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Oct 25, 2007 "Serving Alna, Dresden, Edgecomb, Westport, Wiscasset and Woolwich" Vol 38, Number 43



Geraldine W. Pavillard
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Plant offers opportunities for all
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Too many questions
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"Yes" vote just first step
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Fishermen, barges can coexist
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Extraordinary concert
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Can coal gasification deliver on promises?
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Common ground?
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Huge gamble
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Beware of big money promises
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We share the air and water: say NO to mercury
The proposed Wiscasset coal gasification plant will release an estimated 22 pounds of poisonous mercury a year into the air, causing contamination of a large geographic area around the plant. In a recent article...

Don't jeopardize Wiscasset
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A Great Opportunity
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Runaway development in Edgecomb
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Another unfulfilled promise
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Carpe diem, Wiscasset
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Environment always comes first
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To the power of the voters
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Classifieds
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ...

A proposal to National RE/sources
Editorial - Paula Gibbs

Both sides compete for votes
One side tried to bring home their point by loading up a pick-up truck filled with coal, while the other side relied on telemarketing and four-color brochures. - Paula Gibbs

Come see the Spooky Barn
The Morris Farm is hosting its Spooky Barn on Thurs. Oct. 25, Saturday, Oct. 27, Sunday, Oct. 28 and Wed., Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Domestic violence victims remembered
On Tuesday, October 30, New Hope for Women will again sponsor an exhibit called "An Empty Place at the Table" to honor victims of domestic violence homicide, in observance of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. - Tina Tucker

Edgecomb
Edgecomb weekly column - Jo Cameron

Gasification plant survey going on
Although Westport Island Selectmen George Richardson and Jack Swanton both say they are not in favor of the proposed gasification plant on the property formerly owned by Maine Yankee, they will be sending a survey to the taxpayers. - Charlotte Boynton

Have you hugged your physical therapist today?
October is National Physical Therapy Month. The American Physical Therapy Association describes it as "an opportunity for members to educate their communities about who physical therapists are and what they do." - Barbara Martin

Jail takeover bad idea lawmakers told
Governor John Baldacci's proposed takeover of county jails is a bad idea for taxpayers, inmates, and everyone else, area legislators were told last week. - Charlotte Boynton

Nature programs set at Chewonki
Chewonki's Head Naturalist, Lynne Flaccus, will lead adults and children in exploring the world of Maine's diurnal raptors on November 5 at 5 p.m. - Anna Hunt

Newspaper wins awards
The staff of the Wiscasset Newspaper won four awards at the 2007 Maine Press Association's Annual Conference held at the Samoset Resort on October 12 and 13.

No clear winner yet
Up to 33 homes and 15 businesses in two towns could be wiped out by the eventual building of a Route 1 bypass, according to the state's draft EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) released to the public last week. - Paula Gibbs

No tricks - try Treats
Treats on Main Street in Wiscasset offers a wide selection of the finest wines, gourmet foods and sweet treats that complement their decadent and ever changing luncheon menu. All of this is set in a fascinating old building. - Barbara Martin

Lottie L. Burgess
Lottie L. Burgess, 77, of Wiscasset, died Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath. ...

Bluebear Joshua Lalli
Bluebear Joshua Lalli, nine months, 18 days passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16 at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. ...

Storage buildings get green light
The huge field at the corner of the Birch Point Road and Route 1, just south of the village in Wiscasset, will soon see some construction. - Paula Gibbs

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.

Two seats open in Woolwich
Woolwich has five candidates for board of selectmen. Voters can cast their ballots on Election Day, November 6 or vote absentee. - Charlotte Boynton

Westport Island
Westport Island weekly column - Brenda Bonyun

Wiscasset had a good vision - stick with it!
Why abandon Wiscasset's vision of the future, depicted in the just approved Comprehensive Plan? Point East quickly committed to support and adapt to the plan with their Maritime Village and light industrial i.Park in 2004. - Dennis Dunbar

Woolwich makes deal with MDOT
The Woolwich selectmen signed two documents at their meeting Monday evening with the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT), an agreement for the state to use the George Wright Road for a detour during the deck replacement of the Nequasset Bridge. - Charlotte Boynton

Writer's series wraps up Saturday
Wiscasset Public Library is pleased to feature Ronald Conant on Saturday, October 27 at 10 a.m. for the final week of the Writers' Programs series. - Pamela Dunning



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