(Updated at 6:25 a.m. on Wednesday) Steady snowfall overspread Lincoln County beginning in the wee hours of Wednesday and was expected to affect the morning commute with several inches of heavy, wet snow accumulation, according to forecasters. The snow is forecast to continue into the morning hours of Wednesday, then taper off, according to the National Weather Service. The event is predicted to leave only 2 to 4 inches of total accumulation, according to the NWS.
NWS Issues Advisory for Snowy Weather
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for snowfall beginning overnight on Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday. The NWS advisory calls for 2 to 4 inches of snowfall accumulation, however, other forecasts are calling for lower totals, especially in coastal areas of Lincoln County. Regardless of snowfall totals, the timing of the storm will likely affect the morning commute on Wednesday.
Somerville Pastor Reflects On 40-Plus Years in Ministry
A Somerville man who was a pastor in Maine for more than 40 years and the pastor of the South Somerville Baptist Church for the last 32 retired last month.
One Injured in Accident on Route 1 in Newcastle
A man was brought to LincolnHealth’s Miles Campus in Damariscotta after an accident on Route 1 near Newcastle Chrysler Dodge Jeep the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 15.
LA Students, Community Members Celebrate King with Service
Area residents joined students from Lincoln Academy’s service fraternity and sorority on Monday, Jan. 16 to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with community service projects across the county.
Car Hits Dresden Building, Driver Charged With OUI
A 23-year-old woman was charged with operating under the influence after the vehicle she was driving struck a building in Dresden the evening of Sunday, Jan. 15.
Jail Administrator Offered Conditional Employment Following Suspension
Two Bridges Regional Jail Administrator Col. Mark Westrum, who has been on paid administrative leave since his October arrest for operating under the influence, will be offered a conditional employment agreement following an unpaid suspension.
Wiscasset to Vote on Energy Contract
After an executive session during a special meeting Monday, Jan. 9, the Wiscasset School Committee voted unanimously to request a special town meeting to allow voters to weigh in on the school department’s proposed $1.75 million energy conservation performance contract with Siemens Inc.
Walpole Native, 22, Takes Over Damariscotta Restaurant
Since Van Lloyd’s Bistro opened in downtown Damariscotta in June 2014, Meredith King has worn a number of different hats for the restaurant, doing everything from waiting tables in the dining room to creating desserts in the kitchen. On Jan. 1, King added a new title: owner.
Nobleboro Appeals Board Unanimously Denies Challenge to Propane Tank
The Nobleboro Board of Appeals unanimously denied an administrative appeal of the Nobleboro Planning Board’s approval of an application to install a 30,000-gallon propane tank at Maritime Energy’s facility at the corner of Route 1 and Vannah Road.
Damariscotta Selectmen Revisit Marijuana Moratorium
After delaying the conversation in November, the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen will revisit the possibility of enacting a temporary ban on marijuana retail establishments and social clubs.
Fire Starts in Barn, Spreads to House in Nobleboro
A fire in a barn spread to a nearby house on Borland Hill Road in Nobleboro in the early hours of Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Former State Legislator Starts Work as Bristol Town Administrator
The Bristol Board of Selectmen has hired former state legislator Christopher “Chris” Hall as Bristol’s new town administrator.
Alna Prepares Fireworks Ordinance for Town Meeting
After working for almost two years to develop a fireworks ordinance, the Alna Planning Board presented the results in a public hearing Monday, Jan. 9, with mixed reaction.
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