Community member concerns led the agenda during the Damariscotta-Newcastle Public Works Committee’s Monday, Dec. 15 meeting at the Newcastle fire station.
Lincoln County Moves Forward with Public Safety Site in Divided Vote
A possible public safety building site left the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners split during their Tuesday, Dec. 16 meeting.
Damariscotta Optometrist Celebrates Retirement with Vision to Give Back
For Damariscotta-based optometrist Dr. John McCormick, retirement is the beginning of an exciting new era of travel and giving back to others.
Nobleboro, Jefferson Residents Approve AOS 93 Central Office Budget
Residents of Nobleboro and Jefferson approved the two-town AOS 93 central office budget for the 2027 fiscal year at a special town meeting on Monday, Dec. 15.
Bangor Savings To Close Downtown Damariscotta Branch
Bangor Savings Bank will close its branch at 100 Main St. in downtown Damariscotta, the original location of Damariscotta Bank & Trust, by the end of March 2026.
Characters of the County: Lisa Miller Always Comes Home to Somerville
According to Lisa Miller, one of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of the United States is by rail. Slower and more expensive than an airplane flight, but with more comfort and amenities than a car ride, long distance travel by rail is an underrated pleasure, Miller said.
Johns Bay Coastal Alliance Approves Budget for Transition from AOS 93
The Johns Bay Coastal Alliance Education Service Center Board approved a draft budget of $780,884.67 for fiscal year 2027 at its meeting on Monday, Dec. 8.
Edgecomb Planning Board Approves Glidden Point Processing Facility
Despite residents’ ongoing land use violation concerns, Glidden Point Oyster Farm can now crack the shell on expanded operations in Edgecomb.
Nobleboro Native Excited To Return As Fire Chief
Aaron Bradbury, who previously served as interim chief and deputy chief of the Nobleboro Fire Department, was officially appointed to the chief position during a select board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 3 after the resignation of Matthew Kilpatrick.
Wiscasset To Reconsider Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation
Despite receiving an incomplete petition on the issue, the Wiscasset Select Board voted to put the relocation of the town’s wastewater treatment plant back before voters in June 2026, over a year after the measure was originally approved.
Alna Man Dies In Whitefield Crash
A 67-year-old Alna man died the morning of Thursday, Dec. 11 after a car crash on Pittston Road in Whitefield.
Walpole Teen Bags Big Game Grand Slam
Fifteen-year-old Helen Rice, a Walpole resident and Lincoln Academy sophomore, registered a big game grand slam, completing the feat on Wednesday, Dec. 3 with the tagging of an eight-point buck.
Damariscotta Makes ‘Conditional Offer’ To Police Chief Candidate
After six months of searching, Damariscotta might have found its new police chief.
Characters of the County: Jim Gallagher is a Good Man in a Good Place
Jim Gallagher is in a good place in life.
Now 75, leaning into retirement, the avuncular Damariscotta attorney is in good health. He lives in the house he grew up in on the Bristol Road in Damariscotta, which he shares with Barbara, his beloved wife of 55 years, and their youngest son, J.J.
