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Bath Iron Works Lays Keel for US Navy Warship USS William Charette
During a keel laying ceremony for the future USS William Charente on Aug. 29, a welder from General Dynamic Bath Iron Works etches the initials of the keel honorees into the keel plate. (Photo: U.S. Navy) The keel for the future USS William Charette (DDG 130), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile...
Urgent Alert: Lisbon, Maine, Residents Advised ‘Not to Drink the Water’
Let's get to the bottom of the brown water in Lisbon, Maine. Recently, there has been brown water running out of kitchen faucets in this part of Maine and we want to know why. Apparently, according to WGME, this has happened before. This is understandably frustrating for residents. People expect the water they pay for to be clean, so it’s no surprise that the discoloration has caused extreme upset.
Murky water in Lisbon leaves residents with concerns
LISBON(WGME) - Some residents in Lisbon have recently been dealing with brown murky water. Residents are comparing their water to things such as Moxie soda, black coffee and mud. This isn't the first-time residents have had to deal with this. Abby and Chase Cote say they have lived in Lisbon...
Brunswick museum raises funds to preserve Civil War hero's boots and saddle
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Joshua Chamberlain is perhaps, Maine's favorite son. A hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, his 20th Maine regiment helped turn the tide of the Civil War. At the Joshua Chamberlain Museum in Brunswick, curators with the Pejepscot History Center maintain the general's home, where he and his family lived during the war and after, as he became president of nearby Bowdoin College before successfully running for governor.
Tribute to Our Fallen event set for Sept. 7 in Lisbon Falls
LISBON FALLS — The sixth annual Tribute to Our Fallen event is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Railroad Diner, 697 Lisbon St. This event is a tribute to remember Sept. 11, 2001, and the fire service, first responders, and military service men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice as a result of the tragedy. It also is a ceremony to honor all Maine firefighters and pay respect to those lost nationwide.
Planning board schedules site review for Butler Road housing project
A proposed affordable housing project may create more living spaces, but also more traffic problems for current Butler Road residents. On Aug. 27, the Boothbay Planning Board reconvened their Aug. 21 meeting to begin the first of two sessions on Boothbay Region Development Corporation’s proposed major Butler Road subdivision.
Damariscotta Downtown Prepares for Parking Lot Reconstruction
The long-awaited second and final phase of Damariscotta’s parking lot improvement project will start Tuesday, Sept. 3 when construction equipment is expected to arrive. Damariscotta Town Manager Andy Dorr sent an email out to downtown business and property owners on Saturday, Aug. 24 with a finalized timeline for the first week of the project, alternate parking locations, and instructions to receive construction updates.
Edgecomb Historical Society hosts speaker Bob Brown
On Sunday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m., at the Edgecomb Town Hall, the Edgecomb Historical Society will host a talk by longtime resident Bob Brown entitled, “Yesterday's Mount Hunger and Today's Schmid Preserve: How It Came to Be.”. Brown has very deep roots and a lifelong connection to Edgecomb. His...
LCHA’s Preservation Party to celebrate local heritage with catered dinner and auction Sept. 8
Lincoln County can be justly proud of the people who have contributed to the rich and colorful history of this region. Evidence of this pride can be found in local historical societies like Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA), whose members are passionate about maintaining important buildings and educating the public about our unique heritage.
Levesque Seeks Commissioner Seat to Create Dialogue and Increase Visibility
David Levesque, D-Newcastle, believes the culmination of skills he’s developed from decades practicing law and living in Lincoln County will lend itself well if he is elected to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. “I’m here in 2024 going for an office that I think could benefit from my...
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