A small brick building at the corner of Damariscotta’s Church and Vine streets has grown in size and moved to local ownership over the last three years, changes celebrated with a grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 28.
Jefferson School Committee Splits on Library Material Policy
Faced with an even number of members after a resignation earlier in the week, the Jefferson School Committee split three votes related to library material policy changes during its Monday, Oct. 2 meeting.
Westport Names Wright Landing for Founding Father
Westport Island residents honored former select board member George Richardson Jr. and the late Ruth and John Nelson during a brief ceremony at the Wright Landing on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 30.
Characters of the County: The Thrilling Adventures of Doug Preston
At the end of a long, one-lane dirt road in Bristol is a hill sloping like a cliff on Muscongus Bay. Perched there is the house Doug Preston lives in, an idyllic haunt for the New York Times bestselling author, and outdoorsman, to write his popular thrillers and nonfiction work.
Route 235 Reopens After Almost Five Months
A section of Route 235 in Waldoboro near the Warren town line reopened to traffic Tuesday, Sept. 26 after a culvert washout May 1 and continued construction delays closed it to through traffic for months.
Bristol Parks Revenue Impacted by Wet Summer
One of the rainiest Maine Junes on record had lasting affects for Bristol Parks and Recreation and its budget, as the department saw a decrease in attendance at both Pemaquid Beach Park and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park.
LA Begins Reaccreditation Process
Lincoln Academy has started the process to retain its New England Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation, something the Newcastle town academy must complete every 10 years in order to receive state and local funding.
Apples, Peaches, and Pears, Oh My! Edgecomb Eddy Plants an Orchard
Edgecomb Eddy School students in pre-K through sixth grade spent the school day planting an apple, peach, and pear orchard on Friday, Sept. 22.
Controversial Newcastle Preservation Ordinance Moves Ahead
A draft ordinance setting building preservation requirements for areas of Newcastle will progress to the select board following a heated public hearing and an initial failed planning board vote on Thursday, Sept. 21.
Edgecomb Hears Building Updates, Makes Appointments
Plans are solidifying for a potential addition to Edgecomb’s town hall and American Rescue Plan Act funds continue to finance municipal projects. The Edgecomb Select Board discussed these items and made several appointments at its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Characters of the County: Kyle O’Brien’s Life on the Water
With its long evergreen forests and storied glacial coast, Maine’s history of nurturing outdoorsmen almost goes without saying. Lincoln County shares in that history, evidenced by residents like Kyle O’Brien, a fourth generation Bremen lobsterman, who, when not on the boat, is hunting for deer and occasionally moose.
New Medomak Middle School Admin Duo Focuses On Learning, Community
Medomak Middle School students returned from summer vacation to new administration for the first time in eight years. Principal Michael Harris and Assistant Principal Joshua Snyder said they plan to focus on communication, connection, and involvement with their teachers, students, and families.
Aquaculture Lease Moratorium Extended In South Bristol
The South Bristol Select Board extended the town’s aquaculture lease moratorium for six months at the board’s meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14. The extension gives the town additional time to gather information and draft an aquaculture ordinance.
Wiscasset Native Completes Appalachian Trail Hike on Sept. 12
After two nights of practice camping in a tent in Florida, former Wiscasset native Carla Urquhart Pierce set off on the adventure of a lifetime hiking the Appalachian Trail to Maine. Although she started the epic hike in late March with her cousin, Pierce would spend almost five months of the trip as a solo hiker, often teaming up with a community of trekkers she met along the way.
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