I shop local, among other reasons, because I think about the businesses I would miss if they were no more, like Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop in Damariscotta.
Damariscotta Man Dies in Prison
A 51-year-old Damariscotta man serving 17 years at the Maine State Prison for gross sexual assault died early Thanksgiving Day.
THANKSGIVING IN 2020
Our hearts go out to the hundreds of thousands of people suffering from COVID-19 across the world today, and more specifically to the family and friends of the 50-something man — we do not know who he was yet — who has become the second Lincoln County resident to die from COVID-19.
SPLIT TICKETS
One of the most encouraging results of the Nov. 3 election, to me, was the prevalence of split tickets in Lincoln County as well as state and nationwide.
Democrats Take Back Lincoln County’s Senate Seat
Democrats won five of the nine legislative districts that include some part of Lincoln County, including the top prize — the Senate District 13 seat covering most of the county.
THINGS WE DO AND DO NOT DO
The Lincoln County News covers events in Lincoln County.
Newest Sheriff’s Deputies Bring Diverse Experiences to Agency
The newest patrol deputies at the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office include a former Division I runner, a former college security supervisor, a viral video star, and a recent college graduate.
Augusta Woman Gets Two Years for Role in Jefferson Overdose Death
An Augusta woman who “arranged the purchase of drugs” for a Jefferson man who died of an overdose in April 2019 was sentenced to two years in prison Aug. 10.
Hamilton and Lemelin Win District 88 Primaries
Whitefield Democrat Christopher Hamilton and Chelsea Republican Michael Lemelin will face off in Maine House District 88 after winning their primaries Tuesday, July 14, while the results of a Democratic primary in Maine House District 90 remain uncertain.
Damariscotta Police Warn of Fraud in Connection With January Smash-and-Grab Burglaries
The Damariscotta Police Department is issuing a warning about financial fraud in connection with a series of smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries in January.
WHAT POLITICS IS ABOUT?
A “political prostitute” and a “pit bull”: Seth Hall, a candidate for selectman in Waldoboro, used these words to describe Town Manager Julie Keizer in a May 19, 2019 email to Jan Visser, chair of the Waldoboro Economic Development Committee.
Stolen Pickup Torched in Waldoboro, Flames Spread to Nonprofit’s Clubhouse
A pickup truck stolen from Rockport was set on fire outside the Lincoln County Fish & Game Club of Waldoboro on Friday night. The fire consumed the truck and spread to the side of the clubhouse, but a swift response minimized damage to the structure.
Newcastle Man Surrenders to Deputies After Standoff
A 52-year-old Newcastle man who allegedly threatened a woman with a handgun, then refused to come out of his house, surrendered to deputies after a standoff early Friday, April 24.
Damariscotta Man Abused Girl for Years, Police Say
A former Damariscotta man has been arrested after, according to police, he sexually abused a young girl for years and, when she became pregnant, assaulted her to cause a miscarriage.
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