Lissa Widoff News Today

Janet McMahon of Waldoboro has contributed to a wide range of organizations and causes in her decades-long career as a scientist, educator and steward in Maine.

WALDOBORO — The Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) has named Waldoboro resident Janet McMahon as recipient of the 2023 Espy Land Heritage Award, an annual award that recognizes an individual,

Celebrating the opening of its new location and gallery space, LA Arts will host an exhibition by Maine artist Lesia Sochor, titled “REUSE • REPAIR • RECONSIDER.” The exhibition, which explores the concept of repair using the image of ripped jeans as a metaphor, will open Tuesday, Jan. 17, and run through Sunday, March 12. […]

Celebrating the opening of its new location and gallery space, LA Arts will host an exhibition by Maine artist Lesia Sochor, titled “REUSE • REPAIR • RECONSIDER.” The exhibition, which explores the concept of repair using the image of ripped jeans as a metaphor, will open Tuesday, Jan. 17, and run through Sunday, March 12. […]

Letter

I live in Waldo County, whose proud agricultural heritage has seen a resurgence of diversified farms over the last 20 years, and that has significantly contributed to the local economy with producers, distributers and value-added products. Since the beginning of the year, Waldo County has also seen a growing list of farms impacted by PFAS […]

Wed, 04/07/2021 - 1:30pm The late Janet Winslow intended for her land in Waldoboro to become a public Preserve – on March 31 that became a reality. (Photo courtesy Midcoast Conservancy) The Janet Winslow Preserve stretches from Sidelinger Rd. to Medomak Pond in Waldoboro. It includes 94 acres of forest and wetland – including this red maple swamp – that provide wildlife habitat and clean air, slow climate change, and filter water. (Photo courtesy Midcoast Conservancy) WALDOBOR...

Ali Stevenson, Midcoast Conservancy Pete Nichols, new executive director of Midcoast Conservancy. Courtesy photo Midcoast Conservancy is thrilled to announce that Pete Nichols will become its new executive director in April of 2021. A seven-month national search drew an impressive slate of candidates but Nichols’ experience, vision and strong roots in Maine make him the right person to lead Midcoast Conservancy to new levels of effective and imaginative restoration, conservation and protectio...

Ali Stevenson, Midcoast Conservancy Tim Trumbauer is Midcoast Conservancy’s new senior watershed manager. Courtesy of Midcoast Conservancy Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to welcome Tim Trumbauer to its staff as senior watershed manager. Trumbauer will be responsible for protecting and improving water resources for human and ecological benefit within the Midcoast Conservancy service area. Trumbauer and other water team staff will work with community leaders on developing a watershed managem...

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 6:15pm WALDO COUNTY — A hunger-relief campaign to address food insecurity in Waldo County, Waldo County Bounty, has achieved its goal of raising $100,000. Launched in May 2020, WCB raised funds by reaching out to individual donors and businesses as well as applying for grants.  “This is neighbors looking out for neighbors,” said Lissa Widoff, who serves on the WCB leadership team, in a news release. “This shows we are a community that cares about inequity i...