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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,...
June 20 sentencing hearing set for alleged BH shooter
A June 20 sentencing hearing is set for a Boothbay Harbor man allegedly involved in a March 19, 2023 shooting incident at Campbell Creek Housing Complex. Matthew A. Plummer, 42, faces three felony charges stemming from his alleged involvement in the shooting incident. Plummer was arrested by the Maine State Tactical Team and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office after a standoff.
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.
Unveiling Andwell’s Annual Butterfly Release Celebration: A remarkable tribute to loved ones
LEWISTON – Andwell Health Partners (formerly Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice) is pleased to announce its highly anticipated Annual Butterfly Release Celebration, an extraordinary event designed to honor our loved ones. Set against a backdrop of serenity and natural beauty, this unique gathering promises to be an unforgettable experience for all participants.
Maine aerospace company prepares to launch satellites from coast
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- A space company in Maine is now planning to launch a series of small satellites. Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace says the fast-growing small-satellite market currently relies on large players such as SpaceX to get their tech into orbit, and that has very long wait times. Instead, the company...
Southport Column: Lots on the calendar
If you are reading this article Tuesday morning in the “Daily Catch, remember to vote on that day, June 11, for federal (except president), state, and local candidates. Voting booths at the Southport Town Hall will be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Look elsewhere in this paper for more information.
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...
There’ll be a whole lotta wake goin’ on!
According to the Complete Guide to Lobster Boat Racing, the first organized Maine races were held in 1964. Sixty years later, we are counting down the days for the race that kicks off the season right here in Boothbay Harbor. The Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races are Saturday, June 15; start time is 10 a.m.
Election results: $53.5 million plan to build new school in MSAD 51 district
A turf war has broken out in Cumberland and North Yarmouth ahead of a referendum vote asking residents to spend $53 million on a new school. The plan also includes a $3 million athletic field made of artificial turf. Here's the divide. You have one side that says the turf...
Video: Watch a Preview for SOME ENCHANTED EVENING: WILLIAM MICHALS IN CONCERT
Broadway actor, singer, and concert star William Michals and friends from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific cast, will host an “Enchanted Evening" on June 22 at the Orion Performing Arts Center in Topsham, Maine. Michals stars as Emile de Becque, a role he is reprising from Lincoln Center's...
Monday Regional Tennis Recap
HAMPDEN, LEWISTON, Maine (WABI) - The remaining Maine high school regional tennis championships were held at Armstron Indoor Tennis Center in Hampden and Bates College in Lewiston. Class A North Boys Championship: No. 2 Skowhegan 4, Brunswick 1. Class A South Boys Championship: No. 1 Falmouth 3, Kennebunk 2. Class...
WATCH: Capital Pride Parade 2024 hits DC
DC's famous Pride parade has returned, this year with an homage to the 80's and 90's with its "totally radical" theme. Government officials, local shops and clubs, and even major celebrities turned out this year, and hundreds of thousands of people lined District streets for one cause: Pride!. "Happy Pride!...
Honor Essay by Colby Allen, student body president
Good Afternoon, My name is Colby Allen and I am the BRHS Student Body President ... For approximately 45 more minutes. I am honored to stand here before you representing the incredible Class of 2024. Each one of us embodies the essence of hard work, passion, and ability in everything we do.
Farewell Address by Jordan Chamness, valedictorian
Hello everyone, my name is Jordan Chamness and I am beyond grateful to be up here speaking to you all today as the Class of 2024 valedictorian. I am grateful for all of the people who have helped me to get to this point in my life and Iam grateful to you all, friends and family, for being here with us today. Mimi and Geezer back there! But, this also includes the family that I have up here on this stage with me. Some of us have known each other basically since birth, and some of us only just met two years ago! Regardless, one of the strengths of our class that many people don't know is how connected we all really are! Of course, this comes hand in hand with being such a small school, but it's also because there's never going to be another us. As families do, we've all been making promises to each other over the years, ranging from saving a seat, to even marriage pacts! So, as a parting gift to you all, I have a few promises to make.
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.
Hall Funeral Homes and Cremation Services recognized for customer service
Johnson Consulting Group (JCG) has officially released their 2024 Performance Tracker X Customer Service Trends & Insight Reporting. Hall Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been recognized for their excellence in customer service to the families they serve. Both Hall’s of Waldoboro and Boothbay have come in the top ten of two different nationwide service categories after the review of over 35,000 national surveys by hundreds of funeral homes across the country.
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