Maine’s new property tax deferral program for seniors launched on Jan. 5. The program is designed to help those over 65 or with permanent disabilities stay in their homes by providing lifetime loans to cover the cost of municipal property taxes. The loans can be deferred for the life of the homeowner, and repaid from the homeowner’s estate.
Characters of the County: Joe Lugosch’s ‘Forays into Wonder’
Joe Lugosch has been mentioned in the pages of The Lincoln County News 38 times. That’s what happens when a person grows up in local theater.
Dresden Town Administrator Strong Believer in Accessible Government
New Dresden Town Administrator Daniel Swain believes that in Maine, the citizens govern the state.
Characters of the County: LA Grad Becomes Alma Mater’s Head Chef
Russell Brackett graduated from Lincoln Academy in 2008. In 2021 he became the school’s head chef. Not bad for a kid from Jefferson who started his culinary career as a dishwasher at Schooner Landing.
More Than a Store, a Family: Big Al’s Team Reminisce in Countdown to Final Day
There was laughter as the team at Big Al’s Super Values gathered after closing on the evening of Dec. 30 to talk about their time together at one of the most well-known must-stop shops in the Midcoast. Big Al’s, a fixture in the town for 35 years, will be locking its doors for the last time on Jan. 10.
Physical Therapy and a Path to Unconscious Competence
Physical therapist Glen Flaming likes to cite the stages of learning to his clients. His goal is to move them through those stages until they achieve “unconscious competence.” The result can sometimes be a higher level of activity than even imagined. Life-changing improvement is possible.
There’s No Photography Like Snow Photography
Snow is tricky to photograph for a variety of reasons; but several local photographers can tell you why it’s worth the effort.
Lincoln County Emergency Services Says Goodbye to One of Their Own
Lincoln County Communications Center Supervisor Mark Creamer always put family first. And his community was his family. That’s the consensus of the people who knew him and of the people who worked with him.
Broad Arrow Farm Presents a New Alternative to Takeout
Broad Arrow Farm recently introduced two new made-to-order takeout dinner options. And breakfast sandwiches on Saturday mornings.
‘Where the Joy Is’: European Market at Morse’s Sauerkraut
Every shelf at the European market at Morse’s Sauerkraut is overflowing with holiday treats. The line at the deli wraps around displays as customers sample cheeses and order charcuterie boards.
A Window into the Past: Stained Glass at St. Andrews Church in Newcastle
The arc of Christ’s life is encapsulated in two stained glass windows flanking the altar at St. Andrews Church in Newcastle. With so much magnificence in the nave of the church, from the glorious triptych behind the altar to the elaborate stenciling that fills the walls and ceiling, they can be easy to overlook.
After Deadline: Researching a Stained Glass Memory
What started as a simple story idea for the holiday supplement became a sort of obsession.
LincolnHealth and Lincoln Home Seek Staffing Solutions
Two of Lincoln County’s largest healthcare employers face stiff challenges when it comes to fielding enough staff to attend to the medical needs of county residents.
Wiscasset Welcomes Wreaths Across America
A dedicated audience welcomed Wreaths Across America to the Wiscasset Speedway, despite chilly temperatures and an hour-long delay.
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