Library Storytime leader Sarah Guiltner is seen helping James Schmitler from the Edmunds school create a bookmark mouse during a recent visit to the Dennysville Library. Edmunds students had the opportunity to be dropped off at this particular Storytime, while the next one, held the first Tuesday in November, was for students from the Pembroke school. (Submitted photo)

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Two local Girl Scouts from Troop 2259 in Pembroke have been honored with the Silver Award, the second-highest recognition in Girl Scouting and the highest achievement for Cadette Girl Scouts in grades 6-8. 

Cadettes Ami Griffin and Amakehs Mendoza received the award in October for a project aimed at teaching flag etiquette to young students and providing a respectful way for the community to retire American flags.

Will Tuell

Whitecaps were visible from the Lubec Historical Society overlooking Cobscook Bay Saturday morning as a hearty group of Lubeckers and their guests gathered to honor dozens of the town’s veterans who are featured on banners a citizens group has placed on telephone poles heading into Lubec. All told, some 65 veterans are featured as part of the “Veterans Banner Project” with another 35 banners in the works for 2025, bringing the total number of Lubec and Trescott servicemembers recognized as part of the project to approximately 100. 

Honey Beer for Hospice, brewed by the Lubec Brewing Company, had its 5th successful run in 2024 as a fundraiser for Down East Hospice Volunteers. DEHV thanks Arlene and Mark Wren, of Robbinston, for providing the honey from their bees and Gale White, owner of the brewery where this delicious beer is created. Profits from this brew go to support the compassionate work of DEHV throughout Washington County. One can get a taste of the 2025 Honey Beer for Hospice beginning on the first weekend of June 2025.

For the second Tuesday this year, the Lincoln Memorial Public Library hosted Storytime for children from the Pembroke Elementary School, especially including the children from Dennysville, who are now attending the Pembroke school.

Last week’s storybook for young students from Edmunds at the Lincoln Memorial Public Library in Dennysville was Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes, as it had been the previous Tuesday for children from Pembroke and Dennysville. Then some paper pocketbooks were created, snacks were enjoyed, and, with a little time left over, leader Sarah Guiltner was able to share the classic The Story of Ferdinand, the young bull who didn’t want to fight like the other bulls did but far preferred just sitting by himself in a field and smelling the flowers!

Paul Sylvain

A 28-year-old East Machias man arrested in connection to a Nov. 11 armed robbery at the Irving gas station and convenience store on Main Street in Machias, is facing additional charges related to counterfeit cash.

The newest members of the Woodland High School chapter of the National Honor Society are recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service during the recently held induction ceremony. New members are Karleigh Smith, grade 11; Haylee Scott, grade 12; Mishun Cornelius, grade 10; Cameron Dwelley, grade 10; Colin Dwelley, grade 10; and Matthew Glidden, grade 12. (WHS photo)

Paul Sylvain

Chris Gardner’s and Vinton Cassidy’s days as Washington County Commissioners are numbered, with newly elected commissioners David Burns and William “Billy” Howard set to step into their shoes when their terms expire on Dec. 31. 

Burns is a retired Maine State Police trooper, and Howard is the former mayor of Calais.

Last week’s Tuesday Storytime for the Pembroke and Dennysville children was focused on a book named Dewey, the Library Cat, by Vicky Myron, which is based on the full-length book of similar name. Next thing we know, the children will be wanting a library cat at our Lincoln Memorial Public Library!