Norm’s Used Cars is well known to most Maine drivers – the business features in radio spots, bumper decals, and license plate frames across the state. Less in the spotlight, though, is the businessman at the helm of the dealership: Norman “Norm” Sherman, a lifelong Lincoln County resident whose life has been shaped by a quiet commitment to his family and the greater Wiscasset community.
Bremen Appoints New Fire Chief
The Bremen Select Board appointed Eric Teele as the town’s new fire chief during the board’s meeting at the town office Thursday, Jan. 16.
Wiscasset Farmers Pour Passion, Commitment Into New Market
Devoted to providing the community with fresh, Maine-raised products, Wiscasset farmers Matt Cressey and Miranda Rumery have added “meat market owners” to their repertoire. The couple opened Hen’s Meat Market – an addition to their farm, The Rounded Pig – in Wiscasset on Dec. 28, 2024.
Medomak Valley’s Pease Twins Pin Down 100th Wins
Medomak Valley juniors Shamus and Grady Pease were recognized for securing their 100th career wins on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at their final home wrestling meet of the season. The twins, from Jefferson, earned their coveted 100 wins earlier in the month.
New Wiscasset Restaurant To Bring People Together Over Soup, Chowders
Main Street Wiscasset is getting a new addition to its list of eateries at the end of the month.
Beloved Innkeeper and Bartender Leaves Legacy of Connection and Care
Anyone who has passed through the Damariscotta area since the late 1980s and stayed for any amount of time likely ran into longtime bartender, innkeeper, Great Salt Bay Sanitary District Committee member, and public television host Robert “Bobby” Whear, of Damariscotta Mills.
Heating Assistance Requests Spike Countywide
According to local heating assistance providers, more Lincoln County residents than ever are struggling to stay warm this winter. As frigid temperatures are set to continue, and with an application “backlog” slowing distribution of federal heating assistance dollars, local agencies are scrambling to fill the gap.
Williamson Nets 1,000th Career Point in Panthers’ ‘Pink Out’ Game
Medomak Valley senior Kytana Williamson netted her 1,000th career point during the Panthers’ eighth annual Paws for a Cause “Pink Out” game for local breast cancer charities on Monday, Jan. 20.
Characters of the County: Surrounded by Chaos, Samantha Adickes Finds Home
Twice a day, the Great Salt Bay Community School student body flows past Samantha Adickes’ desk, located just inside the Damariscotta school’s main entrance. According to Adickes, the organized chaos of arrival and dismissal is just a small part of what can a very busy job.
Nobleboro-Jefferson Transfer Station Budget Down 6.62%, Towns To Contribute More
While the overall budget is decreasing, the five towns associated with the Nobleboro-Jefferson Transfer Station are going to see an increase in their contributions to the station’s approved 2025 budget.
Select Board Approves Reduced Scope of Olde Bristol Days, Cuts Parade
Bristol’s seven-decade tradition of celebrating its history with a weekend of festivities will look different this summer with the absence of a parade, daytime fairground with vendors, and activities for kids.
MVHS Student Melds Fishkeeping, Artistry with Dynamic ‘Tankscapes’
In Waldoboro, an array of vibrant aquatic ecosystems thrives year-round, cultivated, designed, and cared for by Medomak Valley High School sophomore Owen Heald.
Gritty Wiscasset Girls Basketball Team Breaks 122-Game Losing Streak
Xoe Morse took a deep breath, and then calmly swished a pair of free throws to break a 21-21 tie with less than a minute remaining to lead the Wiscasset girls basketball team to a stunning 24-21 over Islesboro on Friday, Jan. 10 in Islesboro.
AOS 93 Board Cuts Assistant Special Ed. Director Position From Budget
After rejecting a proposed version of the budget last month, Bristol, Jefferson, Nobleboro, and South Bristol voters will consider a revised and reduced AOS 93 central office budget of $1 million on Wednesday, Jan. 22.
A Year After Damaging Storms, Lincoln County Rebuilds and Prepares
One year after back-to-back storms devastated Lincoln County’s coastline, affected residents, businesses, and towns are still rebuilding and preparing for the future.
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