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Housing vision: Chrostowsky eyes ‘Great American Neighborhood’ in Wiscasset
Could Wiscasset’s long-held, ex-Maine Yankee land become a “Great American Neighborhood” with 110 units for a range of incomes and life stages? In a July 25 letter to Town Manager Dennis Simmons, Economic Development Director Aaron Chrostowsky proposes the town ask Lincoln County for American Rescue Plan Act funds to plan the use of the town’s nearly 300 acres along Back River between Old Ferry, Birch Point and Westport Island Bridge roads for a “Great American Neighborhood,” walkable and linked to Old Ferry Boat Landing and Chewonki Foundation’s Cushman Preserve, and integrating “fiber-to-home technology, clean energy and green infrastructure.”
Woolwich Woman in Fatal Crash
69-year-old Judy Rowe of Woolwich died in a crash on Route 201 in West Forks Plantation early this morning, July 30. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says an SUV driven by Rowe crossed the centerline and went off the road and hit a tree. The crash is under investigation.
Midcoast Humane sees increase in owner surrenders
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- One of the biggest hurdles Maine shelters are seeing this year is an influx of more animals coming into the shelter than in the past. Midcoast Humane in Brunswick says it currently has more animals than it has had all year. “Last month, we took in more...
Couple seriously injured in crash with landscaping truck on Route 1 in Woolwich
WOOLWICH, Maine — A couple from Virginia is expected to survive after they were seriously injured in a crash involving a landscaping truck on Route 1 in Maine, according to authorities. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the intersection of Route 1 and Road B at...
Poland-area school district looks to pass new budget after last version failed
POLAND (WGME)-- The Poland-area school district is looking to pass its budget after the last one failed. It's part of the theme this summer with Maine voters not budging on school budgets. Several school districts have been forced to make cuts more than once before sending budgets back to voters.
Ocean Point Column: Games, gatherings and more
If you were here vacationing this past week you experienced what I describe as “typical” Maine weather, a little bit of everything including rain, fog, humidity and several beautiful summer days. Many of the ladies enjoyed the Wednesday evening Porch Party hosted by Cookie Dana and Suzie Hamblett,...
News and notes from the Community Center
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to noon, we are thrilled to have Bethany Schmidt, the tech guru on loan from the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, to help anyone who would like with their computer, laptop, iPad, cell phone issues. This week is also special. Bethany will be accompanied by Hannah Corkum, the Community Navigator from the Community Resource Council (CRC). She is a wealth of local information. We may also have the pleasure of having Mary Ellen Barnes, retired head of Lincoln County Planning Commission. She now represents Coastal Maine Regional Broadband with information about internet connectivity and broadband in your home.
4th annual Oyster Farms Day aims to educate and build community
Dana Morse held three oysters in his hand. The oysters, about 24 months old, were coated in mud, with seaweed lazily hanging off the side. Morse, co-owner of Iron Island Oysters, was standing on a boat docked on the New Meadows River. A crowd was listening to him explain the process of farming oysters, from picking up seeds at the hatchery to harvesting them once fully grown.
1st Bailey Island Fishing Tournament since 2019 an ‘awesome start’
A crowd gathered around the wharf on Garrison Cove at 10 a.m. on July 22 to see a 94-inch, 386.5-pound tuna being hoisted and weighed. The tuna was the first to be caught in this year’s Bailey Island Fishing Tournament, which returned after a five-year hiatus. The crew of...
Wanted Teen Crashes Stolen Car In Georgetown, Lands In Jail: Police
The Pine Tree State will have to wait their turn, as a 16-year-old boy who is wanted on charges in Maine is now accused of crashing a stolen car in Georgetown, authorities said. The boy was not identified because of his age. The black SUV crashed in along Central Street around 5:15 a.m. o…
Bowdoin International Music Festival receives $3.7M donation from late supporter
BRUNSWICK, Maine — The Bowdoin International Music Festival has received a $3.7 million gift from an ardent supporter and trustee who died earlier this year. The Festival announced that the bequest from Patricia Crawford Brown is the largest in the 60-year history of the Brunswick-based music institute. Brown's gift...
Community Champion: Maine friends donate their skills to build up the community
HARRISON, Maine — A group of men from 6 different churches in the Oxford Hills area, get together every week for breakfast. They wanted to put their skills together to help people in the community. That's how they came up with the Oxford Hills Mission Men, providing free labor for local projects.
Swim clinic for triathletes offered at Pemaquid Beach Park
Yoga instructor and past triathlon participant Sarah Anne Plummer is organizing a swim clinic for triathletes at Pemaquid Beach Park from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. Participants will have an opportunity to swim the course, get a feel for conditions at the beach, and gain experience with...
‘Lyn Asselta: Where Rock Meets Water’ at Gleason Fine Art
On Friday, Aug. 2, Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor opens a one-person show for the renowned pastel painter Lyn Asselta."Where Rock Meets Water" runs through Sept. 3, with an opening reception for Asselta on Friday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. Four years ago, Asselta, recently returned to...
Students of SunDog Outdoor Leadership Initiative learn at Darrowby Farm Sanctuary
Wednesdays in July the SunDog Outdoor Leadership Initiative and Darrowby Farm Sanctuary are collaborating in creating service learning opportunities for local middle schoolers. For three years, Sundog has worked with rising 6th and 7th graders at Camden Rockport Middle School offering an outdoor leadership program. The program provides a mix...
Tapestry Singers invites new members
Local community choir, Tapestry Singers, is organizing for the fall semester with “‘Tis the Season” concerts on Dec. 14 and 15 at the Damariscotta Baptist Church. The concerts include a little something for everyone, from classical choral music to popular holiday standards. They also feature organist Sean Fleming, a full orchestra, some of the community’s best-loved soloists, and an audience holiday sing-along.
August highlights from the New Gloucester Xchange event calendar
Sky Streakers, New Gloucester’s radio control club, kicks off August with the four-day State of Maine R/C Fly-In to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary. This family-friendly event runs August 1-4 with flight demonstrations featuring model aircraft of all types. There are lots of other recreational events happening around...
Mid-Coast Audubon lobster bake fundraiser in Bremen Aug. 31
Mid-Coast Audubon is hosting its annual lobster bake fundraiser at Hog Island Audubon camp in Bremen on Saturday, Aug. 31. Members of the Mid-Coast Audubon Board will display their cooking talents and be available to answer bird questions. An $85 donation covers boat transportation, a meal of a lobster, potato, and corn on the cob all baked over an open fire on the beach, plus clams, baked onion, lemonade, coffee and a special dessert, and the opportunity to explore the island before or after eating.
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