The Lincoln County News is seeking a news intern for the late spring and summer of 2018. The ideal candidate will be a college junior or senior in a journalism or related program, but other applicants will be considered.
Concussion Awareness Night Postponed
The Concussion Awareness Night scheduled for Wednesday, March 14 has been postponed. It will be held Thursday, March 15 from 5-7 p.m. in Lincoln Academy’s Bailey Gymnasium in Newcastle.
Local Recycling Gets a Little More Complex
Recycling just got harder, thanks to China’s “National Sword” policy on importing paper and plastics from the U.S. and other nations. One might not think that China’s importing policies would affect what goes into one’s recycling bin, but the recycling industry across the country is scrambling to find new markets for its materials.
Lincoln Academy One-Act Play Wins Regionals
Lincoln Academy is the regional one-act champion for the 11th time in 12 years, despite moving from Class B to Class A this year. On Saturday, March 10, Lincoln Academy’s one-act play “Blood Wedding” earned first place in Class A at the regional one-act festival hosted by Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro. The play will move on to the state drama festival later this month.
Animal Camp Registration Now Open
Registration is open for the 2018 summer season of Coastal Humane Society and Lincoln County Animal Shelter’s Animal Camp. Youngsters in grades one and two, three and four, and five and six will learn about animal sheltering, pet care, veterinary medicine, and animal behavior, as well as wildlife, farm animals, and even exotic animals.
Celebrating National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month and the Lincoln County Historical Association is taking a look at one of the book lovers who lived at the Pownalborough Court House, one of the three historic sites under the association’s stewardship. From the journal and letters of Sarah “Sallie” Prescott Goodwin emerged a fan of Sir Walter Scott.
UMaine Instructor Teaches for National Park Service
Christopher Rigaud, University of Maine’s diving operations manager, traveled in February to Catalina Island, Calif. as one of four instructors for a two-week dive leadership workshop at the University of Southern California’s Wrigley Institute for Environmental Sciences.
MEMA Coordinates Preparedness Efforts in Advance of Winter Storm
Maine Emergency Management Agency staff and partner agencies, including the Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency, are coordinating preparedness efforts in advance of a severe snowstorm expected to bring as much as a foot and a half of wet, heavy snow to some areas of the state.
Central Maine Power Prepared for Winter Storm
Central Maine Power Co., a subsidiary of Avangrid Inc., a diversified energy and utility company, has been monitoring weather forecasts and is prepared for a winter storm forecast to bring heavy snow and gusty winds to Maine on Wednesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 8.
Caps for Critters Days to Help Animal Shelter
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office animal control division invites area schools to participate in the first annual Caps for Critters Days, with all proceeds and donations going to benefit the Lincoln County Animal Shelter.
Lincoln County Yard Sale Scheduled for May 5
After a bitterly long and cold winter, it is time to start spring cleaning. What better way to clean the house, garage, basement, or attic than to convert some of that clutter into cash? To kick off the yard sale season right and bring the community together, Lincoln County Publishing Co. is teaming up with the Central Lincoln County YMCA to host the Lincoln County Yard Sale, a huge indoor yard sale, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. This event will take place in the CLC YMCA gym and admission is free.
Blood Drive at Wiscasset Community Center is March 16
Local realtors are gearing up for their third annual blood drive this year on behalf of the Lincoln County Council of the Mountains to Shore Board of Realtors, which will be held at the Wiscasset Community Center, at 242 Gardiner Road in Wiscasset, on Friday, March 16 from noon-5 p.m.
Construction at DRA’s Round Top Farm to Kick Off Soon
The historic farmhouse at DRA’s Round Top Farm in Damariscotta will be undergoing renovations this year, with work scheduled to begin in mid-March. Damariscotta River Association, the land trust and conservation organization that owns the property, plans to relocate its administrative headquarters to the farmhouse when work is complete this fall.
Girl Scout Troop No. 144 Cookie Booth News
Nobleboro Girl Scout Troop No. 144 had its most successful cookie booth ever this past Saturday, March 3. The remaining booths will be at 441 Main St. in Damariscotta, across from Dunkin’ Donuts, on Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to noon; on Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to noon; and Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to noon.
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