A panel of local experts on the opioid crisis talked about how the community can help, the stigma around medication-assisted treatment, and local options for treatment Tuesday, Jan. 29.
Newcastle Man Helps Prepare Field for Super Bowl LIII
Luke Houghton, of Newcastle, knows every inch of the turf field at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. The company he works for, FieldTurf USA, refurbished the field Jan. 5-8. Houghton was chosen to work on the field in preparation for Super Bowl LIII, which will feature the New England Patriots against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Feb. 2.
WMHS Students Analyze Blood Spatter, Measure Maggots in Forensics Class
An unlikely class at Wiscasset Middle High School teaches students to lift fingerprints, research the psychological traits of serial killers, and analyze blood spatter.
LCN Archives Bound For Iowa and Digitization
The complete archives of The Lincoln County News will soon be on their way to the Midwest for digitization.
Outgoing Town Manager Reflects on Time in Wiscasset
Wiscasset’s outgoing town manager says the town made significant progress toward important goals during her 4 1/2-year tenure, including the cleanup of Mason Station and the negotiation of an easement necessary to protect the town’s airport.
Developer Plans to Tear Down Huber’s Market, Build Dollar General
A developer plans to demolish the former Huber’s Market, on Route 1 in Wiscasset, and build a new store in its place.
Group Tours Pemaquid Mill, Discusses Future of Property
Over a dozen people attended a tour of the Pemaquid Mill property the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 17, exploring the nooks and crannies of the 1800s building at Pemaquid Falls. The group then met to discuss next steps for the property, which will be in the care of the Old Bristol Historical Society.
Medomak Wins 2019 South B Cheering Championship Ninth straight Regional title.
Medomak Valley High School Cheerleaders won the 2109 South B Regional title at the Augusta Civic Center, Saturday, Jan. 26. The Regional title was the ninth straight for the Panther squad. With the win, Medomak advances to the State championship.
Damariscotta Restaurant Closes, Will Reopen as Noodle Bar
The downtown Damariscotta restaurant O-Cha Bar + Grill has closed, but will soon reopen with a new menu and a new name: Racha Noodle Bar by Best Thai.
Boothbay Region Peer Center Offers Support in Recovery
With funds from a state grant, the new Boothbay Region Peer Center offers support to people in recovery from addiction and others in the community.
Family Farm Aims to Buy, Preserve Bremen Property
The family behind Thirty Acre Farm, of Whitefield, hopes to buy a property on Route 32 in Bremen, transform the property into its headquarters, and ensure it remains farmland forever.
Damariscotta Discusses Future Improvements to Municipal Parking Lot
Downtown Damariscotta business owners and members of the public attended a community conversation on upcoming improvements to the waterfront and municipal parking lot at Great Salt Bay Community School on Thursday, Jan. 17.
Wiscasset Names O’Connell Interim Town Manager
After nearly 17 years and eight town managers, John O’Connell is coming back to Wiscasset to serve as interim town manager.
Lincoln County Hires New Planner
A Woolwich woman who currently works as an associate planner for the town of Old Orchard Beach will become Lincoln County’s first new county planner in more than 20 years.
