taking Shape in Newcastle
Development of affordable housing is underway across Lincoln County as new state and local programs offer funding to offset high construction costs in addressing a housing shortage.
Waldoboro Bids Emotional Farewell to A.D. Gray School
Outside the A.D. Gray School on Friday, Dec. 15, members of the Waldoboro community gathered alongside representatives of Volunteers of America to pay tribute to one chapter of the property’s history and welcome another together.
Dresden Select Board Schedules Special Meeting For Dec. 21
The Dresden Select Board will meet in a special session at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, at the town office at 534 Gardner Road.
Storm Closes Nearly 100 County Roads, Leaves Thousands Without Power
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.
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