A public hearing about a Portland developer’s proposal for an 11-acre property at 435 Main St. in Damariscotta attracted more than 50 people to the Great Salt Bay Community School gym Monday, Sept. 18.
Bristol Earns Safety Award for Municipal Departments
All of Bristol’s municipal departments recently earned the Safety and Health Award for Public Employers, which recognizes public-sector employers who maintain an exemplary safety and health management system.
Local Effort Collects 48,000 Pounds of Supplies for Hurricane Relief
Due to the generosity of local businesses and residents, a tractor-trailer filled to capacity with bottled water, clothing, pet food, and other hurricane-relief supplies departed Damariscotta for Florida the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 17, a full nine days earlier than organizers anticipated.
Fernald’s Raises Funds for Hurricane Irma Victims
Just a few years ago, Sumner Fernald “Ricky” Richards IV and Moira Rose Mahegan would be on the first trip out to help with hurricane relief. Now, as owners of S. Fernald’s Country Store in Damariscotta, the couple is raising funds for All Hands Volunteers, a disaster relief organization they volunteered with in the past.
Damariscotta’s Egypt Road to Close for Culvert Replacement
Egypt Road in Damariscotta will be closed to through traffic for the last two weeks of September to allow for a major culvert replacement between Budweiser Lane and Cedar Lane.
Developer Proposes Motel Near Damariscotta’s Hilltop Stop
A proposal by Bremen developer Dan Goldenson to build an eight-room motel near Hilltop Stop in Damariscotta met encouragement from the Damariscotta Planning Board on Monday, Sept. 11.
Fire Ravages Midcoast Orthodontics Building in Downtown Newcastle
The Midcoast Orthodontics building at 50 Main St. in Newcastle is “likely a total loss” due to structural damage from a fire the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 12, according to Newcastle Fire Chief Clayton Huntley. The building contains three apartments in addition to the orthodontics practice.
Petition for Moratorium on Commercial Development Verified
After a legal hiccup delayed the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen’s consideration of a petition calling for a moratorium on commercial development last month, the circulators resubmitted the petition to the town for certification Thursday, Sept. 7. Town Clerk Michelle Cameron verified the petition, which received 149 signatures, the following day.
Illegal U-turn Results in Two-Vehicle Accident on Route 1 in Newcastle
An elderly driver attempting to make an illegal U-turn on Route 1 in Newcastle caused a two-vehicle accident the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 8, resulting in multiple injuries.
Monhegan Celebrates $1 Million Upgrade to Cleaner, More Reliable Power
The Monhegan Plantation Power District recently celebrated the completion of a $1 million-plus upgrade to a cleaner, more reliable, safer energy source in the form of diesel microturbines.
Construction Begins on Elm Street in Damariscotta
A long-awaited construction project on Elm Street and Theater Street in Damariscotta is underway.
Damariscotta Launches Survey on Recreational Marijuana
The Damariscotta Board of Selectmen is conducting a survey asking how, if at all, the town should regulate retail marijuana shops, social clubs, commercial cultivation, and other operations.
Damariscotta Police Search for Hit-and-Run Driver
The Damariscotta Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance as it investigates a hit-and-run accident on Main Street the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 4.
Newcastle Volunteer to Receive 6 Who Care Award
For his volunteer efforts in Lincoln County the last 20-plus years, Dennis Anderson, of Newcastle, will be recognized later this month as one of WCSH’s 6 Who Care.
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