A new cognitive memory care service has started in Lincoln County, focused on building intergenerational relationships to improve the lives of dementia patients.
Johns Bay Coastal Alliance Board Addresses Transparency Concerns
Resident comments about a lack of transparency and recent commentary in the paper made for a occasionally tense discussion during a meeting of the Johns Bay Coastal Alliance Education Service Center Board on Wednesday, March 25.
New Program at Haggett Hill Kennel Provides People and Dogs Second Chance
For the new owner of Haggett Hill Kennel, at 93 Dodge Road in Edgecomb, entering recovery shouldn’t mean having to surrender beloved pets.
Damariscotta Attorney Suspended
Prominent Damariscotta attorney Peter Drum has been suspended from his practice following a complaint lodged by the Board of Overseers of the Bar.
Characters of the County: Learning Life Lessons with Mike Hall
For a guy who once said out loud he would never enter the family business, Mike Hall gives every impression he loves what he does for a living.
Fire Academy Welcomes Record Number of Students
A record number of participants from across Lincoln and Knox counties are working toward achieving basic fire certification through the Lincoln County Fire Academy’s basic fire course.
Whitefield Board Urges ‘Neighborliness’ At Town Meeting
Whitefield residents needed just over three hours to approve a 49-article warrant during their annual town meeting at the Whitefield Elementary School on Saturday, March 21.
Skidompha Honors Legacy of Late Executive Director with Installation of Lion Statues
Skidompha Library in Damariscotta now has a long-awaited addition to its exterior.
Alna Voters Approve $1.3 Million Budget
Ultimately, the town of Alna quietly adopted a mining ordinance as proposed at their annual town meeting Saturday, March 21. Approved almost without opposition, the vote was a quiet, yet dramatic, conclusion to an issue that was a hot topic of debate following Alna’s annual town meeting in 2024.
Nobleboro Voters Show Up to Support Community Service Agencies
So many residents turned out for Nobleboro’s annual town meeting at Nobleboro Central School on Saturday, March 21, Town Clerk Emerald Friend said she had to split the voting cards in half in order to have enough to go around.
Damariscotta Chamber Welcomes New Director
The Damariscotta Regional Chamber of Commerce and Information Bureau’s incoming executive director is ready to connect with the community that raised her.
NCS Mold Issue May Cost Millions
Nobleboro Central School officials informed town residents of the estimated cost of addressing mold in the school during an open meeting on Saturday, March 21. Remediation and repair, which includes replacing mechanical systems throughout the building is expected to cost $4.4 million.
Characters of the County: Shawn Gallagher is a Community Man
Shawn Gallagher still remembers his first impression of the Southport Central School. While waiting to interview for a support staff position in 2013, it was suggested Gallagher observe lunch when his scheduled interview was delayed a few minutes.
Edgecomb Man Sentenced for Homicide
A 27-year-old Edgecomb man was sentenced to prison after admitting to the murder of a Virginia man in December 2024.
