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Southport Climate Action Team seeking MaineDOT funds for climate project
A Beach Road drainage project tops the Southport Climate Action Team’s priority list. The project has an estimated $93,070 cost to replace a culvert with a larger one and pay for a study to determine if the height of the sea wall needs to increase. On May 8, selectmen...
Historical preservation and education grants for two Maine nonprofits
Maine’s First Ship and the Arnold Expedition Historical Society are two of the 121 nonprofit, cultural organizations across 29 states and the District of Columbia who will receive a total of $1.4 million dollars in grant funding for historic preservation and education projects from Americana Corner based in Alexandria, Virginia. The history-focused educational nonprofits are the only two Maine recipients of the 2024 Preserving America grant award.
Wiscasset announces Bruce Engert, code officer, has died; Wiscasset town office closed Monday
Wiscasset announced the following on its textmygov service Monday morning: “It is with profound sadness that Town Manager Dennis Simmons announces the sudden and unexpected death of Code Enforcement Officer Bruce Engert. Out of respect for Bruce and to allow town office staff a chance to process this unexpected event, the town office will be closed today.”
Andersson gets another 5 years as superintendent; Hubert makes principal
After an executive session Tuesday night, Wiscasset’s school committee announced another five years as superintendent of schools for Kim Andersson, who started last July. Chair Jason Putnam said the salary was still to be finalized. And in open session earlier, the committee moved Sarah Hubert from being Wiscasset Middle...
RSU 40’s $38.7 million budget heads to voters June 11
Voters passed each of the 23 Articles set forth in the 2024-2025 budget at the RSU 40 budget adoption meeting May 14 at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro. More than 100 citizens from Friendship, Union, Waldoboro, Warren, and Washington attended the meeting, including about 25 voters who opposed each measure in turn.
Make Waves of Change at the 3rd annual Paddle for a Purpose
All are invited to join Hearty Roots for the third annual Paddle for a Purpose community fundraiser event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. Proceeds from the event will benefit the mindful work of Hearty Roots, a Lincoln County-based non-profit, as they foster community wellness through connection, adventure, and reflective experiences.
BOOGIE DOWN WITH BOOGIE2SHOOZ FOR LOVE OUR LOCALS SUNDAY AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET AT SMUGGLER’S COVE INN
727 Ocean Sunset Bar invites you to join in the fun this Sunday, May 19th, from 4-7pm as local favorites, Boogie2Shooz celebrate the opening of their 2024 season. Every Sunday, 727 Ocean Sunset will honor local residents of the Region with great entertainment, handcrafted cocktails, locally sourced menu items and discounts for being a “local”. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 207-633-2800. www.smugglerscoveinn.com.
Edgecomb selectmen move closer to approving June ‘Gay Pride’ decree
There will be no Gay Pride banner on Edgecomb’s flagpole. There won’t be an official proclamation, but there will be some sort of official recognition of June being “Gay Pride” month in Edgecomb. On May 14, selectmen reached a consensus to recognize June as “Gay Pride Month” by adjusting a request made by Byron Cortez of East Boothbay.
Maine Days is back at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens from May 31-June 2
Outside of Gardens Aglow, there is no busier weekend at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens than their free weekend, Maine Days. Now a family tradition for many of the state’s residents, the Gardens will release 10,000 tickets to Mainers at no cost for them to visit on Friday, May 31, Saturday, June 1, or Sunday, June 2. Advance registration is required for this very popular event.
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