Edgecomb taxpayers will see a slight increase in their tax bill this year under the new mil rate the select board announced Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Rain Does Not Dampen Spirits at Second Annual Linaca Festival
Shrugging off unseasonably cold and rainy weather, a supportive crowd turned out in force for the second annual Linaca Alumni Music Festival, held on Friday, August 4 at Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina in Damariscotta.
Miller School Teacher Named Teacher of the Year Semifinalist
Edith Berger, a sixth grade writing and social studies teacher at Waldoboro’s Miller School and Lincoln County’s Teacher of the Year, has advanced to the state semifinals for the Maine Department of Education award. She is bringing her dedication to civics education to the state program, an experience that she said has been life-changing.
Characters of the County: Reuben Mahar Looks to the Long Term
Though Reuben Mahar describes himself as a kid in an adult’s body, his interests take a generational view. A self-educated IT professional who credits his career to internet access, Mahar regularly participates in Waldoboro Select Board meetings and makes time for fun from science-fiction audiobooks to freeze-dried food experiments with his wife, Kim, and their three cats.
Dresden Adopts Solar Ordinance
After nearly a year’s development by the town’s planning board, a new solar ordinance for the town of Dresden passed with no discussion from the 34 residents gathered at the special town meeting in Pownalborough Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 1.
Sprague Remembered as Warm, Devoted Community Member
Janice O’Brien Sprague, a co-founder of the Central Lincoln County Recreation Center, and longtime Lincoln Academy Alumni Council member, died on July 5 at The Lincoln Home in Newcastle after a long battle with breast cancer.
State Police Investigating Waldoboro Shooting Death
The Maine State Police is investigating the shooting death of a 13-year-old Waldoboro boy last week.
Amistad Pulls Wellness Center Application, Plans for New Locations
The business license application for a Harbor Peer and Wellness Center at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Wiscasset has been pulled by the nonprofit Amistad Inc. to search for a location elsewhere in the county after a two-month tabling by the Wiscasset Select Board.
Sandpiper Maine Excursions Offers Tours of Damariscotta River
Meredith Spratt and Logan Livingston, of Damariscotta, are providing the perfect opportunity for those who want to learn about the Damariscotta River’s history and aquaculture while relaxing and enjoying the scenic views.
A Lifetime of Swimming: Wiscasset Aquatics Director Retires
A group of swimmers spanning more than 20 years in age gathered at the Wiscasset Community Center on Wednesday, July 26 to surprise Lori LaPointe, the woman who helped them develop their skills.
Crash Closes Route 129 in South Bristol
A stretch of Route 129 in South Bristol was closed for about three hours Tuesday, Aug. 1, after a vehicle went off the southbound side of the road and struck a utility pole around 8:32 a.m.
Shark Sighting Closes Waters at Pemaquid Beach
The Bristol Parks and Recreation Commission temporarily prohibited visitors to Pemaquid Beach Park from entering the water after a shark sighting Monday, July 31. The beach reopened to swimming the following morning, Tuesday, Aug. 1.
Characters of the County: Brian O’Mahoney’s History of Excellence
Growth and change are part of life, and Lincoln Academy students have a quality selection of teachers and faculty to aid them in that journey. While every student isn’t noticeably impacted by their teachers, there are a handful of Lincoln Academy faculty members who stand out time and time again when alumni and current students discuss their favorite former educators.
Former Senate District 24 Candidate Charged with Jan. 6 Felonies
A recent candidate for Senate District 24 was arrested Friday, July 21 at his home in Waldoboro on felony and misdemeanor charges from his presence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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