The Lincoln County News

Head-on Collision of SUVs Closes Route 1 in Waldoboro

February 12, 2019 at 3:32 pm
Alexander Violo

There were no injuries in a head-on collision of two SUVs on Route 1 in Waldoboro the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 12, according to police.

New Owner of Downtown Damariscotta Building to Open Coffee Shop

February 12, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Suzi Thayer

The Gilbert E. Gay building in downtown Damariscotta has a new owner who plans to open a coffee shop, Cupacity, in the first-floor space formerly home to Buzz Maine.

With Rockets or Without, Damariscotta Skier Turns Heads on the Slopes

February 12, 2019 at 9:00 am
Jessica Clifford

A former professional skier and stuntman who lives in Damariscotta turns heads on Maine mountains with his unusual monoski.

Methodist Church in Damariscotta Under Contract

February 11, 2019 at 8:30 am
Jessica Picard

The Damariscotta United Methodist Church, at 40 Church St., is for sale and currently under contract. The congregation and the church-hosted pet food pantry plan to move to another space or spaces.

Damariscotta Legion Post Gives ‘Gift of Warmth’ to Veterans in Hospice

February 10, 2019 at 9:00 am
Jessica Picard

A Nobleboro family’s experience at the Togus hospice unit in Augusta has inspired their American Legion post to make a donation that will help keep terminally ill veterans warm.

Cabot Lyford Retrospective Shines Light on Late Artist’s Diverse Talents

February 8, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Christine LaPado-Breglia

By all accounts, the late New Harbor sculptor Cabot Lyford was a formidable man, both in his tenacious approach to life and in his favored choice of medium – hard, unforgiving stone.

Buick ‘A Complete Loss’ After Fire in Damariscotta

February 7, 2019 at 4:20 pm
Jessica Picard

There were no injuries in a fire that totaled a 2000 Buick LeSabre sedan in a Damariscotta driveway the afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 7.

Dresden’s Meetinghouse Market Closes, Owner Plans Renovation

February 7, 2019 at 1:02 pm
Jessica Clifford

Meetinghouse Market, on Route 27 in Dresden, closed about two weeks ago after about 14 years in business. The owner of the market plans to divide the first floor into a commercial space for lease and two apartments.

Veteran Officer Takes Over as Sergeant at Wiscasset PD

February 7, 2019 at 9:03 am
Jessica Clifford

A former state trooper and former reserve officer and school resource officer with the Wiscasset Police Department has returned to Wiscasset, this time as sergeant.

‘Recovery is Not Cookie-Cutter’: Local Experts Talk Opioid Crisis

February 4, 2019 at 9:00 am
Jessica Clifford

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

February 3, 2019 at 9:00 am
Paula Roberts

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.