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Ocean Point Column: Work details, babies and more
We certainly are moving quickly through June and as we do each weekend brings more activity here at the Point. It’s hard to believe that it’s been six weeks since seasonal water turn on and I know I’m repeating myself when I express gratitude to not only the BRWD but the Road Crew as well for assisting in preparing our roads for the summer season. We are all very grateful!
Pride flag draws mixed reviews in Southport
As Pride Month is celebrated this month, the Southport selectboard is receiving both positive and negative remarks about the Gay Pride banner hanging near the municipal building. During the June 5 board meeting, selectmen read two correspondences from citizens regarding the town’s participation. Selectmen read resident Bob Cronk’s response to their decision to hang a Pride banner outside the town hall for June and enact a municipal proclamation supporting Pride Month. Cronk disagrees with the board’s decision. On June 6, Selectman Gerry Gamage reported Cronk wrote he didn’t think it was appropriate for a governmental agency to take a public stand on a controversial issue.
Wiscasset Wormfest wiggles into town, celebrating the worm capital of the world
WISCASSET (WGME) - On Saturday, worm lovers from across the state flocked to Wiscasset to celebrate the creepy-crawly bug, kicking off the first ever Wiscasset Wormfest. 20 years ago, National Geographic dubbed Wiscasset the “worm capital of the world.”. With ties to the worm digging industry stretching back generations,...
Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club
The Rotary Club was abuzz (what a great word) with activity last Thursday. Outside a hearty crew was raking, weed whacking, trimming bushes, working away, trying to beat the impending rain. And, they did. When the rain started, gently at first, then seriously, the place looked great, Amy had dinner ready and the bar was set up with ice and other things to cool us off.
Two public meetings in Southport regarding binding state law
The town of Southport has been working for more than a year to develop an amendment to their Land Use Ordinance to bring it into compliance with a new state law relating to the availability of housing in the state. Formerly known as LD2003, the new law is binding on local municipalities.
March with us in the Windjammer Days Parade!
The Boothbay Region Democratic Committee is excited to announce our participation in this year's Windjammer Days Parade in Boothbay Harbor on June 26, and we're calling on all local Democrats and unenrolled voters to join us!. In this critical election year, we’re committed to supporting our outstanding local Democratic candidates. Our...
Wiscasset: This choice is yours
I attended the Wiscasset Middle High School Class of 2024 Graduation ceremony. It was a celebration of the accomplishments of a wonderful group of young adults. I taught at WHS/WMHS for 34 years. I retired three years ago, and these graduates were my last group of ninth graders. The future...
June 11 State Primary Election
Voting for various offices in the State Primary Election at the local town offices on Tuesday, June 11 will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. According to Maine.gov, a voter not enrolled in a political party may participate in a party's primary without enrolling in the party. An unenrolled voter may vote in only one primary election. NOTE: A voter enrolled in a party will receive the ballot for that party – Democrat, Green Independent (Congressional District 1 only) or Republican.
Interlibrary loan program out of circulation
Readers with certain tastes may have to wait a while longer to get their next library book after statewide changes to a widely used lending program. Due to a complication with the company that provides transportation for sharing books and other media between libraries, the interlibrary loan (ILL) system is now on indefinite hold.
Wiscasset picks reval firm, eyes logging, broadband and Pleasant Street extension projects, remembers Eugene Stover, also honors ‘Coop’ Cooper
Wiscasset selectmen June 4 went with RJD Appraisal’s $300,000 bid on a town-wide revaluation Town Manager Dennis Simmons said the Pittsfield firm will not be able to get to until at least 2027. The timeframe drew gasps in the meeting room and an “Oh my god” from Selectman Terry...
Johnsons receive John Walker Award
Longtime Democratic activists Christopher and Valarie Johnson of Somerville were presented with the John Walker Award during the 2024 Maine Democratic State Convention on Saturday, June 1, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. They were honored for their tireless efforts and years of volunteer service to the LCDC, their community in Somerville, all of Lincoln County, and to the state of Maine.
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