In the wake of a winter storm that devastated portions of Maine’s coastline Wednesday, Jan. 10, local officials are urging residents to document damage now, ahead of a potential storm Saturday, Jan. 13.
Rabbe Named County Planning Office Executive Director
Following an executive session Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Emily Rabbe as the next executive director of the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission.
Winter Storm Damages Property, Knocks Out Power
High winds, heavy rains, and a storm surge combined to damage shorefront properties and leave thousands of Lincoln County residents without electricity as dawn broke Wednesday, Jan. 10.
High Tide Floods Damariscotta Parking Lot
High tides and heavy rains have combined to swamp areas in Damariscotta, flooding the town’s municipal parking lot, threatening business in the area, and prompting the closure of a section of Bristol Road near Days Cove.
Cross-County Rail Service Future in Transit for Damariscotta Operator
The train tracks that cross Lincoln County have been mostly quiet for the past eight years, punctuated by occasional freight traffic and short-lived attempts to revive passenger service. A pilot passenger program in the 2023 tourist season looked promising, but mechanical issues, the closure of a primary freight customer, and deliberation at the regional level have placed Damariscotta-based operator Midcoast Railservice in an uncertain position.
CLC Ambulance Service Budget Up 10%
Central Lincoln County Ambulance Service’s operating budget for the next year is up just over 10%, leveling off after pandemic-era increases. Service Chief Nick Bryant said costs to member towns are not likely to make sudden jumps in coming years, though the service is attempting to stay ahead of rising equipment and personnel costs outside its control.
Goats Make Short Work of Christmas Tree Leftovers
Mid-morning on Jan. 2, a pile of discarded Christmas trees, shedding needles and stripped of their ornaments and garlands, lay in the sunny pasture of Darrowby Farm Sanctuary.
Bailey Wins 2023 #LCNme365 Photo Contest
Readers selected Linda Bailey as the winner of the 2023 #LCNme365 photo contest with a picture of Kerr Brook in Jefferson after the first snowfall.
New Committee to Discuss Delta Ambulance’s Future in Whitefield
Following a tense special Whitefield Select Board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 28, the board decided a new committee will discuss the future of a Delta Ambulance satellite location in Coopers Mills.
Jefferson Food Pantry’s Search for Long-Term Home Continues
The Jefferson Area Community Food Pantry, which serves over 80 families in the Jefferson and Somerville area, continues its search this winter for a permanent home.
IT Director, Salary Increases Draw Crowd to AOS 93 Budget Vote
The Great Salt Bay Community School cafeteria in Damariscotta filled with over 75 voters on Wednesday, Dec. 20 as AOS 93 residents faced increasingly expensive decisions about technology and staff retention in their central office’s budget.
Readers to Decide Winner of 2023 #LCNme365 Photo Contest
Hundreds of readers submitted thousands of photos to The Lincoln County News’ photo contest in its seventh year. Now it is up to readers to decide which of the 12 finalists will win the 2023 #LCNme365 photo contest.
School Committee Terminates WMHS Principal After Two-Night Hearing
After a public hearing spanning two nights and including nearly 13 hours of testimony, the Wiscasset School Committee unanimously voted to terminate Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Gina Stevens on Thursday, Dec. 21.
Alna Approves Extra Funding for Code Enforcement Officer
Alna residents may pay more than twice as much as they did last year for code enforcement services after approving funding use at a special town meeting Saturday, Dec. 16. Town officials said the jump is due in part to the town’s rocky recent municipal past.
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