The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners announced Tuesday, Feb. 2 that Carrie Kipfer will take the reigns as county administrator following the departure of John O’Connell.
Renowned Pemaquid Beach Sculptor Remembered
Celebrated artist and longtime Pemaquid Beach resident Cabot Lyford passed away at the age of 90 on Jan. 21, leaving behind countless sculptures of metal, wood, and stone.
South Bristol Sixth-Grader Wins Lincoln County Spelling Bee
By correctly spelling the word chutney in the final round of competition, South Bristol sixth-grader Olivia Stiles secured her victory during the Lincoln County Spelling Bee at Great Salt Bay Community School in Damariscotta Tuesday, Feb. 2.
Thompson Ice House Addition to House Archives, Tools
Visitors to the annual ice harvest at the Thompson Ice House in South Bristol will be greeted by a new addition, as a building is under construction to house the organization’s archives and an expansion of the existing museum.
Tech Takes GSB Students to the Next Level
Great Salt Bay Community School is offering students new and innovative ways to learn through the integration of technology into the classroom.
Former LA Principal Remembered for Kindness, Fairness
Meg Dexter would not have traded the experience of having her father, Arthur Dexter, as her high school principal.
Piper Village Property Owner Seeks Developer of Retirement Communities
The new owner of the former Piper Village property is in search of a developer to transform the Damariscotta property into a retirement community.
Augusta Man Charged with Drug Trafficking in Damariscotta
An Augusta man on probation for trafficking cocaine is facing new drug-trafficking charges after drug paraphernalia, prescription pills, and cash were located in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Damariscotta Friday, Jan. 22.
Community Remembers Dee as Generous, Humorous Craftsman
To sum up Teddy Dee in one word would be an impossible task, according to his wife of 34 years, Patti Dee.
LA Students Celebrate King with Community Service
Members of Alpha Sigma Gamma, Lincoln Academy’s service fraternity, scattered across the county to help residents out by doing a variety of jobs, chores, and tasks in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20.
Pemaquid Resident Seeks Assistance for Bristol Dog Park
A Pemaquid woman is looking for committee members to help make a Bristol dog park a reality.
Damariscotta to Request Bids for Snowplowing
The town of Damariscotta is planning to request bids for winter maintenance on the town’s roads and the downtown area. The board is scheduled to discuss the matter during the board’s meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Cause of South Bristol Barn Fire Undetermined
The cause of a fire that destroyed a two-story barn and workshop at 492 State Route 129 in South Bristol early Thursday morning, Jan. 14 is undetermined, according to officials at the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Damariscotta Town Manager to Retire After Next Year
Damariscotta Town Manager Matt Lutkus will retire at the end of 2016, after five years in the position.