Oyster farms on the Damariscotta River continue to grow and harvest oysters, but are adjusting their business strategies to account for restaurant closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During a Teacher Appreciation Week unlike any before it, Lincoln County educators reflected on how their work has changed during the coronavirus emergency.

Tidewater Telecom Inc., of Nobleboro, is ensuring high-speed internet access for students and workers while many stay home – offering free service for students without internet access and free service upgrades for existing customers who need more bandwidth.

Waldoboro officials will revisit the 2020-2021 municipal budget amid anticipation of a drop in revenue due to coronavirus-related economic turmoil.

Many schools in Lincoln County will continue distance learning through the end of the school year, while some have yet to make a decision.

The Waldoboro municipal building was the site of a drive-thru food pantry Tuesday, April 21, and Town Manager Julie Keizer says the events will continue throughout the state of emergency.

The Jefferson Area Community Food Pantry traveled north to host a pop-up pantry at South Somerville Baptist Church on Thursday, April 16.

Waldoboro employees and volunteers are calling residents in alphabetical order to check on them, and the town plans to start back at the beginning of the list as soon as they finish it.

Waldoboro will hold its annual town meeting by referendum July 14, instead of June 9, to coincide with the new date for the state primary.