The Lincoln Memorial Public Library in Dennysville is the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation for urgent repairs and future planning.  “We couldn’t be more grateful for this timely gift,” says the Chairman of the Library’s Board of Trustees, Colin Windhorst.  “We look forward to working with the community,” he adds, “to ensure the Library continues to serve the needs of the people well into the 21st  century.”

Natalie Boomer

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The Maine Youth Fish and Game Association is hosting a virtual winter camp throughout the months of January and February.

Sarah Craighead Dedmon

Richard Skinner doesn’t know exactly when he lost his class ring, but guesses it was not long after he graduated from Baileyville’s Woodland High School in 1989.  

“I had lost it so long ago, I figured it was long gone,” said Skinner. “I wasn’t even looking for it.”

It turns out he did not have to. Now, thanks to an enthusiastic community effort on Facebook, Skinner will soon be reunited with his ring, and it all began when Mary White received a text from a total stranger.

Eastport Health Care recently received a partial shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from the State of Maine, in accordance with phase 1a of the plan to vaccinate healthcare workers. 

 “Over the coming weeks,” EHC’s Facebook page read, “we plan to receive the remaining vaccine doses allocated to our healthcare staff.  We are excited about the protection it offers us, in order to safely provide care to our community!”

On Friday, January 15, Princeton Elementary School held its annual spelling bee with fans joining via Zoom. Participants were: grade 6: Nathan Batson and Alex Chesebrough; grade 7: Tristan Crowe; grade 8: Evan Borden, Rain Dee-Charles, and Jack Surles. Winners are shown in the picture with Nate placing first, Alex 3rd, and Rain 2nd. Congratulations to all the participants! (Submitted by Michele Cochran-Barnes, assistant to the principal Princeton Elementary School)

Natalie Boomer

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A local woman has turned her hobby into a business.

Chelsea Hampton creates resin jewelry and ornaments inspired by the great state of Maine.

Risk & Reward Off Cape Horn: The Story of Captain Jesse Thayer Carver, of Searsport, Maine, and the Wreck of the Maine-built Downeaster St. Mary

Jayna Smith

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At Woodland High School, last Thursday evening, three students were inducted to that school’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS).  Advisor Ms. Kimberly Mason welcomed the members and inductees in attendance, including one participating virtually, and students, families, friends, and faculty members watching the livestream from home.   

Jayna Smith

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Our local UPS drivers are greatly appreciated for their delivery service, bringing us our awaited packages, however, on a day just recently, two UPS drivers did much more than that and are credited with saving the lives of a man and his dog.

Two weeks ago, UPS driver Josh Gillespie made a stop at an East Machias home.  This particular stop was not supposed to be part of Gillespie’s route that day, so he took care of it very first thing.  

Bonnie Lyons

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There will be no church services until Palm Sunday.

The picture is of the steps that are on the side of the church. Someone started a fire on the steps. Please if anyone sees someone around the church that looks suspicious please call me.