The Medomak Valley Holiday Classic, scheduled for Mon., Dec. 23 has been cancelled due to weather conditions. It will not be made up.
New Face in the Wiscasset Town Office
Wiscasset has a new employee at the town office. Ellin Jasmin, of Bowdoin, was hired last month to replace the retiring Becky Applin. A native Mainer, Jasmin is a former teacher, missionary, and bank employee who now works in accounts payable for the town.
No Major Incidents as First Major Snowstorm of the Season Hits Lincoln County
Updated at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 15
The first major storm of the season arrived in Lincoln County Saturday night bringing plenty of snow and blustery winds, but fortunately very little in the way of damage. There were no power outages reported in Lincoln County as of 10 a.m. on Sunday, according to Central Maine Power. Motorists seemed to be staying off the road, with only several slide offs reported and no major accidents or incidents, according to the Lincoln County Communications Center.
Bath Road Master Plan Awaits Selectmen Approval
The Bath Road Master Plan Steering Committee voted to recommend to the Wiscasset Board of Selectmen, a plan aimed at encouraging development and mobility along Wiscasset’s business corridor which extends from the Woolwich town line to the north end of Flood Avenue.
Jefferson in Holding Pattern Over School Bus Replacement
School officials say Jefferson Village School needs to replace three buses due to mounting repair costs, but the Jefferson Board of Selectmen is waiting for more information before deciding what action they may take.
Damariscotta Police Report
Damariscotta Police Department reports the following activity:
Waldoboro Police Report
Waldoboro officers responded to 309 calls for service in this time period. Waldoboro Chief Bill Labombarde reports the following highlights:
Power Outages on the Rise as Ice Melts, New Storm Looms for Sun. Night
The number of power outages in Lincoln County is on the rise again as yet another winter storm is due to arrive on Sunday night, bringing an additional 6 to 10 inches of snowfall to the area. In an ominous note, some forecasters are calling for more freezing rain than snowfall, especially in Lincoln County coastal areas.
Accumulation Estimates Reduced; Warning Period Extended Into Monday for Ice Storm
Updated 12/22 at 8:00 p.m.
A reduction in the estimates of ice accumulation is good news for Lincoln County residents as a winter storm visits the area, however the Ice Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service has been extended until noon on Monday.
Newcastle Approves Lincoln Academy Dormitory, Technology Center
The Newcastle Planning Board has unanimously approved Lincoln Academy’s application to build a dormitory and applied technology and engineering center.
MVHS Home Sports Events Canceled
Medomak Valley High School has canceled all home sports events on the schedule for Sat., Dec. 14 as a result of a broken water pipe at the school. The home events included a 10 a.m. wrestling meet as well as freshman, junior varsity and varsity girls basketball games originally scheduled for 3:30, 5 and 6:30 p.m.
Points of Light Program Makes a Brighter Holiday for Those in Need
Wiscasset High School students and staff are hoping to make the holidays a little merrier for struggling families through its 100 Points of Light program.
Senator: Change Patriot’s Day to Patriots’ Day
Maine Sen. Chris Johnson, D-Somerville, has been recognized for his work on issues like food safety, public education and the sustainability of Maine fisheries. Now, Johnson hopes to solve another problem: a long-standing error in the official punctuation of a state holiday.
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:
On Dec. 4, Deputy Matthew Day took a report of a theft/burglary to a wood splitter (approximate value: $750) from a residence in the Bristol area. The complainant stated that sometime in the past few weeks, someone(s) stole his 6-hp wood splitter from a barn on his property.
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