For most of the past year, Damariscotta resident Ellie Busby has made it a point to say yes to opportunities she might otherwise pass on. Taking stock as the year winds down, Busby said she may scale back the volume of commitments she agrees to in the future, but she would absolutely do it all over again.
Regional Fire District Aims to Address ‘Shrinking’ Departments
With decreasing volunteer ranks and growing equipment costs, six Lincoln County fire departments believe collaboration might be the way forward.
Readers to Decide Winner of 2025 #LCNme365 Photo Contest
Hundreds of readers submitted thousands of photos to The Lincoln County News’ photo contest in its ninth year. Now it is up to readers to decide which of the 12 finalists will win the 2025 #LCNme365 photo contest.
Waldoboro Teacher Honored by Maine State Grange
It’s not often a teacher walks out of a student of the month assembly with an award, but such was the case at Medomak Valley High School on Monday, Dec. 22.
New Wiscasset Business Aims to Make Artistic Expression Accessible to All
Hallie Robinson made her first venture into entrepreneurship when she was in second grade, designing greeting cards and selling them door to door. Now with her most recent venture, Robinson hopes to help people of all ages express themselves creatively.
Characters of the County: Making a Living Among the Details with David Trahan
If somebody asked David Trahan to draw up his ideal life on paper, it is entirely possible he would have come up with something similar to the life he is actually living.
Twin Villages’ Shared Public Works Study Continues To Draw Questions
Community member concerns led the agenda during the Damariscotta-Newcastle Public Works Committee’s Monday, Dec. 15 meeting at the Newcastle fire station.
Lincoln County Moves Forward with Public Safety Site in Divided Vote
A possible public safety building site left the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners split during their Tuesday, Dec. 16 meeting.
Damariscotta Optometrist Celebrates Retirement with Vision to Give Back
For Damariscotta-based optometrist Dr. John McCormick, retirement is the beginning of an exciting new era of travel and giving back to others.
Nobleboro, Jefferson Residents Approve AOS 93 Central Office Budget
Residents of Nobleboro and Jefferson approved the two-town AOS 93 central office budget for the 2027 fiscal year at a special town meeting on Monday, Dec. 15.
Bangor Savings To Close Downtown Damariscotta Branch
Bangor Savings Bank will close its branch at 100 Main St. in downtown Damariscotta, the original location of Damariscotta Bank & Trust, by the end of March 2026.
Characters of the County: Lisa Miller Always Comes Home to Somerville
According to Lisa Miller, one of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of the United States is by rail. Slower and more expensive than an airplane flight, but with more comfort and amenities than a car ride, long distance travel by rail is an underrated pleasure, Miller said.
Johns Bay Coastal Alliance Approves Budget for Transition from AOS 93
The Johns Bay Coastal Alliance Education Service Center Board approved a draft budget of $780,884.67 for fiscal year 2027 at its meeting on Monday, Dec. 8.
Edgecomb Planning Board Approves Glidden Point Processing Facility
Despite residents’ ongoing land use violation concerns, Glidden Point Oyster Farm can now crack the shell on expanded operations in Edgecomb.
Nobleboro Native Excited To Return As Fire Chief
Aaron Bradbury, who previously served as interim chief and deputy chief of the Nobleboro Fire Department, was officially appointed to the chief position during a select board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 3 after the resignation of Matthew Kilpatrick.
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