Wiscasset School Committee Chair Steve Smith called his last meeting to order June 15. With the meeting ended a three-year term that oversaw the establishment of an independent school district.
RSU 12 Honors Outgoing Whitefield Board Members
The three outgoing Whitefield representatives on the RSU 12 Board of Directors have weathered several of the district’s trials. As board members Joan Morin, Malinda Caron, and Chair Hilary Holm depart, the three spoke of their experience on the board.
Waldoboro Selectmen Opt for Open Town Meeting to Resolve Budget Questions
The Waldoboro Board of Selectmen voted 3-1 in favor of holding an open special town meeting to address the budgets for the office of the town manager, rejected at the annual town meeting; and the fire department, incorrectly printed in the town warrant.
Wiscasset Selectmen Side with Voters on DOT Traffic Proposal
Despite claims of election irregularities and a last minute plea from downtown business owners to do nothing, the Wiscasset Selectboard voted unanimously to move forward with the Maine Department of Transportation’s option 2 to alleviate traffic congestion at their Monday, June 20 meeting.
Wiscasset Voters Side with DOT on Downtown Traffic Proposal
By an overwhelming majority, Wiscasset voters sided with the Maine Department of Transportation on the three options presented to alleviate traffic congestion on Route 1. Option 2, which would eliminate on-street parking between the intersections of Middle Street and Water Street, garnered 426 votes in the non-binding referendum question on the annual town meeting warrant Tuesday, June 14.
Edgecomb Activist, Somerville Senator Work for Veteran-Friendly Workplaces
After two tours of duty, Ben Leeman, a Bowdoin native, came home to financial insecurity, a divorce, and a series of service-related health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder.
Dresden Man Speaks on ‘Romance Scam’ After Release from Spanish Prison
A 77-year-old former Dresden man who fell victim to a “romance scam” and landed in a Spanish prison has been released and reunited with his family in the United States. Joseph Byron Martin is currently in Nevada with his son after serving nearly one year of a six-year prison sentence for drug smuggling in Madrid.
Nobleboro Entrepreneur Plans to Expand App with $120,000 Prize
Chuck Benton, of Nobleboro, launched his app BoundARy Viewer just over a year ago. Now, after winning the technology award from the Top Gun Showcase Pitch Off in Portland on May 24, Benton hopes to improve and promote the augmented reality property boundary app with the $120,000 prize.
Newcastle Hires Hope Town Administrator
Newcastle has found its new town administrator, selecting Hope Town Administrator Jon Duke for the position.
Wiscasset Woman Regains Independence with Help from Social Media
Cindy Flavin, of Wiscasset, was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy about 10 years ago, while in her 30s, and relies on a van with a lift to maintain her independence. In April, when she was about to make her last payment on her specially equipped van, she found out the van, which had more than 200,000 miles on the odometer, was not worth being fixed.
Maine-Ly Pawn Receives Permit for Outdoor Storage
After several months of discussions and meetings, the Damariscotta Planning Board has granted Maine-ly Pawn owner Mark Hoffman a conditional use permit for outdoor storage and display of merchandise.
Waldoboro Selectmen Renew Town Manager’s Contract
The Waldoboro Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to renew Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs’ contract for one year during the board’s meeting Tuesday, June 14.
AOS 93 Hires New Director of Special Services
The Central Lincoln County School System has hired Susan “Sue” Fossett as its new director of special services, according to Superintendent Steve Bailey.
Vandals Strike Haunted House at A.D. Gray
A recent incident at the old A.D. Gray School resulted in damage to the haunted house operated by the Waldoboro Firemen’s Association each October.
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