Days after the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen spoke against pursuing a moratorium on commercial development, residents submitted a petition to the town to enact a temporary ban on new buildings for retail use larger than 2,500 square feet and any new construction, expansion, or use that requires town approval.
LincolnHealth Celebrates Kickoff of Public Fundraising Stage for Health Center
Good things come to those who wait, LincolnHealth President and CEO Jim Donovan told a crowd of LincolnHealth officials and community members during a celebration at The 1812 Farm in Bristol Mills the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 1. The event celebrated the kickoff of the public fundraising campaign for the hospital’s $13.7 million outpatient health center, which is slated for completion in summer 2018.
Damariscotta Selectmen Oppose Moratorium on Commercial Development
After the town received three separate inquiries on the subject in the past week, a majority of the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen spoke against pursuing a moratorium on commercial development Tuesday, Aug. 1.
Interim AOS 93 Superintendent Brings 30-Plus Years of Experience
As the interim superintendent of AOS 93, Jim Hodgkin knows the most important work during the school year will not be accomplished within the central office, but rather in the classrooms in each of the five schools that make up the Central Lincoln County School System.
Lifelong Lobsterman from New Harbor Manages Catering Business, Mobile Eatery
Lobstering has been a part of Merritt Wotton’s life since he was 10 years old on his father’s boat. Now, at 23, not only does Merritt own his own boat, he is also the manager of a lobster bake catering business and a food trailer.
Damariscotta Police Officer Promoted to Sergeant
Damariscotta Police Chief Jason Warlick said Officer Erick Halpin has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. The sergeant ranks second to the chief in the department. Warlick held the position until he became acting police chief in January.
Downtown Damariscotta Service Station Concerned About Pedestrian Safety
Out of concern for pedestrian safety, Colby & Gale Service Station Manager Daryl Fraser is asking drivers not to use the station’s lot at 105 Main St. in downtown Damariscotta as an entrance or exit to the municipal parking lot.
Drivers’ Failure to Yield Cause of Two Separate Accidents in Damariscotta
Two separate accidents in Damariscotta the afternoon of Monday, July 31 were caused by drivers’ failure to yield, according to the Damariscotta Police Department.
What About the Pool?! With phase one underway, CLC YMCA continues fundraising efforts
With phase one of the Central Lincoln County YMCA’s expansion project in progress, the organization’s leadership continues to raise funds and build community relationships that will help sustain the Y through the next part of its master facility plan, including the long-awaited pool.
Culvert Removal Results in Felony Summons in Damariscotta
A former Bremen and Damariscotta selectman and current Damariscotta resident has received a summons for felony theft after directing a contractor to remove a culvert from a neighbor’s driveway within the right-of-way of a town-owned road.
Portland Developer Submits Application for Damariscotta Project
Almost four months after appearing before the Damariscotta Planning Board to discuss his plans for a commercial project along Main Street, a Portland developer has filed a site plan review application to build three commercial buildings with room for a total of six businesses.
Bristol’s Character Focus of Talks about Marijuana, Electronic Signs
The preservation of Bristol’s unique character was the focus of concerns expressed by residents during a public hearing about an ordinance to temporarily ban recreational marijuana-related businesses and about the use of electronic signs in the town.
Newcastle Seeks Alternatives to Speed Bumps in Mills
After the Maine Department of Transportation said it would not place any seasonal speed bumps in Damariscotta Mills, the Newcastle Board of Selectmen continued to brainstorm ways to increase pedestrian safety in the village.
Damariscotta Residents Express Mix of Views at Hearing on Marijuana
A public hearing Wednesday, July 19 was Damariscotta’s “first bite of the apple” in determining how, if at all, the town will regulate retail marijuana shops, social clubs, commercial cultivation, and other operations, according to Damariscotta Board of Selectmen Chair Robin Mayer.
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