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Support from Washington
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Wrong project for midcoast Maine
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Let the people decide
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Gasification plant through the eyes of Dr. Seuss
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End abortion on demand
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Another reason not to eat meat
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Economic excitement in Edgecomb
Editor's Note: a copy of this letter to Edgecomb's planning board chairman, Katherine Braid, was sent to the newspaper. ...

Thanks for the humor
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Jail takeover bad idea
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Support for Twin River
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It's about balance
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Love the Alna Store!
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117 houses for sale highest in town history
In the midst of declining property values, how realistic is it to use sales prices over the last two years to determine assessments? - The Time The Session Ended, About 90 Minutes Later, Selectman Ch

Auxiliary president to visit Bath
Members of the Wiscasset American Legion Post #54, and Auxiliary are preparing for a visit from the National President of the American Legion Auxiliary, Jan Pulvermacher-Ryan, from Waunakee, Wisc. - Charlotte Boynton

Boat launch alternative criticized
An article in last week's issue of this newspaper describing an alternative location for Westport Island's Ferry Landing Boat Launch, caught the eye of resident Richard DeVries, who totally disagrees with the proposed change of location. - Charlotte Boynton

Can we talk?
Lincoln County Commissioners are willing to talk about doing away with county government, but not until there are plans to replace the services at less cost to the taxpayers. - Paula Gibbs

Castle Tucker open on Columbus Day
Historic New England announces special holiday open hours for Castle Tucker in Wiscasset. Castle Tucker will be open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours will leave on the hour, with the last tour leaving at 4 p.m. - Peggy Shiels

County employee honored
Lincoln County Commissioner William Blodgett read a proclamation of appreciation to retiring employee Darryl Maxcy at the commissioners' meeting Tuesday morning. - Charlotte Boynton

Dresden harvest supper Oct. 13
Dresden Historical Society is preparing for its annual Harvest Supper, Saturday, October 13. As always, there will be two seatings, one at 5 p.m. and one at 6:30 p.m.

Edgecomb
Edgecomb weekly column - Jo Cameron

Hooray for Hollywood or is it Edgecomb?
Is Edgecomb the Napa Valley of the East Coast? That's what Nicole Woodruff, Executive Producer for the cable broadcast cooking show "Chef's Kitchen," has decided. - Barbara Martin

Pet First Aid Class
The Animal House will be hosting a Pet First Aid and CPR class on Sunday, October 14 and Sunday, October 28 at their 372 Main Street, Damariscotta location.

Questions remain over proposed jail takeover
The state's proposal to take over the county jails was set to be the top item on the Lincoln/Sagadahoc Jail Authority's agenda Wednesday, October 3. - Cha

Referendum voting lost in shuffle
Editorial - Paula Gibbs

SVCA hosting fall tour
Join the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association on a mystery trip to explore the upper reaches of the Sheepscot River on Saturday, October 13. - Kristin Pennock

Talk Saturday focuses on personality types
Are you an odd duck or a bird of a feather? Find out at Wiscasset Public Library on Saturday, October 6 at 10 a.m. Dr. Elizabeth Rodenz will answer this question and many others about personality types.

Tell It To George
Tell It To George is a collection of thoughts from here and away, from people who want to get their two cents worth in, without using their names.

To Find Out Something Only Dead Men Know
So much of life is happenstance, incidental to where we think we're bound and who we imagine or pretend we are. A chance encounter, an unanticipated experience, a man we meet or a book we read or some disease or disaster transforms us. - Christopher Cooper

Westport Island
Westport Island weekly column - Brenda Bonyun

Westport selectmen change meeting night
Westport Island selectmen voted to change their meeting night from Wednesday to Monday at their meeting September 26 to accommodate Selectman Jack Swanton's work schedule. - Charlotte Boynton

What emissions can Wiscasset expect from the coal plant?
A key question on the minds of residents of Wiscasset and the surrounding communities is "what emissions can we expect from the proposed coal plant, and will that added pollution be harmful to our family's health and the environment?" - Back River Alliance

Wiscasset firemen hot to open new training facility
Have you ever met a fireman that isn't enthusiastic about the service he provides for his community? Considering all the risks they face, it may seem strange, but surely true. It is a tough job, and the public truly appreciates their willingness to do it. - Barbara Martin

Wiscasset selectmen's meetings on cable channel
For the first time in the history of the town, meetings of the Wiscasset Board of Selectmen will be broadcast on the local cable channel 7.

Wiscasset Senior Center
Wiscassset Senior Center news - Doc Schilke

Woolwich mill rate up 1.6%
At last week's Woolwich Selectmen's meeting, a mill rate of 12.05 percent was tentatively set. Selectman David King said this week 12.05 will be the mill rate for 2007-2008. - Charlotte Boynton

"Take Out" supper Oct. 21
The next "take out" Sunday supper at the Edgecomb Congregational Church will be held on Sunday, October 21.