With scammers siphoning “hundreds of thousands of dollars” from Lincoln County residents, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is sending detectives to training sessions in hopes of preventing further schemes.
RSU 12 Moves Forward With $28.6 Million Budget
Despite potential cuts to federal funding for education, the RSU 12 Board of Directors is moving forward with a full $28.6 million budget proposal.
Peaceful Pagan Opens in Wiscasset, Offering Oasis in ‘Vintage Desert’
After 20 years in the vintage clothing industry as a nomadic dealer, Jen Fox is looking to bring vintage clothing to Lincoln County shoppers at her new store, the Peaceful Pagan Vintage, which opened on April 4 at 6 Railway Ave. in Wiscasset.
Alna Biologist Named Department of Marine Resources Commissioner
After a unanimous confirmation by the Maine Senate, Alna’s Carl Wilson was sworn in as the commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources by Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday, April 8.
Dispatcher Honored for Decades Talking County Through Crises
With lights flashing and sirens blaring, dozens of first responders escorted longtime Lincoln County Communications Center dispatcher Bobbie Robinson home Wednesday, April 9 as the final shift of her 39-year career drew to a close.
Characters of the County: John Otterbein Keeps Going
John Otterbein was ready for retirement when he decided to embrace his next career. In 2022, he had sold his Waldoboro business, Wooden Screen Door Co., and found himself at loose ends, not used to having time on his hands.
Bangor Savings Bank Receives Approval for Parking Lot Project
Following months of feedback, plan revisions, and meetings with town officials, representatives from Bangor Savings Bank received approval to reconstruct the parking lot behind their downtown branch location during the Damariscotta Planning Board’s Monday, April 7 meeting.
Jefferson Residents Discuss Food Sovereignty, Renovations
Questions centered on a proposed food sovereignty ordinance and updates to the town office during a public hearing held on Monday, April 7, to discuss the warrant for Jefferson’s upcoming town meeting by referendum.
Middle School Wrestlers Win State Titles
Owen Harvey, of Medomak Middle School, won the 145-pound weight division championship and Isaac Spencer, of Somerhill Wrestling Club in Somerville, won the 105-pound division at the Pine Tree Wrestling League state championship meet on Saturday, April 5 at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington.
Neighbors Celebrate Five Years of ‘Driveway Drinks’ in Damariscotta
The sleet had stopped and the mood was festive by the time the neighbors on Lewis Point Road in Damariscotta convened for their weekly get-together Saturday, March 29.
Waldoboro Artist’s Lifelong Dream to Tattoo Comes True
For Waldoboro artist Michael Creamer, tattooing is about trust, creativity, and collaboration.
Damariscotta Resident Proposes Downtown Green Space
During the same meeting during which they approved the reconstruction of a downtown parking lot, Damariscotta Planning Board members also heard a proposal for a park at the end of Vine Street.
Characters of the County: Jackie Hassenpflug Finds Home
Liberated from a relationship, temporarily between commitments, and freshly returned from a lengthy trip to Europe to visit family, Jackie Hassenpflug looked at her adopted hometown of Bristol in 2019 with fresh eyes.
Early Childhood Support Initiative Aims to Bridge the Gap in Nobleboro
With assistance from partners like Coastal Kids Preschool in Damariscotta and Help Me Grow Maine, a local group is seeking to support Nobleboro families preparing their children to enter kindergarten healthy, thriving, and ready to learn.
RSU 40 Superintendent To Leave District
RSU 40 Superintendent Steve Nolan, who has been with the district for more than a decade, will leave this summer.
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