A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to 18 months for oxycodone possession, but the Maine Attorney General’s Office has dismissed a more serious trafficking charge.
Warren Man Admits to Role in Fatal Accident
A Warren man has received a $3,000 fine and a 14-day license suspension for a civil violation in connection with a fatal crash in 2012.
Emergency Services Push for More Visible Address Numbers
Lincoln County firefighters and first responders are calling on property owners to install highly visible address numbers in an effort to speed emergency response times.
Appeals Process Begins for Dresden Gravel Pit
The Dresden Board of Appeals will hear the appeal of a Dresden Planning Board decision to issue a permit for a gravel pit March 29.
County Commissioner Announces Re-Election Bid
Lincoln County Commissioner Mary Trescot is seeking a second term.
Six Charged with Thefts from Damariscotta Hannaford
The Damariscotta Police Department has charged six people with stealing from Hannaford Supermarket in the last month, including five in the span of a week.
Governor Stumps for Trump, but Cruz Takes County
Despite support from the governor, frontrunner Donald Trump placed second to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in the Lincoln County Republican caucus on Saturday, March 5.
Sanders Tops Clinton 2-to-1 in County
Lincoln County voters gave U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders double the support of former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in presidential voting during the Democratic caucus on Sunday, March 6.
Lincoln Academy Strategic Plan Nears Completion
Lincoln Academy plans to unveil a strategic plan this spring.
Somerville Deer-Baiting Incident Lands Murderer Back in Prison
A parolee from Aroostook County who served 25 years of a life sentence for a 1974 murder there is back in prison for a parole violation stemming from a deer-baiting investigation in Somerville last November.
Jefferson Venue Booking Events, Aims to Attract ‘Pop-Up’ Restaurants
After a first round of renovations, Le Barn – the event venue at the former Bond Brothers Hardware property in Jefferson – is booking events.
Round Pond Author Discusses New Thriller, Future Projects
The most recent entry in the Pendergast series of thrillers by Round Pond author Douglas Preston and his longtime writing partner already has their many fans impatiently awaiting the next.
Governor, First Lady to Attend Lincoln Day Dinner
Maine Gov. Paul LePage and First Lady Ann LePage will attend the Lincoln County Republican Committee’s Lincoln Day dinner in Bristol Mills on Feb. 12.
Dresden Delays Gravel Pit Hearing
The Dresden Planning Board will hold a public hearing about Dick Condon’s application for a mining permit at Pownalborough Hall at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15.
