Lincoln County is full of families that have been here for generations and Wil Dow, of Waldoboro, is part of one of those long heritages. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because it is; most Lincoln County residents have passed his family’s namesake furniture store, Dow’s Furniture, at 280 Atlantic Highway, at some point.
As Waldoboro Transfer Station Budget Passes $1M, Officials Seek New Model
Citing costs incurred by the shrinking popularity of recycling and the ever-growing volume of trash passing through the Waldoboro Transfer Station, Public Works Director John Daigle is proposing – for the third time in the course of his more than four-decade career – that the town switch to a pay-as-you-throw model for waste disposal. This time, he said, he sees no other way to ensure a viable future for the transfer station.
Two Additional Sexual Abuse Cases Filed Against Former Kieve Counselor
A Damariscotta man who spent over 50 years involved with Camp Kieve is facing two more lawsuits over alleged sexual abuse in the 1960s and ‘70s. Kieve leadership said last month it has confirmed at least 10 cases involving Bill McCook, and stated the camp has updated policies and procedures to prevent a repeat of the “failures of leadership” that covered up allegations and allowed McCook to stay a volunteer for decades.
Route 32 Reopens in Chamberlain After January Storms
The portion of state Route 32 that winds through the Bristol village of Chamberlain reopened to traffic on Wednesday, Feb. 28 after weeks of work by Hagar Enterprises Inc., of Damariscotta.
Edgecomb School Committee Settles on ‘Bare Bones’ $3.76 Million Budget
The Edgecomb Eddy School has long been recognized for its educational quality, but making the numbers work has been a challenge for years, and this budget cycle is no exception.
Corridor Construction Begins Soon in Alna, Road Repairs Promised
Central Maine Power Co. has restarted construction on its New England Clean Energy Connect corridor connecting Quebec hydropower to the regional power grid after several years of legal entanglement.
Communities, Schools Welcome Resource Deputy
Since Feb. 26, former patrol deputy Scott Solorzano’s day-to-day has changed dramatically as he steps into the new role of community resource deputy, conducting outreach and community work across the county on behalf of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Characters of the County: Pat Johnston Puts the Pieces Together
Nobleboro resident Pat Johnston gets up in the morning with her day planned out and always has – when she was a mother and home caterer, during her time as an insurance biller for a local eye doctor, and in her current occupation making quilts for local veterans.
Damariscotta Police Department Celebrates Accreditation
After more than a year of work, the Damariscotta Police Department is accredited through the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, a voluntary process completed by less than a quarter of the state’s law enforcement agencies.
Westport Islanders Split on Assessing Proposal by Select Board
After nearly two hours of debate on a single warrant article, Westport Island voters ended up with a tie vote, 37-37, at their special town meeting Saturday, Feb. 24.
Waldoboro Planning Board Approves 98-Acre Subdivision
The Waldoboro Planning Board approved a 98.09-acre subdivision on Old Augusta Road and an agricultural events center slated for Robinson Road during its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22.
Whitefield Athlete Closes College Basketball Career on a High Note
Senior captain Simon McCormick scored 13 points to lead all Bates College scorers during a 79-54 loss to Wesleyan University on Feb. 10 in Lewiston. The Senior Day match was the final game of the Whitefield resident’s college basketball career.
Newcastle Man in Critical Condition After I-95 Crash
A Newcastle 19-year-old sustained life-threatening injuries on Monday, Feb. 26 while driving on Interstate 95 near mile marker 113 in Augusta.
Path Forward for Bristol’s Comprehensive Plan Emerges
The Bristol Select Board, planning board, and comprehensive plan committee held a joint meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at the town office to find a way forward for Bristol’s draft comprehensive plan.
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