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Windjammer Days 2024
Join us for the weeklong event from June 23 - 29 in Boothbay Harbor.
Maine humorist Tim Sample returns to the BBH Opera House
He grew up in Boothbay Harbor, even appearing on the Opera House stage in his youth, and since then Maine humorist Tim Sample has traveled the country sharing stories, well-told, of Maine characters real and imagined. On Thursday, June 27, in celebration of Windjammer Days, he returns to the historic Opera House in his hometown for an evening of laughter and insights on Maine living.
Cushing voters revamp malt, wine and spirits rules
CUSHING — Cushing’s liquor, malt and win laws have changed, courtesy of town citizens voting at the June 11 polls. With four warrant articles, the following rules were approved:. Warrant Art. 2. Shall this municipality authorize the State to permit the sale of spirits for off-premises consumption on...
Harpswell backs school budget, Republicans prefer Piantidosi in congressional primary
Harpswell voters overwhelmingly supported a pair of school budget questions at the polls on Tuesday, June 11. Meanwhile, the town’s Republican voters backed Andrew Piantidosi as the GOP challenger to eight-term U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree in the 1st Congressional District. Voters of all affiliations cast ballots in the Maine...
Estimate to build boat ramp at Mitchell Field doubles to nearly $2M
The cost to build a boat ramp at Mitchell Field could rise to nearly $2 million, more than twice as much as a previous estimate. Moreover, the town risks losing almost $360,000 in grants for the long-planned project as the state grows impatient with a lack of progress toward construction.
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.
Harpswell Hiking Challenge highlights beauty of town’s trails
A Harpswell Hiking Challenge station on the west side of the Devil’s Back Trail Area on June 1. Each station has a unique hole punch, which participants use to show they have completed the trail. (Brendan Nordstrom photo) I smacked down the map of Harpswell on my kitchen table...
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.
What’s the Buzz? Move Over Marie Kondo
River Company and the Lincoln Theater Present “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” an intimate collection of vignettes, stories and monologues based on Ilene Beckerman’s best seller. The show runs on Friday June 28 at 7 PM and Saturday June 29 at 2 and 7PM at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta.
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...
Wiscasset Senior Center
The next public supper will be June 19. The menu will consist of lentil soup, herb rolls, salad, roast turkey, mashed potato, stuffing, gravy, green beans, and creamy pumpkin pudding with whipped cream. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Additional meals may be purchased for take-out at the same cost when reserved. For more information or to make a reservation, call 882-8230.
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...
I’m a human first
Many of you know me, as much as I’ve been in the media for the last 30 years between television and radio interviews and publications and papers. I’m a 66-year-old transsexual lesbian by your terminology. I’m a human first. People say that people like me are grooming....
Wiscasset police blotter
Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for May:. May 5, Stuart C.S. Wyman, 33, of Wiscasset was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drug, Burglary and Violating Condition of Release, by Officer Jonathan Barnes. May 5, Alyssa L. Emerick, 23, of Wiscasset was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drug,...
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.
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