Since the ferry service linking Richmond to the island was ended in 2023, the public could access Swan Island only with a personal boat or kayak until this month.
dresden maine
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Swan Island ferry restoration effort makes slow progress over IF&W objection
Legislation poised to become law creates a working group to explore restoring public access to Swan Island, but state wildlife managers say such a plan would require staff and money and they prefer to focus on wildlife management and facilities maintenance.
advertisement
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine voters OK school budgets; Embden rejects RSU 74 withdrawal
Thousands went to the polls in central Maine on Tuesday to vote on school budgets and local elected positions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Central Maine voters to decide on school budgets, candidates and local issues
The June 10 elections across central Maine feature school votes, town elections and special ballot questions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Voters OK $31.5 million Hallowell-area school budget
The budget, which is up overall by 5%, has less than a 1% increase to what taxpayers in Dresden, Farmingdale, Hallowell and Monmouth will contribute.
Posted inCommunity
Maine-ly Harmony to perform in Dresden April 6
The concert is free and open to all. Donations to support more activities will be accepted.
Posted inCommunity
Lincoln County Historical Association seeks volunteers
Volunteers can discover 17th century midcoast Maine with Lincoln County Historical Association volunteering.
Posted inCommunity
Pickleball comes to Dresden Elementary School
The students will be able to use their newfound skills this summer playing at the Bridge Academy Library Pickleball court.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Dresden voters choose Bickford for Select Board seat
Jeffrey Bickford will take over Gary Getchell’s term as First Selectman, which runs to July 2027.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
15 pets die in Richmond house fire, officials say
Thirteen dogs and two cats were killed in the fire, whose cause has been listed as undetermined, officials said.