In 1984, the town of Camden, Maine proclaimed March 13th to be Robert L. Davee Day in recognition of his community service. Robert (known by friends and coworkers as Bob) is the majority owner of Maine Coast Construction. When he received the award, Bob said it was “Absolutely a total surprise.” Bob is a ’59 graduate…
The long and difficult task of excavating a pit for the elevator at the new Jackson Memorial Library has finally come to a conclusion. It was necessary to remove up to two and a half feet of solid granite ledge from the basement in order to accommodate the required four feet of clearance in the…
How many days until spring? With cold damp nights upon us, the cozy warmth provided by your fireplace or wood burning stove is a snug feeling. Here are a few tips to remember about wood burning safety: Never burn trash in your stove or fireplace and always build your fire on the andiron or grate…
In January the American Boat Builders and Repairers Association awarded Front Street Shipyard the 2013 Boatyard of the Year Award. Located on the waterfront of Belfast, Maine, Front Street Shipyard houses, repairs, and builds boats. Formerly a closed sardine cannery the space has since been transformed into a premiere boatyard for large vessels by a…