Damariscotta native and world-renowned opera singer Kate Aldrich has been in the middle of Italy’s country-wide lockdown with her husband and 9-year-old daughter since it began the evening of March 10.
Damariscotta Native in Italy Offers Glimpse of Life Under Lockdown
Alna Holds Quick Town Meeting, Selectman Blasts ‘Secret Campaign’
At a coronavirus-shortened annual town meeting Saturday, March 21, Alna voters approved enough of the warrant to keep their government running, while a selectman decried what he called a “secret campaign” to unseat another selectman.
Fire Destroys Somerville Garage, Firefighters Save House
Firefighters from five local departments battled a garage fire on Black Brook Drive in Somerville the morning of Saturday, March 21. A family was able to exit the nearby home safely, and firefighters were able to save the house, a barn, and several animals.
Waldoboro Planning Board Approves 10-Acre Solar Farm
The Waldoboro Planning Board granted conditional approval to a 3-megawatt, 10-acre solar farm, likely the largest in Lincoln County, in a 4-0 vote Wednesday, March 11.
South Bristol Approves Budget Hikes, Including New Pre-K Program
About 55 South Bristol voters approved their education and municipal budgets, including a new prekindergarten program, during annual town meeting at South Bristol School on Tuesday, March 10.
County Democrats Rally for Candidates Up and Down Ballot
Lincoln County Democrats caucused at several locations Sunday, March 8, working to “rise and organize” after the state’s first presidential primary in 20 years.
Somerville Voters OK Cannabis Rules, Election of Road Commissioner
Somerville voters adopted rules for marijuana businesses, decided to go back to electing their road commissioner, and approved a broadband grant application and debt refinancing during a special town meeting Saturday, March 7.
Edgecomb Tax Collector Runs Quilting Business on Side
In between working as the Edgecomb tax collector and volunteering her time as a member of the Edgecomb Historical Society, a resident spends her time making quilts and putting them on display.
Camden National Bank Welcomes Community at Grand Opening
Camden National Bank welcomed the local community during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception at its new Damariscotta branch on Tuesday, March 10.
Retiring Bristol Teacher Reflects on Creating ‘Atmosphere of Joy for Books’
After 36 years of teaching, retiring Bristol Consolidated School teacher Becky Cooper said her enthusiasm and passion for her career has never waned.
LincolnHealth Prepares for Likely Spread of Coronavirus
Although no cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed yet in Maine, LincolnHealth is preparing for what health officials see as a likely spread in the state and the county.
Newcastle Voters Approve Switch to Town Manager
Newcastle voters approved a change to a town manager form of government during a special town meeting at the fire station Monday, March 9.
Waldoboro Store Completes Repairs after Fire, Plans to Reopen Soon
McGreevy’s Corner Store, in Waldoboro, is nearing the completion of renovations and repairs after an October 2019 fire and plans to reopen soon with a few changes.
Gamage Shipyard to Launch First New Vessel in Nearly 40 Years
South Bristol’s Gamage Shipyard will launch its first new build of a boat in nearly 40 years this spring.
Poliquin Rallies Local Republicans at Caucus
Nearly 100 people attended the caucus for most Lincoln County towns to hear speeches in support of President Donald Trump and other Republican candidates and elect delegates to the state convention at Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta on Saturday, Feb. 29.
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