The Lincoln County News

All Articles Pass at Nobleboro Town Meeting

March 22, 2017 at 12:33 pm
Alexander Violo

Nobleboro voters approved each of the 46 warrant articles during the annual town meeting at Nobleboro Central School on Saturday, March 18.

Whitefield Approves Budget, Honors Volunteers

March 22, 2017 at 12:12 pm
Maia Zewert

Whitefield voters approved a $1,098,799 million municipal budget and received an update on the town’s economic development committee during the annual town meeting Saturday, March 18.

Bristol Approves Parks Director Position at Town Meeting

March 22, 2017 at 12:03 pm
Maia Zewert

After a half-hour discussion, Bristol voters authorized the Bristol Parks and Recreation Commission to hire a parks director during the annual town meeting at Bristol Consolidated School on Tuesday, March 21.

Wiscasset Landmark Le Garage to Close

March 22, 2017 at 9:43 am
Charlotte Boynton

The evening of Sunday, March 19, the staff of Le Garage received the news from owner Cheryl Rust that the restaurant will close April 30 after 40 years in business. The future of the building is not yet clear.

Rear-end Accident in Wiscasset Sends Two to Hospital

March 21, 2017 at 9:49 pm
Abigail W. Adams

A rear-end accident on Route 27 in Wiscasset sent the drivers of both vehicles to area hospitals the early evening of Tuesday, March 21.

Wiscasset Parks & Rec Director Resigns, Accepts Position in Scarborough

March 21, 2017 at 8:05 pm
Abigail W. Adams

In a letter dated Tuesday, March 21, Wiscasset Parks & Recreation Director Todd Souza announced his resignation, effective April 15.

Mahan Elected to Bristol Parks and Recreation Commission

March 20, 2017 at 9:32 pm
Maia Zewert

Bristol voters elected Laurie Mahan to the Bristol Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term during the election of officers Monday, March 20.

Twin Villages Rally Supports Constitutional Rights

March 20, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Maia Zewert

Almost 50 people gathered on the Damariscotta-Newcastle bridge for a rally to support constitutional rights Sunday, March 19.

Alna Approves Head Tide Dam Modification, Fireworks Ordinance

March 18, 2017 at 3:01 pm
Abigail W. Adams

Two long-standing debates came to a rest at Alna’s annual town meeting Saturday, March 18 – a plan to modify Head Tide Dam and a consumer fireworks ordinance both met with voter approval.

South Bristol Voters OK Firefighter Training Pay, Tour Kitchen

March 18, 2017 at 1:30 pm
Maia Zewert

South Bristol residents made quick work of the annual town meeting’s 40-article warrant in the span of 1 1/2 hours the evening of Thursday, March 16 at South Bristol School.

Donahue, McKeen Win Whitefield Board of Selectmen Seats

March 18, 2017 at 8:08 am
Abigail W. Adams

Charlene Donahue and Bill McKeen will join the Whitefield Board of Selectmen following the election of municipal officials on Friday, March 17.

Powell Elected to Nobleboro Board of Selectmen

March 17, 2017 at 7:13 pm
Alexander Violo

Nobleboro voters elected Richard Powell Jr. to the board of selectmen Friday, March 17.

Warlick to Remain Interim Police Chief ‘Indefinitely,’ Damariscotta Selectmen Decide

March 17, 2017 at 3:10 pm
Maia Zewert

The Damariscotta Board of Selectmen has directed Town Manager Matt Lutkus to delay a search for a new police chief and have Sgt. Jason Warlick remain interim police chief indefinitely.

Sheepscot Bay Physical Therapy Adds Endless Pool, Underwater Treadmill

March 17, 2017 at 9:00 am
Alexander Violo

A Waldoboro physical therapy clinic installed an endless pool and swim spa with an underwater treadmill in December, and the new features are proving popular with clients.