The space between Christmas and New Year’s often feels like the lull between two songs where the world gets to collect its breath. John Reny, a musician, gardener, and owner of Renys department stores, has been a part of the frenzy of the holiday spirit in Damariscotta, and the lives of Mainers, for a long time.
Jefferson Food Pantry’s Search for Long-Term Home Continues
The Jefferson Area Community Food Pantry, which serves over 80 families in the Jefferson and Somerville area, continues its search this winter for a permanent home.
Armenian Winemaker with Local Ties Celebrated in Special Lincoln Theater Event
Damariscotta businesses Bred in the Bone, Damariscotta River Grill, and Lincoln Theater collaborated in a special dinner and wine event on Thursday, Dec. 21, to celebrate a documentary made about an Armenian father-daughter team making wine.
IT Director, Salary Increases Draw Crowd to AOS 93 Budget Vote
The Great Salt Bay Community School cafeteria in Damariscotta filled with over 75 voters on Wednesday, Dec. 20 as AOS 93 residents faced increasingly expensive decisions about technology and staff retention in their central office’s budget.
Readers to Decide Winner of 2023 #LCNme365 Photo Contest
Hundreds of readers submitted thousands of photos to The Lincoln County News’ photo contest in its seventh year. Now it is up to readers to decide which of the 12 finalists will win the 2023 #LCNme365 photo contest.
School Committee Terminates WMHS Principal After Two-Night Hearing
After a public hearing spanning two nights and including nearly 13 hours of testimony, the Wiscasset School Committee unanimously voted to terminate Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Gina Stevens on Thursday, Dec. 21.
Characters of the County: For Andrea Williamson, The Holidays Are All About Spreading Joy
Medomak Middle School math teacher Andrea Williamson is a bundle of energy. When the holidays draw near, her soul is filled with an infectious spirit that spreads cheer and joy to her students, staff, and anyone that comes in contact with her.
Noel
The word noel has many meanings depending upon the derivative you choose to follow. During the Christmas Season it has been understood to mean “good news.” I believe we all could use some “good news” and the calendar offers us an opportunity to hear the best news once a year on Dec. 25.
Alna Approves Extra Funding for Code Enforcement Officer
Alna residents may pay more than twice as much as they did last year for code enforcement services after approving funding use at a special town meeting Saturday, Dec. 16. Town officials said the jump is due in part to the town’s rocky recent municipal past.
Coopers Mills Fire Votes Against Delta Ambulance Satellite Location
The Coopers Mills Volunteer Fire Department Association voted no on subleasing its space at 75 Main St. to Delta Ambulance, the Whitefield Select Board announced on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
Affordable Housing Development Project Taking Shape in Newcastle
Development of affordable housing is underway across Lincoln County as new state and local programs offer funding to offset high construction costs in addressing a housing shortage.
Waldoboro Bids Emotional Farewell to A.D. Gray School
Outside the A.D. Gray School on Friday, Dec. 15, members of the Waldoboro community gathered alongside representatives of Volunteers of America to pay tribute to one chapter of the property’s history and welcome another together.
Dresden Select Board Schedules Special Meeting For Dec. 21
The Dresden Select Board will meet in a special session at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, at the town office at 534 Gardner Road.
Storm Closes Nearly 100 County Roads, Leaves Thousands Without Power
High winds and heavy rains accompanying a large storm system moved through the Midcoast Monday, Dec. 18, leaving considerable damage in its wake in the form of downed trees and power lines and nearly 100 road closures in Lincoln County.
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