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Wiscasset’s Peregrine, partners plan Pittsfield project

Maine home sale prices rise 24.5 percent, sales up 14.71 percent

AUGUSTA — Demand continues to drive up the values of Maine’s single-family existing homes. Maine Listings reported a statewide median sales price (MSP) of $310,000 in June—a 24.5 percent increase...
MDOT ‘still working to strike right balance’ on Wiscasset’s Route 1

Drivers and walkers frustrated at traffic lights’ duration downtown have been going against them, Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons told selectmen in his report for the board’s July 20 meeting....
Mowing Wiscasset’s Ancient Cemetery

Mowing Ancient Cemetery on Federal Street, Wiscasset July 15, Levon “A.J.” Travis Jr. of the public works department said sometimes when he mows there he thinks about what he learned about the...
Learn to dig softshell clams at Reid State Park

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust's (KELT) most popular summertime event is back on Thursday, July 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Reid State Park in Georgetown. The public is invited to traverse clam...
Wiscasset comp planners hear call for fiber

Get a broadband committee and learn from and maybe work with other towns on fiber, three people advised Wiscasset July 14. The town has internet service, but that and Wiscasset’s relatively low...
Central Maine Power ‘typical’ residential customer rates to increase by 11.5 percent in August

Maine’s Public Utilities Commission said July 15 that five storms in 2020, plus rising transmission rates approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has resulted in an approved Central...
Endeavor to join DMR’s patrol fleet

Endeavor made its first trip on Tuesday, July 13 on its way to becoming the newest addition to the fleet of the Department of Marine Resources in Boothbay Harbor. Near completion by Farrin’s...
CMP passes first hurdle in Alna line request

Central Maine Power will get back to Alna’s planning board on fire control and other questions the board asked over Zoom July 6. CMP plans about 5.3 miles of new line and 48 poles in Alna as part of...
Wiscasset planning board approves CMP project

After a seven-minute public hearing, the Wiscasset Planning Board approved Central Maine Power’s site plan application for its transmission line corridor construction and improvements. The approval...
Shoreline science talks begin at Darling Marine Center

This week University of Maine Darling Marine Center will host the first of four shoreline science talks on their Walpole campus. Each week at 11:00 a.m. up to 15 participants will have the...
UPDATE: Route 1 paving work for Rockport, Edgecomb, Newcastle begins in July

UPDATE: The start date for this project has been pushed to Sunday, July 18, according to The Maine Department of Transportation, in a news release. Initial press release: KNOX AND LINCOLN...
Tourism businesses see strong July 4 weekend, but workforce shortage a major problem

The Maine Tourism Association (MTA) recently polled its members about July 4th weekend business, visitor trends, and how the workforce shortage is affecting business. According to Tony Cameron,...
Wiscasset selectmen

Schoonerfest loses try at town funds, will try again

When is 2-1 a losing vote? When Wiscasset’s selectboard of five has two members abstaining. Member Pam Dunning explained Tuesday night, July 6, the vote to propose Schoonerfest aid at a special town...
Alna puts temp ban on some permits

Alna selectmen are addressing potential legal issues over some town rules. The board voted 2-0 over Zoom Wednesday night, July 7 to give out no permits for accessory apartments or for two homes on a...
white shark or something else? helping people confirm what they see in the water

Maine DMR launches web form to identify shark species

The Maine Department of Marine Resources has unveiled a new online tool to help people confirm if what they see in the water is a white shark, or something else. A form is now available on the DMR...
Edgecomb approves tattoo parlor, body piercing studio

The Edgecomb Planning Board voted 4-0 for a change of use application for a U.S. Route 1 property to serve as a tattoo parlor and body piercing studio. The board approved Kat Stewart’s application...
Summer Marine ecology research opportunity for high school students

This summer high school students, including rising freshmen and recent graduates, have an opportunity to learn about marine ecology while getting muddy in the Damariscotta River estuary. Sarah Risley...
Miles of smiles at new Edgecomb homemade ice cream shop

All her life, Mary Blanchard has loved really good food and baking. Now she is sharing her passion for making delicious homemade ice cream and baked goods and putting smiles on people’s faces with...