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Bath voters block golf course housing plan
BATH (WGME) – Voters on Tuesday rejected a proposed housing development at a golf course in Bath. In January, almost 800 residents signed a petition asking the city council to ban housing at the Bath Golf Club. But in a vote, council members rejected that request, saying it would...
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.
Sculpture installed at Southport Town Hall
The garden adorning the entrance to Southport Town Hall now has a granite sculpture standing among an array of flowers. The Bill Royall sculpture, “The Moon and The Stars,” was installed the week of May 31. Boothbay Region Garden Club member Clair Tomlin reached out to Royall about...
Carousel Marina, Conley’s and minor subdivision progress with planning board
At the Boothbay Harbor planning board’s June 5 meeting, neither of two applications nor a pre-application got full approval, due to missing information, incomplete applications, and more time needed for review. The board held a public hearing for a minor subdivision at the former Beach Cove Waterfront Inn. Surveyor...
Coulombe Center presents 7th annual Award for Innovation
On a picture-perfect evening at Coastal Prime in Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County Dental received the seventh annual Coulombe Center Award for Innovation on June 3. Lincoln County Dental was nominated for its innovative support of dental care for local United States Veterans. Keynote speaker Sarah Sherman, Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, spoke about the program’s humble beginnings when it received a $35,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental to improve veterans’ care. The award quickly moved to $100,000 and recently, a $300,000 grant was secured.
Thomaston elects Kimberly Matthews to Select Board, approves RSU 13 budget
Voters in Thomaston elected Kimberly Matthews to their Select Board. She had been running against Emily McBrayer. Matthews received 178 votes, and McBrayer, 126. They also elected Olivia FitzPatrick to the RSU 13 School Board and. approved the $39 million RSU 13 budget, up $2.3 million from the current budget.
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...
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...
Wiscasset election results: Selectmen keep their seats, school committee gets 2 new members
Incumbents James Andretta, William “Bill” Maloney and Sarah Whitfield kept their selectboard seats June 11, while Jonathan Barnes and Tracey Whitney made school committee, in results Town Clerk Linda Perry released. The school budget passed. For the numbers in those and other voting results, please see the attachments...
Maxim assumes Edgecomb selectboard chair post
In his first meeting as an Edgecomb selectman, George Chase was appointed chairman. In his second, he resigned as chairman. On June 11, Chase decided the selectboard needed a chairman with more municipal government experience. “I’m honored by being appointed as chairman, by you two,” Chase said. “But I think with my lack of experience, it would be better if someone with more experience serves as chairman.”
Voters approve $12.7M school budget
Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor voters approved the new Community School District (CSD) budget by 55 votes June 11. Overall, the school budget validation referendum vote passed 550- 495, according to town clerks. As reported in the Register, voters set the numbers for the $12,742,897 CSD budget for the 2025 fiscal...
Public invited to forum on extending water/sewer on Barters Island Road
Community partners, including the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District, Boothbay Region Water District, Boothbay Region YMCA, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and the Town of Boothbay, invite the public to a community discussion about extending public water and sewer utility down Barters Island Road. This discussion will take place at the Boothbay Town Office on Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m.
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.
The Waldo Theatre to present Community Storytelling Performance on Fri, June 14th at 7:00pm
From journeys years in the making to spur of the moment realizations, we never know where our dreams will take us. On Friday, June 14th, take yourself to the Waldo for an evening of live storytelling as Midcoast community members share about their dreams. Local storytellers include Chris Essler, Deirdre Haren, Elaine McKee Bragan, Heather Leslie, John Hayden, Julie Sells, Kathleen Capetta, Michael Amico, Oren Robinson and Susan Hodder. This is part of the Waldoboro Day celebration.
Waldoboro elects Simmons, Stephens
Contested School and Select Board elections drove voters to the polls in Waldoboro on June 11, voting to approve municipal and school budgets. They passed all articles, including funding for expanding broadband and changes to the land use ordinance. They also elected Rebecca Stephens and re-elected Abden Simmons to the...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southport Central School’s Playground expansion
On July 6 at 9 a.m., Southport Central School’s Playground Committee will be hosting a ceremony for the official opening of the new natural playground. The Committee welcomes all to attend (especially alumni), and the Gaudette Family will be on hand to cut the ribbon to officially open the playground and the Ramona Gaudette Mud Kitchen, which is dedicated to our beloved school cook of 57 years. Light refreshments will be served.
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