Amid signs for bait and directions to the footbridge across the harbor, a handmade sign posted along Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor has drawn complaints of racism from tourists and residents.
Nobleboro Residents Discuss Propane Proposal at Public Hearing
Proponents and opponents of an application by Maritime Energy to install a 30,000-gallon propane tank had a chance to review and discuss the project during a public hearing in the Nobleboro Central School gymnasium Thursday, Sept. 8.
Wiscasset Downtown Improvement Project Will Not Use Federal Funds
The Maine Department of Transportation will not seek federal funds for Wiscasset’s downtown improvement project, DOT Project Manager Ernie Martin said.
Newcastle Calls Meeting on Sherman Marsh
After learning that the Maine Department of Transportation will meet with local property owners to discuss Sherman Marsh easements later this week, the Newcastle Board of Selectmen has decided to host a meeting on Monday, Sept. 19 to discuss the project.
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Pickup in Newcastle
There were no injuries when a motorcycle drove into the back of a pickup truck on the southbound on-ramp to Route 1 in Newcastle the evening of Friday, Sept. 9.
Newcastle Selectmen Stand By Decision on Speed Bump
The Newcastle Board of Selectmen reaffirmed its decision to place at least one seasonal speed bump in the village of Damariscotta Mills, despite the Nobleboro Board of Selectmen’s recent reversal of its decision to install two bumps on the Nobleboro side of the village.
Review: Damariscotta Artist’s Work Tackles Serious Environmental Issues
Marnie Sinclair has five grandchildren. They are the Damariscotta artist’s prime motivation for the environmentally focused work she has been creating since 2010. One such piece – a 3-D mixed-media construction titled “Acidification” – draws attention to the fact that an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide is decimating the world’s coral reefs. Another piece, “Earth Nest,” features a photograph of her 6-year-old granddaughter Winnie as a baby, cradled in a nest constructed of wire and driftwood. The piece’s description card on the wall in her Bristol Road studio-gallery refers to “yet another oil spill … soiling our nest.”
Waldoboro Lobsterman Accused of Fishing Violations
A Waldoboro fisherman accused of trying to secretly catch lobsters and his sternman have been charged with multiple fishing violations, according to state officials.
Barn Door Baking Company Opens in Damariscotta
Two women who have been friends for more than 20 years recently opened a baking company in Damariscotta.
Failure to Yield Causes Three-Vehicle Accident on Route 1 in Damariscotta
A driver’s failure to yield caused a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 1 and Belvedere Road in Damariscotta the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Motorcycle Hits Truck in Bremen, Rockport Man Hurt
A Rockport man sustained injuries to his head and legs when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on Turner Road in Bremen shortly before noon, Friday, Sept. 9.
Dresden Approves Medical Marijuana Greenhouse
The Dresden Planning Board unanimously voted to approve a conditional use permit for a medical marijuana greenhouse on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
South Bristol Introduces After-School Program
After a summer of preparations and construction, South Bristol School has launched its new after-school program and hired the program’s first director.
Somerville-Area Incumbent Aims to Confront Drug Crisis, Support Veterans
Lori Fowle, D-Vassalboro, is seeking re-election for a third term in the State House representing District 80, which consists of part of Augusta, the unorganized territory of Hibbert’s Gore, and the towns of Somerville, Vassalboro, and Windsor.
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