The campaign starts today, Maine Attorney General Janet Mills said to county Democratic candidates and supporters who gathered at the annual Lincoln County Democratic Committee lobster bake in South Bristol on Saturday, Aug. 13. The nation is experiencing one of the most unpredictable election cycles it has seen in decades, U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said, and the stakes for the Nov. 8 general election are higher than ever before.
U-turn Caused Wiscasset Accident That Sent Five to Hospital, Police Say
Five individuals were transported to area hospitals following a two-car collision on Route 27 in Wiscasset in the early evening of Friday, Aug. 12, Wiscasset Police Officer Nadean Crossley said.
Abenaki Trading Co. Moves to Edgecomb
The long-vacant red building adjacent to Peapod Jewelry on Route 1 in Edgecomb is now home to Native American crafts, artwork, music, and more from tribes across the country. Abenaki Trading Co. opened the doors to its new location in Edgecomb about a month ago and the response from customers has been “thank you,” owner Jocelyn Howe said.
County, State Democratic Leaders Protest, Participate at National Convention
The battle in the primary between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton came to an end in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 28. Members of the Lincoln County Democratic Committee and the Maine Democratic Party experienced the Clinton nomination from opposing sides of the fence.
Wiscasset Fire Officers, Selectmen Take Step to Resolve Rift
In a Tuesday, Aug. 9 meeting that wavered between contention and reconciliation, the Wiscasset Board of Selectmen and the Wiscasset Fire Department took steps toward resolving a rift that has pitted the department against the selectmen and the town administration.
Alna Family Grateful for Support After Accident
Jenny and David Jones, volunteers with the Alna Fire Department, experienced a terrifying moment for any parent – their 12-year-old son, while trying to recreate an experiment he had seen online, sustained second-degree burns to his hands.
Local Departments Fight Brush Fire in Wiscasset
A portion of Willow Lane in Wiscasset was closed for several hours the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 8 as area fire departments battled a brush fire on a wooded lot.
Wiscasset Traffic Proposal Hinges on Federal Review
A Maine Department of Transportation traffic proposal for downtown Wiscasset, which voters and the Wiscasset Board of Selectmen have approved, is undergoing a federal review process that could alter the project.
New Chairman Leads County Republicans into Election
As political campaigns move into high gear for the November general election, Lincoln County Republicans have a new county committee chairman to support their bids for office.
New Playground Equipment Comes to Wiscasset Elementary
Wiscasset Elementary School will begin the 2016-2017 school year with new playground equipment that is age-appropriate for pre-kindergarten students. Balance beams, an imitation fire truck, a climbing wall, and more swings will be among new equipment installed in August, Superintendent Heather Wilmot told the Wiscasset School Committee on Thursday, July 28.
Oxford County Seeks Contract With Two Bridges
Oxford County’s jail system is on the brink of insolvency and a request from Cumberland County for a sharp increase in what Oxford pays to board its inmates there will push the jail system off the cliff, said Oxford County Administrator Scott Cole. As a short-term solution, Oxford County is seeking a contract with the […]
Several Wiscasset Departments End Year in the Red
Wiscasset ended its 2015-2016 fiscal year with $153,743 in departmental over-expenditures; however, voters may not need to be asked for approval to cover them. The Wiscasset Board of Selectmen reviewed the over-expenditures and questioned the presentation of the town’s financial report Tuesday, July 26.
Wiscasset Selectmen Call for Meeting With Fire Department
The Wiscasset Board of Selectmen will meet with the fire department in an effort to repair a relationship that has been fractured since the board voted down allowing firefighters to wash their personal vehicles at the station. The meeting was requested by Selectman Judy Flanagan as an opportunity for both the board and the department to explain their positions.
Parking Now Available at Dresden Boat Ramp
Dresden’s new boat ramp at the site of the old Dresden-Richmond bridge now has a parking area to encourage its use during the first summer season since its completion. The grassy area across the street from the boat ramp on Lincoln Road was recently mowed and can accommodate several cars, or about four vehicles with trailers, Third Selectman Allan Moeller said.
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