Waldoboro, Replacement of Wagner # 2 Bridge and Rehabilitation of Winslows Mills Bridge

Waldoboro, Maine - Please join MaineDOT for a public meeting to discuss the future replacement of the Wagner #2 Bridge #2905 which carries Route 32 over the Hoach Brook, located 0.30 of a mile southerly of Depot Street and the future rehabilitation of the Winslows Mills Bridge #5078 which carries Cross Street (Winslow Mills Road) over the Medomak River in Waldoboro, Maine.

Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation will be present on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. to listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the projects. The Department is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advanced request.

Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Mark Parlin, Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Bridge Program, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3449. Email: mark.parlin@maine.gov.

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BREAKING NEWS...Waldoboro, Area Fire Departments Battling Fully Involved Waldoboro Fire

UPDATE 9:40pm According to Waldoboro fire chief, We were paged at 3:19am to 60 Glidden Street in Waldoboro. 
The first floor was fully involved when first crew arrived on scene. 
We received mutual aid from nine other towns. 
We cleared the scene around  11:30 am.
The fire marshals office is investigating. 
The cause is not suspicious. 
The home is a total loss. 
UPDATE 4:50am....Bristol, Thomaston and Washington fire departnents have been requested.
UPDATE 4:11am...Fire marshal's office notified. 
BREAKING NEWS.....Waldoboro, Maine - Waldoboro, Friendship, Damariscotta, Cushing, Warren, Union, Jefferson, Bremen and Nobleboro fire departments battling a fully involved 1814, 3,190 sq. foot house fire at 60 Glidden street, Waldoboro, Maine on Sunday, April 2nd, 2017.

According to Waldoboro unit 1 fire showing from the first floor windows.

HS Sports: Oceanside At Medomak Varsity Doubleheader Postponed Til Monday

Waldoboro, Maine - According to Oceanside High School athletic director, the varsity Boys and Girls doubleheader to take place tonight, Saturday, December 17th, 2016 has been moved to Monday, December 19th, 2016 due to the snow.

The game times, Boys at 5pm and 6:30pm for the Girls.

Oceanside Varsity Baseball Defeats Lincoln Academy 11-1, Stats

Waldoboro, Maine - Varsity game at Begley Memorial Field in Waldoboro, Maine saw Oceanside taking on Lincoln Academy on Tuesday, May 26th, 2015. In this Varsity Baseball game saw Oceanside win by a score of 11-1.

Stats for Oceanside are below. Lincoln Academy stats are unavailable at this time.

Oceanside (11-2)         1-0-1  4-5 --- 11 - 13 - 1

Lincoln Academy (6-7) 0-0-0  1-0 ---   1 -  2  - 1


Oceanside Pitching

Ryan Allender (W 5-1)  5 Inn - 1R - 0ER - 2H - 5K - 1BB

Catcher Riley Sprague


Lincoln Academy Pitching

Devin Scherer (L)      4+ Inn - 7R - 7ER - 10H - 1K - 3BB - 1WP

Baker Gove                 1 Inn - 4R - 3ER -  3H - 0K - 1BB - 1WP - 1HBP

Catcher Wally Morris


Doubles - Lincoln - Travis Creamer

Triples - None

Home Runs - Oceanside - Nick Mazurek (2, 3rd & 4th of Season); Thomas Curtis (1st Career)

Repeat Hitters - Oceanside - Zac Roman 3 (3 singles), Thomas Curtis 3 (2 singles & 1 Home Run), Nick Mazurek 2 (2 Home Runs), Walker Ranney 2 (2 singles)

RBIs - Oceanside - Nick Mazurek 3, Zac Roman 2, Riley Sprague 2, Thomas Curtis 1, Jimmy Strong 1, Mazlin Higbee 1 … Lincoln Academy - Travis Creamer 1


Oceanside 1st - Zac Roman singles, stole second, moved to third on a ground out, Nick Mazurek walked, Roman scored on Riley Sprague’s fielder’s choice.


Oceanside 3rd - Nick Mazurek with a Solo Home Run (#3 on the season) to Centerfield.


Oceanside 4th - Walker Ranney singles, Travis Frye singles, Jimmy Strong sacrifice bunts moving both players up a base, Zac Roman single driving in Ranney, Roman thrown out trying to steal second, Frye scores on a wild pitch, Caleb Jacob walks, Nick Mazurek belts a 2-run homer to Centerfield (#4 on the season).


Lincoln Academy 4th - John Henry reaches on an error, Devin Scherer reaches on a fielder’s choice that retires Henry, Scherer moves to 2nd on a Wally Morris ground out and scores on Travis Creamer’s RBI double.


Oceanside 5th - Thomas Curtis homers to left center field (#1 on the season).  Baker Gove comes on in relief for Lincoln Academy.  Walker Ranney singles, Travis Frye is hit by a pitch, Jimmy Strong singles, Zac Roman reaches when his ground ball is misplayed driving in Ranney, Pinch Hitter Mazlin Higbee singles to drive in Frye, Strong scores on a wild pitch, Nick Mazurek is walked, Riley Sprague reaches on a fielder’s choice that retires Mazurek but drives in Roman.


Next Oceanside Game - Today, Wednesday, May 27th (Senior Day) - NEW TIME 3 PM

Lincoln Academy JVs defeated Oceanside 8-5

Waldoboro Election Results

Waldoboro, Maine - The residents of Waldoboro, Maine went out Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 to cast their vote for two town articles, Senate, Governor, bond questions, congress and more. How Waldoboro voted on election day is below.

Article 2. Shall the Town (1) approve a capital improvement project consisting of water main replacement on Pine Street and Elm Street due to age and condition, including transaction costs and other expenses reasonably related thereto; (2) appropriate the sum of One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000) to fund the project; (3) authorize the Town Treasurer and the Chair of the Select Board to issue general obligation securities of the Town (including temporary notes in anticipation of the sale thereof) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000); and (4) delegate to the Treasurer and the Chair of the Select Board the authority and discretion to fix the dates, maturities, interest rates, denominations, calls for redemption (with or without premium), form, and other details of said securities, including authority to execute and deliver the securities on behalf of the Town?

Selectmen recommends. Vote: In Favor 5, Opposed 0.

Budget Committee recommends. Vote: In Favor 7, Opposed 0, Absent 2.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Total Town Indebtedness:

A. Bonds outstanding and unpaid: $2,104,034.00

B. Bonds authorized and unissued: $-0-

C. Anticipated amount of bonds to be issued $ 175,000.00

Total: $2,279,034.00

Costs: At an estimated net interest rate of 1% for a twenty (20) year maturity, the estimated cost of this bond issue will be:

Principal: $175,000.00

Interest: $ 28,662.51

Total Debt Service: $203,662.51

Validity: The validity of the bonds and the voters’ ratification of the bonds may not be affected by any errors in the above estimates, the ratification by the voters is nonetheless conclusive and the validity of the bonds is not affected by reason of the variance.

Yes - 1400
No - 698

Article 3. Shall an ordinance titled “Town of Waldoboro, Maine Fire Department Service Billing Ordinance”,

Waldoboro 13, Rockland Cafe 8 (6/30)‏

Monday June 30th at Thomaston Waldoboro vs Rockland Cafe results.

Waldoboro (4-6)          2-2-0  0-0-2  5 --- 13-12-6

Rockland Cafe (7-3)   2-0-1  0-2-3  0  ---  8- 8- 2


Rockland Cafe Pitchers

Coby Dorr                      1.1 Inn - 4R - 4ER - 5H - 1K - 2BB - 1Balk

Anthony Moore               2.2 Inn - 0R - 0ER - 1H - 2K - 0BB - 1HBP

Michael Dougherty         2.0 Inn - 2R - 2ER - 1H- 1K - 2BB

Jack Freeman (L 1-1)    0.0 Inn - 5R - 5ER - 4H - 0K - 1BB

Uriah Thongsphaphone 1.0 Inn - 0R - 0ER - 1H - 1K - 0BB


Waldoboro Pitcher

Ollie Brown (W)            7.0 Inn - 8R - 2ER - 8H - 5K - 2BB


Doubles - Rockland Cafe - Anthony Moore, Zack Robinson, Waldoboro - Issac Eutsler,  Ollie Brown (2)

Triples - None

Home Runs - None

Repeat Hitters - Rockland Cafe - Anthony Moore (single & double); Waldoboro - Ollie Brown (single & 2 doubles), Kevin White (3 singles), Issac Eutsler (single & double), Cameron Robinson (2 singles)


Waldoboro 1st

Issac Eutsler doubles, Wyatt Post sacrifice bunt to move Eutsler to third, Ollie Brown doubles driving in Eutsler, Cameron Robinson singles to drive in Brown


Rockland Cafe 1st

Anthony Moore singles, Connor Harvey reaches on a fielder’s choice that retires Moore, Titus Kaewthong

Can You Fill These Shelves?

Waldoboro, Maine - Medomak River Community Market- a nonprofit Arts and Crafts cooperative located in Waldoboro Village- is excited to be kicking off its fourth season. It location – just steps away from Narrows Tavern, Harvest Moon, and Community Pharmacy-provides a steady stream of “waiters,” those waiting for a prescription, or a table at a busy restaurant!  that like to come in and look around the market.  The market is looking for up to 2 more antique or collectibles consignors to compliment current members.

This eclectic, always evolving market has a little of everything- beautiful painting by local artists, locally made baby and toddler clothing, beeswax candles, felted items,  hand blown glass ornaments, aboriginal reproductions, gently used books, soaps and lotions, hand-made whimsical critters of all sorts,  art supplies, tasty homemade chocolates and other treats-the list goes on and on!  Small antiques and collectibles have a history of doing well in the market- do you have a steady supply you would like to sell? The market would love to talk to you, please contact them at medomakrivercm@gmail.com

The market is still looking for a few more arts and crafts consignors as well,  so whether you are an experienced artist or crafter looking for a friendly shop to display your wares or a “newbie” trying to figure out how to sell your product in a cooperative setting, please contact the market at medomakrivercm@gmail.com for an overview and application.  Market members look forward to talking to you!

New Members, New Hour, and a Raffle

Waldoboro, Maine - Medomak River Community Market- a nonprofit Arts and Crafts cooperative located in Waldoboro Village- is excited to be kicking off its fourth season.  Starting April 1st, they will be open Tuesday-Friday from 10-4 and Saturdays 12-4. The market is excited to share a little about some new members.

And Candy Too! of Boothbay will be bringing a sampling of their extensive line of small batch, handcrafted treats to the market. You might expect to find any of the following items: Peanut Butter Cups, Needhams, Peppermint Patties, Non-Pareils, English Toffee, and more.  Stop in and take a chance at winning a basket of candy featuring the most popular treats- Drawing to be held April 19th.

Mainely Made Designs of Damariscotta will provide a variety of unique handmade items such as their picture frames made from lobster trap runners, suet feeders made from recycled lobster traps, and ring toss games for young and old alike.

Basket makers Weaving the Joy hand make beautiful woven baskets for all occasions- Pack Baskets to carry your goods around at a farmers markets, or Berry Baskets for collecting yummy Maine berries,  Magazine Swing Arm Baskets for collecting all those magazines with the must read articles in them you haven’t got to yet, and many more including custom orders.

The market is still looking for a few more members so whether you are an experienced artist or crafter looking for a friendly shop to display your wares or a “newbie” trying to figure out how to sell your product in a cooperative setting, please contact the market at medomakrivercm@gmail.com for an overview and 2014 application.  Market members look forward to talking to you!

Waldoboro cabin offers summer getaway to support conservation

Waldoboro, Maine - Plan now to get away this summer to a remote shorefront cabin on a wildlife sanctuary, and support a charity in the process.  Pemaquid Watershed Association (PWA) is now taking reservations for mid-May through September stays at its cabin on the Osborn Finch Wildlife Sanctuary on Dutch Neck in Waldoboro, just a short drive from most points in Maine.

The Wildlife Sanctuary includes 2 acres of grassy field, 9 acres of forest, and 300 feet of tidal frontage on the shore of the Muscongus River.  A stone’s throw from the cabin is a pocket beach.  At low tide, clam flats are revealed, and, downriver from the preserve, a colony of harbor seals makes their summer home. Numerous birds, such as black-back and herring gulls, bald eagles, kingfishers, terns and great blue heron, may be seen flying overhead or fishing along the riverbank.  The large windows of the cabin provide panoramic views up and down the Medomak River.  Jean Twomey, a South Portland resident, has stayed at the Osborn Finch Cabin the past few summers. “We had no idea how wonderful it would be until we made our way through the woods that first time to find the cozy cabin right on the water's edge. We brought kayaks and enjoyed the luxury of tying up our boats on the rocks out in front, exploring the neighboring islands and coves, occasionally stopping to picnic or take a swim. We brought plenty of good food, books and an eye for starlit nights, easygoing mornings, the sights and sounds of lobster boats, ospreys and an amazing variety of other shore birds. We felt so lucky knowing that someone left this beautiful place so that we can all have a chance to feel like Thoreau by the sea.”

It is a rustic getaway whose charm is most enjoyed by those who love the quiet solitude of nature and do not mind being without common creature comforts for a few days, as it has no electricity or running water.  Despite Spartan amenities, it is a comfortable and relaxing getaway, with a well-kept indoor composting toilet, simple yet charming furnishings, and serene surroundings.  

Although the cabin is available only on a summer reservation basis, the Osborn Finch Wildlife Sanctuary trails are open to the public year-round.  The cabin is reserved on a donation basis.  Proceeds from use of the cabin support PWA’s land and waters stewardship programs.  To reach the preserve from Rte. 1 Waldoboro, turn onto Rte. 32 South, go 2.7 miles and turn east onto Dutch Neck Road.  To reach the preserve from Damariscotta, travel the Biscay Road to Rt. 32 north in Bremen and drive 6.3 miles, turning right onto Dutch Neck Road.  Once on Dutch Neck Road, go left at the fork and then travel 2.5 miles.  The preserve’s sign and grass parking area are on the left.  The cabin is about a 1/5-mile walk over a preserve trail from the parking area.

PWA is a volunteer-based, membership-supported non-profit organization with a mission to conserve the natural resources of the Pemaquid Peninsula through land and water stewardship and education. FMI, call 207-563-2196 or visit http://www.pemaquidwatershed.org/cabin.html

Medomak Valley Christmas Tournament Featuring Oceanside CANCELLED Today

Waldoboro, Maine - Medomak Valley Christmas Tournament, which featured the Oceanside and Medomak Valley Boys and Girls Basketball teams, has been cancelled today. There is no makeup date.

UPDATE: Mobile Home In Waldoboro Destroyed By Fire

Waldoboro, Maine - A mobile home in Waldoboro at 50 Union Road on November 14th has been
destroyed by fire that was reported around 11:20am.

Firefighters from Waldoboro, Warren and Union responded to the call. The firefighter were on scene for more then two hours. Friendship covered Waldoboro station.

The house was home to Elizabeth Cunningham and her son, and their roommate Eric Buckley.

There are some potential leads on the cause of the fire, but someone from State Fire Marshal's Office will be coming to investigate.

One Warren firefighter was transported by emergency medical services as a precautionary measure.

BREAKING NEWS: Mobile Home Fire 50 Union RD Waldoboro

BREAKING NEWS: There is a mobile home fire 50 Union Rd in Waldoboro, Maine with Waldoboro, Union, Warren are on scene. Flames showing.

Friendship is covering Waldoboro station.

More Details To Come......

Tragedy forces MVHS, MMS athletics canceled August 22nd

Waldoboro, Maine - Due to the recent tragic death of a Medomak Valley High School student, school athletic events and practices, including Medomak Youth Football, will be canceled today, Thursday, Aug. 22nd, said Maine School Administrative District 40 athletic director Matt Lash.

Counselors will be available to provide support services for students on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Medomak Middle School.

In addition, Joanne Shuman, guidance counselor from Warren Community School, will be available to meet with students on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MMS.

For answers to questions regarding these cancellations, call Lash at 542-1475.

RCN America Network sends our prayers out to those affected by this tragedy.

Waldoboro Fire Department celebrates 175th anniversary THIS WEEKEND

WALDOBORO, Maine - The Waldoboro Fire Department will be hosting their 175th Anniversary Celebration this coming summer. The dates are Friday, August 9, 2013 through Sunday, August 11, 2013.

Here are some of the things they have lined up:

Friday the 9th through Sunday the 11th - Carnival with Smokey's Greater Shows - FREE ADMISSION (you only have to pay for food and rides).  The carnival is behind Miller School on Kalers Corner Street.

**The Carnival weather permitting will open tonight**

Friday the 9th through Sunday the 11th - Open house at the Fire Station.  Stop by the Fire Station and see Waldoboro's first 3 fire engines, the Water Witch, the Medomak, and the Triumph, along with the current apparatus.  Also in display will be the impressive Fire Department patch display from around the U.S.A. along with letters of congratulations.  Friday the 9th by chance, Saturday the 10th 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday the 11th from noon to 8:00 p.m.

Friday the 9th through Sunday the 11th -White's Company - Revolutionary War Encampment. Presentations and demonstrations of military and civillian life in the last quarter of the 18th century all weekend.  Click for their schedule and directions.

Friday 08/09/13:
5:30 p.m. - Memorial Service - Join us in honoring the firefighters who have served the Waldoboro Fire Department over the past 175 years.  To be held onstage at the Sukeforth Field at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex.  The Freeport Flag Ladies will be present for the service.

6:30 p.m. - Miss Water Witch Male Beauty Pageant - Click Here for Rules - Click Here for an Application - GUYS... do you have what it takes to be crowned the first and only Miss Water Witch?!  Cash prize to the winner and runner up.  To be held on stage at the Sukeforth Field at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex.  WCSH 6 Reporter Don Carrigan will be the Master of Ceremonies.  All contestants will be able to get a free hair style and made up.  Bad Hair Days in Waldoboro will assist with the hair and make up.  Contact Kathy at Bad Hair Days, 832-6690, for details.

8:00 p.m. - FREE Concert with Bad Penny - Country / Country Rock Band Bad Penney will be performing live on stage at the Sukeforth Field at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex.  This great night of music is FREE to the public.

Saturday 08/10/13:
8:00 a.m. - 10K Roadrace - Starts at the Lincoln County Fish & Game Association building on Cross St. Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. at the Waldoboro Fire Station (Click for Registration Form).  Runners will be transported to the starting point before the race.  Pre-registration is $15.00 or $18.00 the day of the race. Prizes will be awarded.  (Click Here for More Information)

2:00 p.m. - Parade - Everyone loves a parade and this plans on being the largest parade that's been in Waldoboro in years!  The Patriot Guard Riders, Fireman Fred, Rocky Bay Pipe Band, Crazy Cops (Kora Shriners), The American Legion Riders of Maine, Bagpiper Jeff Hebster, Anah Shrine Lobster Boat Unit, Maine Humorist Gary Crocker, The 2013 Sea Goddess and Crown Princess, The Amazing Lou, Crusher of the Red Claws, Midcoast Community Band, The Pirates of the Dark Rose, Chandler's Band, Bill & Ben from Meadow Creek Farm, Kora Karts, George Enman will be flying over the downtown with his Cessna 180 sea plane, Grand Master of Masons of Maine, The USS Maine Base Memorial Float & the Maine Submarine Veterans, Rick Adam, And much, much MORE!!! Parade will start at the old Sylvania Plant site on Friendship Rd. (across from ALLPLaY Bowling Alley) and travel down Jefferson St., ending at the VFW Hall on Mill St.

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - The Amazing Lou - After the parade, Amazing Lou will be on hand to perform his magic tricks for children young and old at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex.

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Welcome to the World of Rick Adam - After the parade, stilt walker Rick Adam will be entertaining the crowd at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex.

3:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Wagon Rides with Bill & Ben - After the parade, Meadow Creek Farms will be offering wagon rides with their Belgian Draft Horses Bill & Ben. Rides will be going from the Waldoboro Recreation Complex to Jefferson St. and back.

4:00 p.m. - The Bagpipes in History - Maine Bagpiper and Professional Musician Jeff Hebster will be performing LIVE on stage at the Sukeforth Field at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex.

4:00 p.m. - Chicken BBQ - Hosted by the Jefferson Fire Department.  The Jefferson Fire Department's famous Chicken BBQ is coming to Waldoboro!!  Proceeds of the BBQ benefit the Jefferson Fire Department.  This is a great way to help support our area Fire Departments.  $10.00 per person.

8:00 p.m. - Concert with Motor Booty Affair - Disco comes to Waldoboro!  If you have never heard Motor Booty perform, you will be in for a treat, and you will be sure to be getting your 'groove on'!  Motor Booty will be performing LIVE on stage at the Sukeforth Field at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex.  This historic and great night of music is FREE to the public.

Sunday 08/11/13:
2:00 p.m. - Concert with Rick Charette and the Bubble Gum Band - Fun afternoon of songs for the children! Rick Charette and the Bubble Gum Band will be performing LIVE on stage at the Sukeforth Field at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex.  After the show, Rick will be signing autographs and selling DVD's and CD's.  This great fun afternoon of music is FREE to the public.

3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Welcome to the Workd of Rick Adam - Stilt walker Rick Adam RETURNS and will be entertaining the crowd at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex.

4:00 p.m. - Concert with Fireman Fred the Singing Fireman - Presque Isle Maine's naitive son Fred Parsons will be performing LIVE on stage at the Sukeforth Field at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex.  Come and enjoy the patriotic music of Fireman Fred.  This heartwarming concert is FREE to the public.

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - The Amazing Lou - Amazing Lou RETURNS and will be on hand to perform his magic tricks for children young and old at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex.

4:00 p.m. - Pig Roast - Hosted by the Union Fire Department.  Union Fire Departments famous Pig Roast is coming to Waldoboro!!  Proceeds of the Pic Roast benefit the Union Fire Department.  This is a great way to help support our area Fire Departments.

7:00 p.m. - Concert with Emerald Sky - Country / Southern Rock Band Emerald Sky will be performing LIVE on stage at the Sukeforth Field at the Waldoboro Recreation Complex.  This great night of music is FREE to the public.

9:00 p.m. - Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza - Watch the sky light up in celebration as the weekend's festivities come to a close.  This is sure to be the biggest fireworks show in Waldoboro's history!!

Visit the Waldoboro Fire Department's souvenir booth all weekend long to purchase commemorative items to help you remember this historic weekend!!

If you get hot and thirsty this weekend, stop by the 'Ice on the Move, Shaved Ice Stand' - Over 70 flavors to pick from.  Prices start at $2.50 and a portion of all sales will be donated to the Waldoboro Fire Department.

Looking for ice cream??  Be sure to check out 'Total Victory Ice Cream Stand' this weekend.
Many more vendors will be taking part in this historic weekend!!

Medomak Valley High School 12th Annual Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show Huge Success

Waldoboro, Maine - The Medomak Valley High School 12th annual Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show took place on Sunday May 5th, 2013. Cruisin' to Graduation Car Show is a benefit for Medomak Valley High School project graduation.

The show saw 420 registered for a chance to win one of the 115 trophies or plaques, from over 530 autos, motorcycles and trucks on site. Estimate signals close to 2000 people on site. People attending the car show enjoyed face painting, lobster rolls, hamburgers, sausage bombs, pizza, subs, ice cream, nachos and lots of baked goods at the class concession stands. There were also hot dogs provided by Mid-Coast Shrine Club.

It appears this year's car show was a huge success on Sunday May 5th, 2013.

2013 - 12th Annual Medomak Valley High School

Cruisin' to Graduation Winners

Class: 40's & Under Sponsor: King Solomon's Lodge #61

1st place Name: Paul Bires Vehicle: 1936 Chevy 5 Window Coupe

2nd place David & Sharon Clark 1930 Ford Model A

3rd place Charles Chiarchiaro 1931 Lasalle

Class: 50's Sponsor: Thibodeau Heating Oil

1st place Name: Kevin Prock Vehicle: 1955 Chevy Bel Air

2nd place Tony Grotton 1955 Crown Victoria

3rd place Roger Alherton 1956 Chevy Belair

Class: 60's to 1965 Sponsor: Eastern Tire

1st place Name: Brenda Prock Vehicle: 1964 Chevy Chevelle SS

2nd place Curt Young 1961 Ford Stanliner

3rd place Scott Giguere 1962 Buick Wildcat

Class: 1965 & Up Sponsor: Wink's Auto

1st place Name: David Benner Vehicle: 1966 Chevelle Malibu

2nd place Sid Paige 1965 Chevy Impala

3rd place John Wood 1966 Chevy Impala SS

Class: 70's Sponsor: Corner Exxon

1st place Name: Paul Merrill Vehicle: 1979 Chevy Nova

2nd place Greg Michaud 1972 Ford Mavrick Grabber

3rd place Stephen Soohey 1970 Oldsmobile 442

Class: 80's Sponsor: Hillside Collision Center

Medomak River Community Market Re-opening March 1; Coincides with Women’s History Month

Waldoboro, Maine - The Medomak River Community Market (MRCM)-a cooperative market in the heart of Waldoboro Village- will be reopening Friday March 1. Members have spent the last two months cleaning and reorganizing the market for your enjoyment. They have also created a special “nook” to honor Women’s History Month.

The market caries a wide variety of handmade, Maine made products.  Just a sampling would include bees wax candles, hand-made soaps, beautiful and practical pottery, cards, photos, jewelry, children’s clothing, hand spun and dyed wools, felted items, stained glass items, and up-cycled building salvage materials.

The market also has a wall of thoughtfully selected used books, penny candy, children’s art supplies, and collectibles-often from or about Maine. During the growing season, a few farmers members drop off their extras- beautiful flowers, tasty garlic, garden grown tomatoes and what not.

Did you know March is Women’s History Month? In honor of this, the Market will provide books and CD’s that explore women’s lives and issues for individuals to browse and/or borrow. Find out about the
“Not so well behaved women that made history.”  Donations will be accepted on behalf of New Hope for Women, a local organization working to end domestic violence .  

The market is still looking to round out their selection of products so if you are an artist or crafter looking for a place to sell product- come on in and check us out. We would be happy to discuss your options. Would you like to volunteer in the store? Or help out with a special project like building a float for the Waldoboro parade? Perhaps offer some gardening help to spruce up the area around the store? Business management or marketing advice is always valued!  By helping the market, you are helping rebuild the vibrancy of downtown Waldoboro. We are looking forward to continuing to serve our community in 2013 and look forward to your participation- contact us at medomakrivercm@gmail.com.

Calling all Artists, Crafter, and Volunteers

Waldoboro, Maine - The Medomak River Community Market (MRCM) will be reopening March 1 after a 2 month winter break, and is looking for a few good crafters and artists to round out the selection of Maine made products found in the cooperative.

For those unfamiliar with the cooperative model, MRCM is a small, non-profit, member-owned business. MRCM currently has 10 working members, a number of consigners, and some great volunteers!  MRCM is managed collectively, and all members have a vote in decisions made at monthly meetings. The cooperative works on a consignment basis with a percentage of selling price to be returned to the individual producer-member and a percentage retained by the cooperative organization to pay overhead such as heat, rent, water, liability insurance etc.

Why become part of a cooperative? Arts and crafts cooperatives are used by artists and craftspeople to market their product and maximize their sales income. The percentage returned to the individual producing-member varies from 60-90% dependent on the level of participation of the member.  This is often a higher return than one would receive selling products wholesale. The artist/crafter also has much more say in how their products are presented and displayed.

A jury system is used to evaluate new work before membership is offered to a new artist. Current members of the cooperative will review products for quality, originality, and appropriateness. The next cooperative meeting will be held Thursday February 21, 2013 at MRCM - 17 Friendship Street , Waldoboro Village at 6:30. Come on in and see what we are all about. If you are considering membership and would like your product juried at this meeting, please contact us ahead of time at medomakrivercm@gmail.com for more information and an application.

Would you like to volunteer in the store? Or help out with a special project like building a float for the Waldoboro parade? Perhaps offer some gardening help to spruce up the area around the store? Business management or marketing advice is always valued!  By helping the market, you are helping rebuild the vibrancy of downtown Waldoboro. We are looking forward to continuing to serve our community in 2013 and look forward to your participation- contact us at medomakrivercm@gmail.com.

'Aida' Auditions at the Waldo Theatre

'Aida' Auditions at the Waldo Theatre

Waldoboro, Maine - The downtown Waldo Theatre will hold auditions for its summer musical "Aida" Sunday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the theater, Main Street/Route 220.

Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" is a contemporary musical take on a grand classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier. As forbidden love blossoms between them, the young lovers are forced to face death or part forever. Together, they set a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity.

The show is being directed by Melissa Hearth with musical direction by Sean Fleming. Heidi Sawyer, a sailmaker of no small renown, will be designing the set. Show dates are Saturday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m.; and Thursday through Saturday, July 19 through 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Auditioners should be high school age or older. Those auditioning for Aida, Amneris or Radames must sing one of the songs from the show featuring the part they are auditioning for. Aida and Radames auditioners should be familiar with "Written in the Stars" because they will be asked to sing the duet either at the audition or during callbacks, if such are necessary. Those not singing a piece from the show should come prepared with sheet music.  Anyone auditioning for a role featuring a solo must sing at auditions with musical accompaniment (Fleming on piano).

The cast consists of three leads and five supporting roles with a busy vocal/dance ensemble (lines too) of 13 or more. Those who wish to audition but cannot make either of these dates should contact Hearth to make special arrangements by sending email to melissa@thewaldo.org.

Osborn Finch cabin offers summer getaway

Osborn Finch cabin offers summer getaway


Waldoboro, Maine - Why not support a non-profit conservation group by staying in a bayside cabin nestled in the midst of a wildlife sanctuary just a short drive from most points in Midcoast Maine?  The Pemaquid Watershed Association’s (PWA) cabin on the Osborn Finch Wildlife Sanctuary on Dutch Neck in Waldoboro is open for the public to enjoy on a reservation basis from mid-May through September.

The Wildlife Sanctuary includes 2 acres of grassy field, 9 acres of forest, and 300 feet of tidal frontage on the shore of Muscongus Bay.  At low tide, the Medomak River clam flats are revealed, and, downriver from the preserve, a colony of harbor seals make their summer home. Numerous birds, such as black-back and herring gulls, bald eagles, kingfishers, terns and great blue heron, may be seen flying overhead or fishing along the riverbank.  Past cabin guests, Pat and Ty Tison of Brownfield, ME, said, “The more places we travel, the more special and precious we realize that the Osborn Finch cabin and sanctuary are, thanks to the PWA!”  Jean Twomey, a South Portland resident, has stayed at the Osborn Finch Cabin the past few summers. “We had no idea how wonderful it would be until we made our way through the woods that first time to find the cozy cabin right on the water's edge. We brought kayaks and enjoyed the luxury of tying up our boats on the rocks out in front, exploring the neighboring islands and coves, occasionally stopping to picnic or take a swim. We brought plenty of good food, books and an eye for starlit nights, easygoing mornings, the sights and sounds of lobster boats, ospreys and an amazing variety of other shore birds. We felt so lucky knowing that someone left this beautiful place so that we can all have a chance to feel like Thoreau by the sea.”

The cabin boasts panoramic views up and down the Medomak River.  It is a rustic getaway whose charm is probably most enjoyed by those who love the quiet solitude of nature and do not mind being without common creature comforts for a few days, as it has no electricity or running water.  Despite Spartan amenities, it is a comfortable and relaxing getaway, with a well-kept indoor composting toilet, simple yet charming furnishings, and serene surroundings.   See details at  http://www.pemaquidwatershed.org/Documents/cabin_sample_use_agreement.pdf.

Although the cabin is available only on a summer reservation basis, the Osborn Finch Wildlife Sanctuary trails are open to the public year-round.  The cabin is reserved on a donation basis. Proceeds from use of the cabin support PWA’s land and waters stewardship programs.  To reach the preserve from Rte. 1 Waldoboro, turn onto Rte. 32 South, go 2.7 miles and turn east onto Dutch Neck Road.  To reach the preserve from Damariscotta, travel the Biscay Road to Rt. 32 north in Bremen and drive 6.3 miles, turning right onto Dutch Neck Road.  Once on Dutch Neck Road, go left at the fork and then travel 2.5 miles. The preserve’s sign and grass parking area are on the left.  The cabin is a short walk over a preserve trail from the parking area.

PWA is a volunteer-based, membership-supported non-profit organization whose mission is to conserve the natural resources of the Pemaquid Peninsula through land and water stewardship and education. FMI, call 207-563-2196 or visit www.pemaquidwatershed.org/cabin.html.