Amanda and Mitchell Boucher, children of David and Debbie Boucher on the Mill Road, would like to thank Edgecomb fire fighter Roy Potter for rescuing their “Moose” last Thursday. "Moose,” a cat, had been missing for 5 days, but was finally found 30 feet up a tree behind Mrs. Laurence’s house, also on the Mill Road.

Congratulations to Michael Maxim for making the dean’s list at Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY! Michael, the son of Kenneth and Donna Maxim on the River Road, is studying Art, particularly interested in Painting and Photography. He is home on Spring Break for a week.

Watching anxiously from the sidelines the progress of Lincoln Academy’s capital campaign–such a ferocious rejection from Jefferson, such a warm embrace from South Bristol, and passage with no problem at Bristol. A contribution was requested from Edgecomb by the Academy, based on the number of students the Town sends to Lincoln (at this time 6), but an article to allot these funds is not on the town warrant. As students at Lincoln in the early 1950s, Bruce and I would like to see the improvement in its facilities, especially the handicapped accessibility that is one of the goals of this capital campaign. As well, the expanded arts and science facilities will greatly enhance the Mid-Coast Region’s cultural milieu.

The Town needs your help! So far nobody has taken out papers to run for the vacant position on the Board of Selectmen. Anyone with the welfare of Edgecomb in mind, please file the papers to run! The filing deadline is Tuesday, April 2. Call or visit the town offices (882-7018), open Monday evenings 7 - 9, and Tuesday/Thursday afternoons, 1 - 5. If the deadline is missed, write-in candidates will be accepted.

I rejoice to learn that the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days sale has a community chair for Edgecomb: June Finnegan, on Cross Point Road.. Edgecomb businesses like Bagel Express, the Pioneer Motel and Hannigan Pottery will be working with those from Bristol and Damariscotta-Newcastle to make this vital fund-raiser a success. Come Thursday, Friday, Saturday (March 28, 29, and 30), support the cancer research effort by buying a daffodil from one of the businesses in our town.

More moving and shaking on the Bypass issue. Saturday, March 30, in Wiscasset High School, we will be gathering to study the seven Rte. 1 bypass possibilities, under the guidance of a professional facilitator. The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. Edgecombites are strongly urged to attend!

And for those who wish to study the issues of roads, roofs and suburbia in depth, there will be a conference, “Beyond the Pavement: Cultural Landscapes and Roadway Design in Maine,” at Bowdoin College’s Kresge Auditorium on April 6, co-sponsored by the Maine Olmsted Alliance for Parks and Landscapes, MDOT”s Environmental Office, and the Environmental Studies Program of Bowdoin College. Pre-registration is $10, deadline March 29; $12 at the door.

Last Sunday being clear, chill, but sunny, Bruce and I spent the day savoring maple syrup at several sugar houses in Lincoln County. Such a pleasant annual event–Maple Syrup Sunday! A delicious product to welcome the Spring! (er, it is Spring we’re welcoming, isn’t it?) Meanwhile, if you have news to share, I can be reached at 633-2978, 234 River Road, and/or bonesukl@midcoast.com.