The Lincoln County News

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.

Wiscasset Delays Vote on Energy Contract, Pending Recommendations

January 25, 2017 at 9:23 am
Abigail W. Adams

The Wiscasset Board of Selectmen canceled a special meeting called for Wednesday, Jan. 18 to sign a warrant for a special town meeting by referendum on the Wiscasset School Department’s proposed $1.75 million energy conservation performance contract.

Wiscasset Petitions Call For Vote on High School Students, DOT Project

January 25, 2017 at 9:14 am
Abigail W. Adams

Two petitions are currently in circulation in Wiscasset. If successful, voters will decide whether to form an education committee to explore alternatives for educating Wiscasset’s high school students. Voters will also revisit the Maine Department of Transportation’s downtown traffic project and decide, in a binding referendum vote, whether to accept or reject it based on changes to the project since a previous vote.

LA Club Prepares For First Business Talk

January 25, 2017 at 9:10 am
Maia Zewert

The Lincoln Academy Business Club hopes to bring members of the community to its first business talk, an event where speakers with entrepreneurial backgrounds will share their experiences and offer advice to those in attendance.

Sumner McKane’s New Film Celebrates Early 20th-Century Maine

January 24, 2017 at 12:46 pm
Christine LaPado-Breglia

When Sumner McKane performs the live musical accompaniment to his most recent film, “The Northeast by Eastern,” at Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater on Saturday, Jan. 28, it will be a milestone in the 40-year-old filmmaker, composer, and musician’s life.

Newcastle Artist Releases New ‘Dark Tower’ Project

January 24, 2017 at 10:37 am
J.W. Oliver

Newcastle artist and illustrator Glenn Chadbourne’s new project is out: a portfolio of new paintings for each entry in Stephen King’s “The Dark Tower” series.

Bristol Selectmen Discuss Parks Director, Lighthouse Fee Increase

January 24, 2017 at 9:37 am
Maia Zewert

As the annual town meeting in March draws closer, the Bristol Board of Selectmen continued its discussion regarding the Bristol Parks and Recreation Commission’s proposal of a $1 increase to the entrance fee at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park and the commission’s intent to hire a parks and recreation director.