Chamberlain News

Students And Teachers Students and teachers joined in a sing-along after luch, led by visiting artist Joan Hammel. via Wiscasset Newspaper

Firefighters from nearly every town in Lincoln County played a role in fighting a fire in South Bristol that nonetheless claimed two houses and injured two firefighters, according to Tim Pellerin the Director ... via Lincoln County News

On April 18 and 19, Lincoln County Democrats will join other exhibitors at the second annual Midcoast Sustainable Energy Expo, presented by the Midcoast Green Collaborative. via Wiscasset Newspaper

“There's a lot of attractive land along Route 1”

Garrand & Co. consultant Carol Morris promises to roll out the preliminary results of three years of Gateway 1 data gathering for the Midcoast region at a meeting scheduled for May 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the ... via Lincoln County News

“I suggest that if we are going to debate this issue for another few hours that we shift the debate to where are we going to find $36 million”

With some lawmakers still angered by the governor's veto this week of a bill containing changes to the state's controversial school consolidation law, the House voted Wednesday night to scrap the law ... via Bangor Daily News

“It was nothing for us to stand out all day shaking the can”

Elsie Eugley, 97, of Hodgdon Green in Damariscotta, was one of 35 honorees at the annual Remember ME recognition ceremony saluting the lifetime accomplishments of Maine's long-term care residents. via Lincoln County News

“The ADA [American Dental Association] doesn't even recommend the rinse any more; it doesn't stay on the teeth long enough”

Dr. Ransdell and wife Kirstie Bristol Consolidated School students may see fewer cavities thanks to a new fluoride program offered free of charge by Bristol dentist Dr. via Lincoln County News

“New Hope for Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect in Maine: Proven solutions to save lives and prevent crime”

BELFAST : April is National Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month. Preventing child abuse & neglect is a challenge addressed by families and communities, by dedicated non-profits and centers of worship, by the ... via Village Soup

The latest in a long line of "Dirigo" bills has been heard in my committee, Insurance and Financial Services, and is now ready to be voted on in the House and Senate. via Wiscasset Newspaper

“It will also be easier to troubleshoot; there's less line to patrol, and we can isolate the problem quicker and then restore power faster”

Central Maine Power is upgrading four local substations to better limit customer outages, isolate power problems due to accidents, weather or wildlife, and improve power restoration time. via Lincoln County News

“With diesel prices what they are, that's a $1,000 weekend. And that doesn't include the lost fishing time.”

The Maine Lobster Boat Racing Association has scheduled nine events for the coming season, but with sky-high fuel prices some fishermen are wondering how strong participation will be. via Ellsworth American

“You live and die by the ferry schedule”

Damariscotta resident and native Mainer Ron Grenier received a rousing endorsement to be the new town administrator by the Newcastle Board of Selectmen on Monday night. via Lincoln County News

WALDOBORO : The directors of the show "Lighthouse: A Down East Musical," written by John Chandler of Thomaston and Bob Richardson of Washington, have scheduled auditions at the Waldo Theatre on Tuesday, April ... via Village Soup

“I'm giving an option or idea. This is just one in many long conversations as being a viable alternative and I'm here to ask you whether you might be interested in continuing this idea”

Newcastle selectman and school board candidate Raoul Nelson has been making the rounds of towns in the Great Salt Bay Community School District, advocating for privatization for the school. via Lincoln County News

“We are going through bankruptcy.”

A logging truck operator plans to turn the repossession of three of his 10 tractors into a public protest against skyrocketing diesel fuel prices that he says are threatening to drive him out of business. via Sun-Journal

ELLSWORTH : The Maine Community Foundation awards more than 800 scholarships annually, including the following in Knox County: Arnold & Aili Laukkanen Memorial Scholarship Fund This fund supports graduating ... via Village Soup

Lincoln County Democrats will honor Representative Wendy Pieh of Bremen, District 50, on March 29 with the Frances Perkins Award. via Wiscasset Newspaper

Please join the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association for a special evening presentation Wednesday, March 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the SVCA Office in Newcastle. via Wiscasset Newspaper

A surprise visitor has called attention to a problem bridge in Newcastle. The visitor was a harbor porpoise that somehow managed to swim all the way into the tidal marsh that used to be called Sherman Lake. via WLBZ

Activists gathered Saturday at parks, bridges and other locations across Maine in a show of opposition to the Iraq war on its fifth anniversary. via WMTW-TV Auburn