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Edgecomb officials to inspect Pioneer Motel violations
An April Maine Department of Health and Human Services inspection of Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb identified three critical and 11 non-critical violations of Maine Rules Relating to Lodging Establishments. The alleged violations included rodent infestation, lack of adequate cleaning, no commercial laundry facility, improper linen storage, missing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, improper extension cord use, no material safety data sheets for on-site chemicals in use, loose and rotten handrails, and equipment and facilities needing maintenance, repair, or replacement.
Hometown Maine: Take a look at the art inside the old Waldoboro button factory
WALDOBORO, Maine — For anyone driving by, this old button factory might as well be abandoned. Though the exterior might not be as cute as a button, the inside is where the real treasure is. For this week's Hometown Maine, Jacob Murphy takes us to Waldoboro, taking a look at how Bobo Hachmeister has transformed the space.
Second fox tests positive for rabies in Maine city
A second fox has tested positive for rabies in the city of Bath, Maine, less than three weeks after another fox had tested positive. Bath police said they responded to the area of Route 1 near Leonard Court around 6 a.m. Monday after receiving two reports of a sick-acting young fox that had been wandering around the Big Apple store and repeatedly walking into traffic, causing a hazard and risk to public safety.
A visitor’s guide to local history
Located in the 1874 home of Elizabeth F. Reed and the surrounding grounds of Fullerton Park, Boothbay Region Historical Society offers visitors six rooms full of artifacts, photographs, maps and memorabilia. For those interested in researching personal heritage, local archives including town records, newspapers, family histories, account books and more are also available. Keep an eye out for their forthcoming 2024 Speaker Series! Admission free. Donations encouraged.
Consolidated Communications requests changing 6 vets’ banner placements
Southport Selectman Gerry Gamage will contact Consolidated Communications regarding a request to move six veterans’ banner placements. Consolidated Communications didn’t specify the problem, according to town officials. During the July 17 selectmen’s meeting, Gamage volunteered to find out more about the request. He will contact Consolidated Communications’ employee Paul Perry who lives in Southport. “I will ask him what their issue is with the banners,” Gamage said.
Boothbay selectmen make town appointments
Boothbay Selectmen made 10 municipal appointments July 10 retroactive from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. Selectmen Chuck Cunningham, Russ Pinkham and Julie Roberts voted unanimously on the following appointments: Martin Page, James A. Tonon and David Steinmetz, board of appeals; Lucian C. Laurie Jr. and Mike Thompson, planning board; Cunningham and Jody Lewis, Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District trustees; Larry Knapp, port committee; and Craig E. Barter, shellfish committee.
Boothbay Planning Board approves 3 applications
On July 17, the Boothbay Planning Board conditionally approved all three applications in its monthly meeting. The Twaddle-Wolcott Living Trust received conditional approval to replace a recreational pier. The property is on Ocean Point Road in a coastal residential and shoreland overlay zone. Tim Forrester of Flycatcher, LLC represented Andrew Twaddle and Sarah Wolcott. Two conditions were placed on the approval. One is receipt of Army Corps of Engineers approval. The second is receiving Department of Environmental Protection approval verification.
Annual Bath Municipal Band Concert at Fort Popham
The annual Fort Popham Concert featuring the Bath Municipal Band under the direction of Kathy Downing will be on Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. This outdoor concert within the walls of the historic fort is a magical experience. It is a perfect opportunity to gather family and friends, bring your own seating and snacks, and share in the joy of music in this.
'The project is a success': Maine beach using Christmas trees to restore sand dunes after coastal storms
PHIPPSBURG, Maine — Popham Beach State Park officials have teamed up to restore the beachfront after hard-hitting storms this past winter. In the winter months, park officials asked for Christmas tree donations, an idea used in multiple states to combat beachfront loss. "The idea is to use nature to...
County Republicans welcome lobsterman for July 24 meeting
You’re invited to hear about one of Maine’s traditional and most vital businesses, Wednesday, July 24 at the monthly meeting of the Lincoln County Republicans Committee. Dustin Delano, lobsterman and representative for New England fishermen, will share his insight regarding New England’s lobster and fishing Industries. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Fire Department, 204 Washington Road, Jefferson; program begins at 6.
Why BRLT supports the Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative
Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) is an organization with a mission to conserve land for the public benefit. We accomplish our mission through land acquisition, environmental education, and responsible stewardship. We do these things for the benefit of the general public as an organization whose mission is focused on sustainability and sensitivity to our community’s needs. The Boothbay Region public drinking water supply is from a surface water source. It is limited in its capacity and is relied upon by the community. The Board of Directors and staff of BRLT feel very strongly that being part of a collaboration working towards the preservation of clean drinking water is important.
In a year of severe weather, Bath and BIW pursue resiliency plans
BATH, Maine — Few cities in our state carry more vital infrastructure on their waterfront than Bath. Nicknamed “The City of Ships,” the cranes of Bath Iron Works loom over the downtown skyline, as the frames of Navy vessels sit near the shore below. But in the...
EVENTS: “No Spring Chickens” & prizes at Democratic lobster bake
“No Spring Chickens” – Two chicks with guitars, dynamic vocals, and lush harmonies” – will provide music during the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 4, in Waldoboro. Linda (Blaze) Picceri and Michelle Tanguay, of Waldoboro, make up No...
Teamwork and the American way
Kudos to Woolwich’s and Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s plans for projects near George Wright Road, with help from state and federal funds. As we have seen in other area towns, nonprofits often know of grants a local project could be competitive on; and nonprofits are well-versed in seeking the grants because the aid, along with donations, can be key to the nonprofits’ own environmental or other missions.
Board drops work on firearms discharge ordinance, 3-2
Wiscasset selectmen are no longer considering sending voters a firearms discharge ordinance. Public statements, including ones that night, would be grist for a lawsuit the town risks if it passes the rules, selectmen and Town Manager Dennis Simmons said July 16 before the split vote ending the work. Selectman William...
Midcoast Maine Community Action kicks off 2024-25 heating season
Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA) is proud to support the residents of Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). . On July 22, MMCA’s LiHEAP staff in Bath will begin accepting online and walk-in applications for LiHEAP benefits for the 2024-25 heating season. Appointments have already been scheduled into November. The team will also be making themselves available at community hubs around Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties to answer folks’ questions about LiHEAP and review their eligibility for funds. A schedule of these appearances can be found on the Agency’s website.
News and notes from the Community Center
Once again, we have lots of incontinence products in all sizes and bed pads in our newly reorganized Durable Medical Equipment room. Check out our Facebook page (The Community Center) to see the photos of all the products. These products are free! The Community Center is located in the Meadow Mall, Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor.
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