After receiving verbal approval from their respective select boards, Damariscotta and Newcastle town officials will continue fleshing out figures for a potential shared public works department.
Two State Records Smashed at Pumpkin Weigh-Off Despite Dry Season
Elroy Morgan, of Charleston, took home not one but two victories at this year’s Great Pumpkin Commonwealth Weigh-Off.
New Dresden Fire Chief Hopes to Build Camaraderie, Community
After almost 40 years of fighting fires, Darren Delano is taking on a new responsibility as Dresden’s fire chief.
Newcastle Nods Shared Public Works, Damariscotta Presentation Oct. 1
The Newcastle Select Board expressed support for continuing to develop plans for a shared public works department with Damariscotta during a meeting Monday, Sept. 22.
Voluntary View By Land and By Water, Coastal Rivers Volunteers Clear The Way
On a sunny Thursday afternoon, a group gathers at the Pemaquid Pond hiking trail with saws, weedwackers, garden cutters, and other tools.
THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEERING
As I’ve settled in to Lincoln County, one of the things I’ve continuously noticed is how volunteerism keeps this community going.
Wiscasset in Early Talks for Data Center
It’s been over 27 years since Maine Yankee shut its doors, but Wiscasset may soon be home to a new major operation – a data center.
After 32 Years In The Military, Wiscasset Resident Tackles State Ferry Service
All roads lead back to Maine for Wiscasset resident E.J. Dupont, the new Maine State Ferry Service director.
Waldoboro Select Board Fines Mobile Home Park Owner
After receiving an update on previously discussed violations at East Ridge Mobile Home Park, Waldoboro Select Board members decided more work needs to be done at the park during their Tuesday, Sept. 9 meeting.
Wiscasset Residents Validate $10.74 Million Education Budget
In a close vote, Wiscasset residents validated the town’s $10,744,119 education budget on Thursday, Sept. 4.
Alna Residents Authorize Transfer of Historic Head Tide Properties
Alna residents unanimously voted to authorize the select board’s transfer of two historic land parcels to the Fund to Support Historic Alna on Thursday, Aug. 28.
Edgecomb Addresses Oyster Farm’s Land Use Violations
Edgecomb town officials are figuring out how to address multiple land use violations at Glidden Point Oyster Farm.
New Damariscotta Clothing Store Offers Affordable, ‘Gorgeous’ Styles
A new clothing store is open for business in downtown Damariscotta. TurnStyle opened at 170 Main St. on Monday, Aug. 25, offering affordable clothes and a new gathering space.
LA Educator Named Maine Teacher of the Year Finalist
When Lincoln Academy welcomed kids back to class on Wednesday, Sept. 3, some students started the school year with one of the top educators in the state.












