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G. Albert Higgins, Jr., obituary
CUSHING — G. Albert Higgins, Jr., 91, died in loving care at the Homestead on August 1, 2023, after a day spent in the company of his daughter, hearing stories and listening to sacred choral music. He was an educator, avid reader, accomplished tenor, sailor, and life-long learner. He will be lovingly remembered as a man with a brilliant mind, sweet nature, and strong wit.
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...
Friendship man arrested for burglary attempt
LINCOLNVILLE, Maine (WABI) - A friendship man was arrested Tuesday morning for a burglary attempt. William dean, 47, was found trespassing at 36 Masalin Road in Lincolnville. According to the Waldo county sheriff’s office, authorities responded to the property at around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday morning. Authorities found Dean in...
Last sizeable load of freight leaves Rockland; Days of major railroad traffic comes to an end
ROCKLAND — Could this be the end of rail service in Rockland?. The last sizeable load of freight departed from Rockland’s Round House station Tuesday, June 11, with an expected whistle time of around 8:30 a.m. Though new to the area, and only used a few times as demos, the last in line, a Bud car, has the unfavorable distinction of possibly representing the very last of passenger service to this area.
UPDATE: Body found near Lincolnville Beach identified
LINCOLNVILLE — The identity of a body found near Lincolnville Beach June 3 has been released by the Medical Examiner’s Office as Jonah Farley, 30, of Union, according to a June 10 press release from Waldo County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Cody Laite. The body appeared to have...
Where's your reservation?
Good day dear readers. I'm Gail Ciampa, Journal food and dining editor. Last weekend I made a whooper when clicking for an online reservation. My husband and I were meeting friends for dinner at the Water Street Kitchen & Bar in Wiscasset Maine. I said I'd make reservations. I googled the restaurant on my phone. It popped right up, or so I thought. I reserved a table for 4 at 6 p.m. I was sort of shocked that all times between 5 and 7 were available but figured that it being a week ahead was the reason.
Maine’s Oldest Lobster Trapper Just Turned 104, Declare She Has no Plans to Leave her Boat: ‘Still the Boss’
Virginia “Ginny” Oliver, the oldest lobster trapper in Rocklands, Maine, just turned 104 but does not have plans to leave her boat anytime soon. Lovingly called “Lobster Lady,” the centenarian along with her family, recently celebrated her 104th birthday on Thursday, June 6, Knewz.com has learned. Her birthday menu featured her favorite treats: chocolate cake […]
Camden elects Susan Dorr and Ken Gross to the Select Board, approves $12.5 million bond
Voters turned out in force in Camden June 11, voting to approve municipal and school budgets, a $12.5 million bond, zoning and land use ordinance changes, and buying a groomer for the Camden Snow Bowl. They also elected Susan Dorr and Ken Gross to the Select Board. Four candidates were...
‘Noodle’s Journey’ at WES
Fourth grade students at Wiscasset Elementary School recently shared a group-written story, “Noodle’s Journey,” with other classes. The fourth graders spent time in their outdoor classroom all year, observing several plants and animals. Each student selected a plant or animal to research, and then the class combined their notes to create a story about Noodle, a fox looking for mice to eat in their riverfront classroom.
Warren reelects Aho, passes mining ordinance amendments
A contested School Board elections and referendums on prohibiting Metallic Mining brought voters to the polls in Warren on June 11. They also approved the RSU40 2024-2025 budget. They also elected Justin M. Humes and Jan M. MacDonald to the Select Board and re-elected Naomi Aho to the RSU40 School...
Oceanside grad says dream big, aim high, be delusional
ROCKLAND — “Class of 2024, get out there and be delusional.”. Yes, you heard right. Oceanside High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian John Punnachalil advised his fellow classmates to go out into the world and be delusional. Follow your dreams, no matter how wild they may seem.Don’t let conventional thinking limit your potential. Dream big, aim high, and believe in possibilities that others might not see.
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