WISCASSET — Chewonki Foundation is offering two $15,000 Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarships to support Maine students who would like to join Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki in 2023-24 for the fall or spring of their junior year in high school. The semester-long academically rigorous residential program is based in Wiscasset. Learning takes place in […]
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Federal jury rejects woman’s claims of abuse by officers at Wiscasset jail
Candace Faller sued the jail for not making a female corrections officer immediately available in 2016 after she told male officers she had post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest set for Dec. 2, 3 and 4
WISCASSET – Come for the shopping and stay for the seasonal activities throughout Wiscasset Village during Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest, Friday through Sunday, Dec. 2-4. From visits with Santa, a petting zoo, and carolers to historic house tours and horse-drawn wagon rides, Marketfest weekend is a way to get in the Christmas spirit. Throughout the weekend, […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Chewonki Elementary and Middle School to close in June
The board voted to close the school after it was unable to find a model to sustain it financially, according to a Chewonki spokesperson.
Posted inElection 2022, Times Record
Democrat Cameron Reny wins District 13 state Senate seat
With 55% of the vote, Democrat candidate Cameron Reny defeated Republican Abden Simmons to represent Lincoln County in Augusta.
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Wiscasset-based association preservation party meets 2 goals
Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual fundraiser was held Sept. 18 on the grounds of the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden. Lively bidding during the after-dinner auction ensured that the organization would meet its goal for the event when one of the guests made a surprise announcement that changed the course of the evening, according to […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Things to Do
Wiscasset gallery to display ‘Made in Maine,’ last exhibit of season
The final show of the season at the Maine Art Gallery at 15 Warren St. in Wiscasset, “Made in Maine,” is a celebration of Maine artists. Many of the artists plan to discuss their work at an opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, when music will be supplied by guitarist /singer […]
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Red’s Eats steps into fray between lobstermen, feds with ‘pay it forward’ benefit
Voted best lobster roll in New England by boston.com, Red’s Eats will donate a free dinner for two to those who give a sizable donation to the fall Save the Lobstermen fundraiser.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Children’s program set for Sept. 10 at Whitefield Library
The events are inspired by local writer Lisa Jahn-Clough.
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August rains eased drought, but parched areas remain
Less than half of the state was experiencing drought conditions as of Aug. 30, down from 72 percent just over a month ago.