“I’ll always remember, Father Fred from the St. Patrick’s Church dropped in at the pub one day,” started Todd Maurer, president of the Community Energy Fund (CEF) and owner of three local businesses, including King Eider’s Pub.
Characters of the County: Waldoboro’s Biographer has More than Enough Stories
Lounging in the children’s room at the Waldoboro Public Library on a Monday afternoon, Jean Lawrence doesn’t need questions. A perpetual engine with a propensity for storytelling, all the former teacher needs is an audience.
Sold After 23 Years, Moody’s Gifts Stays in the Family
Mary Olson founded Moody’s Gifts with her husband and parents 23 years ago, and on Jan. 31 she officially sold the business to Moody’s Diner.
Medomak Valley Cheerleaders Capture First State Championship
The Medomak Valley High School cheerleaders captured their first state championship on Feb. 12, at the Augusta Civic Center. After winning 11 straight regional championships, the Panther squad finally succeeded in their quest for state gold.
Brunch, Please! Details Delight in Cupacity Creations
“I think that’s a good omen,” Amber Clark, one of my favorite workplace proximity associates, said as we pulled into the parking spot directly in front of Cupacity on Sunday morning. She agreed to join me for the second outing of this column, a venture to downtown Damariscotta to see a mutual friend behind the bar.
Make Way for Whitefield Market
At the corner convenience store in North Whitefield, not a candy bar was out of place. Saturday morning drew the usual crowd. The door swung open, thudded shut. Outside, snow melted. A few people idled in the parking lot, a few others filled their tanks with gas. The neighbor’s sheep bleated, a lamb among them, which seemed to be fascinated by the salt-coated trucks, exhaust, the propane tank. The red light-up sign shined “Open.”
Lincoln County Representative Proposes Relief Fund for Lobstermen
Rep. Holly Stover of Boothbay presented a bill to set aside $30 million to help mitigate the financial impact of right whale regulations on lobstermen, during a public hearing on Feb. 1.
AOS 93 Assistant Superintendent Chosen as Next Superintendent
The AOS 93 Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint the system’s Assistant Superintendent of Business Lynsey Johnston, as the next superintendent, at its meeting on Feb. 8.
Damariscotta Town Manager to Resign April 7
Damariscotta’s town manager, Matt Lutkus, announced that his last day working for the town will be April 7, in an email to the board of selectmen on Feb. 6.
As Testing Declines, Positive Cases Remain High at LincolnHealth
While overall testing dropped significantly at LincolnHealth in the last two weeks, positive case rates have remained high, according to LincolnHealth spokesperson John Martins.
Waldoboro EMS Director to Retire
Richard Lash, director of Waldoboro Emergency Medical Services, will retire on June 5, Town Administrator Julie Keizer announced at the Waldoboro Select Board meeting on Feb. 8.
Clary Lake Focus of Maine Loon Restoration Project
In January, Clary Lake is an icescape. At the public boat access, just off North Clary Road, a few people huddle around an iceboat, slowly maneuvering it off its trailer. The lake is windswept but windless, the air still and bitter. Crows punctuate an otherwise white-grey sky.
Characters of the County: Ed Crocker, Mentor, Coach, and Referee
Ed Crocker, of Edgecomb, has an infectious smile, a kind heart, and a calming nature that has turned many a situation around, including working with and mentoring children.
Valentine’s Day is Gluten Free at The Bradley Inn
Like many business owners in Bristol, The Bradley Inn and Restaurant’s Tony and Laura Moskwa shutter the windows of their 15 rooms and dedicate themselves to improving the property in preparation for the summer season.
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