Lobstering has been a part of Merritt Wotton’s life since he was 10 years old on his father’s boat. Now, at 23, not only does Merritt own his own boat, he is also the manager of a lobster bake catering business and a food trailer.
World-Famous Opera Singer Kate Aldrich to Perform on Home Turf
World-renowned mezzo-soprano and Damariscotta native Kate Aldrich insists she does not get mobbed at, say, Renys or Metcalf’s by Lincoln County residents wanting her to sign autographs. But in bigger cities around the world, Aldrich has been pursued after performances by “fangirls – a very colorful type of person, to put it kindly and mildly,” she said in a recent phone interview from the Alna home she shares with her husband and 6-year-old daughter. “In Asia, it’s crazy.”
Damariscotta Police Officer Promoted to Sergeant
Damariscotta Police Chief Jason Warlick said Officer Erick Halpin has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. The sergeant ranks second to the chief in the department. Warlick held the position until he became acting police chief in January.
Drivers’ Failure to Yield Cause of Two Separate Accidents in Damariscotta
Two separate accidents in Damariscotta the afternoon of Monday, July 31 were caused by drivers’ failure to yield, according to the Damariscotta Police Department.
Hearty Roots Camp Plants Self-Esteem, Resiliency in Growing Girls
Mindfulness, resiliency, and self-esteem gained through immersion in the outdoors are the core principles of Hearty Roots, a new nonprofit that is offering weeklong camp programs for preteen girls at various sites in Lincoln County this summer.
Connecticut Woman Wins July Photo Contest
A Connecticut woman with ancestral ties to Lincoln County won the July #LCNme365 photo contest with 49.4 percent of the votes.
Red’s Eats Filmed for ‘Sunday Morning’
A crew from CBS News was in Wiscasset on Monday, July 24 to film a segment at Red’s Eats for “Sunday Morning.” The segment will air Sunday, July 30 or Sunday, Aug. 6, according to Red’s co-owner Cindy Collamore.
Development Proposal Prompts Whitefield to Explore Cluster Housing
The Whitefield Planning Board will soon send out a survey to residents about cluster housing developments to gauge sentiment on revising town ordinances to enable the developments.
Portland Developer Submits Application for Damariscotta Project
Almost four months after appearing before the Damariscotta Planning Board to discuss his plans for a commercial project along Main Street, a Portland developer has filed a site plan review application to build three commercial buildings with room for a total of six businesses.
Bristol’s Character Focus of Talks about Marijuana, Electronic Signs
The preservation of Bristol’s unique character was the focus of concerns expressed by residents during a public hearing about an ordinance to temporarily ban recreational marijuana-related businesses and about the use of electronic signs in the town.
Newcastle Seeks Alternatives to Speed Bumps in Mills
After the Maine Department of Transportation said it would not place any seasonal speed bumps in Damariscotta Mills, the Newcastle Board of Selectmen continued to brainstorm ways to increase pedestrian safety in the village.
Dentist’s Illness Forces Wiscasset Dental to Close
A dentist’s unforeseen illness is forcing Wiscasset Dental, a practice with about 3,500 patients, to close abruptly after about 11 years in business.
Damariscotta Residents Express Mix of Views at Hearing on Marijuana
A public hearing Wednesday, July 19 was Damariscotta’s “first bite of the apple” in determining how, if at all, the town will regulate retail marijuana shops, social clubs, commercial cultivation, and other operations, according to Damariscotta Board of Selectmen Chair Robin Mayer.
Bremen Land Use Ordinance Passes With Little Fanfare
After numerous public meetings and workshops, the Bremen Land Use Ordinance received approval from voters during a special town meeting at the town office Thursday, July 20.
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