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Linda J. Witt
Linda J. Witt, 52, of Dresden, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 16, at her home. ...

Patricia A.Gagne
Patricia Ann Gagne, 67, died Monday, April 21 at her home in Bath. ...

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Advisory panel briefed on nuclear fuel removal
The Maine Yankee Community Advisory Panel (CAP) on Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Removal was not happy with a report from State Nuclear Safety Advisor Charles Pray. - Charlotte Boynton

Bob Marley appearing at the Taste of Maine
Maine comic Bob Marley will be doing four shows over two nights at the Taste of Maine, Route 1 in Woolwich.

Celebrating Jake Day at the Botanical Gardens
Over 50 people attended Saturday's celebration of the life and work of artist Maurice "Jake" Day at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG) in Boothbay. The beautiful natural setting just outside the atrium complemented the beautiful works inside. - Kate Kastelein

Connecting people to wildlife: public education through wildlife
The Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association (SVCA) is hosting a special presentation on Wildlife Rehabilitation, Wednesday, April 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at its headquarters in Sheepscot Village. - Kristin Pennock

Energy expo offers alternatives
For the second year in a row, the Midcoast sustainable energy expo was filled with people looking for economically and environmentally sound choices for their homes and vehicles. - Kate Kastelein

Fatal motorcycle crash in Dresden
A fatal motorcycle accident Monday afternoon on Route 27, in Dresden, took the life of Susan McConnell, 43, of Winthrop. - Charlotte Boynton

Fire department benefit
You can help support the Association of Wiscasset Firefighters by dining at Bintliff's Ocean Grille on Thursday, May 1

Historic lectures coming up
The Maine Antiques Dealers Association has awarded a $1,000 grant to Historic New England to launch a new history lecture series in Maine. - Peggy Konitzky

I Had A Job In The Great North Woods
It is a terrible thing I have done. That I meant well in doing it does not diminish its ghastly effect nor does it absolve me of the guilt I necessarily and properly and deservedly feel. - Christopher Cooper

It is time for the attacks on OPEGA to stop!
Thank you to Representative Peter Rines of Wiscasset, for writing last week's commentary, "Government Accountability office worth restoring" and for his description of legislation he has submitted which would restore cuts made to the office. - David Trahan

LCTV now airing "The Humble Farmer"
Lincoln County Television (LCTV) is proud to announce that it has begun showing episodes of "The humble Farmer" featuring Maine humorist Robert Skoglund and his renowned rural anecdotes and yarns. - William Fraser

Library request will be on town warrant
Woolwich selectmen were under pressure Tuesday evening at their meeting from several Patten Free Library supporters to allow the voters a choice. - Charlotte Boynton

Maine has a new school law, but many not happy
Changes made last week to the school consolidation law will allow some districts to move forward with their regional school units and others to propose unions that allow local school boards to keep some power, but not as much as they now have. - Victoria Wallack

More bonds for roads get last-minute approval
Timing proved to be everything for those trying to push road and bridge projects through without taxpayer approval, as legislators voted in $210 million in bonds during the final days and even hours of the legislative session that ended on Friday night. - Victoria Wallack

Native and invasive plant identification walk with SVCA
Join the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association (SVCA) and ecologist Jerry Therrien for a plant identification walk in Alna on Saturday, May 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. This is the final presentation in a series of three on how to manage your property. - Kristin Pennock

Not good times for the fishing industry
Editorial - Mary Brewer

Sarah's Café is getting greener
Sarah's Café has been working for several months to reduce the restaurant's environmental impact. Sarah's Café has made significant changes in packaging, paper products, and cleaning products plus several enhancements to improve the building.

School reorganizational changes good news
The final bill, LD 2323, revising the school consolidation law and its approval by the State Legislature is good news for Westport Island, according to Regional School Planning Committee member Dennis Dunbar. - Charlotte Boynton

Selectmen finalize ballot, Budget Committee takes another look
The Wiscasset selectmen and the budget committee worked until after 11 p.m. Tuesday evening going over the budget and finalizing the ballot for the June Town meeting. - Charlotte Boynton

The First announces customer contest
The First is proud to announce that a Customer Photography Contest is now underway for the purpose of selecting images to be featured in the bank's 2009 Desk Calendar. - Gloria Ann West

Update on state issues
Maine motorists will now have the option of sporting two new specialty license plates on their cars and trucks. Specialty plates are popular among residents who purchase the plates to give financial support to an array of programs and causes. - Rep. Jon McKane

Westport Island
Westport Island weekly column - Edith Barnett

Westport Island artist to exhibit work in Georgetown Gallery
Jerry Day Mason of Westport Island will exhibit her recent paintings at West Island Gallery, in Georgetown, from May 3, to June 7. - Charlotte Boynton

Wiscasset Senior Center
Wiscasset Senior Center news - Doc Schilke

Wiscasset Yacht Club
Wiscasset Yacht Club news - Dan O'Connell

Wright Property Committee propose changes in ordinances
It doesn't look like there will be any ordinance changes ready for the Westport Island town meeting pertaining to the town's Harbor and Waterfront Ordinance, according to First Selectman George Richardson. - Charlotte Boynton

``Just Desserts" to benefit Fort Edgecomb Bicentennial
Ten percent of profits from Thursday evening's dinners, and proceeds from the silent auction will be applied to the Fort Edgecomb Bicentennial Committee's goal of $7500 to fund a Bicentennial celebration at Fort Edgecomb in June 2009. - Kate Kastelein