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Lincoln County Cemeteries to be Wreaths Across America Stops

Hillside Cemetery in Damariscotta, King’s Highway Cemetery in Sheepscot, and West Bristol Cemetery in Walpole will take part in Wreaths Across America on Saturday, Dec. 19. Wreaths Across America began as a gesture of thanks and has grown into a national, yearlong effort to remember fallen veterans, honor their service, and teach younger generations about the value of freedom.

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Hannah Pingree says Jay shouldn’t be data center ‘testing ground’

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You Know That Person Who’s Impossible to Shop For? Hallowell’s New Store Might Help

A new Etsy-style shop is coming to 132 Water Street in Hallowell, with personalized gifts, Maine souvenirs and school spirit wear for that hard-to-shop-for person.

Hallowell, ME · 2d

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Salt Bay Art Supply Celebrate 25 Years in Business

Everyone is an artist in their own right to Carol Jaeger. Whether someone paints, knits, or cooks, the owner of Salt Bay Art Supply said everyone has a creative side. “Artists are my kind of people because they see the world through a different prism,” Jaeger said. Now celebrating...

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Miller School to Hire New Special Education Teacher

The RSU 40 Board of Directors unanimously gave permission for Miller School to hire a second special education teacher at its Thursday, Nov. 5 meeting. “We’re so happy and excited and honored to have the support of the board to make this very much needed and very positive change to our LEAD program,” Miller School Principal Shawn Strack said in an interview on Nov. 6.

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Discount Asphalt Paving to match Toys for Tots donations — up to $2,500 — for Waldo County children

Family-owned Belfast paving company will double every cash gift to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots this holiday season, with every dollar staying in Waldo County BELFAST — Discount Asphalt Paving, a family-owned paving company that has served Maine homeowners and businesses since 1969, announced that it will match cash donations to the Marine […]

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Medomak Middle School Closed After Bedbugs Found in Classroom

The Medomak Middle School building will be closed until Thursday, Nov. 12 after bedbugs were found in a classroom, RSU 40 Superintendent Dan Welch announced in an email on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Two bedbugs were discovered on Nov. 4 by a teacher. No further specimens have been found in a...

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UMA to cut funding for East Millinocket education center

The decision comes as the University of Maine System cuts its budget in the wake of multimillion-dollar shortfalls.

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Farmington sets Nov. 19 special town meeting to revise mobile home rent ordinance

FARMINGTON — The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a special town meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, to amend Farmington’s newly passed mobile home park lot rent ordinance.

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Ashley Shores records first career double double in Thomas College overtime loss

Thomas College freshman Ashley Shores (Lawrence) recorded her first collegiate double double with 15 points and 10 rebounds in a 56-49 overtime road loss at Plymouth State on Wednesday afternoon, November 11th. Brooklyn Calder and Kya Loring (PVHS) both added nine points for the 1-2 Terriers, while Addie Nelson had...

Waterville, ME · 1d

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The Main Street in Maine That Still Looks Like It Did in 1920

Technically, Belfast is a city, but its downtown is cozy enough that it feels right at home among small towns in Maine. Take a stroll down Main Street to spot the town's oldest features-rows of 19th-century brick buildings nestled close together as the road climbs uphill. The unique second-story windows and intricate roof details catch […]

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Waldoboro Talent Show to Feature New Acts Nov. 21

The third annual Waldoboro Talent Show takes the stage at The Waldo Theatre at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Acts will include Waldoboro Town Manager Julie Keizer, Waldoboro EMTs, and Barry Walter, who will premiere his original song, “The Ballad of Conrad Heyer.”. Sam Pennington will return as...

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Team Reviewing MaineHealth Labor and Delivery Decision Introduced at Forum

The team tasked with evaluating MaineHealth’s decision to close the labor and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta introduced themselves and laid out the framework of their review at an online forum on Wednesday, Nov. 4. In a Monday, Oct. 26 press release, MaineHealth Vice President of Communications...

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Fiber Day at Inn Along the Way Nov. 14

Inn Along the Way will host a fiber day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Demonstrations will include spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, rug hooking, dyeing, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice almost any form of fiber arts that catches their fancy, and items will be available for purchase.

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Waldoboro Rejects $50,000 Legal Fees for Cellphone Tower Lawsuit

With a vote of 1,330-1,208, Waldoboro residents rejected the use of $50,000 in legal fees to combat a federal lawsuit from a wireless infrastructure developer at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The fees would be used to pay for litigation in the ongoing lawsuit originally filed on Sept. 11...

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Medomak Lead Testing Results Show Improvement

Recent water testing has shown a “significant decrease” in lead levels compared to testing earlier in October at Medomak Valley High School, according to RSU 40 Superintendent Dan Welch. The high school remains under a “do not drink” order, first issued on Oct. 13, as many water fixtures...

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Waldoboro Native Raising Funds to Finish Movie Shot in Hometown

The premise of “Maine Noir” asks a simple question: what would you do if you found $3 million hidden in the walls of your house?. Lucas McNelly is currently crowdfunding $10K in finishing funds for the feature film on Kickstarter. McNelly and his cast and crew shot the...

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Prescott Memorial School honors veterans with military museum

Prescott Memorial School, in Washington (Maine), welcomed veterans, families, and community members on November 9 for a special Veterans Day celebration filled with gratitude, remembrance, and a wonderful sense of community. One of the morning’s highlights was a presentation by Prescott’s student leadership group, P.A.L.S., under the guidance of Morgan...

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Wreath-making workshop welcomes all in Searsmont

Georges River Land Trust is inviting community members to get into the holiday spirit with two free wreath-making workshops at Gibson Preserve in December. The annual event will take place Wednesday, Dec. 2, from noon to 3 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to the organization.

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