The Lincoln County News

Waldoboro Man Dies in Crash on Maine Turnpike in Wells

January 6, 2017 at 10:26 am

A 48-year-old Waldoboro man died when his pickup crashed into the back of a turnpike plow truck on the Maine Turnpike in Wells around 6:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 6.

Jefferson Residents Leaders in Farmer Veterans Co-op

January 5, 2017 at 8:12 am

Three Jefferson veterans, Clayton Spinney and husband and wife Walter Morse and Aaron Greene-Morse, are leaders of the farm cooperative United Farmer Veterans of Maine.

Wiscasset Moves Forward with Marijuana Moratorium

January 4, 2017 at 11:02 am
Abigail W. Adams

Wiscasset voters will soon decide whether to adopt a six-month ban on marijuana-related businesses to give the town time to develop regulations for the businesses.

More Recycling Equals Savings for Nobleboro-Jefferson Transfer Station

January 4, 2017 at 11:01 am
Alexander Violo

The Jefferson and Nobleboro boards of selectmen convened for the annual meeting of the Nobleboro-Jefferson Transfer Station the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 28.

County Addiction Outreach Program ‘Making History’

January 4, 2017 at 11:00 am
Abigail W. Adams

The community outreach and support provided through the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office contract with Mid Coast Hospital’s Addiction Resource Center is unique in Maine, said Bill Ellsworth, recovery coach with the Addiction Resource Center.

Wiscasset to Develop Rules to Deal with ‘Problem’ Houses

January 4, 2017 at 10:56 am
Abigail W. Adams

Concerns about a pit bull attack on Ward Brook Road in Wiscasset in early December culminated in a request for a disorderly housing ordinance, a tool that would enable law enforcement to take action against several residences that have been an “ongoing problem” for law enforcement, Wiscasset Police Chief Jeff Lange said.

Community Rallies Around Newcastle 12-Year-Old After Brain Surgery

January 4, 2017 at 9:21 am
Maia Zewert

Since the discovery of a tumor the size of a large walnut in 12-year-old Alice Skiff’s brain at the end of October, Alice and her family have received an outpouring of support from friends and community members.

South Bristol’s Harborside Closes Abruptly

January 3, 2017 at 3:20 pm
Maia Zewert

Harborside Cafe and Market, in South Bristol, closed abruptly a little more than two months ago.

Pemaquid Polar Bear Dip Draws Biggest Crowd Yet

January 3, 2017 at 11:48 am
Maia Zewert

More than 30 people braved the water at Pemaquid Beach Park during the eighth annual Pemaquid Polar Bear Dip at noon on New Year’s Day.

Same Patch of Ice Cause of Second Waldoboro Accident

January 1, 2017 at 5:47 pm
Abigail W. Adams

A patch of black ice caused a second single-vehicle accident on Route 32 in Waldoboro the late afternoon of Sunday, January 1, which totaled a car just feet away from an accident that occurred in the same location two days earlier.

Power Restored to Last Lincoln County Residence With Outage

January 1, 2017 at 1:22 pm
Greg Latimer

As of 1:05 a.m. on New Year’s Day, power had been restored to all but one Lincoln County household. Throughout Maine, Central Maine Power crews continued to work through the night time hours of New Year’s Eve, even as they faced deteriorating weather conditions including snow, sleet, and rain. By New Year’s Day morning the power was back on at that last residence, on Philbrick Lane in Whitefield, according to CMP.