Westport Island resident and Squire Tarbox Inn proprietor Mario De Pietro was among 36,000 new American citizens who took their oath of citizenship Thursday, Sept. 17, the day this country observes Citizenship Day as part of Constitution Week, which observes the signing of the Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services celebrates the occasion with special naturalization ceremonies across the country each year on that date.
Lincoln County and CEI End Contract
After more than 15 years of providing economic development and regional planning services for Lincoln County, Coastal Enterprises Inc. and Lincoln County are terminating their contract effective Sept. 30, three months earlier than anticipated.
Wiscasset Property Taxes to Drop By 3.5 Percent
Wiscasset selectmen accomplished their goal of dropping the property tax rate Tuesday, Sept. 15 with a new tax commitment of $16.40 or $1,640 for every $100,000 of property value. The mil rate for the 2015-2016 fiscal year is a decrease of 3.5 percent from the previous year’s mil rate of $17.
Damariscotta, Newcastle Churches Partner for Open Door Café
The Damariscotta Baptist Church will open the Open Door Café on Monday, Sept. 14.
Investigation into Yellowfront Burglary Expands Beyond County
The Damariscotta Police Department’s investigation into an Aug. 23 break-in at Yellowfront Grocery continues.
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Neighbors Sue Bristol Couple for Feeding Wildlife
A couple in Bristol is facing litigation for feeding wildlife on their property after their neighbors filed a complaint in Lincoln County Superior Court.
Two Biddeford Men Suspected in Yellowfront Break-In
Maine State Police arrested two Biddeford men in connection to more than 25 commercial burglaries in the Midcoast this year, including, allegedly, an August break-in at Yellowfront Grocery in Damariscotta.
Alna Tax Commitment Down 9.6 Percent
The new valuation for power company equipment, a decreased school budget, and an increase in surplus enabled Alna to drop its tax commitment approximately 9.6 percent for 2015.
Selectmen Award Jefferson Cane
In front of a full house at the Jefferson town office, the community’s selectmen awarded the Jefferson Cane to the town’s oldest resident.
South Bristol Native, Reggae Legend Return to Their Roots
After decades of creating and performing music drawn from an eclectic mix of influences and unique collaborations, South Bristol native Kate Schrock has returned to the basics for her latest album, “Kor.”
Nobleboro Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Sexual Assault
A Nobleboro man pleaded guilty to attempted gross sexual assault and two other felonies during a hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court in Wiscasset Monday, Sept. 14.
Harrington Road in Bristol to Close for Construction
Residents of Bristol and South Bristol may want to plan a little more time to travel between the towns as construction work begins on Harrington Road.
Damariscotta Planning Board Rules Maine-ly Pawn Application Incomplete
The Damariscotta Planning Board ruled a conditional use permit application from Mark Hoffman, of Maine-ly Pawn, to be incomplete Monday evening, Aug. 31. The decision followed a spirited public hearing about Maine-ly Pawn’s outdoor display of merchandise.
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