A group of volunteers led by a Damariscotta resident is sewing medical-grade face masks and building frames for face shields to supply workers in health care and other essential fields.
Organizers Cancel Damariscotta Pumpkinfest, Weigh-Off To Go On
The organizers of the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest have canceled the 2020 festival.
‘Tirdy Works’ to Premiere Tuesday
“Tirdy Works,” the truTV show starring Somerville’s Mary Winchenbach and her business of the same name, will premiere at 10 p.m., Tuesday, May 5.
Boothbay Harbor Man Wins April #LCNme365 Photo Contest
With 72% of votes cast, Dick Morrison’s photo of birds flying over Boothbay Harbor easily won the April #LCNme365 photo contest.
Alna Selectman Apologizes for ‘White Nationalists’ Comment
Alna Second Selectman Doug Baston apologized Wednesday, April 22 for his recent comparison of certain voters to anti-Semites and white nationalists, while calling the voters’ actions “poisonous” and asking any who regret their votes to inform the town office.
County Has No New COVID-19 Cases for Two Weeks
At press time Wednesday, April 29, Lincoln County has not had a confirmed case of COVID-19 in two weeks. All but two of the 12 residents who have tested positive for the respiratory illness have recovered, leaving only two known active cases.
Waldoboro to Revisit Budget Amid Revenue Concerns
Waldoboro officials will revisit the 2020-2021 municipal budget amid anticipation of a drop in revenue due to coronavirus-related economic turmoil.
More Donations Sustain Food Pantries Through Spike in Demand
Demand at Lincoln County food pantries is up due to the coronavirus crisis – one pantry says it has doubled – but growth in donations and cooperation between organizations has allowed pantries to meet the need for the last six weeks.
Edgecomb Fire Officer, Seasonal Resident Dies of COVID-19
A 77-year-old seasonal resident of Edgecomb who was an officer on the town’s volunteer fire department died of complications from COVID-19 on April 19. Family and fellow firefighters remember him for his knowledge and spirit of volunteerism.
Wiscasset Eighth Grader Makes ‘Ear Savers’ for Front-Line Workers
Wiscasset Middle High School eighth grader Sullivan “Sully” Joyce is busy during the pandemic, juggling schoolwork with around-the-clock production of mask extenders, or “ear savers,” for health care workers. Sully, during a phone interview Saturday, April 25, said he was motivated to act when he learned that, due to a shortage of N95 masks, health […]
Nobleboro Volunteers Sew Face Masks, With Power or Without
“It’s all Stan’s fault,” said Callie Bartholomae as she dropped a bright blue face mask into a Ziploc bag. Bartholomae, with fellow organizer Patty Stevens, was upstairs at The First Baptist Church of Nobleboro sorting and packaging 55 hand-sewn face masks for delivery to the Nobleboro Village Store and the Nobleboro Post Office.
Damariscotta Receives First Application for Recreational Cannabis Business
Damariscotta is beginning to review its first application for a recreational marijuana business, as well as an application to move an existing medical marijuana business into a larger location.
Renys ‘Getting Back to Business’ with Curbside Pickup
Renys, the family department store chain with headquarters in Newcastle, closed its 17 stores in mid-March due to coronavirus precautions. Now, the retailer has started a curbside pickup program.
Many Schools to Continue Distance Learning Through End of School Year
Many schools in Lincoln County will continue distance learning through the end of the school year, while some have yet to make a decision.
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