Larry Burridge loves automobiles. A skilled mechanic with encyclopedic knowledge and an artist’s eye, Burridge retired to Maine 10 years ago and landed what can only be described as an ideal job for a man of his inclinations.
Operator Identified in Fatal Southport Crash
An 18-year-old Massachusetts man died in Southport last week when the motor vehicle he was operating left the roadway sometime after midnight, struck a tree, and burst into flames.
Characters of the County: Shark Stories Stir the Memories for Retired Lobsterman Brian Sawyer
The story of a shark attacking a seal off Pemaquid Point earlier in July caused little alarm but prompted a great deal of interest among local readers. New Harbor native Brian Sawyer took a particular interest, having played a role in a shark story that made the front page of The Lincoln County News in 1961.
Whitefield Considers Recruiting Efforts to Respond to EMS Crisis
Looking ahead to the potential loss of its emergency medical services department, Whitefield residents convened at the town’s central fire station Monday, July 18, to brainstorm ideas to solve the problem.
Restaurant Pros ‘Do What This Little Town Does’
Coveside Restaurant and Marina owner Lynette McGowan is happily sharing the credit for a good night at her South Bristol business with the team behind King Eider’s Pub in Damariscotta.
Whitefield Considers Loss of EMS Department
When Whitefield’s current emergency medical services chief leaves town later this year, the town’s ability to maintain an active department will likely go with him.
Shark Attacks Seal Near Pemaquid Point
A great white shark tore apart a seal off Pemaquid Point on Thursday, July 7, an attack that made national headlines, but caused little concern on shore.
Somerville Man Fatally Injured in Motorcycle Crash
A 47-year-old Somerville man was fatally injured late Saturday night, July 9, after the motorcycle he was operating left the Valley Road in Somerville and struck a small grove of trees.
Characters of the County: For Ed Harmon, It’s A Community Thing
Ed Harmon credits his grandmother for instilling in him a sense of community. Mary Ann Everett was a kind, powerful woman who loved children and worked hard, supporting herself cleaning homes for the well-to-do in Jamaica Plains, Mass.
Lincoln County Bear Sightings Unusual, But Not Uncommon
Anecdotal evidence might lead one to believe Lincoln County’s resident black bear population is on the increase, but according to state and local officials, there is still no Lincoln County bear population to speak of.
Bremen Dispatches Annual Town Meeting Warrant without Debate
Bremen residents needed less than 55 minutes to dispatch the balance of a 50-article warrant during their annual town meeting at the Bremen fire station on Saturday, June 18.
WMHS Graduates Persevere After Four Challenging Years
Wiscasset Middle High School’s class of 2022 went out literally with a bang with a brief fireworks display concluding commencement ceremonies at the Wiscasset Speedway on Friday, June 10.
No Booze for Bremen, as Voters Reject Alcohol Referendum
In the end, the question was no question as Bremen voters went to the polls Tuesday, June 14 to decisively reject an opportunity to repeal Bremen’s longstanding prohibition against the sale of alcohol in town.
Characters of the County: Rem Briggs is a People Person
Rem Briggs belongs to that special group of Lincoln County residents – the ones who have retired, moved to the Midcoast, and essentially make an entire second, or even third, career volunteering to do the work that actually makes their new communities go.
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