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π± What led to felony charges against this Friendship lobsterman?
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- What led to felony charges against this Friendship lobsterman?
- See how Friendshipβs working waterfront comes alive on gallery walls
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 32 and low of 20 degrees.
- Wednesday: A morning rain or snow shower, temps: high: 40, low: 24.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 42 and low of 39 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Friendship, Maine lobsterman charged with reckless conduct (nationalfisherman.com) β A 41-year-old lobsterman from Friendship faces felony reckless conduct and several misdemeanor charges after allegedly operating his boat in a threatening way toward other mariners. Prosecutors say the Friendship man also has prior serious charges, while his attorney notes he denies the latest allegations and is currently in substance abuse treatment under court-approved conditions.
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β’ Pam CabaΓ±as: 'Friendship Inspired' exhibition at The Waldo (boothbayregister.com) β A Friendship-based artistβs coastal paintings and porcelain pieces, inspired by daily life in Friendshipβs working waterfront, are now on display at The Waldo Theatreβs Bill and Joan Alfond Gallery in Waldoboro. The βFriendship Inspiredβ exhibition, featuring bold depictions of local wharves and harbors, is open before events or by appointment through Feb. 22.
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π Events Nearby
- Free Appraisal Day (Morning Session)
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries , Inc. , Thomaston
10:00 am - Weekly Fiber Arts Club
Skidompha Public Library , 184 Main St , Damariscotta
2:00 pm - Winter Concert (Band and Chorus 6th-8th)
Bristol Consolidated School
6:00 pm - Girls BB Home vs Nobleboro
South Bristol Public Schools South Bristol, ME 04568
5:00 pm - Fall Session 3: Handmade Cards
Wiscasset Middle High School , 272 Gardiner Rd , Wiscasset
6:00 pm - Stronger than One Meet-Up β Sweet Shots for Diabetes
Laugh Loud Smile Big , 38 Main St , Camden
6:00 pm - Winter Concert Snow Date
Nobleboro Public Schools Nobleboro, ME 04555
6:00 pm - Holiday Movie Night
Cushing Community School Cushing, ME 04563
5:30 pm - Robben Haarts Presents a Vince Guaraldi Holiday Show
La Cave , 7 Public Lndg , Camden
7:00 pm - Guini Ridge Farm Christmas Market
Guini Ridge Farm & Garden Center , 310 Commercial St , Rockport
9:00 am - Gratitude Hike: Ragged Mountain
Ragged Mountain Preserve
10:00 am - Holiday Table Centerpiece
Guini Ridge Farm & Garden Center , 310 Commercial St , Rockport
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Friendship. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Waldoboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Friendship here.
π Nearby News
Damariscotta
- Gale E. Hodgdon (wiscassetnewspaper.com)
Owls Head
- Monks Women Sweep Relays, Break Three School Records at USM Alumni Open (gomonks.com)
Rockland
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