The Lincoln County News

Edgecomb Directs Departments to Decrease Budgets

February 1, 2017 at 10:17 am
Abigail W. Adams

With budget season underway, the Edgecomb Board of Selectmen announced at their Monday, Jan. 30 meeting a formal directive to department heads to reduce their budgets by 5 percent for the 2017-2018 fiscal year to prevent another tax hike.

Gordon Wins Five-Month Term on Wiscasset Board of Selectmen

February 1, 2017 at 9:45 am
Abigail W. Adams

Former First Selectman Lawrence Gordon will return to the Wiscasset Board of Selectmen for a five-month term after winning a three-way race Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Wiscasset, RSU 12 Begin Negotiations for Pre-K Partnership

January 31, 2017 at 4:01 pm
Abigail W. Adams

The Wiscasset School Department and RSU 12, once a single school unit, are considering joining forces to provide pre-kindergarten opportunities to Alna and Westport Island students.

Damariscotta Volunteer Teaches GSB Spanish Club

January 31, 2017 at 1:14 pm
Maia Zewert

Every Monday and Tuesday, a group of students at Great Salt Bay Community School willingly gives up their recess to learn a new language.

Wiscasset Primary School Sold, Residential Units Planned

January 30, 2017 at 9:50 pm
Abigail W. Adams

After about 18 months on the market, Wiscasset’s former primary school has been sold to the four investors of JSJ Holdings LLC for $505,000.

Fifth-Grader Wins GSB Spelling Bee

January 30, 2017 at 9:34 am

With the correct spelling of the word “marooned,” fifth-grader Mica Houghton secured his victory in the Great Salt Bay Community School spelling bee Friday, Jan. 27.

Owner Sells Local Redemption Centers to Employees

January 30, 2017 at 9:25 am
J.W. Oliver

The owner of Bonus Redemption LLC, which operates redemption centers in Damariscotta, Newcastle, and Waldoboro, has sold the business to two of his senior employees.

Wiscasset School Committee Reauthorizes Execution of Energy Contract

January 26, 2017 at 10:07 pm
Abigail W. Adams

The Wiscasset School Committee voted unanimously Thursday, Jan. 26, to authorize Superintendent Heather Wilmot to secure financing and execute a $1.75 million energy conservation performance contract without a special town meeting.

County Names New EMA, Communications Directors

January 26, 2017 at 4:23 pm
Abigail W. Adams

County Administrator Carrie Kipfer has announced the individuals that will lead the Lincoln County Communications Center and Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency, as they transition from a combined unit to a new organizational structure

Bristol Creamery Makes Cheese with Style in ‘Old-School’ Aging Cave

January 25, 2017 at 11:02 am
J.W. Oliver

A Bristol creamery will soon begin aging its cheese in a new addition – a cave, only the second of its kind in the state.

Damariscotta Police Chief on ‘Non-Disciplinary’ Leave

January 25, 2017 at 10:45 am
Maia Zewert

Damariscotta Police Chief Ron Young has been on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave since Jan. 12, Town Manager Matt Lutkus said Monday, Jan. 23.

Head Tide Dam Proposal Back On Path for Town Meeting

January 25, 2017 at 10:14 am
Abigail W. Adams

After debating whether the Head Tide Dam proposal would be ready for a townwide vote, the Alna Board of Selectmen voted Wednesday, Jan. 18 to add the proposal to the warrant for the annual town meeting in March, provided it receives the town attorney’s legal blessing.

Two Former Selectmen, Last-Minute Write-In Run For Wiscasset Selectman

January 25, 2017 at 10:11 am
Abigail W. Adams

Two former selectmen and a write-in candidate are seeking election to a five-month term on the Wiscasset Board of Selectmen created by the resignation of Selectman Judy Flanagan in November.

Waldoboro Woman Founds Nonprofit Culinary School for Youth

January 25, 2017 at 9:34 am
Alexander Violo

After searching across eight states on the Eastern Seaboard, a new Lincoln County resident has purchased a farm in Waldoboro and plans to open a nonprofit culinary school.