The Lincoln County News

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.

Jefferson Selectmen Hold Public Hearing Prior to Town Meeting

March 16, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Alexander Violo

The Jefferson Board of Selectmen met at Jefferson Village School for a public hearing to review the warrant for the annual town meeting before residents vote by referendum Tuesday, March 28.

Two Seek Bristol Parks Commissioner Seat

March 16, 2017 at 8:37 am
Maia Zewert

Two candidates are seeking a seat on the Bristol Parks and Recreation Commission in the only contested election in Bristol this year.

Review: Student Art Show Brightens Walls of Lincoln Home

March 15, 2017 at 11:46 am
Christine LaPado-Breglia

The Lincoln Home in Newcastle was abuzz with local schoolchildren the evening of Wednesday, March 8 as they tugged on parents’ hands to show them their artwork, which hangs in two hallways of the home.

Alna to Vote on Head Tide Dam, Fireworks Ordinance

March 15, 2017 at 11:23 am
Abigail W. Adams

Alna voters will decide two long-standing debates at the annual town meeting Saturday, March 18 – whether to approve the modification of the Head Tide Dam and whether to adopt a consumer fireworks ordinance.

Burgers & Freys Visits Damariscotta

March 15, 2017 at 11:17 am
Maia Zewert

A Damariscotta native will return to Lincoln County to sell homemade burgers and fries out of his new food truck Saturday, March 18.

Joe Lane’s Lobster Eatery Finds a New Home

March 15, 2017 at 11:12 am
Maia Zewert

After taking a summer off, a popular Damariscotta takeout plans to open in a new, permanent location by the end of May.

County Courthouse to Shuffle Offices

March 15, 2017 at 10:43 am
Charlotte Boynton

Visitors to the Lincoln County Courthouse after the first of April will see some changes in the location of the offices. According to County Administrator Carrie Kipfer, the changes in office locations are an effort to make the best use of space, giving more space to offices that need it and less to others that no longer need as much space as they have.