A recent special meeting reveals Edgecomb residents have mixed feelings, but share general interest in exploring ways to improve efficiency and access in the town office, as well as forming a public works department.
Renys Wins Award for Commitment to Downtowns, Historic Buildings
The Damariscotta-born and Newcastle-based department store chain Renys recently received Maine Preservation’s Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. Preservation Champion Award for its commitment to Maine downtowns and their historic buildings.
Renovation of Merry Barn Wins Preservation Award
Merry Barn, of Edgecomb, was one of a dozen projects in the state to win a 2019 Honor Award from Maine Preservation.
From the Publishers
A very important milestone for our family has commenced, the start of our 100th year in business as the publishers of The Lincoln County News. This is an extremely exciting milestone, one that we are both proud of and honored by: proud to be a part of this community by capturing the history of its people and happenings, and honored to be trusted with the responsibility of operating the community’s newspaper.
Damariscotta Sets Marijuana Permit Fees at Highest Level in State
The Damariscotta Board of Selectmen approved a fee schedule for marijuana businesses modeled after the fees in Auburn, which has the highest fees in the state, Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Portland Chef Plans to Return Edgecomb Event Center to Restaurant
A chef and proprietor of three restaurants plans to reincarnate the Water’s Edge Banquet & Function Facility, on Davis Island in Edgecomb, as a restaurant, which he hopes to open in mid-April.
Owners of Former Wiscasset Primary School Explore Workforce Housing
The owners of the former Wiscasset Primary School are exploring the potential redevelopment of the property as workforce housing and a memory care facility.
Wiscasset Has New Fire Chief
Rob Bickford, previously Wiscasset’s fire chief from 2010-2013, began a second run as chief Monday, Dec. 9.
Lincoln County Publishing Co. Celebrates Retiring Employees
Lincoln County Publishing Co. honored two employees with a retirement party the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Villages of Light Brings Christmas Magic Back for Third Year
The Christmas season kicked off in Damariscotta and Newcastle during the Villages of Light celebration on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Walkway Replacement Underway at Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder
The replacement of a concrete walkway at the base of the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder is underway.
LA Students Call on Newcastle to Pass ‘Climate Emergency Resolution’
The Lincoln Academy Climate Action Club asked the Newcastle Board of Selectmen to pass a “climate emergency resolution” this week but the selectmen declined, saying they do not have the authority to pass a resolution on behalf of the town.
Colleagues Remember Dispatcher as the Calm in a Storm
Colleagues and friends remember Kathy M. Sherman Blagdon as an exceptional emergency dispatcher with an intense dedication to her work throughout 36 years with Lincoln County, the last six with cancer.
Chimney Fire Spreads to Roof of Bremen House
The tenants of a house at 211 Medomak Road in Bremen were able to exit safely when a chimney fire spread to the roof around the chimney the evening of Monday, Dec. 2.
Lincoln County Gleaners Expand Work from Seasonal to Year-Round
With two harvests under their belts, the Lincoln County Gleaners are expanding their food security-focused mission from seasonal to year-round.
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