The AOS 93 Board voted unanimously during a meeting the evening of Tuesday, May 14 to hire a new superintendent.
Brackley Sentenced to Prison for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
A Waldoboro man who ran for state Senate in 2022 has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capital.
Six Years In, RSU 12’s Anti-Bullying Committee Sees Results
“Bullying isn’t cool – it’s cruel,” read a series of colorful posters drawn by RSU 12 elementary school students and displayed in the Chelsea Elementary School cafeteria on the evening of Thursday, May 9.
Wiscasset Educator Named Lincoln County Teacher of the Year
During a ceremony on Thursday, May 9 in the Hall of Flags at the Maine Capitol, Wiscasset Elementary School teacher Becky Hallowell was named Lincoln County Teacher of the Year.
Longtime South Bristol Harbormaster Retires
The harbor ordinance in South Bristol, established in 1988, only slightly predates Cecil Burnham’s involvement with the town’s harbor management, which began in 1990. After 35 years, however, Burnham retired from the position at the age of 82.
Newcastle Voters Approve Moratorium on New Firearm Sales Permits
In a crowded Lincoln Academy gymnasium on the evening of Monday, May 13, Newcastle residents voted 71-8 to approve a moratorium on firearm sales permits.
Bremen Residents Pass Ordinance Amendments at Special Town Meeting
Residents passed six articles in total at a special town meeting held at the Bremen town office on Tuesday, May 7, including amendments to the town’s land use ordinance and shoreland zoning ordinance, permitting authority, and transfer of funds.
Board Defers Vote on Whitefield Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
espite previous assurances to the public that a decision would be made during a special Whitefield Planning Board meeting the evening of Wednesday, May 1, residents did not hear a resolution on a proposed residential substance abuse treatment facility in Coopers Mills.
Daylong Effort Recovers Sinking Barge In New Harbor
In Bristol on Friday, May 3, crews worked together for more than 12 hours to protect the waters around Shaw’s Fish and Lobster Wharf and recover a barge that partially sank that morning.
Damariscotta Honors Departing Police Sergeant
After almost a decade serving the town of Damariscotta, Sgt. Erick Halpin logged his last shift for the municipality on Tuesday, May 7.
‘The Smallest Church in the World’: Speedway Unveils New Addition
Patrons of Wiscasset Speedway may have noticed a new addition on the property during the track’s season opener at the end of April. Now calling Wiscasset Speedway home is a replica of what was once known as “the smallest church in the world,” Wiscasset’s Union Church.
Pool No Longer in the Plans for CLC YMCA in Damariscotta
The Central Lincoln County YMCA Board of Directors announced it is no longer pursuing the construction of an aquatic center, bringing to a close decades of intermittent efforts to bring a pool to the Damariscotta facility.
Two Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges at Waldoboro Residence
An operation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, assisted by the Waldoboro Police Department, Waldoboro EMS, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and Maine State Police, resulted in the arrests of two individuals on drug trafficking charges on the afternoon of Thursday, April 25.
Singing Seniors to Debut in Newcastle
The set list is chosen. The songs have been practiced. The members of Classic Harmony are ready for their debut performance on Tuesday, May 7 at The Second Congregational Church of Newcastle.
LA Bell Will Ring In The 2024-2025 School Year
The project to restore the Lincoln Academy bell tower and replace the historic belfry is underway, and will hopefully be completed before the start of school in September.
(Audrey Hufnagel is a member of the Talon staff and probably contributed to breaking to bell tower by ringing the bell to celebrate multiple cross country championships. This article appears through a content-sharing agreement with The Eagle’s Talon.)
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