Town Manager Matt Lutkus announced in an email to the Damariscotta Board Of Selectmen he has appointed Jason Warlick as Damariscotta’s police chief on Friday, July 14. The selectmen will vote on whether to confirm the appointment during their meeting the evening of Wednesday, July 19.
Edgecomb Farmhouse Gets New Life as Art Gallery, Creative Space
A century-old farmhouse on Boothbay Road in Edgecomb has been given new life as an art gallery with future plans to add a vineyard and a creative, community-oriented space. The 1906 farmhouse and adjacent 1904 barn at 146 Boothbay Road is now home to Brad and Danielle Betts’ Down East Gallery, which celebrated its grand opening July 1.
Bristol 12-Year-Old a Tuna Fishing Legend
Myles Wotton, 12, of Bristol, has been watching his father, Donald, older brothers, Mitchell and Merritt, and other area fishermen bring in tuna since he was a toddler in his mother Rebecca’s arms. The Wotton dock in New Harbor buzzes with excitement when they receive word the boat is returning with a prized catch. Family members anxiously wait to catch a glimpse of newly landed tuna. Myles has listened to their tales of hauling in the big fish, of their adventures and misadventures, all his young life.
Sea Smoke Shop Opens in Downtown Damariscotta
A South Bristol native recently opened Sea Smoke Shop, a store offering handmade glass pipes, vintage ashtrays, and other products on Main Street in Damariscotta.
Waldoboro Contracts Out Planning Services as Planner Departs
Waldoboro Planning and Development Director Emily Reinholt will depart effective Thursday, July 13. For the next year, the Midcoast Economic Development District will provide planning services to the town at a cost of $61,000, a savings of about $4,000.
Firefighter Strike Team the ‘Next Generation of Mutual Aid’
The Lincoln County Fire Chiefs Association is in the process of creating a strike team of firefighters from departments across the county to respond to major incidents and provide additional manpower around the county.
Knox Motorcyclist Dies from Injuries in Waldoboro Crash
A Knox man has died from injuries sustained in a collision with a pickup truck at the intersection of Old Augusta Road and Washington Road in Waldoboro on July 2.
Maine Kayak Expands to Wiscasset
Maine Kayak opened a second location July 1, offering outdoor enthusiasts the ability to rent kayaks for a paddle on the Sheepscot River in Wiscasset. “We’re really excited about this spot,” said owner Alvah Maloney.
Reed Mansion Cleanup Underway, Owner Reveals Plans
Work to remove debris from the Reed Mansion site on Glidden Street in Waldoboro began Monday, July 10. A fire destroyed the historic building April 2.
Construction of Damariscotta Dollar General Could Begin This Month
Two months after receiving approval from the Damariscotta Planning Board, the developer behind the proposal to build a Dollar General store and a Sherwin-Williams store at the intersection of Main Street and Biscay Road said he hopes to begin construction this month.
Damariscotta Planning Board Member Pitches Ban on Graffiti, LED Signs
A little over a year after residents approved a sign ordinance, a member of the Damariscotta Planning Board has proposed prohibiting the use of certain electronic signs in the town, as well as the use of graffiti on commercial signage.
Damariscotta Wins Grant to Plan Biscay Beach Improvements
The town of Damariscotta has received a $3,250 grant from the state to use for the design of a boat ramp at Biscay Beach, Town Manager Matt Lutkus told the Damariscotta Board of Selectmen on Wednesday, July 5.
Interactive Website Aims to Ease Parking Woes in Twin Villages
The Twin Villages Alliance has launched a new, interactive website it hopes will help visitors, employers, and residents find parking to fit their needs in both Damariscotta and Newcastle.
Damariscotta’s Joe Lane Lobsterman Opens in Bigger, Permanent Location
After a summer off, Joe Lane Lobsterman has reopened at its new, permanent location in downtown Damariscotta. The business, co-owned by Joe Lane and Izzy Nelson, features strong family connections in addition to freshly caught lobster.
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